Ironman New Zealand

[gummibear]

Ironman New Zealand has just been canceled due to sever weather warnings.The race was to be held on Saturday but due to warnings of winds of 120km/h the race was called off.

 

http://ironman.com/events/ironman/newzealand/unprecedented-severe-weather-forecast-causes-ironman-new-zealand-to-be-postponed-and-converted-to-an-iron#axzz1nwVGS7UY

[Garfield2010]

Vanhoenacker says on Twitter that it will be held on Sunday of possible?

[gummibear]

Vanhoenacker says on Twitter that it will be held on Sunday of possible?

 

They are trying to hold a 70.3 on Sunday.

[Swim.Bike.Run]

Hectic!

[pastapouch]

Still can't see anything gummy's written... lol weathers screwed up. Heard of a cyclone to move into Mozambique on Sunday/Monday, will affect SA in the North east Limpopo, KZN, accrdog to the weatherlady they can expect 300-500mm rain in a couple of days/ one day..

[gummibear]

Kessler and Vanhoenacker Take Shortened NZ Race

 

Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand run as a 70.3 distance event due to severe weather

 

After severe weather forced the postponement of Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand, athletes competed today in a 70.3 race in Taupo. Belgium's Marino Vanhoenacker (pictured - photo courtesy FinisherPix.com) and American Meredith Kessler won today's races - Vanhoenacker getting to the line less than a minute ahead of Timothy Reed, while Kessler cruised into the finish line almost eight minutes ahead of Kate Bevilaqua.

 

1. Marino Vanhoenacker - 3.55:03

2. Timothy Reed - 3.55:51

3. Cameron Brown - 3.56:38

4. Romain Guillaume - 3.58:03

5. Aaron Farlow - 3.58:57

6. Marko Albert - 4.00:43

7. Terenzo Bozzone - 4.01:51

8. Guy Crawford - 4.03:29

9. Jamie Whyte - 4.12:05

10. Shanon Stallard - 4.14:46

 

1. Meredith Kessler - 4.22:46 Pro

2. Kate Bevilaqua - 4.30:37 Pro

3. Joanna Lawn - 4.30:40 Pro

4. Jessica Jacobs - 4.31:46 Pro

5. Gina Crawford - 4.32:45 Pro

6. Hilary Wicks - 4.32:51 F35-39

7. Belinda Harper - 4.37:49 Pro

8. Anna Ross - 4.39:47 F30-34

9. Susie Wood - 4.41:33 F35-39

10. Candice Hammond - 4.43:25 Pro

 

http://ironman.com/events/ironman/newzealand/kelloggs-nutri-grain-ironman-new-zealand-run-as-a-70.3-distance-event-due-to-severe-weather#axzz1o9wuBFma

Edited March 4, 2012 by gummibear