Gallery: The Best Of The 2012 Ironman World Championships
- By Paul Moore
- Published December 31, 2012
2012 Ironman World Championships
It all started with the now infamous Underpants run. Photo: The Underpants Run
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championships
Getting into the swing of things... Photo: The Underpants Run
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championships
Rasmus Henning had announced his retirement ahead of the race. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championships
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
So it begins. Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Leanda Cave completes an unprecedented double. Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Pete Jacobs becomes the latest Aussie to stand on top of the world. Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
It was windy out on the Queen K. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
For the second year in a row Caroline Steffen led the women for much of the run. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
But Leanda Cave was always chasing her down. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
And when Cave made the pass there was no stopping her. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Andreas Raelert put it all out there in his battle with Frederik Van Lierde for second. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Macca had a day to forget. Photo: Kurt Hoy
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Crowie was off the pace on the bike. Will we see him race on the Big Island again? Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
It's not all lycra out there... Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
PJ headed back to the finishline for the 17th hour party. Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Photo: Paul Phillips / Compatitive Image. Twitter: @CompImagePhoto
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
2012 Ironman World Championships
Reflecting on a great race... Photo: The Underpants Run
The build up to the 2012 Ironman World Championships was nothing compared to the race itself. Pete Jacobs and Leanda Cave executed perfectly in tricky conditions to take home the biggest prize in long distance triathlon (you can remind yourself about what happened here). To sign off 2012 we reflect on an extraordinary race through the eyes of two of the best photographers in triathlon.
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Paul Moore
Paul Moore is the Online Editor for Triathlete Europe. When not glued to a computer he can be found writing books - most recently The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges which you can buy on Amazon. Paul has also written Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes which is also available on Amazon.
