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Anne Haug won the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii last night in 8:40:10. Third in 2018, the German triathlete won ahead of Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay, who led the race for 7h30, and Australia’s Sarah Crowley. Four-time defending champion Daniela Ryf of Switzerland never factored in the race and finished 13th, more than half an hour behind. No French women were at the start of the event.
Anne Haug is your 2019 @VegaTeam IRONMAN World Champion in 8:40:10! #IMWC #AnythingisPossible ? pic.twitter.com/22woeYloDB
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 13, 2019
RACE SUMMARY
Great Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay was the first out of the water. She completed the 3800m swim in 49:02, a few seconds ahead of American Lauren Brandon (49:08). The two young women dominated the swim, with the next competitors trailing by 4:58. A group led by another American, Jennifer Spieldenner, and composed of 12 athletes included four-time defending champion Daniela Ryf of Switzerland.
.@LucyAnneCharles is first out of the water for the Pro Women with @lb_brandon following close behind!#IMWC #AnythingisPossible #VegaTeam pic.twitter.com/2A93GeiAnE
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 12, 2019
On the bike, Lucy Charles-Barclay started very strong. After 14 km, she led the race with a 1:11 advantage over Lauren Brandon and 5:36 over American Jocelyn McCauley, who was at the front of the main pack. Daniela Ryf was in 7th position, 6:18 behind the leader.
Lucy Charles-Barclay didn't hesitate and continued to push to widen the gap. At km 38, she had a 2:38 lead over Lauren Brandon and nearly 6:20 over her other competitors. Daniela Ryf seemed to be managing her effort in 8th position, 6:52 back. The Swiss athlete even let a group of five athletes, including Australia's Sarah Crowley, Jocelyn McCauley, Switzerland's Imogen Simmonds, Germany's Anne Haug, and another Australian, Carrie Lester, get about thirty seconds ahead of her.
A look at @LucyAnneCharles in the lead with @lb_brandon chasing just over a minute behind on the @ventumracing Bike Course at the 2019 @VegaTeam IRONMAN World Championship!
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— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 12, 2019
At km 67, Lauren Brandon had fallen back and was caught by the chasing group. Lucy Charles-Barclay was therefore alone in the lead with more than a 5-minute advantage. Meanwhile, what was Daniela Ryf doing: race management or bad sensations? At km 80, the Swiss, a big favorite, was in 10th position, 8:30 behind the Briton. At km 95, the gap increased further to 9:26. At km 111, the deficit worsened again: 7:05 behind her closest pursuer, Australia's Sarah Crowley, and 10:19 behind Daniela Ryf, still in 10th position.
Undisturbed, Lucy Charles-Barclay reached T2 after a very strong bike leg at the front of the race. She had a 7:53 lead over Germany's Daniela Bleymehl, and 8:01 over Anne Haug, Sarah Crowley, Laura Philipp, and Carrie Lester. Daniela Ryf racked her bike 12:45 behind.
.@LucyAnneCharles clocked a 4:47:21 bike and was first into T2 for the Pro Women.
She’s currently in lead on the run, but Anne Haug is making up some time behind her! Catch all the action live on IRONMAN now: https://t.co/Z4ccVy9PqS#IMWC pic.twitter.com/haXPYAK0fE
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 12, 2019
After 9 km of running, Lucy Charles-Barclay's lead was still substantial at 6:21 over Anne Haug and 7:39 over Sarah Crowley. Daniela Ryf was still 12:31 behind. At km 14, Germany's Anne Haug began to close in seriously, to "only" 4:07.
A side-by-side look at the 1st and 2nd place Pro Women. Lucy Charles-Barclay runs in first place, but Anne Haug is making up time behind her and looking strong in her stride. #IMWC #VegaTeam pic.twitter.com/4F83nXZfYV
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 12, 2019
The Briton began to falter and the gap suddenly narrowed: 3:03 at km 17, then 1:47 at km 19, and 42 seconds at km 22.5... The German was about to overtake the leader. This was done at the 25th km.
Anne Haug decisively passes Lucy Charles-Barclay on the run to take the lead at the 2019 @VegaTeam IRONMAN World Championship! #IMWC #AnythingisPossible #VegaTeam pic.twitter.com/epAVg9wRby
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 13, 2019
After a brief exchange with the Briton, the German continued on her way and widened the gap in turn. At the 30th km, she already had a 2-minute lead, then 3:38 at the 33rd km, and 4:38 over Australia's Sarah Crowley, who had also caught up to Lucy Charles-Barclay.
.@Sarah_Crowley1 passes Lucy Charles-Barclay to move into 2nd place behind Ann Haug with under 5 miles to go on the @HOKAONEONE Run Course. #IMWC #AnythingisPossible pic.twitter.com/UhCCCjd676
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 13, 2019
Third in 2018 in her first participation, Anne Haug was heading for the victory of her life, even though it was only the 4th full distance of her entire career. The German won in 8:40:10 (54:09 swim / 4:50:18 bike / 2:51:07 run) thanks to a superb marathon in 2:51:07. After leading the race for 7h30, Lucy Charles-Barclay ultimately reclaimed 2nd place from Sarah Crowley, who took the 3rd step of the podium.
2019 PODIUM
1. Anne HAUG, 8:40:10
2. Lucy CHARLES-BARCLAY, 8:46:44 +6:34
3. Sarah CROWLEY, 8:48:13 +8:02
Your 2019 @VegaTeam IRONMAN World Championship women’s podium! #IMWC #VegaTeam
? Anne Haug (8:40.10)
? Lucy Charles-Barclay (8:46.44)
? Sarah Crowley (8:48.13) pic.twitter.com/oJKfd5XPPc— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) October 13, 2019
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