Craig Alexander showed that even at the age of 39, he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level of the Ironman by taking 2nd place this weekend at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas.
The top spot went to German triathlete Sebastian Kienle who won the the 70.3 world Championships in a course record time of 3:54:35. Kienle, a first time Ironman 70.3 world champion, took control of the race on the bike and kept the lead ahead of a hard charging Alexander on the run.
Top 5 Professional Men
1. Sebastian Kienle (GER) 3:54:352. Craig Alexander (AUS) 3:55:36
3. Bevan Docherty (NZL) 3:56:25
4. Tim O'Donnell (USA) 3:56:35
5. Andy Potts (USA) 3:56:54
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