Sam Long and Sarah True win Ironman Chattanooga without swimming

Sam long y Sarah True They claimed victory yesterday at the IRONMAN Chattanooga, where the swimming segment had to be suspended due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.

Long, known for his powerful running races that allow him to make up positions after swimming, dominated the event from the start.

Jackson Laundry, a 70.3 specialist, set the pace on the bike with an incredible time of 3:50:01, but Long stayed close, just 18 seconds behind.

While Laundry He was leading in the first half of the foot race, Long managed to reach him and positioned himself at the head.

Cody Beals, another Canadian rider, began to close the gap and, in the final kilometers, came close to catching Long. Finally, Long He took the victory with a time of 6:32:11, just 20 seconds ahead of Beals.

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In the female category, Sarah True, a former U.S. Olympian, showed her strength on foot.

Stephanie clutterbuck, a former rower who is turning into a professional triathlete, led on the bike with a time of 3:58:47. However, True reduced the gap in the foot race, overtaking Clutterbuck and achieving a resounding victory with a time of 7:17:13.

Clutterbuck He finished in second place (7:20:45) and demonstrated his potential as a professional triathlete. Annamarie Strehlow (7: 24: 05), Haley Chura (7: 25: 40) and Danielle Fauteaux (7:34:25) completed the women's top five.

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