Professional triathletes Craig Alexander & Melissa Rollison
win titles at inaugural race in Henderson
Over the weekend, the City of Henderson hosted the Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 for the first time with approximately 1,700 athletes from across the globe competing in the triathlon this past Sunday, September 11. Top professionals, Craig Alexander and Melissa Rollison, both from Australia, celebrated victories, crossing the finish line at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, at the inaugural race in 3:54:48 and 4:30:55, respectively.
With this win, Alexander captured his second World Championship 70.3, while Rollison marked it as her first, just one year after entering her first 70.3 distance race. The top five professional men’s and women’s results from the Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 are below.
Professional Men’s Results
1. Craig Alexander (Australia) - 3:54:48
2. Chris Lieto (USA) - 3:58:03
3. Jeff Symonds (Canada) - 3:58:42
4. Michael Weiss (Austria) - 3:59:11
5. Joe Gambles (Australia) - 4:00:00
Professional Women’s Results
1. Melissa Rollison (Australia) - 4:20:55
2. Karin Thuerig (Switzerland) - 4:26:52
3. Linsey Corbin (USA) - 4:29: 25
4. Heather Jackson (USA) - 4:30:21
5. Joanna Lawn (New Zealand) - 4:33:08
One of more than 50 Ironman 70.3 events worldwide, the Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Henderson proved to be a challenging race course for athletes. The triathlon, which moved from Clearwater, Florida, featured a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Las Vegas, 56-mile bike course, reaching multiple climbs up to 9,700 feet, throughout Lake Mead National Recreation Area and a 13.1-mile run, boasting an additional 2,000 feet elevation gain, through Henderson’s beautiful communities. Racers completed their trek with a finish line celebration at the Henderson Pavilion.
The Marine Corps Ironman World Championship will return to Henderson next September as part of a five-year contract with the World Triathlon Union.
For more information and official race results, please visit HendersonLive.com or call the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department at (702) 267-2171. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
About World Triathlon Corporation
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is a Tampa-based company recognized for athletic excellence, distinguished events and quality products. WTC's portfolio includes Ironman, Ironman 70.3, 5150 Triathlon Series, Iron Girl and IronKids, which have a combined total of more than 180 events worldwide each year. Supported by partners including Ford, Timex and PowerBar, Ironman is the No.1 user-based sports brand in the world and has been a respected name in triathlon since its inception in 1978.
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