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1 September, 2005
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Chris Lieto, of California set a new bike course record enroute to his victory at the 2005 Subaru Ironman Canada.
Lieto was challenged on the run by Simon Lessing, Great Britain but the 33-year-old eventually prevailed to take his second Ironman title.
Second place was won by Stephan Vukovic, Olympic Silver medallist from Germany in his first Ironman competition and third by Canada's own Nigel Gray. Gray, 35 of Toronto ran a strong marathon leg and chased down Lessing to post his personal best Ironman performance.
It was a Canadian sweep on the women's side with Quebec born Karen Holloway taking the 2005 Subaru Ironman title. Holloway, 32 resides in Richmond, VA and this was her first Ironman Championship. First out after the swim, her victory was never in doubt as she led the field throughout the race.
Second and third place positions were also won by Canadians, Paolina Allan 35, Aurora, ON and Christine Fletcher, 32 of Vancouver. Both posted their best ever Ironman finishes today in Penticton, BC.
Media releases will be sent out electronically Sunday evening from Penticton, though Canadian Press and photos of the event will be available on the wire services. Results and commentary can be found on www.ironmanlive.com
Top five
Chris Lieto, Danville, California 8:33.32
Stephan Vukovic, Germany 8:36.14
Nigel Gray, Toronto, ON 8:36.34
Simon Lessing, Boulder, Co 8:43.13
Chris McDonald, NZ 8:47.10
Karen Holloway, Richmond,VA 9:51.31
Paolina Allan, Aurora ON 9:44.25
Christine Fletcher, Vancouver, BC 9:58.13
Sylvie Dansereau, Oakville, ON 9:59.48
Marilyn MacDonald, Taber AB 10:00.39
Interested media outlets can access coverage of this event through a Blanket PGAD at their local TOC in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. August 28, 2005- 2230 to 2245 hours ET Penticton Beng- > Vancouver Toc->Calgary Toc-> Edmonton Toc -> Toronto Toc on Telus TX-2.
Subaru Ironman Canada is the oldest Ironman event in continental North America and has now been hosted for the 23rd time in Penticton, B.C. today. Athletes are be competing for 100 qualifying spots to the 2005 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii as well as a $75,000. (Cdn.) pro prize purse. For more information, log onto www.ironman.ca
For more information on this release, contact Subaru Ironman Canada Media Liaison Helen Manning at 416 806-5273 or via e-mail at helenmanning@rogers.com
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