I've raced here four times and been an ambassador many times since. My history here started in 1989 and I've got a lot of great stories to tell from being here.
As with any race, it's best to set the stage with a good warm up. At the Baby Race in Pucon, Chile that requires a bit of dance!
Even the press got into the act.
Listo? ¡Vamos!
The IRONKIDS event was kicked off with its own Pasta Party.
Football. Food. And yes, more dancing!
The IRONKIDS champions were treated like triathletes of the highest level with interviews that included CNN Chile! Next year Anderson Cooper?
Past and present champions of the race were there. Pucon is a magnet that brings us all together.
Every moment was about capturing something you won't see anywhere else in the world. Sometimes that required improvising!
The Pasta Party is the first time we all celebrate together before the start of the race. This year was marked by honors for past performances.
Race day did come and it was outstanding!
In the end it was Lionel Sanders and Barbara Riveros who were crowned the champions.
Riveros had to make up over 6-minutes on the run to catch eventual second place Alicia Kaye. Barbara took the lead with only 800m to go in the race!
An amazing race. An amazing champion.
Taking home the gold!
1-2-3 Barbara Riveros, Alicia Kaye, Haley Chura
Lionel Sanders manhandled the field.
Luck was on his side though. His rear tire blew in the transition area less than 5-minutes after he headed out onto the run.
1-2-3 Lionel Sanders, Felipe Barraza, Luciano Taccone
