Andy Potts wins Ironman 70.3 Vineman

Submitted by Baloo_Dance on

Big win today for Andy! I think it was a somewhat loaded field for a 70.3. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, then a 13.1 mile run.

 

Edit 1 - Splits are up, 24:30 on the swim, 2:08:33 on the bike, and 1:12:13 on the run.  

Edit 2 - WD, make sure this gets in your Super Guide.

#IM703Vineman @Andy_Potts is your 2016 IRONMAN Vineman champion in a winning time of 3:48:09. Congrats! @IRONMANtri

— IronmanLIVE.com (@IRONMANLive) July 10, 2016
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LSAClassOf2000

July 10th, 2016 at 4:53 PM ^

I would agree - that is a crazy half-marathon pace, but when I reflect on my own abilities in this regard, it is a totally achievable third-of-a-marathon pace for me if I hoof it - I would probably pull immediately away from the pack (which would have left me far behind) and into the nearest pub. In all seriousness though, it is pretty impressive to me. 

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WeimyWoodson

July 11th, 2016 at 8:17 AM ^

Have spoken to him at a few races and he's a super nice guy.  Always good for a "go blue".  Just really wish he would have taken a bit more interest into his bike sponsor/setup.  For the past several years he's been giving away a lot of time with poor bike choice and poor set up.  

I've been really hoping that he's the one who breaks the non American winner streak at Kona!

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mgolund

July 11th, 2016 at 9:29 AM ^

He also won Ironman 70.3 Coeur d'Alene a few weeks ago. His swim and bike were similar, but looks like his Vineman run was a bit faster. Guy is straight up filthy.

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JamesBondHerpesMeds

July 11th, 2016 at 4:21 PM ^

Course yesterday was prime for a good time - it's a bit of a rolling course with some killer hills about 42-43 miles in. Same for the run in terms of having a few uphill screamers.

Andy's a great dude and amazing athlete - came back thru the chute to high-five everyone after the win.

It was my first 70.3 yesterday - didn't hit my sub-5 hour goal but had a blast out there. :)

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