New course record

Two Germans were in a hurry at the Ironman in Zell

The Ironman 70.3 was once again a huge spectacle.(Bild: 2024 Getty Images)

Noodt and Pohle ensured a German double victory at the Ironman 70.3 in Zell am See-Kaprun. Lisa Perterer was the only Austrian to finish in the top 10.

Perfect weather conditions, an overwhelming backdrop - around 2,500 athletes from all over the world gave it their all at the twelfth edition of the Ironman 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun, which is part of the Pro Series. Especially Mika Noodt. The German was able to take the lead on the first 30 (of 90) kilometers of the bike course and never relinquished it until the finish.

New bike record, first to the finish: Mika Noodt.(Bild: 2024 Getty Images)

With an impressive bike time of 2:02:11, the triumphant runner also set a new course record. Belgian Jelle Geens and Gregor Payet (Lux) also finished on the podium.

Results Ironman 70.3 Zell am See

Ironman 70.3, pros: Men: 1st Mika Noodt (D) 3:46:04 (24:43 swim, 2:02:11 bike, 1:14:09 run), 2nd Jelle Geens (Bel) 3:51:09 (24:41, 2:06:46, 1:14:26), 3rd Gregor Payet (Lux) 3:51:59 (24:57, 2:08:48, 1:13:12).

Women: 1st Caroline Pohle (D) 4:17:24 (25:23, 2:21:47, 1:24:45), 2nd Grace Thek (Aus) 4:18:58 (27:39, 2:23:27, 1:21:43), 3rd Laura Madsen (Denmark) 4:19:23 (27:41, 2:21:20, 1:24:42).

The winner of the professional women's race also came from Germany. Caroline Pohle dominated the race, taking first place on the 21.1 km run course and never letting the victory slip away.

Laura Madsen, 15th out of the water (1.9 km) and in catch-up mode on the bike course, was still hot on her heels. The Dane ended up in third place behind Grace Thek from Australia, who made a big impression on the run course. Lisa Perterer was the best Austrian in sixth place.