Goa celebrates fitness with 3rd edition of Ironman 70.3

Franky Gracias

READY TO GO

Around 1200 triathletes pushed their limits to complete a grueling Ironman race on a hot and humid morning of October 8, Sunday, at Miramar in Panjim.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|Ready to go | Photo: Franky Gracias

LADIES' DAY OUT

Goa's Fatima and Prutha all smiles before their big test.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|Women power | Photo: Franky Gracias

NOW, TIME FOR SWEAT

The swimmers run to the bike transition area after their 1.9-km swim.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|The fastest | Photo: Franky Gracias

READY FOR THE MILES

An athlete gets ready for the 90 km cycling after the swim.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|Tough road ahead | Photo: Franky Gracias

IN TRANSITION

A triathlete leaves the transition area to complete the cycling part.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|Challenge | Photo: Franky Gracias

ALMOST DONE

A cyclist returns to the transition area after finishing his 90-km cycling course as people cheer on.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|Strength | Photo: Franky Gracias

THE LAST MILES

An athlete on the 21-km run course, the last part of the Ironman race.

Goa|Ironman 70.3|Triathletes|Endurance | Photo: Franky Gracias

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