Nicknamed the "live music capital of the world," Austin, Texas plays host to one of the only indoor finishes on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit.
Ranked as one of the fittest cities in the country, Austin not only provides the perfect landscape for swimming, cycling and running, but serves as the perfect tourist destination. From shopping, and entertainment to sporting events and historical sites, Austin is packed with a variety of choices for athletes and spectators alike.
The athlete's day starts with a 1.2-mile, one-loop swim in Decker Lake, a recreational freshwater lake located at Walter E. Long Park with average water temperatures typically between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Following the swim, athletes continue their day with a scenic one-loop, 56-mile bike ride passing through rolling Texas farmlands, complete with expansive ranches, cedar-covered vistas, sunflower fields and prickly pear cacti.
The bike portion concludes at Luedecke Arena where athletes will kick off their three-loop half marathon. Taking athletes back to Walter E. Long Park and along the shores of Decker Lake, spectators will be able to cheer their athletes on as they reenter the Travis County Expo Center and finish their day inside the Luedecke Arena. Jessica Meyers, the 2011 champion comments, "Austin 70.3 has the distinction of finishing in an indoor arena, where family and spectators can escape the heat to watch you finish."
There are 39 qualifying Age Group slots and 4 Collegiate slots for the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
Professionals will be competing for P-500 points and $15,000 prize purse
Female Pro:
1.Keat Rebekah AUS
2.Barnett Lauren USA
5.Knutson Cathleen USA
7.Lentzke Jennifer CAN
9.Meyers Katya USA
10.Mighdoll Michelle USA
11.Plane Jenni USA
12.Seymour Jeanni ZAF
13.Smith Lesley USA
14.Smith Jessica USA
15.Tibaldi Francesca ITA
17.Cameto Sarah USA
18.Florea Shannon USA
19.Huse Sue CAN
20.Luebke Jennifer USA
21.Komander Ewa POL
Male Pro:
30.Collington Kevin USA
31.Gerlach Thomas USA
32.Kemp Christian AUS
33.Wade Robbie IRL
34.Symonds Jeff CAN
35.Poulsen Brent CAN
37.Acevedo Rodrigo COL
38.Baird Chris USA
39.Becker Blake USA
40.Berger Fabian DEU
42.Brady Patrick USA
43.Butsko Keith USA
44.Cotter James NZL
45.Emge Clay USA
46.Fast Andrew USA
47.Hall Benson USA
48.Kotar Keith USA
49.Leiferman Chris USA
50.Milam Jared USA
51.Park Justin USA
52.Racz Botond HUN
53.Saroni Mark USA
54.Schuster Patrick USA
55.Sepulveda San Martin Rodrigo CHL
56.Serrano Francisco MEX
57.Umphenour Joe USA
58.Wilkinson Scott USA