Matt Russell (USA) turned a 6:51 deficit coming out of the water into a 5:08 advantage coming off the bike on the strength of a new bike course record. Russell, a sentimental favorite in the region then successfully fought off superb challenges thrown at him throughout the run by Joe Gamble (AUS), Marc Duelsen (DEU) and Brent McMahon (CAN) to take the win in 8:27:57.
Men's Podium
1 Russell, Matt USA 8:27:57
2 Gambles, Joe AUS 8:33:26
3 Duelsen, Marc DEU 8:37:01