The 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga race saw an American sweep of the podiums in both the Pro Men and Pro Women categories. Sam Long and Grace Alexander emerged victorious, with Long's win marking his first since the IRONMAN Chattanooga last September. The swim leg was canceled due to unsafe conditions caused by high river flow, leading to a time trial start for both the bike and run legs.
Key Highlights:
- Time Trial Start:
The swim portion was cancelled due to high river flow, forcing a time trial start for the bike and run legs.
- Pro Men Winner:
Sam Long secured the win, showcasing his strong performance.
- Pro Women Winner:
Grace Alexander took the top spot, returning to the podium after a previous win in May 2023.
- USA Clean Sweep:
Both the Pro Men and Pro Women podiums were dominated by American athletes.
- Bike Time Trial:
Long and Jackson Laundry (CAN) were virtually neck-and-neck on the bike time trial, with Long ultimately pulling away on the run.
- Run Dominance:
The run leg proved decisive, allowing Long and Alexander to extend their leads and secure their victories.
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- Unsafe Conditions:
The high river flow led to the cancellation of the swim leg, highlighting the safety measures taken by IRONMAN officials.
MALE PRO:
- 1 Sam Long USA 3:08:08
- 2 Matt Mcelroy USA +3:49
- 3 Jason West USA +4:40
- 4 Sam Appleton AUS +5:07
- 5 Ari Klau USA +5:46
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- FEMALE PRO:
- 1 Grace Alexander USA 3:46:46
- 2 Jess Smith USA +3:02
- 3 Carolyn Olsen USA +4:00
- 4 Adele Likin USA +4:28
- 5 Caroline Kaplan USA +5:25