Heather Jackson (USA) has been no stranger to the top step of the podium in Chattanooga. The American once again was was found on the winner’s platform spraying the celebratory champagne at the IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga finish line. Jackson managed to hold off a persistent Skye Moench (USA) throughout the run to claimed the her fourth consecutive victory in Chattanooga on the strength of the race-best bike and run splits.
Sam Long (USA) worked hard to eliminate all of his +3:20 time deficit and 14th place finish in the swim over the 56-mile single loop bike course. Coming off the bike with lead and then laying down a solid 1:15:22 run, Long took the victory by a 1:53 winning margin over Jackson Laundry (CAN).
Men's Podium
1 Long, Sam USA 3:48:50
2 Luandry, Jackson CAN 3:50:43
3 Hanson, Matt USA 3:52:23
Women's Podium
1 Jackson, Heather USA 4:12:26
2 Monech, Skye USA 4:13:14
3 Findlay, Paula CAN 4:16:53