The IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn in 2025 was a dramatic close battle, with Räppo and Teagle staying within seconds of each other for the entire half marathon, leading to a thrilling sprint finish. Räppo ultimately surged ahead to win in 3:40:06 and Estonian Henry Räppo securing a nail-biting victory over Great Britain's James Teagle by a mere three seconds in the men's race.
In the women's event, Estonia's Kaidi Kivioja also claimed her first professional win over the distance, a particularly special achievement on her home soil. She won with a commanding time of 4:12:32, finishing tenth overall.
The event was characterized by strong performances, competitive racing, and the unique, fast-paced course that the Tallinn event is known for.
- Female Pro:
- 1 Kaidi Kivioja EST 4:12:32
- 2 Diede Diederiks NLD +2:07
- 3 Justine Guerard FRA +3:22
- 4 Eva Cornelisse NLD +7:55
- 5 Katie Phipkin GBR +8:18
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- Male Pro:
- 1 Henry Rappo EST 3:40:06
- 2 James Teagle GBR +0:04
- 3 Florian Angert DEU +2:27
- 4 Hannes Butters DUE +3:02
- 5 Antony Costes FRA +6:23