Patrick Vernay and Chrissie Wellington took the wins yesterday at Ironman Australia. Patrick repeats, and Chrissie wins her third Ironman in a year's time. Her only three Ironman at that, proving she is without a doubt a force to be reckoned with. Kate Major held the lead for a good portion of the race and finished second. There is a good write up on Slowtwitch.

Top 10 men

1. Patrick Vernay (NCL) 8:31:33
2. Mitchell Anderson (AUS) 8:40:19
3. Mathias Hecht (SUI) 8:42:48
4. Tim Berkel (AUS) 8:44:20
5. Luke McKenzie (AUS) 8:46:01
6. Luke Bell (AUS) 8:56:17
7. Matt White (AUS) 8:59:50
8. Nathan Stewart (AUS) 9:03:29
9. Raimo Raudsepp (EST) 9:04:24
10. Kevin Kutjar (CAN) 9:06:50

Top 10 women

1. Chrissie Wellington (GBR) 9:03:55
2. Kate Major (AUS) 9:09:12
3. Melinda Cockshutt (AUS) 9:50:02
4. Prue Oswin (AUS) 10:00:11
5. Sarah Pollett (AUS) 10:00:12
6. Alison Coyle (AUS) 10:00:49
7. Joanne Bennett (AUS) 10:05:37
8. Amelia Pearson (AUS) 10:10:45
9. Emma Weitnauer (AUS) 10:20:41
10. Kirsten Molloy (AUS) 10:23:17