Well it would have to go down as one of my toughest wins and races ever. I didn't think I would actually make the start line after coming down with a tummy bug on Wednesday afternoon. The next eight hours the toilet and bucket became my best friends.

Some results from today's Ironman New Zealand. Men's Race 1. Cameron BROWN 8:26:33 2. Luke BELL 8:27:41 3. Torbjorn SINDBALLE 8:34:47 4. David MEADE 8:53:55 5. Nick SAUNDERS 8:57:31 6. Rene ROVERA 8:58:48 7. Duncan MILNE 9:01:19 8. Shingo TANI 9:05:11 9. Axel REISER 9:09:47 10. Keegan WILLIAMS 9:11:36 Women's Race 1. Joanna LAWN 9:20:02