2008 Deca IRON Triathlon: Day 12 Deca Ironman 2008 Post 1

We have reached day 12 of the 2008 Deca Ironman Challenge.

Todays blog starts with Michael Gartner of Germany finishing in 254:07:46 for a 7th place finish. We all gave Michael had as warm a welcome as possible since he completed this event during the night primarily independant . Michael commented that he was very relieved to have it all over and looking forward to a good rest.

Next we had Emmanuel Conraux of France coming in at a time of 257:42:56, Emmanuel crew member was Gerard.

we also had Frances Guy Rossi coming in at a time of 262:37:01 at the age of 61 years.

These were late night and early morning finishes.

Today was another very warm day which was enjoyed greatly by us spectators but maybe not so much by the remaining athletes.

Blisters as mentioned in yesterdays news has become a frequent occurance with the long distance being put on the feet.

(Left)Yves Beauchamp displaying what is becomone the latest trend at HQ.

(Right)

and Below) Kari Martens should win this years Blister grammy with this display.

Today was both a very emmotinal and long awaite day and finish for Yves Beauchamp of Canada and his crew which include his brother BEN (Bo) Beauchamp Alias BB. Friends and co-worker Josee and Karl.The stage was set by crew walking the last lap with Yves, while Ben waliking backwards had video camera in hand capturing all the final moments.As they were approaching the final home stretch the Canadian flags were held high with Yves leading the way and brother Ben filming the final stretch.I was asked to shoot the finish for Ben since it would be very difficult for him to multi-task those many jobs.Yves was greeted by lots in attendance . Yves showed alot of emmotion and happines that it was finally over. Ben and the rest of the crew cracked a beer to celebrate the occasion.Yves previous unsuccessful attempt at the 2002 Deca in Mexico, Im sure was on his mind´and a mativator which made this years finish even sweeter.Yves completed 2006 Deca in France 279:57:26 ,so this years time of 270:45:15 is a personal best, and a 10th place finish. In asking Yves what was most satifying about today, he replied with limited time to train for this event it was definitely his mental toughness that got him through it.

Some athletes that are close would be Antal Vonecki with 25 left.

Stephen Johnson from Canda with 34 left.

Dave Clamp - England 39 laps left.

Carlos Ochoa from Spain 72 laps.

Other Photos to Enjoy :::

Hildeberto Villa with crew member Luis display finishing foot fashion.