2010 Photo Contest, Sports, 1st prize
Photographer

Donald Miralle, Jr.

10 October, 2009

German Stefan Werner, 33, finished first in his age-group division among non-professional competitors in the cycling leg. The Hawaiian Ironman World Championships is a grueling annual triathlon comprising a 3.86 km swim, a 180.25 km bicycle race and a 42.195 km marathon with a strict 17-hour time limit. Competitors must endure scorching temperatures and crosswinds of up to 70 kph.

About the photographer

Donald Miralle, Jr.

After completing his Bachelor's degree in fine arts at UCLA and working as a photo assistant in Los Angeles, Donald Miralle landed an entry-level job with Allsport Photography. H...

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