Chrissie Wellington Lowers Course Record at Ironman Australia

Chrissie Wellington Remains Undefeated: Six for Six Ironman Wins Chrissie Wellington defended her Ironman Australia crown this weekend to earn her sixth straight Ironman title. She set a course record as she broke the nine hour barrier in 8 hours, 57 minutes and 10 seconds as she completed the 3.8km swim, 180.2km bike and a 42.2km run. Wellington finished 24 minutes ahead of the women’s field and an impressive 11th place overall in the Greater Port Macquarie course. “I am so immensely proud of my race today. It is such a vindication of all the hard work and my desire and passion I have for this sport,” said Wellington.