Double Records for Lavelle and Potts at World Championship 70.3

At the 2008 Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida, TYR triathletes erased record books with two new Swim Course Records.

Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Champion Becky Lavelle established a new standard for women in the 1.2 mile swim of the World Championship 70.3. She set the New Swim Course record in a time of 23 minutes and 3 seconds. With a time of 4:07:32, Becky finished 3rd overall, standing proud on the World Championship podium.

We welcome 2-Time USAT Elite Triathlete of the Year Andy Potts to the TYR Team of Elite Athletes. At this year’s World Championship 70.3 race, Andy was no rookie as he was first out of the water establishing a New Swim Course Record for men. His record setting pace was 21 minutes and 44 seconds. Finishing sixth, Andy was the Top American Finisher as he clocked in at 3:44:30. At the Kona Ironman World Championship, he placed as the Top American Finisher and 7th Place, just weeks before this race.

The 2008 Ironman World Championship 70.3 involved a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. Over 1,200 athletes competed in this year’s elite race from 18 years old to 79 years old.