Ironman 2005
Here are a few choice images from the 2005 Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. ©2005 Rich Cruse

   

David James Elliott of TV's "Jag" competed.
The calm before the storm.
Over 1,700 athletes competed in Kona.
Race Winner- Faris Al-Sultan on the Queen K highway.
Faris led for most of the bike
Natascha Badmann runs along Alii Drive.
Rutger Beke in the Natural Energy Lab
Faris cools off at mile 23 of the run.
Run Faris! Run!
Faris Al-Sultan a 27 year old German, wins his first Ironman in Kona.
Cameron Brown finishes strong.
Natascha Badmann near the finish.
Natascha celebrates her 6th Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
 
Michellie Jones celebrates second place at her first Ironman!
Jones cools off!
Sarah Reinertsen took care of "Unfinished Business".