Potts, Jackson Beat Ironman Heat

Heather Jackson of Bend, Oregon, celebrates her first Ironman win Sunday in Coeur d’Alene. She finished the triathlon in 9:23.27. (SR photo: Bruce Twitchell)

Andy Potts and Heather Jackson handled the heat, the competition and the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. Potts is 3 for 3 at Ironman Coeur d’Alene and by virtually any measure – time, performance, experience – he just keeps getting better. The 38-year-old from Colorado Springs, Colorado, pulled away Sunday for this third win in Coeur d’Alene, adding to his 2010 and 2014 titles. He completed the course in 8 hours, 20 minutes and 35 seconds, despite 100-degree plus temperatures. Potts finished nearly 21 minutes in front of New Zealand’s Callum Millward and 22½ minutes ahead of Canadian Stephen Kilshaw. Potts beat his previous winning times in Coeur d’Alene by more than 4 minutes/ Jim Meehan , SR. More here.

Question: Are you amazed that this race occurred without serious injuries or illness?