Live Results 2010

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Jodie Scott (AUS) takes forth place in the women's individual race in 10:15:26 and Celia Kuch (GER) finishes in fifth place in 10:25:13.

17:25 Lisbeth Kristensen (DEN) takes third place in the women's race in 10:03:09.

16:52 After a fast swim of 51:00 and a fantastic bike leg, Brian Fuller (AUS) finishes in fifth place with a time of 09:08:20.

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16:45 As temperatures soar this afternoon, we'd love you to put out sprinklers outside your homes if you live along the run course to cool down our athletes.

16:33 Gina Crawford (NZ) takes out the 2010 Challenge Wanaka women's title in 09:28:56, just narrowly missing out on breaking the fastest course time of 09:28:27, which she set in 2009.

Rebekah Keat (AUS) takes second place completing the course in 09:30:11.

16:18 Gina Crawford is 3km from the finish line.

16:06 Gina Crawford is on course to defend her Challenge Wanaka 2009 title. She has 19 minutes to break her course record.

16:03 Petr Vabrousek (CZE) crosses the finish line in fourth position in 09:00:09

15:51 The two leading women are heading along Gunn Road. Gina Crawford has a 00:01:30 lead on Rebekah Keat.

15:47 Justin Daerr (USA) has an incredible run leg to take second place 08:38:00 and Keegan Williams (NZ) finishes in third place 08:41:00 (times to be confirmed).

15:43 Richard Ussher takes the 2010 Challenge Wanaka men's title in a course record-breaking time of 08:34:36. Describing the race as tough, he thanked the crowd for their unbelievable support throughout the course.

15:31 The helicopter is hovering and there's a buzz in the crowd as hundreds of supporters line Ardmore Street to welcome Richard Ussher home.

15:25 With 2kms to go, Richard Ussher has 11 minutes to reach the finish line and break the course record.

15:19 (51) Lisbeth Kristensen is halfway through the run leg heading down Ardmore Street and currently in third position.

15:12 Richard Ussher is 6kms from the finish line and looking very strong as he heads along Aubrey Road. If you live along the route, give him some support to spur him to the finish line.

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14.55 Gina Crawford passes through the halfway mark of the run leg, followed by Rebekah Keat 4:50mins behind. Catch these top female athletes in action as they complete the final tough 21.1kms of the race.

14:08 Richard Ussher reaches the halfway stage of the 42.2km run, maintaining his lead in the race. Keegan Williams is 02:55mins behind the course leader.

14:00 Lake Wanaka Half individuals - Rebecca Rae takes out the women's title in 05:00:06, (1163), Tamsyn Hayes takes second place in 05:03:23 and in third place is Katie Meazies with a time of 05:11:25.

In the men's race, (1068) David Plew claims the men's half title in a time of 04:22:16, in second place Matt King in 04:27:45 and Rob Creasy takes third place in 04:29:35.

13:57 Gina Crawford passes through the bike transition area at 13:14 completing the bike leg in 05:17:58, (651) Rebekah Keat finishes the bike leg in second place in 05:19:33, followed by (51) Lisbeth Kristensen with a time of 05:31:15.

12:40 (50) Gina Crawford passes the 161km stage of the bike leg at 12:40 pursued by (51) Lisbeth Kristensen, currently 15:00mins behind and (53) Jodie Scott 18:00mins behind the course leader.

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12:47 (2) Keegan Williams is through the transition area and powering down Ardmore Street on the run leg. Petr Vabrousek (9) is 3:00mins behind Richard Ussher.

12:43 After an effortless transition (3) Richard Ussher is heading off on the run leg and looks remarkably fresh. Catch him along Lakeside Road heading towards Roys Bay to cheer him on.

12:37 In the women's race. (50) Gina Crawford remains dominant but (651) Rebekah Keats is in hot pursuit. Expect to see these two athletes battle it out on the run leg.

12:28 Exciting news from the course - (3) Richard Ussher (NZ) is the current course leader.The chasing pack are close behind: (2) Keegan Williams (NZ) is just 01:12mins behind Ussher, (9) Petr Vabrousek 01:24mins and (4) Justin Daerr 04:35mins. This is shaping up to be an exciting run leg so if you're in Wanaka, get down to the run course to see these superb athletes compete for the Challenge Wanaka 2010 title.

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11:56 (1163) Tamsyn Hayes (NZ) is the leading woman on the Lake Wanaka Half.

11:35 (50) Gina Crawford passes the 121km stage of the bike leg, maintaining her lead in the women's race.

11.27 (5) Brian Fuller is holding his lead on the bike leg. (3) Richard Ussher is currently in second place 6:00mins behind Brian Fuller.

11:04 The first Lake Wanaka Half team (1398) are through the transition area and heading out on the stunning 21.1km course towards Roys Bay.

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10:01 The Challenge Wanaka Team competitors start heading out on the bike leg.

Gina Crawford is the leading woman on the course, followed by Rebbekah Keat (Aus) and Lisbeth Kristensen (DEN). Women's split times to be updated shortly.

09:42 At the 60km mark of the bike course heading towards Cromwell, Brian Fuller maintains his dominance. The chasing pack are currently 6 minutes behind. (3) Richard Ussher is currently in second place 06:04 minutes behind the course leader, followed by (2) Keegan Williams 06:07, (9) Petr Vabrousek 06:08 and (4) Justin Daerr 08:06.

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09:05 At 40km of the bike leg, Brian Fuller maintains his lead. (2) Keegan Williams is currently 5:18mins behind the course leader with (3) Richard Ussher in third place, 6:01 mins behind Brian Fuller.

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08:22 Brian Fuller is leading the bike leg. At the 12km mark. (2) Keegan Williams is 02:50 behind the course leader, followed by (304) Andrew Black 05:22, (303) Paul Baskett 05:38 (3) Richard Ussher 05:49 and (9) Petr Vabrousek 05:50.

07:59 Petr Vabrousek (CZE) is through the bike transition followed by Richard Ussher (NZ) and Justin Daerr (USA).

07:54 Keegan Williams (NZ) is second out of the water and is through the bike transition. Gina Crawford (NZ) is close on his heels followed by Paul Baskett (NZ).

07:49 - Brian Fuller is first out of the water in 51 minutes.

07:34 - Brian Fuller (AUS) remains the swim leader, followed by Andrew Black (NZ) and Gina Crawford (NZ).

07:17 - The current swim leader is Brian Fuller (AUS)

07:09 - The swim leg of Challenge Wanaka 2010 is under way and the conditions are perfect. It's going to be a great race!

06:00 - Transition is now full of athletes as they go through their race preparation - we can see Richard Ussher, Gina Crawford and the other pros. Everyone is stoked with the perfect weather conditions - the early morning cloud has cleared and it's looking like a bluebird day and currently not a breath of wind.

05:00 - Race day has arrived! Transition is a hive of activity with last minute fine tuning. The lake is calm and the weather forecast predicts perfect race conditions with light breezes, temperatures in the low to mid 20's and high overcast to start with the sun breaking through later in the day. Two hours and counting!