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0:00:22 > 0:00:25- Ironman - the ultimate challenge.
0:00:25 > 0:00:30- A day in which the strongest - and fittest athletes are pushed...
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- ..to the limits of their - physical and mental abilities.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- Welcome to Ironman Wales, Tenby.
0:00:43 > 0:00:48- Tenby has been home - to this iconic sport since 2012.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54- The town and area is the ideal - location for the sport.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- The natural beauty of South - Pembrokeshire is a perfect stage...
0:00:59 > 0:01:01- ..for the race's three disciplines.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- They'll swim 2.4 miles - at Tenby's North Beach...
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- ..circling Goscar Rock - twice on the beach...
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- ..before cycling 112 miles...
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- ..through historical - towns and villages...
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- ..on roads featuring challenging - climbs and pulse-quickening slopes.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30- Next, a 26-mile marathon, one of - the most difficult on the circuit.
0:01:30 > 0:01:36- Four laps of Tenby's narrow streets, - finishing with a sea view.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- It's the morning of the race.
0:01:41 > 0:01:47- A breathtaking dawn welcomes 1,700 - athletes to Ironman Wales 2016.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49- Every one has a story...
0:01:50 > 0:01:55- ..and every one has a reason for - embarking on the ultimate challenge.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- There's a real buzz here.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- It's like being in Cardiff - on an international day...
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- ..only we're taking part, instead of - watching the boys on the field.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- I did it last year - without much training.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- It almost killed me at the end, - but it was a great experience.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- I got bullied into it - by Shane Williams in June.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- We did a charity bike ride for - the Princes Gate Trust to Bordeaux.- - http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-rugby-legends-follow-wales-11427612
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- He nagged me and said, - "You've got to do it".
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- It was a drunken conversation - about what challenge we could do...
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- ..that's completely - out of our comfort zone.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- Ironman crept up and now I'm here. - I'm very nervous.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- I did the Snowdon Marathon. After - that I felt confident to do this.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- We're going to be quite emotional.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- We'll be glad to see him finish - in one piece.
0:02:49 > 0:02:55- The ritual of walking from the town - to the beach quickens the pulse...
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- ..and potentially - settles the nerves.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04- It's also pure entertainment for the - thousands who flock here in support.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- North Beach is a perfect - amphitheatre for the first test.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- The elite men - will be first into the water.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- Some of the world's best Ironmen - are here.
0:03:16 > 0:03:22- The Englishman who won his first - race in 2009 aged 20, Philip Graves.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- Last few years, I tried to make - the Olympic team as a domestique.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- I did alright but got injured - in Australia and New Zealand...
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- ..at the start of last year and - it's been a nightmare ever since.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- From the Seychelles, Nick Baldwin.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- It's one of the best races - on the calendar.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- The crowd support - is unlike other races.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- You can feel that as an athlete.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- The crowd spur you on throughout the - day. It's a special place to race.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- From Germany, the strong man, - Marc Duelsen.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- A friend told me - it was a beautiful race...
0:04:00 > 0:04:02- ..and a tough bike course.
0:04:02 > 0:04:08- I'm a tough biker. It's my choice - to have a tough day here in Wales.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- Yeah, I'm here.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- Three to look out for.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- Wyn Gruffydd - is in the commentary box.- -
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- It's 7.10am.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- It's a later start than usual, - but that's because dawn is later.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- But the sea promises - to be warm and welcoming.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- 15,000 awaits the winner...
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- ..as well as valuable points - for the elite athletes...
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- ..hoping to qualify for the Ironman - World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- It's no surprise who is showing - their head above the water early.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- Graves, Sweden's Danielsson, - Austria's Niederreiter...
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- ..Baldwin from the Seychelles - and Germany's Duelsen...
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- ..who admits swimming - isn't his strongest skill.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- The race is developing early - between Graces and Duelsen.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- This race isn't going to be won - in the water...
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- ..but it's easy to lose time - and the big prize as early as this.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- The second wave is the elite women, - of which there are only seven.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- One of the favourites - is Jeanne Collonge of France.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- I've heard it's a warrior race.
0:05:24 > 0:05:30- You have to be very tough because of - the climbs on the bike and the run.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- And maybe also in the water.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- Competing in her first Ironman, - England's Nikki Bartlett.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- This is what sold me to the race.
0:05:42 > 0:05:47- I heard it can be like the Tour - de France and the support is epic.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51- I'm really looking forward - to embracing the crowds on race day.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- At 7.15am, - the huge wave of everybody else.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- STARTING HOOTER
0:06:04 > 0:06:09- The fastest swimmers dive in first - and almost 1,700 follow...
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- ..embarking on the biggest - physical challenge of their lives.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Niederreiter, Graves - and Sweden's Danielsson...
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- ..have kept up with each other.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- It's been like trying to thread - a needle as they knit their way...
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- ..through less experienced athletes - for over a mile.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- The first woman out of the water - is Kate Comber.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45- She's fairly new to the sport, - having discovered it at university.
0:06:45 > 0:06:51- They must be careful carrying - the wet swimsuit inside their bags.
0:06:52 > 0:06:57- They must hang them properly on - the hooks or suffer a penalty.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- Kate Comber is about to embark - on the 1km race...
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- ..from the water, through - the crowds, to the transition area.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- American, Darbi Roberts, - isn't far behind Kate Comber.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- Karl-Johan Danielsson from Sweden - has found his bike.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- He's overtaken by - Daniel Niederreiter...
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- ..from Austria.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- And here's Marc Duelsen, - the German.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- He's a strong cyclist - and loves this course.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- I wonder if he knows - what's ahead of him.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- Not far behind the leading four - is Nick Baldwin from the Seychelles.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- He's here for the third - consecutive year.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- Danielsson has found the right gear - at last.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- Here's the first of the women, - Kate Comber.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- She's turned professional - after just four Ironmans...
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- ..with three races this year.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- Her best result was sixth in Austria - last month.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- This is the favourite, - Jeanne Collonge, arriving.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- She's third - into the transition area.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Second is the American, - Darbi Roberts.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- She's a strong competitor.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- In the choppy sea in a scrum of - arms waving and legs kicking...
0:08:16 > 0:08:21- ..are some well-known faces from - Welsh rugby's latest golden age.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24- Shane, Ryan and Ian Gough...
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- ..were involved - in the weekend's celebrations...
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- ..with Shane back here to take part - in another Ironman Wales.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- After playing for Wales - in the Millennium Stadium...
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- ..I wanted to experience something - similar.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- The Ironman is held in Tenby, - you have the anthem before the swim.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- Over 40,000 people come here - to support the athletes.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- Everyone knows your name - and they cheer you on.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- It's up there. It's helping me get - over missing playing for Wales.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- Ready, guys? Did you enjoy that?
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- It's a fantastic way to test - yourself, mentally and physically...
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- ..which is what I'm craving - it's - largely what I miss from playing.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- I'm not afraid of failing...
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- ..but I want see how much further I - can push this old carcass of mine...
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- ..before it finally gives in.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- I bought the bike, all the gear, - spent a fortune.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- If I stop I'm going to get a row - off a few people.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- I did it in thirteen and a half - hours last year...
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- ..so I want to knock an hour - off that.
0:09:31 > 0:09:36- Having said that, let's just hope I - beat Dean, Ryan Jones and Ian Gough.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- They have to run from the beach - to the transition area...
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- ..and start the cycling stage.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- Shane is the first of the rugby - stars to emerge from the sea.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- His swim is a dramatic improvement - on last year.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- Hot on his heels - is the giant Ian Gough.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13- Ryan is happy to reach dry land - and get on his bike...
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- ..his favourite discipline - of the three.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- Away they go to tackle 112 miles - which are far from flat...
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- ..through the picturesque villages - of South Pembrokeshire...
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- ..and spectacular crowds - and support.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- Philip Graves from Yorkshire - has moved into the lead.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- He's not showing any sign...
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- ..of the injuries that have plagued - him in recent years.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- He's left Niederreiter - trailing behind.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- He's very neat on the bike.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- This is one the hardest climbs...
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- ..up the hill past the excellent - St Bride's Hotel...
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- ..in the seaside town of - Saundersfoot.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- Look at the supporters - on either side of the road...
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- ..cheering on Marc Duelsen.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- Fifth at the moment is Nick Baldwin, - on his own.
0:11:14 > 0:11:15- He has a lot of chasing to do.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Philip Graves knows he needs to put - distance...
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- ..between himself and the others - during this cycling stage.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- He's going well. - He crouches down again.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- He's keeping a steady rhythm...
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- ..and his lead of seconds - has turned into minutes.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- Comber, the first of the women - out on the bikes.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- She's relatively new to the sport.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- Only three Ironman races last year.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- Darbi Roberts - she claims swimming - is her strongest discipline.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- She looks very comfortable - on the bike.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- And the favourite is currently - third, Jeanne Collonge.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- People think west Wales finishes in - Swansea but here we are...
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- ..a hundred kilometres to the west - on the Dale peninsula.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- Jeanne Collonge moves up to second, - past Darbi Roberts from the USA.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- Nick Baldwin is moving slowly - from fourth to third place...
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- ..overtaking Daniel Niederreiter - from Austria...
0:12:27 > 0:12:29- ..who seems to be - in a bit of trouble.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- Some are struggling on that climb - in Saundersfoot the second time.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- Philip Graves makes it look easy.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- He's been training with Olympic - champions, the Brownlee brothers...
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- ..Alistair and Jonny.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- We're back with Nick Baldwin.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- He's climbed another place - past Marc Duelsen, surprisingly.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- He's in second place - and in a fantastic position.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- Collonge comes up on Kate Comber's - shoulder.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- Jeanne Collonge says she likes to - push herself...
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- ..to dark places in triathlons.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- Here's Philip Graves, back in Tenby - at the end of the cycling stage.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- His toughest challenge - is still to come, and he knows it.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Nick Baldwin.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- A fantastic bike stage for him.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- Graves looks at his watch, the first - man out of the transition area.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33- Third is Marc Duelsen.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- Disappointment for Baldwin last year - when he failed to finish.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- Marc Duelsen - the cycling and - running are his strongest stages.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- Jeanne Collonge is the first of the - women into the transition area.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- She's gained a good lead - during that cycling stage.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- She looks very strong.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- Out she comes for the running stage.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- But the experienced Diana Riesler - shouldn't be underestimated.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- There's nothing in it as the - professionals fight for the title...
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- ..and the other 1,700 on the course - dig deep...
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- ..to complete the ultimate challenge - and conquer Ironman Wales.
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0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Welcome back to Ironman Wales.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- It's one of the toughest - one-day events in the world.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- 1,700 athletes will swim, - cycle and run over 140 miles...
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- ..around South Pembrokeshire - and through the streets of Tenby.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Competing in his first Ironman...
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- ..is former Wales rugby captain, - Ryan Jones.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- Ryan only started training - for this challenge 14 weeks ago.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- He's been helped and advised...
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- ..by the former Royal Marine - and cycling coach., Dylan Morris.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- Ryan's strengths - are his top two inches.
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- He's changing from using fast-twitch - fibre in high-impact rugby...
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- ..to being on his feet - for over ten hours in a day.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- We have to try to slow - these guys down a bit.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- For 15 years, I was Ryan Jones, - the international rugby player.
0:15:23 > 0:15:25- It was almost removed overnight.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- For me, not having sport - or the challenge left a huge void.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- I miss striving - to achieve something.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- I miss the disappointment, - excitement, jubilation, achievement.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- It made me realise that there is - something out there after rugby...
0:15:42 > 0:15:46- ..that sort of satisfies - that part of my personality.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- I've got a personal life - and a professional life.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Then I've got this other side - of my character...
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- ..which at the moment, is fed - by this desire to be an Ironman.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- Dylan Morris is also entering - his first Ironman...
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- ..as well as former rugby star, - Ian Gough.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- Shane is back to better last year's - effort and is flying early on.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- The professional race reaches - its climax on the streets of Tenby.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- Philip Graves a Jeanne Collonge...
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- ..have led the men and women's - races for many hours.
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- But with the finishing line getting - nearer, they're both under pressure.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Marc Duelsen, the German, - knows that it's the run...
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- ..that will decide the winner - of the 2016 Ironman Wales.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40- He goes past Nick Baldwin - and into second place.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- Philip Graves - is running a good time.
0:16:49 > 0:16:54- Jean Collonge is running strongly. - This distance suits her well.
0:16:54 > 0:16:59- Darbi Roberts lost a bit of ground - over the 112-mile bike ride.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- She's determined - to close the gap.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- This is Duelsen.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- These elite athletes burn between - eight and ten thousand calories.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- They need to feed their bodies - and minds.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12- A gulp of fresh water - can sometimes work miracles.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Baldwin has lost some ground.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- But he's still eyeing - the podium's bottom step.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- Graves sees Duelsen - pass by his shoulder.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- The favourite is suffering.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- He's only run about 30k - over the last two weeks.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- Are we looking at the winner - of the 2016 Ironman Wales?
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- Marc Duelsen is racing - to the finish.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- Darbi Roberts is concentrating hard.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- Can she see Jeanne Collonge?
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- I sense that her shoulders - are beginning to roll.
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- Duelsen reaches the shouting masses - and into Tenby itself.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- Graves, to be fair, - isn't too far behind.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- His mental strength and - determination is carrying him.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- Here he is, Marc Duelsen, - the German.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- He knows that his first Ironman - victory is within reach.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- He can take his time - to soak in all the atmosphere...
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- ..and to receive the applause - of the crowd.
0:18:20 > 0:18:26- Just a little over nine hours, - an amazing time by the German.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- Where is Graves? - Well, here he comes.
0:18:33 > 0:18:39- Only one minute and 20 seconds - adrift after nine hours.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- Even then, he's unable - to hide his disappointment.
0:18:47 > 0:18:48- It's amazing here.
0:18:49 > 0:18:55- First time in South Wales, - first Ironman win. Yes, incredible.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- So amazing. - The crowd here is fantastic.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- Every round, I'm getting closer.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- On mile 20, I get him - and it's really amazing.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- I've only been running eight weeks.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- I also had a week off with - a strained quad in that time.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- With only one 30k run in my legs...
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- ..my legs fell off at 25k.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- Disappointed to lose by so little...
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- ..but there were some good points - in coming second - it's a start.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- Onwards and upwards, hopefully.
0:19:31 > 0:19:36- Six minutes behind and in third, - Nick Baldwin from the Seychelles.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- Diana Riesler has been in second - for a while, but where is Roberts?
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- Here she is, up into second! - Only Collonge is ahead of her now.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- Both are vying for their - first Ironman title.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- Totally composed and her face - is full of determination.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- We saw Collonge slowing a little.
0:19:59 > 0:20:04- The Frenchwoman's legs look heavy as - she enters Tenby for the final time.
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- Roberts is getting ever closer - with each stride.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Just take a look at support.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Roberts.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- She is on the shoulder - of Collonge.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24- One kilometre remains to the finish.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- You can see who is the stronger.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29- Collonge looks left...
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- ..as Roberts passes by - quite unemotionally on the right.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- Roberts runs towards - the finish line.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Here she is striking for home.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- She travelled from New York - especially for this race.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- After ten hours - and fifteen seconds...
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- ..Darbi Roberts win the women's - race, one of the toughest around.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- I don't think any would doubt it.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- Certainly not Darbi Roberts.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- Jeanne Collonge trudges home...
0:21:15 > 0:21:21- ..some two and three-quarter minutes - behind the American.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- I didn't know I was capable of that, - to be honest.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- Halfway through the race my legs - were pretty trashed from the bike.
0:21:33 > 0:21:34- I don't know.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- It's maybe the weather, - maybe the fans, maybe the scenery.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- By far the most gorgeous Ironman - I've done.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- It was electric. No dead spots - whatsoever, which really helps.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- Running through the middle - of the town is phenomenal.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- There's nothing like it.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- It's really tough, I was leading - until one kilometre before the end.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- It's really frustrating.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Darbi was faster and stronger today.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- That's how it goes - and next time will be better.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- I will learn how to run even faster - and to maybe win. I would love it.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- Filling the podium places on her - Ironman debut was Nikki Bartlett.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- For the amateurs - it's a heroic effort.
0:22:19 > 0:22:24- Rugby players, who usually tackle, - ruck and sprint for 40 minutes...
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- ..are now racing for half a day - or even longer.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- It's the climax of a year's - training and dedication.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- For Jason Pritchard, - a policeman from Llandybie...
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- ..it has been an adventure - for the whole family.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- It has really been - a family team effort.
0:22:41 > 0:22:42- Quite a feat.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- He'd be out early in the morning - to train...
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- ..late in the evening to swim...
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- ..and we'd lose him one day - on the weekend on the bike.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- It wasn't too bad!
0:23:19 > 0:23:24- From dawn to dusk and after almost - 11 and a half hours of sweating...
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- ..Shane is the first of the rugby - players to finish.
0:23:28 > 0:23:29- I'm knackered...
0:23:29 > 0:23:35- ..but I knocked almost 2.5 hours - off last year's time.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38- I miss playing rugby - in the Millennium Stadium.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- I miss playing with the boys.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44- This experience is up there - with playing for Wales...
0:23:44 > 0:23:48- ..because of the atmosphere, - the effort you put in...
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- ..and the feeling you get - after finishing.
0:24:03 > 0:24:04- Brilliant!
0:24:04 > 0:24:06- I worked hard.
0:24:06 > 0:24:11- The crowd were brilliant. They were - excellent. They pull you through.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- You hit a wall and then you come - past the pavilion...
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- ..down Picton Terrace - and they raise your spirits.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21- I'm proud of Daddy - for doing the Ironman.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- Really good.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- Fab! Brilliant! - He's done fantastically.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- I never thought it would be - like this, I'm so proud of him.
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- Here's Ryan Jones arriving - at the finishing line at last.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- That is the toughest thing - I've done physically and mentally.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- As achievements go, that's up there.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49- It was emotional, it was tough, - but it was fantastic.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54- It's testament to the people - who've helped me along the way.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56- I've got a very supportive family.
0:24:56 > 0:25:01- If I can inspire my kids to do it - one day, and some of my friends...
0:25:01 > 0:25:03- ..it's a job well done.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06- As personal achievements go, - it was fantastic.
0:25:06 > 0:25:11- I came, I conquered. It's time - for a few pints and home now.
0:25:14 > 0:25:16- Dylan Morris is also an Ironman.
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- The swimming was difficult for me - but the bike race was great.
0:25:22 > 0:25:23- I did it in 5hr46.
0:25:24 > 0:25:29- I finished the whole race in 13hr11.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32- My legs are in pieces - after the marathon.
0:25:32 > 0:25:39- It's hard to explain - how good the support is out there.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47- A heroic effort from the giant, - Ian Gough.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53- It's probably one of the hardest - things I've done mentally.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56- We're talking 13, 14, 15 hours - of pain...
0:25:56 > 0:25:58- ..asking yourself - why you're doing it.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- "Can I just quit and walk off? - What will people say?"
0:26:02 > 0:26:05- I fought the demons - a number of times.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09- It's an absolute emotional - rollercoaster, but amazing.
0:26:16 > 0:26:21- It's my first time. Brilliant. - The weather was fantastic.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23- It was extremely hard.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- Twelve hours, twenty minutes - of absolute fun.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29- Challenging, tough, but awesome.
0:26:30 > 0:26:31- There's a saying in sport...
0:26:32 > 0:26:35- ..the harder the challenge, - the sweeter the victory.
0:26:36 > 0:26:41- To the thousands here, this will be - a day and a race to remember.
0:26:42 > 0:26:46- I've done 16 Ironmans - and this is hard, really hard.
0:26:47 > 0:26:49- Superb. Would I do it again? No!
0:26:50 > 0:26:53- Loads of support all the way around. - It was really good.
0:26:54 > 0:26:59- Not just family and friends, but - everybody out there on the circuit.
0:26:59 > 0:27:01- Tenby is absolutely amazing.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- The best thing I've ever done. - The best day of my life.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07- I've done it. I'm an Ironman.
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