See a photo gallery of images from Clearwater's Ironman 70.3: German Michael Raelert, competing for just the second time at the Ironman 70.3 distance, won the World Championship in Clearwater on Saturday, shattering the course record by more than six minutes with a time of 3:34:04.

"I didn't expect to be so fast," the 29-year-old triathlete said after winning the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1 mile run. "When I got off the run, I felt a little wobbly. But as the race went on, the better I felt."

Tampabay.com reader 'DixieDarlin' shared this photo of Uncle Sam cheering on the racers near Ruth Eckerd Hall.

 
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Oldest old: John Pendygraft looks at life after 80 through portraits focusing on lives well lived. The photos will be on display at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg from November 17 through December 5. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, November 17 from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M.