Cambridge played host to the 2026 IRONMAN Maryland competition on September 19. The 140.6 mile event is comprised of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. The 1st place male was Cameron Wurf of Australia with a time of 7:13:52. First place female was Mena Suter of Switzerland with a time of 8:49:15.
Athletes Test Their Limits at Annual Ironman Maryland Race
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A major viewing point for the race course is on Poplar street right in front of RAR.
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Swimmers emerge from the Choptank.
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An enthusiastic crowd cheers athletes on as the finish the swim course at Gerry Boyle park.
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Set up begins early on race day. Poplar street gets nicknamed Crabby rd.
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Medal for athletes once they cross the finish line and become Ironmen.
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At the corner of Water and Choptank street a unicorn cheers runners on with a cool mist.
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