Australian Tim Reed (left) dominates the field to retain the men’s title while Swiss Caroline Steffen toughens up in the run stage to regain the women’s crown in Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championships presented by Ford in Cebu on Sunday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Australian Tim Reed and Swiss Caroline Steffen fended off the challenge of tough rivals with their blistering finish to repeat as champions yesterday in the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship presented by Ford in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.