Photo gallery: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 triathlon

Almost 2000 competitors, aged from 18 to 73, lined up for the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 competitors at Mooloolaba on weekend, with thousands more cheering them on as they crossed the finish line. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS

Photo gallery: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 triathlon

It was an unforgettable occasion for athletes from around the world as they crossed the finish line for the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 triathlon.

The Mooloolaba Esplanade was packed with supporters cheering on their family members, loved ones and other competitors racing along the triathlon course.

Nick Thompson, from Western Australia, was the first of more than 1000 competitors to cross the finish line, followed shortly after by Nicholas Free. Third place was snapped up by Mitch Kibby.

Podium winners: (L-R) Mitch Kibby, Nick Thompson and Nicholas Free at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

New Zealand competitor Rebecca Clarke was s the first woman to complete the course.

She was followed by Radka Kahlefeldt and Sophie Perry in second and third respectively.

The achievements were celebrated on the podiums with medals, bouquets and a champagne shower.

On the podium at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

It was the first Ironman for 800 competitors, with a total of 1800 registered for the Mooloolaba event’s 10th anniversary.

Some athletes have been competing in the annual event from the very beginning – the oldest competitor took part at the age of 73, while others as young as 18 entered for the first time.

See all the photos:

First place: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023 winner Nick Thompson.

Second place: Nicholas Free at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Third place: Mitch Kibby at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

First place: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023 winner Nick Thompson.

First place: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023 winner Nick Thompson.

First place: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023 winner Nick Thompson.

Podium winners: (L-R) Mitch Kibby, Nick Thompson and Nicholas Free at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Women's first place: Rebecca Clarke crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Women's second place: Radka Kahlefeldt crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Women's third place: Sophie Perry on the podium at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Rebecca Clarke, Radka Kahlefeldt and Sophie Perry at the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Women's first place: Rebecca Clarke crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Women's second place: Radka Kahlefeldt on the podium at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Women's first place: Rebecca Clarke on the podium at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

On the podium at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Champagne shower on the podium at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Georgia Pellin and Piper Foley at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Nicole Dvarte, Greg, Cat, Winnie and Arlo Miller at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Paige Hobley, Michael Milcitis, Christy McFadden and Heather Elliott at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Kylie and Erin Toole at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Kreet Kangur, Josh Winter and family at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Maddie Cabbet and Aofie Connors at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Athletes crossing the finish line at the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 2023.

Originally published as Photo gallery: Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 triathlon