Paula Findlay Defends her Title at the 70.3 Ironman in St. George
Findlay was faster than ever in her St. George Title Defense
St. George, Utah, United States, May 11, 2025 - Paula Findlay (CAN) successfully defended her Ironman 70.3 title in St. George, Utah, over the weekend, sealing the victory in a time of 04:11.06, four minutes faster than her victory a year ago.
Returning to St. George after her win at the 70.3 Oceanside in April, Findlay came into the race as a favourite for the podium. Before Findlay could lay down the hammer, it was Brazil’s two-time Olympian Vittoria Loeps who led the field. She was the first to exit the water after 24:35. Findlay finished the swim 1:20 behind and chased down the Brazilian on the bike. By the 30-mile mark, the two were locked in a battle that would continue into T2.
Despite Lopes sprinting out ahead onto the run course, Findlay would soon retake the lead as the Brazilian withdrew with a recurring foot injury. There was no stopping Findlay once she retook the lead, displaying a blistering pace and completing the 21.1km in 01:24.08.
Speaking after her victory, Findlay said:
“I’m really happy to win 70.3 St. George, it’s the final year of the event and it has been a staple North American race for years, so it’s really special to be the winner in the last year! I felt really good on the bike and came off with a big gap, so I was able to control the run and manage the heat properly, without much pressure.”
This was Findlay’s third win in five appearances at the St. George 70.3 Ironman, following her wins in 2024 and 2018. She finished second at the race in 2022, which simultaneously acted as the 70.3 World Championships. She now moves up 13 spots in the overall rankings to tie Kat Matthews (GBR) for fourth place.
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