IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga 2026 Results: MacLean Edges Klau in Thriller
Jeremy MacLean produced a debut to remember at IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga on 17 May, taking the men’s title in 3:45:37 — just 10 seconds clear of Ari Klau. In the women’s race, Grace Alexander successfully defended her crown in 4:16:42, with Paula Findlay and Jackie Hering completing the podium.
Men’s Race
MacLean — just 21 — recovered from a dropped shoe at the bike mount to chase back to the front, then held off a late charge from Klau on the run. Matt Hanson took third.
- Jeremy MacLean — 3:45:37
- Ari Klau (USA) — +0:10
- Matt Hanson (USA) — 3:48:11
- Sam Long (USA) — 3:48:35
- Nicholas Holmes (USA) — 3:50:16
Women’s Race
Alexander led from the swim and held on for her second straight Chattanooga title in 4:16:42. Canada’s Paula Findlay posted the fastest female bike split of the day (2:18:02) to set up second, with Jackie Hering finishing strongly for third.
- Grace Alexander (USA) — 4:16:42
- Paula Findlay (CAN) — +2:05
- Jackie Hering (USA) — +3:20
- Adele Likin (USA) — +4:57
- Megan Foley (USA) — +10:00
