Thousands take part in Ironman Wales event in Tenby

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Ironman Wales has been taking place in Tenby on Sunday

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More than 2,000 athletes from 45 countries have been taking part

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Tenby has been the starting and finishing point of the annual triathlon since 2011

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The event is said to be worth £3.7m to the economy around the town

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Ironman Wales has struck a new five year deal with Pembrokeshire council

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Crowds line the cycle route around Pembrokeshire

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The course consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26 mile run

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Australia's Cameron Wurf took the pro men's title

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Triumph in Tenby: Lucy Gossage won the women's race for a second time

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Cameron Wurf celebrates with GB's Phil Graves and Germany's Christian Kramer who took second and third