Thousands take part in Ironman Wales event in Tenby

Ironman Wales has been taking place in Tenby on SundayHuw Fairclough/Ironman

Ironman Wales has been taking place in Tenby on Sunday

More than 2,000 athletes from 45 countries have been taking part in Ironman in TenbyHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

The event is said to be worth £3.7m to the economyHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

The event is said to be worth £3.7m to the economy around the townHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

Ironman Wales has struck a new five year deal with Pembrokeshire councilHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

Fans cheering on athletes at Ironman WalesHuw Fairclough/Ironman

Crowds line the cycle route around Pembrokeshire

Athletes have to complete a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26 mile runHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

Our NEW IRONMAN Wales champion is Australia's Cameron Wurf! What a performance!Huw Fairclough/Ironman

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

Lucy Gossage won the women's race for the second timeHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

Pro men's top three Cameron Wurf, Phil Graves and Christian Kramer celebrateHuw Fairclough/Ironman

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

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