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GALLERY: Challenge Roth won by Bracht, Carfrae

A collection of photos from Sunday's Challenge Roth, an Ironman-distance race held in Germany, and one of the most popular -- and well-supported -- triathlons in the world. This year's edition was won by Timo Bracht (GER) on the men's side, while Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) took home the women's title.

By Ryan Hudson
  • Competitors rack their bikes ahead of race day before the Challenge Triathlon Roth on July 19, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • General view of the stadium during Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Participants compete on the swim leg during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Participants compete on the swim leg during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Timo Bracht of Germany runs with his bike in the first transition area during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Participants compete on the bike leg during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • A participant competes during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • A participant competes during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Timo Bracht of Germany competes during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Participants compete on the bike leg during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Caroline Steffen of Switzerland competes during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • A fan cheers during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Participants compete during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Eneko Llanos of Spain competes during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • A participant competes in the bike leg during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • A participant competes during the bike leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Timo Bracht of Germany runs in the second transition area during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Timo Bracht of Germany (R) and Dirk Bockel of Luxembourg compete during the run leg of Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Timo Bracht of Germany celebrates winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Rachel Joyce of Great Britain refreshes at the second transition area during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Nils Frommhold of Germany celebrates finishing second during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Mirinda Carfrae of Australia celebrates winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Timo Bracht of Germany celebrates winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Rachel Joyce of Great Britain celebrates finishing second during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Mirinda Carfrae of Australia celebrates with second placed Rachel Joyce of Great Britain after winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Mirinda Carfrae of Australia celebrates winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Mirinda Carfrae of Australia celebrates winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Rachel Joyce of Great Britain celebrates finishing second during the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
  • Mirinda Carfrae (C) of Australia celebrates with second placed Rachel Joyce of Great Britain (R) and third placed Caroline Steffen of Switzerland after winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • Mirinda Carfrae (C) of Australia celebrates with second placed Rachel Joyce of Great Britain (R) and third placed Caroline Steffen of Switzerland after winning the Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)
  • 83 year old nun Sister Madonna Buder of the United States arrives at the finish line after Challenge Roth on July 20, 2014 in Roth, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images)