Edwige Pitel and Christiane Soeder battle it out on the run

Erika Csomer (HUN) took an early lead on the 1st run

Erika Csomer lead the first lap of the scenic bike course

Karin Thurig took charge during the second lap of the bike

Bennie Vansteelant dominated both the bike and run

Felix Martinez (ESP) had a great 2nd run to take the silver medal

Karin Thurig takes her first World title

Erika Csomor settled for a respectable silver medal

It was a photo finish between Felix Martinez and Huub Maas

Bennie takes another world title

King of Duathlon: Bennie Vansteelant of Belgium

Bennie takes home another gold medal

Women's Podium (l to r): Erika Csomor, Karin Thurig, Christiane Soeder

Men's Podium: (l to r): Felix Martinez, Bennie Vansteelant, Huub Maas

Karin and Christiane have some fun with the champagne