Competitors enter the lake for the start of Challenge Wanaka on Saturday. Photos: Getty Images : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Women’s half Challenge winner Annabel Luxford, of Australia, leads the field in the run. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Half Challenge winner Javier Gomez, of Spain, presses on during the 90km bike leg. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Third placegetter American Jesse Thomas (left), winner Spaniard Javier Gomez (centre) and runner-up Braden Currie, of New Zealand. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Runner-up Laura Siddall (left), of Britain, winner Annabel Luxford (centre), of Australia, and third placegetter Amelia Watkinson, of New Zealand. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Women’s runner-up Laura Siddall, of Britain, is exhausted after finishing. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Medals ready for the presentations. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

New Zealander Sam Hoskins is cheered by fans. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

First woman home Amelia Watkinson exits the water. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Runner-up and first New Zealander home Braden Currie smiles with relief after the finish. : Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’