[janosch]

A Champion Is Crowned
Maximilian Longree, representing Germany, has put on an amazing performance today to take the men's title here at Ford Ironman Louisville 2008.

An emotional Longree has just sprinted back down the finish chute, after crossing the line, to thank the huge crowd here to watch him take the crown. An amazing day, an amazing race, an amazing champion. We'll have more on Max's win later in the day.