Chrissie Wellington won her fourth straight Ironman, IM Germany. She closed in on the Ironman World Record as she accomplished the 2nd Fastest Time in History for any Ironman race. Chrissie was 26 minutes ahead of the next competitor as she clocked in the swim, bike and run at 8 hours, 51 minutes and 24 seconds. She would have broken the World Record (just 31 seconds off), but she celebrated with the crowd. “I didn't know anything about the record,” she said. “But enjoying this great atmosphere is more important than any best time.” Chrissie is undefeated in every Ironman race she’s ever competed including the grueling Ironman Hawaii. Sports Illustrated named Chrissie as the 2008 Top 10 Toughest Athletes and the Top Toughest Female of the Year.