epa03300138 Stephane Poulat of France emerges as men's leader after first swimming event 08 July 2012 as part of the Ironman Frankfurt triathlon event at the Langen lake, close to Frankfurt. Thousands of triathletes are taking part in the annual event, swiming 3,8 kilometers, cycling 180 kilometers and running a marathon at the end of 42,2 kilometers. EPA/Fredrik Von Erichsen
