Sunday, 18 August, VLADIVOSTOK (Russia): France’s newest World Champion Jean-Bruno Pastorello receives his medal from U.I.M. vice president Sami Abu Shaikha after after winning Russky Offshore 2013.

Runner-up Alexsei Chernukha from Russia punched the air after being presented with the event ironman award by Yury Ryabko, a specially designed ring made in Italy.

Joining the duo were the riders of the very popular and flamboyant Portuguese team Samuka Racing, Carlos Truta, Antonio Curtinhal and Filipe Filipe, who finished third overall after taking their second heat win today.