i don't think the comparison to the ironman is too fair.
that lighting makes everyone look fantastic.
anytime u ask a pro's best shape, they'll usually say ironman ( whatever year )
it's just hard to beat.
here's gustavo this past weekend in AC, with some photoshopping made to contrast the lighting (not exactly like ironman)
and already you can see it's better than the original.
original:

simulated ironman contrasting: