Patrick Lange stormed to a third place finish during his first attempt at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, but we can likely expect more fabulous days.
by Herbert Krabel, October 11, 2016
After becoming the first man to win Olympic gold and the Ironman World Championship, Jan Frodeno discovered that a Kona repeat is tougher still.
The finish line at the Ironman World Championship in Kona is filled with exultation and exhaustion, pride and humility, and above all, relief.
Daniela Ryf mugged the competition in a course record performance.
In the men’s race it was all Germany, led by Jan Frodeno, who notched his second consecutive Kona win
With top rival Mirinda Carfrae in full health and at top speed, Daniela Ryf is fully recovered from over-racing exhaustion and ready for a duel for the ages.
Jan Frodeno and fellow German Sebastian Kienle are strong rivals and good friends – and they will likely duel to break a 1-1 tie in Kona victories.
Helmets from Lazer, sleeved swimskins from b70 and Kiwami, plus lots of athletes and bikes were noticed on this 3rd day of our Kona coverage.
Tidy whiteys and other scandalous undergarments take over Alii Drive two days before the main event. Photo gallery by Timothy Carlson and Tuula Rodgers.
New technology from Zwift, trendy shades from ROKA, various cool bikes, fast professional triathletes and much more were spotted in Kona today.
The 2016 Kona festivities open with popular kids duathlon and triathlons and finish with the Parade of Nations on Ali’i Drive, Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.
The morning swim and personalities, plus many new bikes are featured within this gallery. Including brand new stuff from Cannondale, Cube, BMC and Dimond.
The Breca crew organized the inaugural Jersey SwimRun on the Channel Islands, an archipelago in the English Channel, and here are first images from the event.