Dec 14, 2016 after 34 years of dreaming about going to the ironman triathlon world championships in kona, hawaii, rav dighe of st albans, has accomplished a lifes goal. May 30, 2020 in kailua kona, hawaii on the kohala coast, big island, hawaii. Hawaii may be one of the world s great paradises, but for eightplus hours every year, it becomes the exotic locale of a selfinflicted purgatory for competitors in the ironman world championship. Ironman has announced that the ironman world championship hawaii statebig island lottery will no longer operate in its current form and announced new plans for a 2015 ironman. Honolulubased navy couple judy and john collins proposed combining the three toughest endurance races in. It is the annual culmination of a series of ironman triathlon qualification races held throughout the world. Kaaawa, hawaii triathlon 6292014 firecracker sprint triathlon. To compete in hawaii, it is first necessary to qualify by placing in another wtc sanctioned ironman competition. Long time lifesport pro, brent mcmahon moved up to the ironman distance in 2014. A list of 38 helpful facts to know before watching the 2014 ironman world championship on saturday, oct. Firecracker sprint triathlon, nimitz beach, kapolei, hi 2020. Triathlon ironman world championships 1982 choice of a season.
Excitement is building for the ironman world championship on hawaii islands west side saturday, october 12 and, if youre onisland, no doubt you have seen athletes training on our roadways for this granddaddy of all triathlons. There are 45 athletes from hawaii joining the 2,500 competitors in kailuakona on saturday, october at the 2018 ironman world championship. Ironman world championship coming to nbc on saturday. On this milestone date, we are proud to reveal the ironman 70. The worlds best triathletes compete in the ironman world championship each october in kona hawaii. Ironman hawaii triathlon 2014 wtc world championship live german tv kona deutsch kienle carfrae duration. I was excited to be working at such a great event and documented what i saw today through my phone. The hawaii ironman world championship is an annual triathlon event that has been help in hawaii since 1978. On a day that many were calling the windiest and most difficult bike day in the last 15 years of the ironman world championship on the big island, hawaii, srm sponsored triathlete, michael weiss, posted a bike split of 04.
Theres a reason the world championship remains on the shores where ironman moved to in 1981 the. The ironman world championship in hawaii is more than a race. The ironman world championship has been held annually in hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. Or search for your hawaii race by zip code in the box below. With the sun just peaking over the horizon at exactly 0630 on saturday 10 th october 2015 and the temperature already nudging 26c with 80% humidity, the canon sounded to mark the male pro start of the ironman world championship in the bay of kailuakona. German patrick lange broke the ironman world championships course record by two minutes, winning the 140mile triathlon in 8 hours, 1 minute, 40. The ironman contest in hawaii is an athletic contest, sure, but as the clock ticks towards midnight it becomes a spiritual event, unifying people from all countries and backgrounds for a single. The road to ironman triathlon world championship in hawaii britt, raymond on. Ironman world championship in kailuakona on the big island of hawaii. The ironman world championship in hawaii is more than a. Ironman world championship 2017 for the record, thats an open ocean swim, a bike through lava fields, and a full marathon over blistering hot tarmac all before 1am on a sunday morning. The ironman world championship centers on the dedication and courage exhibited by participants. Oct 27, 2014 2014 ironman world championship swim start, kailuakona, hawaii. Hawaii may be one of the worlds great paradises, but for eightplus hours every year, it becomes the exotic locale of a selfinflicted purgatory for competitors in.
Oct 11, 2017 while we all cant all head to kona to watch the athletes compete in the 2017 ironman world championship race, there are a few ways to follow the action the official site of ironman will be hosting free live coverage and a video feed of the race. Ironman world championship aloha vacation cottages. The wtcs ironman world championship takes place every year in october, in hawaii. It was founded by the officers of the us navy who liked the idea to challenge their physical endurance. The ironman world championship is a triathlon held each year in kona, hawaii, that combines a 2.
Ironman world championship hawaii live blog, updates. Apm publishing, emi music publishing, solar music rights management. Adrev masters admin on behalf of apm in north america and emi production music for rest of worldkpm trailerskpm music ltd. The current ironman hawaii course record was set in 2019 by jan frodeno germany, whose winning time was 7 hrs 51 min sec. Waikoloa, hawaii triathlon 102720 xterra world championship. We ask for your cooperation in following the swimbikerun race regulations. Each hawaii race has links to its marketing page and registration page.
Rav started racing in triathlons at the age of in the u. Mirinda carfrae set not only the run course record again with a time of 2. The event was won by sebastian kienle of germany and australias mirinda carfrae. The firecracker sprint triathlon is a fun, fast sprint triathlon held at nimitz beach in kalaeloa, hi. Whether you are a pro or an age group athlete, just getting to hawaii in october is the culmination of a very difficult qualifying process and, for some, a celebration knowing that they finally made it. Watch nfl nhl nba mlb soccer nascar motors golf ncaa bk oly skating ncaa fb horses rugby dog show nbc sports bet aa bowl pll tennis cycling mma nbc sports gold more. It is owned and organised by the world triathlon corporation. Barbers point, hawaii triathlon 312014 haleiwa triathlon. Place time fname lname city state cty rep division swim time 100m t. Known worldround as one of the most challenging and strenuous athletic competitions anywhere, the 2017 ironman world championship was also one of the most exciting.
Bib number fname lname div city state cntry zip time swim t1 bike t2 run. Ironman world championship kailuakona 2020 all you. Ironman hawaii triathlon 2014 wtc world championship live german tv kona deutsch kienle carfrae. Oct 27, 2017 patrick lange won the ironman world championship in hawaii and did so in record pace, but the true victors of the race arrive just before the midnight cutoff time to cheers louder than those even. The 2015 ironman world championship was a long distance triathlon competition held on october 10, 2015 in kailuakona, hawaii and won by jan frodeno of germany and daniela ryf of switzerland. Events list view map view finisherpix about us why finisherpix.
Kona hawaii ironman world championship 2008 17 youtube. Kevin mackinnon profiles last years ironman world champion chris mccormack the seeds of chris mccormacks ironman world championship win last year actually came one year earlier, when the. Ironman world championships kailuakona, october 11th, 2014. Of all the competition each athlete will face at octobers ironman world championships, none will be so utterly indefatigable as the island itself. Its time for the super bowl of the triathlon world. The average ironman triathlete spends 18 to 30plus hours each week training for this triathlon event a combination of swimming, biking and running. Ironman returns to hawaii for the 2016 world championship, where more than 2,000 athletes, including defending champions daniela ryf and jan frodeno, will compete for the title. It starts with an openocean swim and follows with a challenging course along the northern half of the ironman world championship bike course.
Weiss powers into top 10 bike and 16 th overall at ironman world championships. The 2019 ironman world championship proved to be an incredible year with underdog performances, unforgettable battles and the infamous winds of. Since then every year, a few thousands of enthusiasts and professional athletes test their will and bodies in a triathalon cha. With the 2016 ironman world championships almost upon us we look back at the top ironman hawaii finishers archive with the top overall finishers dating all the way back to 1978. Want to race the ironman world championship in hawaii this. Ironman world championship kailuakona, hawaii triathlon. Triathlons in hawaii, hawaii triathlons and race calendar listings for triathlons in your area. The ironman world championship centers on the dedication and courage exhibited by participants who demonstrate the ironman mantra that anything is possible. Nicknamed honu, in honor of the hawaiian green sea turtle, the ironman 70. Ironman hawaii triathlon 2014 wtc world championship live.
Ironman hawaii championship ergebnisse 2014 top 15 pro women. Kona 2014 the best feeling in the world is to get the wristband with kona athlete in bold letters on it at registration. The annual ironman world championship in kona hawaii. Whether you are looking for a hawaii running event, a hawaii cycling, or a hawaii triathlon you will find your race experience listed below. The world triathlon corporation wtc owns and organises the event which is a culmination of a series of qualifying triathlon races held all over the world. Event ironman world championship 2017 kailuakona, united states, americas event. The ironman world championship is a triathlon race in kailuakona, hawaii consisting of a ironman.
For the 2017 event there were 40 qualifying ironman races and 4 at the 70. Every year over 2,000 of the worlds best triathletes travel to kona, hawaii to see if they have what it takes to become the ultimate ironman. Its not about fame and fortune its all about having the fortitude to cross the finish line. The womens field only just begins there, as other seasoned and decorated competitors join this elite group. Heres a look at the 2014 kona ironman world championships from around the course. On october 10th, over 2,000 athletes will embark on a 140. Jan 02, 2009 kona hawaii ironman world championship 2008 17 idioma. It is owned and organized by the world triathlon corporation. I got much more involved in the race build up this year and really enjoyed being out with such a good crowd of brits, just like the feeling of camaraderie at the itu races. The hot and sunny run starts and finishes at the beautiful fairmont orchid, hawaii. On saturday, 10 october 2020, over 2,000 athletes will embark on a 140. Ironman is a legendary race that has been held in hawaii since 1978.
I wasnt so thrilled when my husband said we were going to watch the ironman championship, after all it was our first. Ironman world championship 75 alii dr, kailuakona, hawaii 96740 rated 4. The 2015 ironman world championship, honoring the best male and female athletes in three disciplines swimming, biking, running, took place saturday in. After posting the fastest ironman debut ever with a time of 7hrs and 55 mins and a new course record in im arizona he followed up with a 3 rd place at im brazil the highly competitive south american regional championship with a time of 7hrs and 56 mins. Oct, 2017 its that time of year again with the ironman world championship on saturday, october 14 and you can watch all the action live on red bull tv. The ford ironman world championships will take place in kailuakona, hawaii on october th. Ironman world championship kona 2018 live streaming race recap duration. Media release ironman has announced that the ironman world championship hawaii statebig island lottery will no longer operate in its current form and announced new plans for a 2015 ironman world c. Hilo, hawaii triathlon 752014 xterra freedom fest offroad triathlon. Today marks 300 days to go until the worlds best descend on beautiful great lake taupo, new zealand for the 2020 ironman 70. Full triathlon tv coverage, date, kona triathlon free live streaming, race entry, athlete tracker, online and tv coverage, race course map, event schedule, start time, route, accommodation. Register course athletes supporters travel results partners connect. The race was the 39th edition of the ironman world championship, which has been held annually in hawaii since 1978. Watch the vega hawaii ironman world championship 2019 live stream from kona.
The 2014 ironman world championship was a long distance triathlon competition that was held on october 11, 2014 in kailuakona, hawaii. On saturday, october, thousands of the fittest, most elite athletes on the planet will take part in the 2018 ironman world championship in. Since then every year, a few thousands of enthusiasts and professional athletes test their will and bodies in a triathalon championship that includes swimming about 4 km, a. Ironman world championship, kailuakona, hawaii island. It was the 38th edition of the ironman world championship, which has been held annually in hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. Ironman returns to hawaii for the 2016 world championship, where more than 2,000 athletes, including defending champions daniela ryf and jan frodeno. The road to ironman triathlon world championship in hawaii. The ironman world championship is one of the most grueling tests in sports. Top athletes compete in the 40th anniversary of the. He died eight times on the operating table and was told he may never walk again. Kapalua, hawaii triathlon 91520 na wahine sprint triathlon.