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Hawaii Ironman Triathlon
An Introduction
An introduction to the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. The Hawaii
Ironman is the world championship event in the International
Ironman Triathlon Series and it takes place in Kona,
Hawaii every October.
2008 Ironman Triathlon - Results
First 10 men and first 10 women across the finish
line at the 2008 Ironman World Championship
Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii on October 11, 2008.
2007 Ironman Triathlon - Photos
These pictures of the 2007 Ironman Hawaii Triathlon
include world champion Chris McCormakc cycling, running and
finishing, women's world champion Chrissie Wellington
cycling, running, and finishing, double leg amputee
Scott Rigsby crossing the finish line on two prosthetic leg,
and other pictures of the hand cycling event, the cycling
event, and people crossing the finish line
Ironman Triathlons by Year
Information about all of the Ironman Triathlons
in history, from the first event on the island of Oahu
in 1978 to the present day events in Kona on the
Big Island of Hawaii
Winners of the Ironman Triathlon
All of the winners of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. Includes
male and female Ironman World Champions, of the past and present,
since the first Ironman event in 1978.
See Also:
Results of Ironman Hawaii Triathlons
Ironman Hawaii Triathlon A to Z
Athletes from more then 50 countries and
all 50 of the United States compete
every in the Iron Triathlon World Championships
in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
COURSE RECORD
The course record was set in 1996 by Luc Van Lierde of Belgium.
His winning time was 8 hrs 4 minutes 8 seconds.
EVENTS AND DISTANCES
Ocean Swim: 2.4 miles / 3.8 kilometers
Bicycling: 112 miles / 180 kilometers
Running: 26.2 miles / 42 kilometers
SWIMMING EVENT
Distance: 2.4 miles / 3.8 kilometers
Course: Kailua-Kona Bay
wetsuits are not allowed
BICYCLING EVENT
Distance: 112 miles / 180 kilometers
Course: Round trip Kailua-Kona to Hawi across lava fields
no huge hills but winds can be strong
RUNNING EVENT
Distance: 26.2 miles / 42 kilometers
Course: Keauhou to Keahole Point to Kailua-Kona, finishing on Alii Drive.
Weather can be very hot
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CATEGORY
They have to finish within same complete time limit
as other competitors. First physically challenged
athlete to complete the event was John McLean
of Australia.
TIME ALLOWED TO FINISH THE EVENT
Originally none, then 15 hour limit
was established, and now all events
must be completed within 17 hours.
Ironman Triathlon Series
Official Web site:
Ironman.com
Timeline of Ironman Triathlons
See also:
Triathlons on Other Islands
Other Big Island Sports Events
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