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2008 Ironman Hawaii Triathlon
Kona, Hawaii

Athletes from more then 50 countries and all 50 of the United States competed at the 32nd Iron Hawaii Triathlon in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii October 11, 2008. The event featured a 2.4 mile ocean swim, a 112 mile bicycling course, and a 26.2 mile run.

2008 Ironman Hawaii Startline Swimmers

Photo Credit: World Triathlon Corporation

Congratulations to the 2008 Ironman World Champions
Australia's Craig Alexander and Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington celebrated first-place titles at the 30th anniversary of the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Alexander, who finished in 2nd place at the 2007 Ironman Triathlon, crossed the line with a time of 8:17:45. Wellington defended her 2007 world championship title by finishing more than ten minutes ahead of her fellow competitors with a time of 9:06:23, in spite of experiencing a flat tire during the cycling portion of the race.

Complete Results of Ironman Hawaii 2008
Top 10 male and female finishers at the 2008 Ironman World Championships and overall complete results.

EVENT TITLE: 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship
EVENT DATE: October 11, 2008
EVENT LOCATION: Kona, Big Island of Hawaii
RACE FEE: $500 (only qualified athletes can register)

32nd 2008 Ironman Hawaii Triathlon
EVENT DATE: October 11, 2008
LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island
MALE CHAMPION: Craig Alexander (8:17:45) Australia
FEMALE CHAMPION: Chrissie Wellington (09:08:45) UK

2008 Ironman Hawaii Triathlon Kona, Hawaii

2008 Ironman Hawaii Triathlon
Kona, Hawaii