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IRONMAN World Championship

The pinnacle of long-distance triathlon. The Ironman World Championship in Kona is where legends are made, set against the brutal beauty of Hawaii’s lava fields and relentless heat. Qualification is earned, not given—and crossing the line here defines careers, legacies, and lifetimes.

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Lucy Charles Barclay PTO European Open 2023 Ibiza photo credit PTO / James Mitchell

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Kat Matthews takes the plaudits at IRONMAN Texas 2023 [Photo credit: Kyle Rivas / Getty Images for IRONMAN]

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Sam Laidlow IRONMAN World Championship 2023 breaks tape for victory

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Andrew Messick, Paula Newby-Fraser and Yves Cordier (Photo by Tullio M Puglia, Getty Images for IRONMAN)

IRONMAN Kona: Paula Newby-Fraser excited as pro women come out of the shadows to centre stage

Lucy Charles Barclay Chelsea Sodaro IRONMAN Kona 2022

IRONMAN Kona: Lucy Charles-Barclay on her epic journey from ‘novice’ age-grouper to title contender

Lucy Bartholomew finished 10th on her first attempt at UTMB Photo credit: Sportograf

IRONMAN Kona: Lucy Bartholomew goes from top 10 at UTMB to triathlon’s most brutal test

Taylor Knibb strength training with Erin Carson

IRONMAN Kona: Taylor Knibb masterplan revealed as Erin Carson details how it came together

KAILUA KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 06: Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain (2nd), Chelsea Sodaro (1st) and Anne Haug of Germany (3rd) celebrate after finishing the Ironman World Championships on October 06, 2022 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

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Daniela Ryf wins Challenge Roth 2023

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Lucy Charles Barclay PTO Asian Open 2023 run [Photo credit: PTO / Darren Wheeler]

Lucy Charles-Barclay on Kona bid with British star in “amazing shape” for brutal test in Hawaii

Kat Matthews ticker tape IRONMAN Texas 2023 [Photo credit: Kyle Rivas / Getty Images for IRONMAN]

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Susie Cheetham misses out on IRONMAN World Championship due to pneumonia

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