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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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Taylor Knibb and Kat Matthews embrace on the finish line (Photo by Nigel Roddis, Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Back from the brink: Kat Matthews ready to race for the win on emotional Kona return

Max Neumann wins PTO European Open in Ibiza 2023 photo credit PTO / Darren Wheeler

Australian favourite Max Neumann is OUT of the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice

Women's Podium Celebrations at The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

Kat Matthews “inspired for the next part” after podium at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

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

It’s all systems go for Kona as Lucy Charles-Barclay dispels demons in Singapore

Arthur Horseau wins IRONMAN Lanzarote 2023 [Photo credit: James Mitchell / Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote]

IRONMAN explain ground-breaking Horseau decision as French star handed Nice wild card

Joe Skipper IRONMAN Arizona 2022 [Photo credit Patrick McDermott Getty Images for IRONMAN]

Joe Skipper says Nice “will be like a home race” as he steps up IRONMAN World Championship prep

Andrew Messick IRONMAN CEO Chris McCormack Super League co founder

Macca on IRONMAN: Messick’s ‘monopoly’, less is more and what is next for triathlon behemoth

Daniela Ryf fist pump finish line Challenge Roth 2023

The Ironman distance: Using complexity, COVID, clubs and cricket to predict an uncertain future

Third placed finisher Braden Currie sits on podium at St George photo credit IRONMAN

Braden Currie already dreaming of IMWC Nice as he prepares for US Open glory bid

Mark Allen IRONMAN World Championship Road To St George

Mark Allen remembers INCREDIBLE win streak and poses fascinating question

Chelsea Sodaro IRONMAN World Championship 2022 finish

IRONMAN World Championships 2023: Pro qualifiers so far

Challenge Geraardsbergen 2023 - Photo Credit José Luis Hourcade

Joe Skipper provides Lake Placid debrief and reveals masterplan for IMWC Nice

Challenge Geraardsbergen 2023 - Photo Credit José Luis Hourcade

IRONMAN Lake Placid 2023: Watch now with IMWC slots on offer

Alistair Brownlee finish PTO European Open 2023 Ibiza [Photo credit: PTO / Darren Wheeler]

Alistair Brownlee misses Lake Placid, and the final chance to qualify for IMWC Nice

Sebi Kienle finish line Challenge Roth 2023 photo credit: Challenge Roth

‘Mission accomplished’ and Sebi Kienle ‘happy’ with retirement timing

IRONMAN Vitoria Gasteiz podium Frades Visser Thoes photo credit: IRONMAN

IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz 2023 results: Drama-packed victory for Frades

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

Kat Matthews comeback recognised as British star takes prestigious military award

cameron wurf bike malibu 2022 photo credit tommy zaferes slt

When does an athlete’s body decline? Cam Wurf on Tom Brady, Nike and the magic number

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