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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Kona the “primary focus” as Kat Matthews bids to start IRONMAN Pro Series with a win in New Zealand
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Lucy Charles-Barclay back with a win – less than a month after tendon surgery
‘Big Blu’ to race Challenge Roth after starting season with four races in just six weeks
Lionel Sanders says he “can be the best in the world” – but hints Kona may be last dance
Big Blu, Kat Matthews and both defending champs top IRONMAN New Zealand start lists
Reigning 70.3 World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay ‘back in a boot’ after surgery
Brutally-honest Taylor Knibb gives herself 77% for 2025 – and reveals surprise 2026 schedule
‘The goal for 2026 is simple: Kona’ – reigning 70.3 world champion Jelle Geens to race his first IRONMAN
Has Kristian Blummenfelt just rewritten the endurance rulebook with an incredible world record VO2 max?
IRONMAN raise draft zone from 12 to 20 metres in time for start of 2026 Pro Series
Drafting debate rumbles on – but do the uber bikers really need any more help?
Cam Wurf getting better with age as he eyes more world records and Kona glory
Bounce back starts now for Baekkegard after he’s dropped by “dream sponsors”
Lionel Sanders among overwhelming cohort of pros calling on IRONMAN to change draft zone to 20 metres
Sam Long reveals why his 2026 focus will firmly be on IRONMAN Pro Series and not T100 Tour
Norwegian stars map out 2026 – and get in light-hearted dig at Dubai T100 lap-counting fiasco!
Former IRONMAN World Champ teases Barcelona Marathon bid to kick off 2026
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