10 Oct 2026
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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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Kristian Blummenfelt wins IRONMAN World Championship St George

IRONMAN World Championship Kona 2022 expert picks: Pro Men

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Blummenfelt targets ‘a stand-out performance’ on Kona bow

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‘I want it to blow real bad’ – Ditlev on how wind could decide Kona

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‘I’m just eager to win the next race’: Big Blu on incredible 12 months

Kyle Smith 2021 IRONMAN World Championship St George run finish

‘Success is finishing’ – Kyle Smith’s Kona aim amid ‘frustrating’ year

Kristian Blummenfelt Gustav Iden (Photo Credit: Eric Wynn / IRONMAN)

‘Raising the bar’ – How the Norwegians are staying a step ahead

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‘I think I have a plan’ – Iden on Kona ‘fun’ during short course break

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Insane research – helping Big Blu cope with Kona heat and humidity

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What’s new in 2022? Tech to look out for in Kona this week

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Faster than ever: Kona tech advances through the years

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Kona swim: Waves, swell and tricky sighting top the challenges

Cameron Wurf in action in 2018 (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Kona bike: The course, records, drafting rules tech choices and more

KAILUA KONA, HI - OCTOBER 13: Patrick Lange of Germany celebrates before he crosses the finish line and sets a course record of 7:52:39 to win the IRONMAN World Championships brought to you by Amazon on October 13, 2018 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Kona run: The marathon where dreams come true – or are shattered

Jane and Martin Gannon 2 photo credit Chris Sansom

The balancing act: Winning Worlds while juggling a 9-5 and family

Lauren Parker

Kona homecoming sees Parker making paratriathlon headlines

Daniela Ryf Heather Jackson Utah (Photo Credit: Eric Wynn / IRONMAN)

Separate days: But is Kona Pro women’s race really being showcased?

Skye Moench IRONMAN World Championship St George

Podium Challengers? The Pro Women of IRONMAN Kona 2022

KAILUA KONA, HI - OCTOBER 13: Lucy Charles of Great Britain (second), Daniela Ryf of Switzerland (first) and Anne Haug of Germany (third) celebrate after the IRONMAN World Championships brought to you by Amazon on October 13, 2018 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

How to watch the 2022 IRONMAN Triathlon World Championship – Pro Women