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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Sam Laidlow looking to ‘run fast’ as he confirms season will start with Barcelona Marathon
Unfinished Kona business the ultimate goal for IRONMAN New Zealand hero Trevor Foley
‘It’s a really good benchmark’ – Kat Matthews reflects on latest record-breaking win
Olympic star Pierre Le Corre aces first IRONMAN after just TWO WEEKS of “specific training”
IRONMAN New Zealand women’s results 2026: Kat Matthews a class apart with record-breaking display
IRONMAN New Zealand men’s results 2026: Foley holds off Le Corre as Big Blu struggles
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Champion Solveig Løvseth reveals 2026 focus as Pro Series prioritised over Olympic qualification
Big Blu looking at bigger picture as he kicks off 2026 season at IRONMAN New Zealand
Kona the “primary focus” as Kat Matthews bids to start IRONMAN Pro Series with a win in New Zealand
It’s “my Olympics” says Lionel Sanders as he maps out future and goes all in on Kona 2026
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
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