TRI247 > Triathlon Features > Interviews

FEATURED

Lionel Sanders on Kona 2017: “I believe I can win”

With a much improved swim, Canada's Lionel Sanders returns to Kona with belief that he can win the IRONMAN World Championship on Saturday
Lionel Sanders Weekend Preview

John Levison

Share:

Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

Advertisement

“I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe I could win the race”

A confident Lionel Sanders is very happy with his preparation – and I grabbed some time with him on Thursday in Hawaii. “I’ve done a lot more work, I’m a lot better prepared and I want it more too”.

#GBKona coverage 2017
#GBKona coverage 2017
Written by
John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.

Related Stories

View All

IM Florida start list collage 2026

Siffert, Sodaro, Lawrence, Long and Ditlev headline provisional IRONMAN Florida start lists

Nikki Bartlett Challenge Sardinia 2026

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2026 results: Nikki Bartlett wins as Pierre Dupuy makes it three

Kyle Smith wins Challenge Barcelona 2026

Challenge Barcelona 2026 results: Kyle Smith storms clear as Nielsen wins five-second thriller

utmb-2023-courtney-dauwalter

Courtney Dauwalter puts IRONMAN on her radar with “a hundred percent chance” verdict

Swiss triathlete Julie Derron celebrates after winning the T100 World Tour event in Dubai 2025.

Julie Derron targets T100 title push just five weeks after IRONMAN World Championship podium

Rio 2016 Brownlee brothers Schoeman

Henri Schoeman reveals death threats over Brownlee Cozumel finish: ‘I’m finally ready to be proud of it again’

Alanis Siffert wins Challenge Roth 2026 finish line

Challenge Roth champion Alanis Siffert headlines weekend double-header after stunning 2026 season

Taylor Knibb crosses line Kona 2026

Taylor Knibb ‘quite possibly’ the world’s best female endurance athlete, says Cam Wurf

Latest News

View All

IM Florida start list collage 2026

Siffert, Sodaro, Lawrence, Long and Ditlev headline provisional IRONMAN Florida start lists

Nikki Bartlett Challenge Sardinia 2026

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2026 results: Nikki Bartlett wins as Pierre Dupuy makes it three

Kyle Smith wins Challenge Barcelona 2026

Challenge Barcelona 2026 results: Kyle Smith storms clear as Nielsen wins five-second thriller

utmb-2023-courtney-dauwalter

Courtney Dauwalter puts IRONMAN on her radar with “a hundred percent chance” verdict

Swiss triathlete Julie Derron celebrates after winning the T100 World Tour event in Dubai 2025.

Julie Derron targets T100 title push just five weeks after IRONMAN World Championship podium

Rio 2016 Brownlee brothers Schoeman

Henri Schoeman reveals death threats over Brownlee Cozumel finish: ‘I’m finally ready to be proud of it again’

Alanis Siffert wins Challenge Roth 2026 finish line

Challenge Roth champion Alanis Siffert headlines weekend double-header after stunning 2026 season

Taylor Knibb crosses line Kona 2026

Taylor Knibb ‘quite possibly’ the world’s best female endurance athlete, says Cam Wurf

Become Faster in just 5 minutes.

Get the latest news, stories, gear, and data in triathlon, running, cycling and swimming for athletes chasing their next finish line. Join 50,000+ readers breaking their limits with The Daily Split Newsletter

Join For Free
HOME
SHOP MENU
Share to...
BufferCopyFlipboardHacker NewsLineLinkedInMessengerMixPinterestPocketPrintRedditSMSTelegramTumblrVKWhatsAppXingYummly