Will Clarke – “It feels like the same level as the Olympics”

One of five British Male Pro triathletes at Kona 2016 but Will Clarke is the only debutant at the IRONMAN World Championships.

By John Levison

Chief Correspondent

Last updated -

8 Jan 2017

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Will Clarke is one of five British Male Pro athletes racing at the IRONMAN World Championship on Saturday – but he’s the only debutant in Kona.

Ahead of the race Will spoke to Joanne Murphy (www.tritalkingsport.co.uk) talks about his first experience of Hawaii and his tactics for success on Saturday.

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.

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