Photos from a Wild Day in Kona
Images from an intense day of racing on the Big Island.
by Kevin Mackinnon, October 10, 2026
Images from an intense day of racing on the Big Island.
by Kevin Mackinnon, October 10, 2026
Taylor Knibb is the 2026 IRONMAN World Champion, taking the lead in the final kilometer, passing a collapsed defending champion Solveig Løvseth. Knibb had taken the lead early on in…
Vincent Luis has won the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, taking the lead late into the marathon and holding off a relentless charge from Gustav Iden. It marks a storybook ending…
We came. We saw. We counted. Here’s the data from the pier this year.
Bold predictions of what we’ll see in tomorrow’s pro racing at the IRONMAN World Championship.
The American veteran is renowned for his fast run, but he’s pulled out all the stops for a fast ride with his speedy bike set up for Kona.
Denmark’s Kristian Høgenhaug is know for his attention to detail on all things aero on his bike, and his ride for tomorrow’s race here in Kona is a sterling example…
American Ben Kanute has left no stone unturned with his bike set up.
From Taylor Knibb’s prescient description of what makes the Big Island so special, to Kristian Blummenfelt’s stark honesty of what it would mean to earn another IRONMAN world title – this time in Hawaii – there was lots to glean from today’s pre-race press conference.
A tradition here at the IRONMAN World Championship for over 25 years, the event has raised over $400,000 for the community.
The reigning IRONMAN world champion arrives in Kona with (seemingly) the perfect attitude.
The French star explains how much he has changed over the years, announces he’ll be giving away his prize money, explains his bike size choice and offers insights on a new helmet.
South African Jamie Riddle is likely to be near the front as the men hit the Queen K on Saturday. We check out his bike set up.
With three potential race favourites on the roster, the Trek Factory Team looks to shine on the Big Island. Oh, and their bikes look really hot, too!
The muddy middle, with wheels that are effectively discs in all but name, is a disservice to athletes.
The British star has come ever so close to a world title on multiple occasions. Can she finally get that elusive win in 2026?
No one can forget the absolute meltdown Lucy Charles-Barclay had at Kona last year. Or Taylor Knibb’s. As Charles-Barclay staggered through the aid stations grabbing handfuls of ice and Knibb…
Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden arrive in Kona with the top of the podium very much in their minds.
The new aero helmet follows a long line of triathlon products setting the UCI rulebook aflame.
The Kiwi served notice with a brilliant fourth in Kona that she can race with the world’s best.
The German star has tricked out his already super-fast ride for the Big Island.
Hawaii’s Big Island is back to being the sole host of the IRONMAN World Championship, but is that what’s best for the sport?
Stages updates the smart bike category, and it’s an impressive machine.
“Given the state of gravel as it is today, it’s imperative to give professional women a safe, fair playing field and equal opportunity to protect the integrity of their race.”
Big numbers for Boston next year, along with details on a new IRONMAN race and additions to Clash’s flagship race in December.