Every year teams from all over the country come to Hanging Rock State Park for a challenging and visually stimulating race and this year records were broken and tears of joys were shared.
by Herbert Krabel, October 18, 2022
Here’s the Kona saddle count. For the cynics who don’t follow what the pros do, look at this anyway.
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Foley topped Justin Metzler by 3:17 and Ai Ueda dominated women’s field, 5:56 over runner-up Sarah Bishop,
Women’s and men’s bike positions in Kona looked almost the same. With one difference.
McElroy unleashed race-best 30:56 run to win; Merle won her first World Cup by 23 seconds over Annika Koch.
Menno Koolhaas edged Mathis Margirier by 15 seconds; Marta Bernardi outruns Nikki Bartlett by 1:25 at Cascais.
Imogen Simmonds and Jonathan Wayaffe reigned victorious during a hot and hilly Challenge Peguera-Mallorca race on 15 October.
Here’s a sampling of male pros rode their bikes in Kona. The consensus position changed, but not profoundly so.
An overview of the brands, models, tube type or tubeless, widths of tires ridden by the pros in Kona.
We picked some of our favorite moments captured by Aaron Palaian as the men lit fire to the Kona record books.
The Italian and Brit came away victorious in a fast and flat race on the Mediterranean.
Yee tops Jonny Brownlee by 7 seconds; Taylor-Brown prevails over Emma Lombardi by 12 ticks of the clock.
The Norwegian age atop IM racing is here.
Gorgeous images taken by Aaron Palaian from a dramatic day in Kona.
The first American born female since 1995 and second mom ever to win the Kona crown delivered an all-time performance.
Daniela is a great example of “If it doesn’t work for you, don’t use it.”
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The biggest obvious difference: disc brakes. But there have been some equipment changes too.
The men will contend for the crown on the traditional Saturday date.
Jesper Svensson is ready for the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and we had a few words with the fast Swede about his preparation, gear and much more.
The return to Kona kicks off on Thursday at 6:25 AM local time with the professional women’s race.
