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Amos Gollach – Zimbabwe to Kona

Amos Gollach now resides in Australia, but this M18-24 GoPro Ironman World Champion was born and grew up in Zimbabwe. Gollach recorded a 9:01:15 - a 46 minute improvement over his previous Kona effort.

An officer and very fast athlete

Samantha Morrison won the F18-24 age group at the 2013 GoPro Ironman World Championships with a massive margin, and we expect to see much more from this talented Air Force 2nd Lieutenant.

Del Corral’s victory stands

Victor Del Corral’s win at IM Florida was in jeopardy but WTC has allowed his result to stand, citing no protest filed in the prescribed time, and rules that do not allow a disqualification in this circumstance.

IMFL numbers of Pedro Gomes

Pedro Gomes followed up his Kona race with a start at Ironman Florida and the fast Portuguese finished 5th in 8:08:34. Here now are his numbers.

The Ironprince

WTC's domestic Ironman for foreigners was invaded by an entourage from one of the world's richest families. Who knew Bahrain was Ironcrazy? And they want an Iron race of their own.

Random AG Christine Lefeaux

We stumbled upon our first random age grouper in Kona at Lava Java and you now get to meet Aussie Christine Lefeaux who qualified for the GoPro Ironman World Championships at Ironman Melbourne.

Up close with coach Lubos Bilek

That name may not sound familiar to many, but should. Lubos Bilek is the coach of Sebastian Kienle and this Czech born German resident also coaches Svenja Bazlen and Andi Böcherer. Meet the man.

Helmet rule upheaval

Spain's Victor Del Corral won IM Florida this past weekend with a superb 7:53:12. Now he faces a DQ because he wore the same helmet Frederick Van Lierde wore in Kona.

Sutton resigns as TeamTBB coach

Brett Sutton announced his resignation as head coach of Team TBB, citing his criticism of the WTC. It is unclear which TBB athletes will leave with him and which will remain with TBB.

Hayden Armstrong’s sub-9 Kona

Aussie Hayden Armstrong finally managed to go sub-9 at the GoPro Ironman World Championships in Kona, but in his very strong age group that meant 8th place. We had a few words with him.

The fast Texan Clay Emge

Tyler, Texas resident Clay Emge won the M25-29 category at the 2013 GoPro World Championships in Kona with a 58:11 swim, 4:43:01 bike and 3:00:33 run and a total time of 8:47:36.