Ben Hoffman Carrying Confidence from Sub-8 Win into Kona

American Ben Hoffman had his best Ironman ever earlier this year.

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American Ben Hoffman had his best Ironman ever earlier this year, winning the Ironman African Championships in South Africa in a blazing 7:58:39. Here he shares what that victory has meant to him as he looks ahead to this weekend’s Ironman World Championship where he’s considered a top contender.

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Jan Frodeno Reflects on His Final Ironman World Championship

Immediately after finishing 24th place at his final Ironman World Championships, the Olympic medalist (and three-time IMWC winner) explains what his race in Nice meant to him.

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