Breakfast with Bob Kona 2019: Ben Hoffman

Bob Babbitt chats with American Ben Hoffman ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

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Ben Hoffman was forced to sit out last year’s Ironman World Championship after suffering a hip injury. This has left him hungrier than ever to put in a great performance in Kona. He’s also got the added inspiration of new baby Josephine – extra motivation for an epic finish line greeting.

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