Daniela Ryf Explains How a Jellyfish Almost Ruined Her Kona 2018

A jellyfish string nearly derailed Daniela Ryf's 2018 Ironman World Championship.

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Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf overcame a jellyfish sting to set the fastest Ironman time ever recorded by a woman (8:26:18).

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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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