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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