Michael Raelert From Kona

No, Michael Raelert isn't racing in this weekend's Ironman World Championship. But, he is in Kona supporting his brother Andreas and taking in the race scene. We caught up with him before an open-water swim.

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No, Michael Raelert isn’t racing in this weekend’s Ironman World Championship; but, he is in Kona supporting his brother Andreas and taking in the race scene. We caught up with him before an open-water swim to talk about when he plans on taking on an Ironman and if he thinks his brother is ready for Saturday’s race.

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