Mirinda Carfrae on “Mixed Emotions” Following Kona 5th-Place Finish

She chats about her disappointment of not making it onto the podium, the complicated dynamics in the women's bike race, and how the race has changed over the last few years.

Photo: Oliver Baker

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Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae ran her way from 13th off the bike to fifth at the finish line. She chats about her disappointment of not making it onto the podium, the complicated dynamics in the women’s bike race, and how the race has changed over the last few years.

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