Photos: 2018 Ironman World Championship – Women’s Race
Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf crushed the bike course record (4:26:07) on her way to establishing the fastest Ironman finishing time for a woman in history at 8:26:18.
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As a result of the jellyfish sting, Daniela Ryf found herself much farther back than she had planned. Photo: Oliver Baker
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Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf crushed the bike course record (4:26:07) on her way to establishing the fastest Ironman finishing time for a woman in history at 8:26:18. Lucy Charles of Great Britain finished second, with Kona rookie Anne Haug of Germany rounding out the podium. Read the race recap.
The pro women kicked off their day five minutes after the pro men, at 6:40 a.m. Photo: Oliver Baker
Great Britain’s Lucy Charles was not shy about her goal to break the swim course record. She did just that–exiting the water in a new course record of 48:13. Photo: Oliver Baker
Lucy Charles heads out onto the bike with a massive lead over all fo her competitions. Photo: Oliver Baker
Daniela Ryf evaluates the effects of a jellyfish sting she suffered before the start of the swim. Photo: Oliver Baker
Germany’s Anne Haug was a Kona rookie who did not disappoint. She kicked off her day with a 54:19 swim. Photo: Oliver Baker
Mirinda Carfrae had a decent swim, coming out of the water in 13th at 58:16. Photo: Oliver Baker
As a result of the jellyfish sting, Daniela Ryf found herself much farther back than she had planned. Photo: Oliver Baker
Lucy Charles spent almost the entire bike ride out front all alone. Photo: Oliver Baker
Great Britain’s Susie Cheetham struggled on the bike and ultimately finished in 26th place. Photo: Oliver Baker
Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae was back to race after taking all of 2017 off to welcome daughter Isabelle to the family. Photo: Oliver Baker
It was a lonely bike ride for Charles, who didn’t see company until Daniela Ryf passed her in the final miles. Photo: Oliver Baker
When Daniela Ryf rode by Sarah Crowley made the bold decision to try to stick with her. Photo: Oliver Baker
Ryf had more time to make up than usual, but she looked calm throughout the 112-mile bike ride. Photo: Oliver Baker
Kona rookie Teresa Adam (NZL) ultimately finished 18th. Photo: Oliver Baker
Naeth on her way to an eighth-place finish. Photo: Oliver Baker
Mirinda Carfrae turned in a strong ride and was able to be a part of the main chase group throughout the ride. Photo: Oliver Baker
Daniela Ryf in pursuit of Lucy Charles, with Sarah Crowley trying to maintain the same pace. Photo: Oliver Baker
Photo: Oliver Baker
American Heather Jackson had her worst Kona result to date, finishing in 14th. Photo: Oliver Baker
Finland’s Kaisa Sali had been consistent in Kona so far–finishing fourth in both 2016 and 2017. This year she raced her way to seventh place. Photo: Oliver Baker
Great Britain’s Corinne Abraham makes a pass on the bike. Photo: Oliver Baker
Anne Haug is a former ITU star that is seeing quick success at long-distance racing. Photo: Oliver Baker
Denmark’s Helle Frederiksen races her way to a 16th place finish at her debut appearance. Photo: Oliver Baker
Canada’s Rachel McBride out on the bike course. Photo: Oliver Baker
Ryf absolutely smoked the bike course record–breaking it by an astounding 18 minutes. Photo: Oliver Baker
The battle between Charles and Ryf played out very similarly from 2017 to 2018. Photo: Oliver Baker
Charles continues to use her amazing swim/bike combo to lead the women’s race. Photo: Oliver Baker
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