Kona 2018 Parade of Nations

It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon in Kona, but that didn't stop the Ironman World Championship athletes from proudly representing their countries in the Parade of Nations

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It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon in Kona, but that didn’t stop the Ironman World Championship athletes from proudly representing their countries in the Parade of Nations. The event serves as the official kick-off for race week and sets the tone for an exciting few days to come. All photos by Corey Hollister.

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Ironman volunteers kick off the festivities.
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A big smile – despite the rain!
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Here comes the parade!
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Always some interesting characters at the parade.
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Even the kids got in on the action.
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Ice cream, anyone?
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The Argentina team leads things off.
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Brazil!
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Taiwan
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Germany’s Jan Frodeno has been making the best of not being able to race. Here, he’s leading the German athletes down Ali’i Drive.
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Frodeno was all smiles at the parade.
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The large German crowd didn’t let the weather stop them.
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The small group of Greece athletes smile despite the rain.
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The Japanese athletes are always excited to be in Kona.
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British athletes walk by the swim course.
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Compete clean!

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