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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