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Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce returns to the Kona start list after taking last year off to have son, Archie. The multiple Kona podium finisher had to chase points to qualify for this race, but she says she’s happy with her two Ironman victories that came this year and is excited to be competing for the title on Saturday.

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