Video: Patrick Lange’s Breakthrough Kona Performance

Germany's Patrick Lange earned the final podium spot in Kona in impressive fashion.

Photo: Oliver Baker

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Germany’s Patrick Lange earned the final podium spot in Kona in impressive fashion. After earning a penalty on the bike, Lange came into T2 in 23rd position. From there, he unleashed the greatest marathon ever turned in on the Ironman World Championship course (2:39:45) to claim third and make it an all-German podium.

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