Faces Of The Kona 2016 Start

Photo: Competitive Image

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For many of the 2,300 athletes who competed at the Ironman World Championship, simply making the start was a dream come true. Photographer Paul Phillips captured the moments before they entered the water to start a long day of competing.

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