In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we asked several photographers to share their top images from shooting the iconic event. Today, Rocky Arroyo shares his favorite images from the Big Island. He is often lucky enough to shoot the swim start from a unique perspective: under water.
Oct. 13, 2018 – An athlete kicks of their day with the swim in Kailua Bay.
Oct. 10, 2015 – Pro triathlete Åsa Lundström poses during an early morning swim workout in preparation for the 2015 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 11, 2014 – Age-group athletes prepare to start the swim leg at the 2014 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 11, 2014 – Age-group athletes prepare to start the swim leg at the 2014 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 10, 2015 – Age-group athletes prepare to start the swim leg at the 2015 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 10, 2015 – The swim exit at the 2015 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 12, 2019 – Photographers capture the 2019 Ironman World Championship finish line.
Oct. 14, 2017 – Patrick Lange greets Lionel Sanders at the finish line of the 2017 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 13, 2018 – Patrick Lange cools off at the finish line.
Pro triathlete Sarah Crowley gets in an easy spin after the race.
Oct. 12, 2019 – David Plese during the run leg of the 2019 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 12, 2013 – Dirk Bockel during the bike leg at the 2013 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 12, 2019 – Sebastian Kienle reaches the finish line to take third in the pro men’s field at the 2019 Ironman World Championship.
Oct. 12, 2019 – Age-group athletes pass through the Energy Lab on the marathon course.