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. First up, Brazil-based photographer Wagner Araujo shares his top picks.
Oct. 11, 2014: The Hawaiian sun sets at the Energy Lab. While the pros finish in the afternoon, many age-group athletes run through the evening hours toward the finish line.
Oct. 10, 2015: Though it gets less attention than the Queen K, the road up to Hawi is an iconic part of the Ironman World Championship bike course.
Oct. 8, 2016: Spectators gather at the finish line to welcome the final finisher at the midnight hour. The final hour in Kona is one of the most special parts of our sport.
Oct. 8, 2016: Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae rides past the lava fields.
Oct. 13, 2017: The calm before the storm: Transition closes just after bike check-in on the evening before the race.
Oct. 13, 2017: The calm before the storm: Transition closes just after bike check-in on the evening before the race.
Oct. 14, 2017: Lionel Sanders rides along the Queen K.
Oct. 14, 2017: Lionel Sanders tries to keep his lead through the Energy Lab.
Oct. 13, 2018: An athlete runs through The Energy Lab as the sun sets on the day.
Oct. 13, 2018: Once the final finisher crosses the finish line, traditional Hawaiian fire dancers enter the finish chute to close the day out.
Oct. 13, 2018: The age-group men kick off a long day of racing.
Oct. 12, 2019: A paratriathlete makes his way through the Energy Lab.
Oct. 12, 2019: The suns come up on race day.