Kona

The 50 top men and 35 top women in the KPR, plus a few automatic qualifiers, will have the chance to toe the line at the sport’s premier event, the Ironman World Championship.

Meet three athletes who will finally be racing Ironman Hawaii as part of the Legacy program.

Two-time Ironman world champion Tim DeBoom shares his thoughts about what it takes to win, and which Americans might have it.

The program, launched in 2012, is an alternative way for triathletes to have the chance to race in Kona without having to qualify.

The 2007 70.3 world champion chats about his start in the sport, taking criticism and what his goals are for 2013.

A new book led Tim DeBoom to reevaluate how “tough” the Hawaii Ironman really is.

Savannah "Grits" Gritson, a former multisport phenom, announced her intention to rekindle her endurance roots after being approached by SOAS Racing.

Despite deeper pro fields and advancements in technology, the best Ironman athletes are still chasing after the elusive Hawaii run record.

Ironman world champion Normann Stadler learns a tech lesson the hard way.

Pete Jacobs used an uncharacteristically strong ride to set himself up to win the 2012 Ironman world title.

At the Hawaii Ironman in 1985, Scott Tinley proved he was the ultimate multisport athlete.

Competitor Radio's Bob Babbitt and Paul Huddle chatted with three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander.

A big sponsorship coupled with the news that O’Donnell will marry Mirinda Carfrae in December means he is set up for an eventful 2013.

Tim DeBoom discusses the American drought in Kona and analyzes who may be the next American to earn the world championship title.

Four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington turned in her most impressive performance to date in 2011.

We chat with the 46-time Ironman competitor to learn about the highs and lows of 2012 and what she expects from Sunday's Ironman Arizona.

A bizarre circumstance kicked off the Queen of Kona’s legendary career.

Announcing the unveiling of the first Triathlete Ironman World Championship Digital Release, designed for the iPad.

Super cyclist Julie Dibens chats about the status of her injuries and touches on her plans for the future.

Meet two brothers who raced in the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

The broadcast of the 2012 Ironman World Championship presented by myList will air this Saturday (Oct. 27) from 4 to 6 p.m. ET.

Chris McCormack looks back on a disappointing day in Kona and ahead to his 2013 goal list—top of which is a bid at the 70.3 world title.

Ironman professionals can breathe a sigh of relief—Gomez will continue to focus on Olympic-distance events.

We follow up with the three age group athletes we profiled in the lead up to the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

American Linsey Corbin found her way back to the Ironman World Championship top-10 by finishing eighth on Saturday.

2012 Ironman World Championship 5th-place finisher (and former winner) Faris Al-Sultan chatted with us after the race about his performance.

Belgium's Frederik Van Lierde talks about his third place finish at the Ironman World Championship, his best result to date.

Kienle went from leading the race to working for a top-10 spot off of the bike after he got a flat tire. He ultimately finished fourth.

We chatted with Ellis about the drafting penalties that plagued the women's field and what she'll take away from this performance.

Andy Potts chatted by the pool at the King Kam Hotel after the Kona race about strategy and what it means to be the top U.S. finisher.

Athletes and fans come out to cheer on the final finishers at the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Leanda Cave is the first woman to ever achieve the "double" by winning in Vegas and Kona.

Caroline Steffen explains the impact an early drafting penalty had on the rest of her race.

Andreas Raelert found his way onto the podium for the fourth year in a row thanks to a race-best 2:47:23 marathon.

2010 Kona winner Mirinda Carfrae explains the ups and downs of her third-place performance at the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Pete Jacobs took a moment to chat with us about the importance of positive energy after earning his first Kona win.

Watch Cave cross the famous Kailua Kona finish line in slow motion with this video.

Watch Jacobs cross the famous Kailua Kona finish line in slow motion with this video.

“The place is relaxed yet dangerous. I like it.”

It is officially race day on the Big Island!

With the popularity explosion of front-end hydration systems has come a diverse range of options.

Messick talks about how he’ll be spending race day, WTC’s new events for 2013, their commitment to anti-doping in triathlon and more.

Athletes check their bikes in at the Kona Pier the day before the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Leanda Cave talks about what she's learned about competing in Ironmans and what her game plan is for this year's Kona race.

Triathlete.com special correspondent Julie Dibens chatted on Friday, Oct. 12 about the women's professional race in Kona.

Ironman 70.3 world champion Sebastian Kienle talks about his goals and strategies for Saturday's race.

Pete Jacobs may have earned the bridesmaid spot last year in Kona, but he did so with the fastest run split of the day.

Triathlete.com special correspondent Julia Dibens got athletes' picks for the podium at the Kona Pier.

The Triathlete magazine staff gives their picks for the Ironman World Championship podium. Who do you think go it right?

Ironman Hall-of-Famer Bob Babbitt has been a part of the sport since the very beginning. Learn who he thinks will top the podium tomorrow.

Ten pros gathered at the King Kamehameha hotel in Kona for the 2012 Ironman World Championship pro press conference.

Photographer Jeff Clark put together a fun set to capture the participants in their finest Underpants Run attire.

The five-time Ironman Champion’s only finish lower than first place at the Ironman distance was in Kona 2011.

Who do you think will take the title on Saturday?

The buzz around the 2012 Ironman World Championship is that many believe this is the most competitive men’s field ever assembled in Kona.

With injuries keeping Julie Dibens from racing this year she's on the Big Island to support good friend and top contender Mirinda Carfrae.

Australia's Luke McKenzie talks about the dynamics of the men's pro race on the bike and what he has learned from racing in Kona.

We caught up with Marino Vanhoenacker before the big race to chat about his fitness and how the dynamics on the bike will play out.

Get a detailed look at Linsey Corbin's race-ready Trek Speed Concept.

Age grouper Kevin Robson shares his complex story and the inspiring attitude with which he counters adversity.

Craig Alexander is riding a Specialized Shiv S-Works with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components and a Pro Missile EVO aerobar.

With no returning champ, who is the favorite to take the women’s title?

For rookie pro Sarah Piampiano, Kona is not just a test of hard training, it’s a sign of a healthier future.

Yesterday we spotted two-time Ironman world champ Chris "Macca" McCormack motorpacing on Kona's Queen K.

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Luxemburg's Dirk Bockel will face a unique set of challenges for this year's race.

Three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander talks about what it would mean to add another world title to his resume.

Now the German who may be the heir to the title of Strongest Ride in Triathlon is going back up in distance for his first stab at Hawaii.

Mirinda Carfrae is racing a Felt DA for the second year in a row.

Mike Rouse ran a total of 60 miles to mark his 60th birthday and raise awareness for charitable causes close to his heart.

"Would Lance Armstrong have been a major player in Kona? Probably. The winner? Not so fast."

We caught up with McKenzie to learn what he’s been up to and why he feels a new kind of confidence heading into this year’s race.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

Jacobs says he's fitter than ever and, if conditions are good, will look to run a 2:37 marathon off of the bike.

Rasmus Henning tells us about his last big bike ride before Saturday's Ironman World Championship and talks about his decision to retire.

If you could swim, bike or run like any pro athlete what and who would you choose?

Michael and Andreas Raelert have refined the setup of their BMC TM01 for Ironman Hawaii with the help of Stefano Cattai.

Last year's fifth-place finisher eveals she was injured the majority of 2011 and has had a solid training block leading into Kona.

With the 2012 Ironman World Championship only five days away, several top pros got their final tough workouts in before the rest period.

Meet Temple Hayles, a 34-year-old age group athlete from Longmont, Colo. gearing up for her second Ironman World Championship.

Despite the relentless pace of change that swirls around the Ironman World Championship every year, the race remains the same.

With wind tunnel testing done, Crowie is testing helmet ventilation on the Queen K.

We caught up with Keat to hear how her switch to a new coach has positively impacted her Kona preparation.

In recent history, it’s been almost a given who from the men’s pro field will break away from the bike pack in Kona.

We're five days out from the Ironman World Championship and the Big Island's Queen K is a busy place.

Triathlete.com captured this video of Joyce riding up the road to Hawi during a training ride on the Big Island on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Join Al-Sultan and his Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team teammates for a ride up to Hawi with this video.

WTC reveals pros are held to more stringent drafting rules in Kona.

American Tim O'Donnell chats with Triathlete.com about what he learned from his first Ironman World Championship start in 2011.

Australian Joe Gambles talks about how he prepares for the Ironman World Championship, mentally and physically.