Kona

Bob Babbitt interviews American Matt Russell ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship race.

In this "Breakfast with Bob" interview, Anne Haug shares what she learned in her first attempt - and how it will inform her race this weekend.

Bob Babbitt chats with Canadian Kona rookie Cody Beals about his impressive year of racing.

Dave Scott and Mark Allen were their typically humorous selves as they answered questions relating to the Iron War, as well as offering coaching and training advice.

Bob Babbitt talks with Beth and Liza James, who will attempt to become the first mother/daughter duo to finish the Ironman World Championship.

Last year, Bart became only the second person ever to finish here in Kona under 8 hours - and he still wasn't the first-place finisher. What does he take away from his 2018 race that he can use this year?

Bob Babbitt chats with Mike Reilly, "The Voice of Ironman."

Bob Babbitt interviews Sarah Piampano ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship race.

Daniela Ryf is the woman to beat, with four consecutive wins at the Ironman World Championship. If she makes it five in a row this year, she will join Mark Allen as the only triathlete to accomplish such a feat.

The Canyon of two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno features some super unique details.

Mythical creatures and impossible abs turned out for the millionth annual Kona Underpants Run. Don't worry, we captured them all for you here.

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae shows off the bike she'll use to chase down the competition on Saturday.

True talks candidly about her health struggles, her hopes for this year, the next generation of Ironstars, and her favorite psych-up songs.

Follow our daily Kona recaps as our editors chat with pros like Sarah True and Kennett Peterson and get a first look at some brand new tri gear.

The former pro cyclist makes his Kona debut this year and he has some thoughts about that. And banana trees.

Germany's Sebastian Kienle says his run confidence is high, but he'll no doubt need a strong bike ride if he wants to contend for his second world title.

After struggling through Kona 2017 and then entirely missing Kona 2018, two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno is happy to be back on the Big Island in good form and ready to race.

Bob Babbitt talks with Camilla Pedersen about the harrowing accident that almost ended her life, the inspiring comeback, and her plans for the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

Bob Babbitt sits down with the inspiring Els Visser.

After winning the legendary Challenge Roth this summer, Andi Drietz is looking toward the top step of Kona.

After taking a four-year break from Kona, she tells Bob Babbitt how excited she is to be back and ready to race.

David McNamee tells Bob Babbitt about running through the field from 21st place to third place at the 2018 Ironman World Championship.

Will this bike carry Daniela Ryf to her fifth Ironman world title? We'll find out on Saturday. 

Early mornings during race week are all about the swim course at the Kona Pier.

Bob Babbitt chats with Cam Wurf ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship race.

In this chat with Bob Babbitt, German triathlete Laura Philipp shares how she first got into the sport - and her spot amongst the legends of triathlon at her Kona debut this weekend.

Bob Babbitt chats with Roderick Sewell and Rudy Garcia-Tolson, who will be racing as ambassadors of the Challenged Athletes Foundation ambassadors at Kona 2019.

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae suffered an injury to her elbow just over a month ago, but she's on the island ready to race and is feeling positive about her chances on Saturday.

Senior editor Chris Foster takes viewers to Kona for an inside look at the iconic Hawaii Ironman Championships swim course.

Our editors speak to returning Ironman world champion Patrick Lange, last year's second-place finisher Lucy Charles, former champ Mirinda Carfrae, and more events around Kona!

After his fourth-place finish last year, American Tim O’Donnell is back on the Big Island looking to better that this weekend.

The reigning Ironman world champion talks about the threats to his crown—and his race-winning strategy.

Bob Babbitt talks with Carrie Lester ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship race.

Three Ironman legends in one video: Bob Babbitt, Dave Scott, and Mark Allen.

In this interview with Bob Babbitt, Andrew Starykowicz tells it like it is.

Bob Babbitt interviews American Timothy O'Donnell ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championships.

Linsey Corbin talks with Bob Babbitt about why she loves the Ironman World Championship - so much, she's doing it for the 13th year.

Bob Babbitt chats with the indomitable Corinne Abraham ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

Two-time defending Ironman world champion Patrick Lange will ride this Canyon Speedmax CF SLX in pursuit of his third-straight title on Saturday.

A look at the Trek Speed Concept American Tim O'Donnell will ride at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

The Argon 18 E 118 Tri+ was launched as part of race week on the Big Island.

Bob Babbitt chats with Aussie Sarah Crowley about her disappointing race in 2018 and plans to get back on the podium in 2019.

Bob Babbitt interviews three-time Ironman World Chamption Mirinda Carfrae.

Bob Babbitt chats with defending champion Patrick Lange, who will be racing to claim his third Kona title this weekend.

Bob Babbitt chats with Two-time Ironman World Champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno.

"Are you still running with 10 miles to go, or are you just literally trying to make your way back to the finish line?"

Do you think you know who will win this year's Ironman World Championship? It's time to prove it!

After finishing in the runner-up spot for two years in a row, is Lucy Charles-Barclay ready to take that big step to the top of the podium?

Josh Amberger, who is usually off the front in the swim, tells Bob Babbitt how he spent some time refining his bike strategy with Cam Wurf over the summer.

On "Breakfast with Bob," Kiwi Braden Currie chats about his year and the race ahead.

Lionel Sanders scaled back on racing this year - will it pay off on the big island? The Canadian (and worldwide fan favorite) talks with Bob Babbitt about his focus for Kona 2019.

How does Daniela Bleymehl see Kona 2019 shaking out? She chats with Bob Babbitt about the race ahead.

Ahead of her Kona debut, Imogen Simmonds sits down with Bob Babbitt for a "Breakfast with Bob" chat.

Joe Skipper tells Bob Babbitt how he hopes to improve on last year's seventh place finish in Kona.

Even though this has been a challenging year for her, two-time Olympian Sarah True knows the Kona race really plays to her strengths.

Jocelyn McCauley finished second to Daniela Ryf at Ironman Texas this year. In this chat with Bob Babbitt, she shares how that experience shaped her race preparations going into this year's Ironman World Championship.

Bob Babbitt chats with American Ben Hoffman ahead of the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

American Heather Jackson talks with Bob Babbitt about the lessons she has learned racing in Kona, and how she has adjusted her training for this year's event.

Sebastian Kienle, the winner of the 2014 Ironman World Championship, is ready to take another run at the title. 

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae demonstrates the exercises from strength coach Erin Carson.

If history tells us anything, there are four men who have the best odds at taking the 2019 Kona crown.

The only woman to race every single Ironman Texas is now heading to Kona.

The men's Kona race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years.

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There’s one clear favorite for the title.

In part three of the Iron War series, read all about the grueling workouts that led Dave Scott and Mark Allen to the Iron War.

Hard work yields legend status for new Ironman Hall of Fame inductee.

Meet two of the inspiring age-group athletes who will compete in next week's Ironman World Championship.

Sue Hutter is the cheerleader every Ironman needs.

Who will take the titles at this year's race?

Meet two of the inspiring age-group athletes who will compete in next week's Ironman World Championship.

Last week’s news that Aleve is the Ironman World Championship’s newest partner elicited strong backlash from athletes, coaches, and sports scientists alike. Here, Jason Koop, Head Coach of Ultrarunning at Carmichael Training Systems, shares his opinion on why this partnership was a big misstep--with implications that reach far beyond triathlon.

For the Cymanskis, Kona 2019 is a family affair.

Enjoy part two of our series on how the Iron War almost never happened.

Can an American finally top the podium in Kona?

The three-time champ says that the swim will be her biggest challenge in Kona.

Carey Cribbs took up triathlon at age 59. At 65, she’s heading to the world stage.

The epic battle between Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is considered one of the greatest races of all time—but both racers had less than ideal preparations going into that race.

It’s the first thing you notice as you approach the Big Island of Hawaii from the air: big, black fields of hardened lava.

The iconic age-group mass starts are no more in Kona.

Kelly O'Mara breaks down the new qualification system and shares her thoughts on if it's is an improvement over the KPR.

The NBC broadcast chronicles the iconic race that took place on Oct. 13, 2018 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

In the week leading up to race day, Daniela Ryf’s primary focus was maintaining a consistent series of easy runs, light swims, and plenty of time aboard her new Felt IA Disc in order to ensure her pedaling legs were feeling strong

Gordon Haller is the triathlete’s triathlete. A national treasure hiding in plain sight. Living, breathing sports history.

Hundreds of age-group triathletes also made their dreams come true on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Kona.

The athletes who put it all on the line to race in the 40th-anniversary edition of triathlon's greatest show.

A look at the running shoes the world’s best triathletes are wearing.

The 2018 Ironman World Championship is in the books—and it was a history-making day.