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2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Thiago Vinhal
Bob Babbitt chats with Thiago Vinhal before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Former Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Finds Zen at Kona
The ex-pro-turned-triathlete says endurance sport has taken him to limits and places he’s never felt before.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: David McNamee
Bob Babbitt chats with David McNamee before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Andreas Dreitz
Bob Babbitt chats with Andreas Dreitz before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Kona 2018 Parade of Nations
It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon in Kona, but that didn't stop the Ironman World Championship athletes from proudly representing their countries in the Parade of Nations
How These Kona Qualifiers Got Their Start
Kona 2018 athletes tell us what inspired them to take that first step into tri.
Characters of Kona: The Collector
Like triathlon, David Knox’s quest to acquire every original Kona poster and signature from every world champion may seem quixotic, but it’s actually all about what you get along the way.
Triny Willerton’s Dogged Determination to Race Kona
In May 2018, while out training for the Ironman qualifier race in her hometown of Boulder, Colo., 47-year-old Triny Willerton was struck by a pickup truck—now she's competing in Kona.
Kona Daily Recap: Official Events Are Underway
Tuesday's action included the IronKids Keiki Dip-n-Dash, Parade of Nations, and the opening of the Ironman Village expo. Check back to Triathlete.com daily for more from Kona.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Braden Currie
Bob Babbitt chats with Braden Currie before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Mirinda Carfrae
Bob Babbitt chats with Mirinda Carfrae before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Jan Frodeno
Bob Babbitt chats with Jan Frodeno before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Michelle Vesterby
Bob Babbitt chats with Michelle Vesterby before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Carrie Lester
Bob Babbitt chats with Australia's Carrie Lester before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Tim Don
Bob Babbitt chats with Great Britain's Tim Don before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Natascha Badmann’s CAT Cheetah
We spotted Natasha Badmann's unique-looking custom CAT Cheetah at the Kona Community Aquatic Center.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Linsey Corbin
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Linsey Corbin before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Jocelyn McCauley
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Jocelyn McCauley before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Cam Brown
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Matt Hanson before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Emma Pallant
Bob Babbitt chats with Great Britain's Emma Pallant before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob from Kona: Matt Hanson
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Matt Hanson before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Breakfast with Bob Kona: Laura Siddall
Bob Babbitt chats with Great Britain's Laura Siddall before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Joe Skipper
Bob Babbitt chats with Great Britain's Joe Skipper before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Sarah True
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Sarah True before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Tim O’Donnell
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Tim O'Donnell before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Sarah Crowley
Bob Babbitt chats with Australia's Sarah Crowley before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Teresa Adam on Being a Kona Rookie: The Focus Is on Learning
New Zealand's Teresa Adam had a breakthrough win at this year's Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Cairns, Australia
Felt Launches IA FRD in Kona
The classic tri bike unveils new design at Kona launch party.
Ben Hoffman’s Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc
Ben Hoffman had to pull out from the big race last week, but he's still on the island and shared his prototype Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc with us.
Braden Currie: “The Confidence Is Really Good” Coming Into Kona
New Zealand's Braden Currie is looking for a breakthrough race at the Ironman World Championship.
Kona Came Way too Easy for This Age Grouper
Or so it would seem.
Meet the New Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc
What to know about the $14,000 “Kona-Optimized” bike.
Characters of Kona: 35 Straight Hawaii Ironmans
Ken Glah’s love affair with the Hawaii Ironman began back when Ronald Reagan was re-elected president—this year he’ll be celebrating 35 straight years of racing on the Big Island.
40 Things to Know About the 2018 Ironman World Championship
Ironman is celebrating the 40th anniversary of this iconic race. Here’s a list of helpful facts to know before watching the big show this Saturday, Oct. 13.
Kona Daily Recap: Race Week Is Here!
The excitement is building on the Big Island.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Lionel Sanders
Bob Babbitt chats with Canada's Lionel Sanders before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Helle Frederiksen
Bob Babbitt chats with Denmark's Helle Frederiksen before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Lucy Charles
Bob Babbitt chats with Great Britain's Lucy Charles ahead of the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Ben Hoffman
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Ben Hoffman in Kona. Hoffman was forced to pull out of the race with a stress fracture.
Matt Hanson on Kona, Controversial World Record in Texas
American Matt Hanson is looking to have a breakthrough race at this year's Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Javier Gomez
Bob Babbitt chats with Spain's Javier Gomez before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Heather Jackson
Bob Babbitt chats with American Heather Jackson before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Andrew Starykowicz
Bob Babbitt chats with the United States' Andrew Starykowicz before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Sebastian Kienle
Bob Babbitt chats with Germany's Sebastian Kienle before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Kona Pro Bike: Matt Russell’s Diamondback Serios F
A close-up look at the Diamondback Serios F American Matt Russell will ride at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Anne Haug
Bob Babbitt chats with Kona rookie Anne Haug before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Susie Cheetham
Bob Babbitt chats with Susie Cheetham before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Ashleigh Gentle and Josh Amberger
Bob Babbitt chats with Ashleigh Gentle and Josh Amberger before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Marcus Cook
Bob Babbitt chats with inspirational athlete Marcus Cook before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Frederick Van Lierde
Bob Babbitt chats with Belgium's Frederik Van Lierde before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Kona Pro Bike: Linsey Corbin’s Trek Speed Concept
Get a close-up look at the Trek Speed Concept American Linsey Corbin will ride at this Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Tim O’Donnell: Kona Is About Hydration, Nutrition, and Being Ready to Suffer
American Tim O'Donnell is looking to return to the podium at this weekend's Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Characters of Kona: The Sleeping Giants
In a place created entirely by molten lava, this year’s eruption on the Big Island reminds us that the volcanoes are in charge of our most hallowed race’s grounds.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 18: Patrik Nilsson
Bob Babbitt chats with Patrik Nilsson before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Breakfast with Bob Kona 2018: Gordon Haller and Dave Orlowski
Bob Babbitt chats with Gordon Haller and Dave Orlowski before the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Kona Training Days: It’s Race Week on the Big Island
It's officially race week at the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
How to Watch the Ironman World Championship
Want to follow the Ironman World Championship this Saturday, Oct. 13? Here’s what you need to know.
Kaisa Sali: I Love the Challenges of This Island
Finland's Kaisa Sali will look to improve on her pair of fifth-place finishes (2016 and 2017) this Saturday as she competes against the world's best.
Kona Kickoff 2018
We've arrived on the Big Island and we're excited to bring you exclusive content, in-depth interviews, daily video recaps and more!
Bob Babbitt: LIVE from Kona!
Triathlete and Bob Babbitt have teamed up to bring Kona to you every day LIVE.
2018 Kona Preview: Can Anyone Beat Daniela Ryf?
We preview the professional women's field for the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
2018 Kona Preview: Will Patrick Lange Repeat?
We preview the men's professional field for the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
Kona Kitchen: Fueling Race Week on the Big Island
An inside look at what it takes to fuel the sport’s top pros in their IMWC lead-up.
Ben Hoffman Out of Kona with Stress Fracture
Ben Hoffman is out of this year’s Ironman World Championship due to a sacral stress fracture.
How Lionel Sanders Became Every Triathlete’s Hero
Lionel Sanders has been to some pretty dark places, but now he's one of the most popular pro athletes in the sport. And he's just getting started.
Triathlon Training Plan: Qualify for Kona
Dream of toeing the line on the Big Island? Your road map begins here.
This Athlete Is Going to Kona—But Not How He Expected
A bike accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, but Glenn Hartrick found a way to make his Kona dream come true.
2018 Ironman World Championship Pro Start List
Both of the 2017 champions will be back to defend their titles.
Could an American Win in Kona This Year?
The USA’s best bets for taking back the Kona crown in 2018.
Jan Frodeno Out of 2018 Ironman World Championship
The two-time Ironman world champion has a stress fracture in his hip.
Jan Frodeno: Kona “Added Some Fuel to the Fire”
Frodeno chats about the start to his season, the competitive 70.3 Worlds field, and managing the prep for two key races.
Why This Pro Turned Down His Kona Spot
Jonathan Shearon will skip the Ironman World Championship to race in Ironman Louisville instead.
Tim Don Is Going to Kona
Don earned a rolldown spot for this October 13's Ironman World Championship.
Sarah Crowley on Overcoming Injury and Kona Strategy
The accountant-turned-pro-triathlete chats about the rocky road to improving on her 2018 Kona podium finish.
PROfile: Kona Podium Finisher Sarah Crowley
Crowley dishes on the new Kona qualification system, her predictions for October, and her super-Aussie taste in music.
Ironman Officials Keeping Close Eye on Hawaii Volcano
Volcanic eruptions on the Big Island of Hawaii have triathletes around the world on high alert.
Tim Don Crushes Boston 6 Months After Kona Crash
Ironman world record holder Tim Don completed the Boston Marathon in an impressive 2:49:42.
How I Fueled: As a Kona Age-Grouper
This vegetarian has a refreshing approach to endurance fueling.
Ironman Overhauls Pro Qualification System (Again)
The good, the bad, and the exciting bits of Ironman’s biggest pro shakeup in nearly a decade.
8 Things to Expect from the Ironman World Championship Special on NBC
We hit up the premiere in New York City to get the inside scoop on this year’s special.
Lionel Sanders on Kona Lessons and Arizona Goals
Canada's Lionel Sanders is in Tempe to defend his Ironman Arizona title—just over a month after finishing second at the Ironman World Championship.
Data Nerds Will Love This Analysis of the Kona 2017 Pro Race
For the first time we have in-depth access to data that paints a new and dynamic picture of the day.
The Kona DNF Files: What We Can Learn
An MD explains when to push through—and when to quit—when your body says WTF?
2017 Kona Champion’s Gallery: Patrick Lange
Germany's Patrick Lange captured his first Ironman World Championship title in impressive fashion.