Patrick Lange Interview on His Runner-Up Finish at Ironman World Championship 2023
Two-time Ironman World Champion talks to Triathlete about his day, how his patience paid off, and more.
New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you sign up for the Local Running Drop.
2023 Ironman World Championship runner-up Patrick Lange is in a class of his own when it comes to the Ironman marathon. Don’t believe us? Check out his day-best 2:32:41 run split, which he clocked en route to an 8:10:17 overall time. Post race, third-place finisher Magnus Ditlev said being passed by Lange on the run was “like a freight train” – fast, intense, and unstoppable.
The craziest part, however, is that he wanted to go even faster – his original goal for his run split was a 2:30. In this post-race interview with Triathlete, Lange talks about his run, his bike prep, and the importance of following a plan.
Vive la France! Visit our Nice Central hub for news, analysis, history, photo galleries, and so much more – new stories added daily from our team on the ground at the men’s 2023 Ironman World Championship.