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We promised an epic Ironman World Championship … we’ve got photos to prove it was

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There was lots of hype about this year’s men’s Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The incredibly competitive field was supposed to put on an impressive show … and they delivered. 16 men went under eight hours – a feat that was considered an impossible time on the Big Island even just a few years ago. Patrick Lange shattered the course record on his way to a third world title.

Definitely not ready to pass the torch, Patrick Lange shatters course record with huge Kona win

Triathlon Magazine editor Kevin Mackinnon was at the race and offers up this photo gallery from the exciting day of racing:

The water crew prepares for the start.
Seconds before the professional men start
They’re off!
A huge pack quickly forms at the start of the race
Menno Koolhaas leads the men out of the water
Germany’s Patrick Lange has a great swim – he exits the water in fourth.
Once out on the bike, it doesn’t take France’s Sam Laidlow long to separate himself from the rest of the field.
The loneliness of the long-distance rider. Sam Long powers away on his way to a new bike course record – 3:57:22
Magnus Ditlev tries to bridge up to Laidlow.
Kristian Blummenfelt went with Magnus Ditlev in the hunt to get to the front, but he would eventually drop off the pace
The two-time champion Patrick Lange is getting lots of attention from the media
Gustav Iden. The 2022 champion would end up pulling out of the race.
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Australia’s Cameron Wurf on the bike
Sam Laidlow continues to lead the as the athletes head up to Hawi
Magnus Ditlev gives chase on the climb up to Hawi
Kristian Blummenfelt remains in third, but he’s struggling to hold off the chase pack
American Rudy Von Berg is pushing hard to try and whittle down the chase pack
Patrick Lange maintains a solid position in the chase group
20Magnus Ditlev climbs the hill at the “Scenic Point”
Kristian Blummenfelt climbs the hill at the “Scenic Point”
Rudy Von Berg grabs some water as he gets ready for the final stretch along the Queen K back to T2
Lange continues to have a strong bike
Canadian Jackson Laundry on the bike during his Ironman debut

Sam Laidlow leads the way on the run to the first turnaround on Ali’i Drive
Patrick Lange gives chase on the run
Menno Koolhaas makes an impressive debut
Kristian Blummenfelt would struggle through the run.
After almost stopping at T2, Magnus Ditlev rallies during the run
Rudy Von Berg
Leon Chevalier tries to keep cool with a big block of ice

Lange still looks strong as he heads down to the Energy Lab
Leon Chevalier moved himself to second
Magnus Ditlev finds his running legs and begins his charge towards second
Rudy Von Berg has a solid run to move into podium contention
American Matt Hanson has another fast run to move himself into the top 10
Patrick Lange on the way out of the Energy Lab still looks strong
New Zealand’s Braden Currie struggles to cool down on the run

Patrick Lange wins his third Ironman World Championship title
Patrick Lange wins his third Ironman World Championship title

 

Magnus Ditlev manages a runner-up finish despite a tough day

Rudy Von Berg takes third at the Ironman World Championship Kona 2024
France’s Leon Chevalier finishes fourth
Rookie Menno Koolhaas takes fifth
Defending champion Sam Laidlow struggles to get across the line in 18th, but will get a new bike course record (3:57:22) for his efforts
Ben Kanute finishes 31st.
Lionel Sanders finishes 32nd

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