The Three-Peat: Daniela Ryf
A hefty race favorite, Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf hurried to a IRONMAN World Championship title in as many decades, becoming the third woman to accomplish this, with a time of 8:50:47. Despite being challenged by Kona newcomer Lucy Charles (GBR), Ryf crossed the end line and into the record books almost nine minutes before second location.
New Course Record: Patrick Lange
Last year’s bronze medalist, Patrick Lange (GER), captured the afternoon with another record-breaking run split after departing T2 at 11th place–over 10 minutes behind the leader. Lange sealed the bargain when he passed former race leader, Lionel Sanders (CAN), in mile 23 of this marathon. Lange bested Craig Alexander’s track record using a time of 8:01:40, by two minutes.
Record-Breaking Bike Split: Cameron Wurf
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In the age of all aero superbikes and uberbikers, Australian Cameron Wurf left his mark with this season’s race. Winner and A World Tour pro Wurf, of IRONMAN Wales entered T2 hammering the status record by more than five minutes. As he finished, his campaign would finally cost him however.
Most Improved: Lionel Sanders
Famous for his remarkable bike splits and less-than-stellar swim occasions, Lionel Sanders (CAN) demonstrated around Kona with one aim: Exit the water together with Sebastian Kienle (GER). Not only did the group enter T1 in exactly the time, but Sanders was passed at the marathon in the previous three miles. He went on to piece together an astonishing podium finish with a time of 8:04:07.
Greatest Rookie Performance: Lucy Charles
The IRONMAN World Championship class is brutal, especially. Lucy Charles (GBR) captured the afternoon as she left the water in first location. She went on to lead the bicycle with Lauren Brandon (USA), before Daniela Ryf closed the almost-five-minute gap at the last kilometers of the course. Charles entered the streak in position, holding on for an impressive silver-medal ending behind Ryf.
Longevity: Team Hoyt
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Famous in inductees, Dick and Rick Hoyt and the endurance arena happen to be inspiring those with disabilities. Using Bryan Lyons in the helm, Rick and his group led following Dick’s retirement from longstanding racing. The duo completed the swim in 1:33:39, but unfortunately overlooked the 8:10:00 cutoff.
Longevity: Team Hoyt
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Famous in inductees, Dick and Rick Hoyt and the endurance arena happen to be inspiring those with disabilities. Using Bryan Lyons in the helm, Rick and his group led following Dick’s retirement from longstanding racing. The duo completed the swim in 1:33:39, but unfortunately overlooked the 8:10:00 cutoff.
The Comeback: Sian Welch
The crawl: it’s among the images in IRONMAN history, and We’ve all seen it. Sian Welch (whose husband’s IRONMAN legend, Greg Welch) has been a former pro in 1997, searching for a podium finish in the IRONMAN World Championship. The rest is now history. Welch created a nonprofit to help provide resources. She returned into the Big Island this year distribute awareness for her nonprofit and to challenge herself.
The Finale: Valerie Gonzales
With a time of 15:38:44 , 71-year-old Valerie Gonzales completed her last IRONMAN World Championship at 2017 together with 22 IRONMAN finishes under her belt. Gonzales was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 2009, and an upcoming surgery will finish her triathlon career. She has uttered the lineup in Kona nine days, but we’ve got a sense that the 10th got a unique place of honor.
The Survivor: Aron Anderson
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Aron Anderson was granted an inspirational slot for the IRONMAN World Championship, after completing IRONMAN Kalmar at 2016. A cancer survivor debilitated with his aggressive treatment, Anderson was an advocate for the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation, raising cash through expeditions and experiences. He hurried in his custom trike and wheelchair about the Big Island, finishing in a time of 12:13:33.
The Resilient: Kirsten McCay
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It can be tough to balance function, training, relationships and life when planning for an IRONMAN. Despite overcoming an eating disorder Kristen McCay confronted a divorce after 21 decades of marriage whilst training. She moved out of her home packed her things up also slept on friends’ couches–and still managed to qualify at IRONMAN Boulder for the IRONMAN World Championship. With assistance from her friends and her following, this advocate completed at 11:52:12 on Ali’i Drive.
source http://grieftoinspiration.com/2017-ironman-world-championship-inspirational-moments/
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