Ironman Triathlon

Series of long-distance triathlon races

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An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.2 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.2 km) run completed in that order, a total of 140.6 miles (226.3 km). It is widely considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world.

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Medical student, 19, becomes pro Ironman triathlete Matt Kaminer, a 19-year-old medical student from north London who started training when the Covid pandemic cancelled his GCSEs, becomes a professional Ironman triathlete. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2024
Charles-Barclay no longer the Ironman 'bridesmaid' Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay, a four-time Ironman World Championship runner-up, on finally winning the race she has dedicated her career to. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023
GB's Charles-Barclay claims Ironman title Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay sets a new course record as she wins the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023

Ex-Wales lock Popham 'lucky to be alive' after Ironman accident The former rugby star and dementia sufferer was kicked in the head during the gruelling event BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2023
Swimmers 'knocked around like skittles' during Ironman competition where two men died An experienced triathlete who took part in an Ironman event where two people died says "swimmers were being knocked around like skittles" in bad weather conditions. Sky News - Published on August 22, 2023
Triathlon Ireland says it did not 'sanction' Ironman swim race in which two men died Triathlon Ireland has said its officials did not sanction a swim race in which two competitors died. Sky News - Published on August 21, 2023

Two men die in Ironman competition Two men have died at an Ironman competition in Ireland. Sky News - Published on August 20, 2023
Charles-Barclay second in Ironman after visa issue Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay finishes second in an Ironman event despite visa issues initially ruling her out of competing. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2023
The Ironman unbroken by a bomb Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he lived or died. Then he remembered the words of his old coach. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2023
Britain's Katrina Matthews breaks Ironman record with sub-eight hour time Britain's Katrina Matthews becomes the first woman to finish the full Ironman in under eight hours with victory in the Sub8 in Germany. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2022