2016 Kona Ironman: Frodeno, Ryf Win – Images From Run

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Oct 8, 2016

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KAILUA-KONA (BIVN) - Images show the moments captured during the 26.2-mile marathon, the final leg of the triathlon.

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – Germany’s Jan Frodeno and Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf are back-to-back Ironman champions, winning the 38th annual IRONMAN® World Championship.

Race organizers provide these final images from of the race, taken during the third leg of the triathlon: the 26.2-mile marathon.

FRODO FINISH. Germany’s Jan Frodeno strides down Ali’i Drive on his way to a second consecutive title at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i. He is the first male to win consecutive championships since Australia’s Craig Alexander in 2009. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
FRODO FINISH. Germany’s Jan Frodeno strides down Ali’i Drive on his way to a second consecutive title at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. He is the first male to win consecutive championships since Australia’s Craig Alexander in 2009. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) –
Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
SWISS SUCCESS. Switzerland’s star Daniela Ryf basks in the glory of her historic victory at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i. With a race time of 8:46:46, she set a new course record and became the sixth woman in IRONMAN annals to win back-to-back titles. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
SWISS SUCCESS. Switzerland’s star Daniela Ryf basks in the glory of her historic victory at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. With a race time of 8:46:46, she set a new course record and became the sixth woman in IRONMAN annals to win back-to-back titles. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) –
Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
FINNISH FLASH. Former Prime Minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb #1084 reacts to finishing the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
FINNISH FLASH. Former Prime Minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb #1084 reacts to finishing the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN) –
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DOUBLE DEUTSCHE. German rivals Jan Frodeno #1 and Sebastian Kienle race shoulder-to-shoulder during the marathon portion of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i. Frodeno and Kienle finished No. 1 and 2, respectively, followed by fellow countryman Patrick Lange, as Germany swept the podium for the first time in 19 years. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
DOUBLE DEUTSCHE. German rivals Jan Frodeno #1 and Sebastian Kienle race shoulder-to-shoulder during the marathon portion of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. Frodeno and Kienle finished No. 1 and 2, respectively, followed by fellow countryman Patrick Lange, as Germany swept the podium for the first time in 19 years. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) –
Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
ROCKET MAN. Patrick Lange #20 of Germany competes in the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i. His 2:39:45 marathon time broke Mark Allen's run course record of 37 years (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
ROCKET MAN. Patrick Lange #20 of Germany competes in the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. His 2:39:45 marathon time broke Mark Allen’s run course record of 37 years (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN) –
Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN

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GO-ING FOR IT. With messages of encouragement adorning the hot pavement, a triathlete runs the marathon course at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN
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