2016 Kona Ironman: Images From The Swim

Big Island Video News

Oct 8, 2016

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KAILUA-KONA (BIVN) - Race organizers are providing some compelling images from the first leg of the 38th annual IRONMAN World Championship: the 2.4-mile open-water swim.

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – Race organizers are providing some compelling images from the first leg of the 38th annual IRONMAN® World Championship.

Earlier today, triathletes from around the world filled the ocean by Kailua Pier to embark on a 2.4-mile open-water swim before transitioning to the next stage; the 112 mile bike ride.

OFF THEY GO. Age-group male athletes churn the waters of Kailua Bay as they begin the first leg of the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Tony Svensson/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
OFF THEY GO. Age-group male athletes churn the waters of Kailua Bay as they begin the first leg of the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Tony Svensson/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
THERE SHE GOES. A mass of elite age-group female athletes battle for position to the delight of the IRONMAN World Championship crowd in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Tony Svensson/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
THERE SHE GOES. A mass of elite age-group female athletes battle for position to the delight of the IRONMAN World Championship crowd in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Tony Svensson/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
JUST KEEP SMILING. One of thousands of spectators “reflects” as she enjoys the incredible accomplishment of athletes exiting the 2.4-mile swim at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Nils Nilsen/Roka Sports) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
JUST KEEP SMILING. One of thousands of spectators “reflects” as she enjoys the incredible accomplishment of athletes exiting the 2.4-mile swim at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Nils Nilsen/Roka Sports) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
DEEP THOUGHTS. Three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae (second from left) focuses on the task at hand, as professional female athletes wait for the start of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Tony Svensson/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
DEEP THOUGHTS. Three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae (second from left) focuses on the task at hand, as professional female athletes wait for the start of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Tony Svensson/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.

Live race coverage of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship can be viewed on ironman.com.

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NATURAL TALENT. The green sea turtle, also known as ‘Honu’, is a symbol of good luck and longevity in Hawaiian lore. This native friend provides a little mystique to the 2,300 athletes who await the start signal of a 140.6-mile journey at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (Donald Miralle/IRONMAN) – Copyright © 2016 IRONMAN, All rights reserved.
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