Who is the best Ironman triathlete?
TOP 10 Rated Male Athletes
| Rank | Name | Last Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Frodeno | IM Hawaii on 2019-10-12 |
| 2 | Sebastian Kienle | IM Hawaii on 2019-10-12 |
| 3 | Patrick Lange | IM Hawaii on 2019-10-12 |
| 4 (-) | Cody Beals | IM Florida on 2020-11-07 |
What is the fastest Ironman?
7 hours 51 minutes 13 seconds
The fastest completion of the IRONMAN® World Championship by a male athlete is 7 hours 51 minutes 13 seconds, achieved by Jan Frodeno (Germany) at Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, USA, on 12 October 2019. Frodeno completed the 2.4-mile swim in 47:31, the 112-mile bike ride in 4:16:03, and the 26.2-mile marathon in 2:42:43.
How old is the oldest Iron Man?
85 years 328 days
He completed the race the following year and again in 2018, becoming the world’s oldest Ironman finisher, age 85 years 328 days.
Has anyone died during an Ironman?
(WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in the Savannah River on Sunday morning during the swimming relay of IRONMAN 70.3 event. The victim was identified as George R. Hall from Martinez, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.
Is Ironman Kona wetsuit legal?
Why swimskins might again influence the outcome of the Ironman World Championship. Wetsuits have always been illegal at the Ironman World Championship but swimskins—thin suits worn explicitly to make the swimmer faster—have helped decide the race once before, and they might influence the race again this year.
Who won the Hawaii Ironman?
Jan Frodeno
The 2019 Ironman World Championship was a long distance triathlon competition held on October 12, 2019 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii that was won by Jan Frodeno of Germany and Anne Haug of Germany. It was the 43rd edition of the Ironman World Championship, which has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978.