That Triathlon Life Podcast Back to Kona: Ironman brings men and women’s full distance world championships together again
May 1, 2025
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Kona Returns to One-Day World Championship
- Ironman will bring men’s and women’s full distance World Championships back to Kona in one day starting in 2026.
- This change restores the traditional single-day event and enhances the competition's prestige.
Age Group Slots Reflect Participation
- Age group slots for women will be proportionate to entries, resulting in fewer women than men at Kona.
- This decision aims to be fair given current participation disparities, despite some controversy.
Eat Before Early Morning Swims
- Always eat something small like toast or a smoothie before early morning swims to avoid feeling bonky.
- If not eating, sip on a carb drink during the swim to maintain energy.