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IM Kona 2015 – smooth running

After long swim and bike legs, the competitors at Kona find a fluid, graceful run form is the best weapon against exhaustion. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

by Tim Carlson, October 14, 2015

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IM Kona 2015 – finish line

While $120,000 is at stake for the men's and women's winners, whatever the result, the feeling of joy at the Kona finish line is often priceless.

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IM Kona 2015 – Underpants Run

Triathlon's version of Mardi Gras is the Kona Underpants Run, which began as a quasi-outlaw dash down Ali'i Drive in outrageous outfits and now has drifted into a mainstream tradition.

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2015 Slowtwitch Kona Party

From all corners of the triathlon world, members of the Slowtwitch tribe gathered Wednesday at the seaside Bonk Breaker headquarters on Ali'i Drive in Kona.

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Kona kids races and parade

The formal festivities of Ironman week begin Tuesday with the splash and dash kids races, followed by the parade of nations and the opening of the expo.

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2015 Kona Preview – Men

Will there be another German Kona triumph? Or will a member of the Spanish or the Belgian commandos prevail? What about a North American man?

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Plese, Van Vlerken win Barcelona

David Plese ran a race-best 2:43:38 to edge Antonin Blokhin and Yvonne Van Vlerken led four women who broke the 9-hour barrier to win Ironman Barcelona.

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Ueda, Murray tops at Cozumel

Ai Ueda of Japan won her second ITU World Cup in Mexico, and Richard Murray of South Africa won his 4th consecutive ITU podium with a win at Cozumel.

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Reid, Goss win Silverman 70.3

Taylor Reid of Canada overcame a 5:56 bike deficit with a 1:16:11 run and Lauren Goss of the U.S. erased her 4:00 bike deficit with a 1:23:02 run to win Silverman 70.3.

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2015 Kona Preview – Women

Odds are this race will be a showdown between Mirinda Carfrae and Daniela Ryf but Madame Pele may have a wild card up her sleeve, opening up the women’s win to the rest of a very strong field.

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Ironman Maryland postponed

Race officials postponed this weekend's IM Maryland due to projected severe weather impact from Hurricane Joaquin. Event tentatively rescheduled for October 17.

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After 8 hours, a 2 seconds margin

Last weekend Matt Chrabot engaged in one of the closest duels in Ironman history. He lost by an official 2 seconds to Kirill Kotsegarov at Ironman Chattanooga.

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An Ironman finish for the ages

Kirill Kotsegarov edged Matt Chrabot in a pulse-pounding, finish line sprint, and Carrie Lester of Australia won the women’s title by 12:46, at Ironman Chattanooga.