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Good times for Sam Gyde in Kona

Belgian age grouper Sam Gyde has been racing Ironman events since 2007 and went sub-9 for the first time in Florida in 2010. In Kona this year he won his age group in 8:50:09 but surprisingly that might not be his trip highlight.

by Herbert Krabel, October 16, 2011

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Polyansky, Harrison in Tongyeong

Dmitry Polyansky recorded his second World Cup victory with a fine run in Tongyeong today. Jessica Harrison also pulled away early in the run to take the women's title and her first World Cup win.

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Kona 2011 – Run Gallery

Wellington's 2:52:41 marathon was 32 seconds slower than Carfrae's; Alexander's 2:44:03 was 1:34 slower than Jacobs' run - but both were fast enough. Photos by Timothy Carlson.

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Pete Jacobs breaks through

The 29-year-old Australian was an up-and-coming talent and actually had some fine results. Then he broke into the orbit of the greats with a 2nd at the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona.

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Kona 2011 – Finish Gallery

The thrill of victory, the agony of da feet as competitors cross the line on Alii Drive after a day of derring-do. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson,

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Rev3 Anderson, SC

Andrew Starykowicz took the win in Anderson, SC and with it the Rev3 series title and a nice paycheck. Magali Tisseyre won the women's race.

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Kona 2011 – Swim Gallery

The 35th Ironman Hawaii began with an aquatic Light Brigade charge in the waters of Kailua Bay with 1,865 fellow seekers of the magic. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Kona 2011 — Bike Gallery

Chris Lieto came within 9 seconds of Normann Stadler's 2006 bike record and Karin Thuerig smashed her own bike course record with a 4:44:20 mark. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

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Kona 2011 – race day

An amazing race day in Kona is behind us with Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington taking the titles. Here is a selection of images from the day.

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2011 Kona Ironman in our forum

Every year, we have a great forum thread, with folks from the island and folks watching at home all chiming in on the action. This year is no exception...

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Crowie takes 3rd Kona title, Chrissie her 4th

Craig Alexander broke Luc Van Lierde's 1996 race record to win his 3rd Kona title; Chrissie Wellington out dueled Mirinda Carfrae to win her 4th as both broke 9 hours

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Kona 2011 – day 4

The 4th day of our 2011 Kona coverage is filled with images from the bike check-in. Athletes had time from noon until 5:30pm to drop of their bike, helmet and transition bags.

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Mirinda Carfrae – the defender

After her impressive second place finish at Hy-Vee, Carfrae comes to Kona and a return match with Chrissie Wellington with increased confidence