The 100 Toughest Races in the World
#7
IronMan Hawaii World Championship
Description
If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ford Ironman World Championship. It is the race that defined our sport as it came of age, and continues to be the defining race in our sport for any avid triathlete. To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world. Tens-of-thousands of triathletes try to get one of those coveted Ironman spots every year. Only 1,800 succeeded.
Event Details
| Categories | Not Provided |
| Host | Diana Bertsch |
| Location | Kailua-Kona, USA |
| Contact | Diana Bertsch |
| Website | http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship |
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