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Why was Ironman Kona Cancelled?
The competition moved to Kailua-Kona on the Big Island in 1981. Organizers cancelled last year’s race because of coronavirus concerns and the risks of international travel. It was the first time in the triathlon’s history that the event wasn’t held.
Who won the first Hawaii Ironman?
Gordon Haller
2003. The winner of the very first IRONMAN World Championship in 1978, Gordon Haller, a Naval communication specialist, trailed John Dunbar by 12 minutes off the bike at the very first race, only to out-run the Navy Seal by 30 minutes for the win.
Why did Ironman move to St. George?
Scott is a six-time Ironman world champion and is in the sport’s hall of fame. He’s not competing in this event, but he sure loves that it’s in St. George this year. It’s a move that was made because of COVID-19 concerns and restrictions that were in Hawaii.
Is Ironman St. George going to happen?
The big race takes place on Saturday May 7, 2022 in St George, Utah. The Pro Men will start first at 0615 local time.
Why is IRONMAN in Utah?
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Since 1978, the IRONMAN World Championship has been held each year in Kona, Hawaii. But due to a coronavirus-related cancellation of the 2021 event and ongoing restrictions, the event has found a new area to host in Southern Utah.
Who won Kona IRONMAN 2021?
Kristian Blummenfelt and Daniela Ryf won the Ironman World Championship, the first to take place outside Hawaii. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
How many people did not finish IRONMAN St. George?
In the end 21.9 per cent of the field wouldn’t make it to the finish line, an amazing number considering this was a world championship event. Full-distance races in St. George have notoriously been difficult.
Why did IRONMAN leave Hawaii?
The Ironman World Championship will be held outside Hawaii for the first time in four decades because of uncertainty over whether the Big Island will be able to host the triathlon as scheduled in February during the coronavirus pandemic.