![]() ![]() Since then, it has grown into a nationally televised event, and this year’s IRONMAN World Championship will be held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 13, surely inspiring a new crop of athletes to take on the triple-threat challenge. The term “Ironman” was actually coined back in the 70s from a dispute between military officers over which athlete-the swimmer, biker, or runner-was toughest. (Editor’s Note: This article is originally from 2012) And considering that the current World Champ record holder (Craig Alexander, in 2011) clocked in at just over eight hours, the Ironman couldn’t be truer to its name. ![]() The Ironman Triathlon is the grand daddy of all endurance races: We’re talking a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike, topped off by a 26.2-mile run.
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