Next year the Ironman World Championships are returning exclusively to Kona, Hawaii.
After a few years of splitting the men’s and women’s races between Kona and Nice, France, we’re taking a deep dive into the pros and cons of each location.
From the legendary history and brutal conditions of Kona to the mountainous course and unique dynamics of Nice, we explore what this change means for the future of the sport.
00:00 History of the World Championships in Kona
00:33 The Split Between the Men’s and Women’s Races
01:31 No More Nice | Ironman World Championships Return to Kona
02:07 The Kona Experience | Atmosphere and Course Conditions
03:00 The Cost of Racing in Kona
03:50 Extreme Conditions | Heat, Humidity, and Crosswinds
04:40 The History of Triathlon in Nice
05:35 How Do the Courses Differ?
06:40 Was Nice Well Received?
08:09 The Age-Grouper Perspective
08:46 Should the Men and Women Have Been Split?
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