The best times in the IRONMAN of Hawaii
These have been the best times in Kona that have been beating until reaching the current records.
In this article we review how the IRONMAN Kona over the years, highlighting the records that have been broken by the world's best triathletes.
El IRONMAN Kona is the most prestigious long-distance competition in the world, where the best triathletes face extreme conditions in search of glory. This race has been the scene of some of the most impressive records in triathlon.
In the men's category, the fastest record was achieved in 2024 Patrick Lange, who not only broke the record, but also achieved his third world championship.
In the female category, the fastest has been Lucy Charles, who got his first world title in 2023, with a final time of 8:26:18.
IRONMAN Hawaii Historic Records: Men's Category
Athlete | Nationality | Time | Year |
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Patrick Lange | GER | 07:35:53 | 2024 |
Gustav Iden | NOR | 07:40:24 | 2022 |
Jan Frodeno | GER | 07:51:13 | 2019 |
Patrick Lange | GER | 07:52:39 | 2018 |
Bart Aernouts | BEL | 07:56:41 | 2018 |
Timothy O'Donnell | USA | 07:59:41 | 2019 |
David McNamee | GBR | 08:01:09 | 2018 |
Patrick Lange | GER | 08:01:40 | 2017 |
Sebastian Kienle | GER | 08:02:04 | 2019 |
Ben Hoffman | USA | 08:02:52 | 2019 |
Timothy O'Donnell | USA | 08:03:17 | 2018 |
Craig Alexander | AUS | 08:03:56 | 2011 |
Historic Records for IRONMAN Hawaii: Women's Category
Athlete | Nationality | Time | Year |
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Lucy Charles-Barclay | GBR | 08:24:31 | 2024 |
Daniela Ryf | SUI | 08:26:18 | 2018 |
Chelsea Sodaro | USA | 08:33:46 | 2022 |
Lucy Charles-Barclay | GBR | 08:36:34 | 2018 |
Anne Haug | GER | 08:41:58 | 2018 |
Sarah True | USA | 08:43:43 | 2018 |
Daniela Ryf | SUI | 08:46:46 | 2016 |
Mirinda Carfrae | AUS | 08:50:45 | 2018 |
Daniela Ryf | SUI | 08:50:47 | 2017 |
Mirinda Carfrae | AUS | 08:52:14 | 2013 |
Sarah Crowley | AUS | 08:52:30 | 2018 |
Chrissie Wellington | GBR | 08:54:02 | 2009 |
These times not only reflect the level of preparation and dedication of the triathletes, but also how they have faced and overcome the difficult conditions of Kona: wind, heat and humidity have turned this event into a true test of endurance and personal improvement.