What have been the fastest IRONMAN tests of the year? And the slowest ones?  

The year 2023 has seen exciting competitions in the world of triathlon, marking a milestone in the history of IRONMAN.  

With more than 46,000 athletes participating in 40 races around the world, the IRONMAN circuit It has offered us many spectacular races throughout the year. 

Now we review the fastest and slowest of the entire circuit, with an emphasis on average finishing times in swimming, cycling and running.

The Fastest Races IRONMAN 2023 

This year, certain competitions have stood out for their record times.  

Between them, Hamburg leads the list with an average time of 11:25:24, closely followed by Vitoria y Denmark.  

These races, located in Europe, have proven to be fertile grounds for personal bests and exceptional achievements. 

Career	Location	Average time	Swimming (m/100m)	Cycling (km/h)	Running (min/km)
Hamburg	Germany	11:25:24	1:18:33 (1:18/100m)	5:33:41 (32.5 km/h)	4:15:54 (6:02 min/km)
Vitoria	Spain	11:37:04	1:37:04 (1:37/100m)	5:49:24 (32.1 km/h)	4:19:16 (6:07 min/km)
Denmark	Denmark	11:39:49	1:15:44 (1:16/100m)	5:43:32 (32.8 km/h)	4:26:20 (6:17 min/km)
Brazil	Brazil	11:50:26	1:10:27 (1:10/100m)	6:02:45 (31.0 km/h)	4:20:52 (6:09 min/km)
Italy	Italy	11:53:04	1:15:31 (1:16/100m)	5:49:07 (32.2 km/h)	4:31:07 (6:24 min/km)

 The Slowest Races of IRONMAN 2023 

On the other hand, competitions like Malaysia y United Kingdom have posted the fastest average times, with Malaysia leading with a challenging 14:11:01.  

These events, characterized by their climatic conditions and demanding topographies, have tested the endurance and tenacity of triathletes. 

Career	Location	Average time	Swimming (m/100m)	Cycling (km/h)	Running (min/km)
Malaysia	Malaysia	14:11:01	1:29:41 (1:30/100m)	6:53:57 (27.2 km/h)	5:29:24 (7:46 min/km)
UK	United Kingdom	14:04:05	1:18:53 (1:19/100m)	7:40:15 (24.5 km/h)	4:47:23 (6:47 min/km)
Wales	Wales	13:52:14	1:23:52 (1:24/100m)	7:05:43 (26.4 km/h)	4:58:55 (7:03 min/km)
Wisconsin	United States	13:49:10	1:23:00 (1:23/100m)	6:52:56 (27.3 km/h)	5:14:00 (7:24 min/km)
Vichy	France	13:42:19	1:26:50 (1:27/100m)	7:05:03 (26.5 km/h)	4:44:28 (6:43 min/km)

 Fastest Swimming Times IRONMAN 2023 

Career	Location	Average time
Chattanooga	United States	0:48:21
California	United States	0:50:43
Brazil	Brazil	1:10:27
Cairns	Australia	1:11:40
Lanzarote	Spain	1:11:58

Slowest Swimming Times IRONMAN 2023 

Career	Location	Average time
Sweden	Sweden	1:29:19
Malaysia	Malaysia	1:29:41
Kazakhstan	Kazakhstan	1:29:51
Korea	South Korea	1:31:38
Subic Bay	Philippines	1:42:12

Fastest Cycling Times IRONMAN 2023 

Career	Location	Average time
Hamburg	Germany	5:33:41
Denmark	Denmark	5:43:32
Italy	Italy	5:49:07
Vitoria	Spain	5:49:24
Tallinn	Estonia	5:58:13

Slowest Cycling Times IRONMAN 2023 

Career	Location	Average time
Malaysia	Malaysia	6:53:57
Lanzarote	Spain	7:05:03
Vichy	France	7:05:03
Wales	Wales	7:05:43
UK	United Kingdom	7:40:15

Fastest Times in IRONMAN 2023 Foot Race 

Career	Location	Average time
Hamburg	Germany	4:15:54
Cascais	Portugal	4:19:12
Vitoria	Spain	4:19:16
Brazil	Brazil	4:20:52
Frankfurt	Germany	4:24:19

Slowest Times in IRONMAN 2023 Foot Race 

Career	Location	Average time
Wisconsin	United States	5:14:00
California	United States	5:14:16
Subic Bay	Philippines	5:14:28
Chattanooga	United States	5:28:32
Malaysia	Malaysia	5:29:24

 Implications for Triathletes 

These data are not just figures; They represent a valuable guide for athletes in their preparation.  

Faster races may be the goal for those looking to improve their personal bests, while slower races represent a challenge of endurance and mental toughness.