The German triathlete Sebastian Kienle dominates the Ironmen World Championship with a time of 8:14:18 hours, beating Ben Hoffman (USA) by more than five minutes.
(KAILUA-KONA) Hawaii – The Hawaiian Ironman is known as the oldest and most popular triathlon on the planet and combines the three toughest endurance races: a 3.86km Waikiki Roughwater Swim, 180.2km of the Around-O’ahu Bike Race and the 42.2km Honolulu Marathon.
After an injury-plagued season, the 30-year-old finished the swim in 54:38, the bike ride in 4:20.46 and the run in 2:54.36. He was 38th after the swim but took the lead with the third-fastest bike split in championship history.
“I cannot believe it,” Kienle said as he struggled for words.
“I told everyone before the race that my goal was to win,” he added at the press conference after his win. “I think if you can’t say that you want to win this race then you won’t be able to do it, because then you don’t have the confidence. I think I talked myself into it this year.”
Sebastian Kienle’s win in detail
3.9km swim – 00:54:38 hours (01:24/ 100m)
180.2km cycle – 04:20:46 (Average speed: 41.19 km/h)
42.2km run – 02:54:36 Stunden (04:38/ km)
Total – 08:14:18
Sebastian Kienle greatest achievements:
2014
– 1st Place: Ironman World Championship, Hawaii, USA
– 1st Place: Ironman European Championship , Frankfurt, Germany
2013
– 3rd Place: Ironman World Championship, Hawaii, USA
– 1st Place: Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Henderson, USA
2012
– 1st Place: Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Henderson, USA
– 2nd Place: Ironman European Championship, Frankfurt, Germany
– 2nd Place: Ironman 70.3 Texas, Galveston, USA
2011
– 1st Place: Ironman 70.3 Miami, Miami, USA
2010
– 2nd Place: Ironman 70.3 Germany, Wiesbaden, Germany