However, there is still a declared winner and a final leaderboard. 2014 Ironman World Championship Photo Gallery. Triathlon - Ironman World Championships - 2014 Choice of a season : 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 … Ironman World Championships Kona 2014 – Analyzing Results By Thorsten on October 12, … Karl Hayes. The reigning World champions Melissa Hauschildt and Sebastian Kienle are set to headline this year’s edition taking […] Please email Tony Svensson or call +1-650-796-2404 with questions or comments. Prior champions of a WTC Championship receive an automatic entry for the Championship race for a period of five years after their last championship performance provided that they competed in at least one full-distance Ironman race during the qualifying year. The championship was organized … The 2014 IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro can be viewed live exclusively on www.ironman.com. The event was won by Sebastian Kienle of Germany and Australia's Mirinda Carfrae. [11] He used a handbike for the cycling section and an Olympic wheelchair for the running section. That was the name of the game. For the 2014 championship race that period was August 31, 2013 to August 24, 2014. Preview: 2014 Ironman World Championship. The IRONMAN World Championship centers on the dedication and courage exhibited by participants who demonstrate the IRONMAN mantra that anything is possible. The event was won by Sebastian Kienle of Germany and Australia's Mirinda Carfrae. It was the 38th edition of the Ironman World Championship, which has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. An athlete's five highest scoring races were counted in the point totals. A professional field of 54 men and 38 women will be at the start line Saturday in Kailua Bay for the 2014 Ironman World Championship, all gunning to be the next world champion. The 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a triathlon competition that was held in … 1 team. Sebastian Kienle http://t.co/6lOGeFiLyo. IRONMAN World Championship Results. Brand New. On Saturday, 9 October 2021, over 2,000 athletes will embark on a 140.6-mile journey in Kona, Hawaii that presents the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit to earn the title of IRONMAN. The division of athletes is divided into professional, age group, physically challenged, and hand cycle divisions. Race Report: 2014 Ironman World Championship Skip to entry content. Mirinda Carfrae of Boulder won her third Ironman World Championship in a time of 9 hours 55 seconds. The top 50 male and top 35 female pros in points at the end of the qualifying year qualified to race in Kona. Australia's Mirinda Carfrae topped all female competitors and finished 33rd overall, completing the race in nine hours, 55 seconds. To qualify, points are earned by competing in WTC sanctioned Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events throughout the qualifying year. If there is an example for a budding young athlete to follow, the Ironman competitors are a fine group to emulate. In the 2014 iteration of the event, Germany's Sebastian Kienle came in first among all competitors, finishing the event in eight hours, 14 minutes and 18 seconds. All Championship races will pay first through 10th. Atlantic City Sports News. Entry into the championship race could also be obtained through a random allocation lottery, through Ironman's Legacy program, or through the Ironman’s charitable eBay auction. It was the 38th edition of the Ironman World Championship, which has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. Ironman Canada 2014; Ironman World Championship 2014; Kona Ironman World Championship; Mount Rainier Duathlon; parkruns; Phoenix Marathon; Pics. [1], The 2014 Ironman series consisted of 29 Ironman races plus the 2013 Ironman World Championship which was itself a qualifier for the 2014 Championship.[4]. 220 Triathlon noted he performed quite well in the marathon, shrugging off the fatigue to set a strong per-mile pace: Kienle apparently ran the first 3 miles all sub-6mins today. "Pro Field Set for the IRONMAN World Championship", "2014 IRONMAN World Championship Pro Start List", "Zanardi ticks off another milestone in Ironman Triathlon", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2014_Ironman_World_Championship&oldid=959518728, Triathlon competitions in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 May 2020, at 05:13. Germany’s Sebastian Kienle claimed the title of world champion, after … Last year’s champions, Mirinda Carfrae and Frederik Van Lierde, are back to defend their titles, but they will be tested by a deep and talented field. The competition had plenty of online coverage, with a live stream of the race available on the event website. [4][5] Available prize money to professional triathletes for qualifying race ranged from $25,000 to $125,000. We took a look at some of the top professional men and women, as well as age groupers, to see … There's a new No. PREMIER & TECHNICAL PARTNERS - United States. Posted on October 24, 2014 October 24, 2014 by Anthony. Great Britain and its former colonies ran/swam/biked rampant in the women's competition, with representatives from the aforementioned country, Australia, the United States and New Zealand taking the majority of spots in the top 10. The comprehensive coverage will capture every aspect of the race and features a … Conservative. Kienle and his countrymen put on a superlative performance on Saturday. $15.00. Individual competitions can rarely hold up to team sports from an overall popularity standpoint, but the ability of fans from around the world to watch the Ironman is unique and perhaps inspiring to those looking for their next athletic challenge in life. X-factor: He’s been here before: Bozzone finished second in last year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship and won the 2013 Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, so he has already tasted victory on this course. Joe Gambles (AUS) Top 70.3 worlds result: Third (2013) Bike: Trek Speed Concept 9 Series All the changes have been to address the huge growth the sport has seen in recent years. Some people just need the extra motivation. For residents and visitors to Hawaii Island, the event will bring several road closures in the town of Kailua-Kona and highways north. Like any of the classic horse races around the world such as the Grand National, Kentucky Derby, Melbourne Cup etc the Ironman World Championship is one of the hardest races in the world to pick. Buy It Now +$7.75 shipping. [3], For professional triathletes, a point system determines which professional triathletes qualify for the championship race. By. The 2014 Ironman World Championship was a long distance triathlon competition that was held on October 11, 2014 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. In the 2014 iteration of the event, Germany's Sebastian Kienle came in first among all competitors, finishing the event in eight hours, 14 minutes and 18 seconds. Basically, what Kienle, Carfrae and the rest of the men and women in the field have accomplished is tremendous. A local Absecon couple has pulled off the rare feat of both qualifying for the 2014 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. More than 2,000 athletes from 72 countries, 49 U.S. states and spanning six continents competed in this year’s IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Oct. 11, 2014. Watch; KONA IRONMAN TRIATHALON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 OFFICIAL PROGRAM 10/12/13. 2014 Ironman World Championships Power Analysis. Welcome to the starting line of the 2014 Ironman World Championship. The first list of qualifiers for the 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Mont Tremblant have been released and if all who’ve accepted make it to the start line, this will undoubtedly be the most hotly-contested edition since the event’s inception in 2007. Thanks to an outpouring of suppor from the community and its leaders, on 09/17/2014 I received a slot in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Between Ironman and 70.3, there are now 110 events spanning six continents and 27 countries. "The feeling of winning it, you know, that's really hard to explain—it's a mixture of a lot of emotions,” he told Edge, via Sports Illustrated's Brian T. Dessart. Midnight in Hawaii is conveniently mid-morning in the UK, allowing me to immediately analyse this year’s results. As you’d expect from a race calling itself a World Championship and largely selecting its entrants the age group field is stacked and times in Kona trend fast. For some, the true competition may be between the self rather than the other souls embarking upon the 140.6-mile journey. Professional and age-group triathletes from around the world dream of racing on IRONMAN’s main stage- the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. That's how you build a lead, even more impressive to hold it. BY TrainingPeaks . In 2015 Ironman will have a prize payout of more than $5 million, an increase from 2014. Get a glimpse into the pro race at the 2014 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro. It was a different approach than I’d taken in my last four Ironmans. A professional field of 54 men and 38 women will be at the start line Saturday in Kailua Bay for the 2014 Ironman World Championship, all gunning to be the next world champion. Hawaii may be one of the world's great paradises, but for eight-plus hours every year, it becomes the exotic locale of a self-inflicted purgatory for competitors in the Ironman World Championship. Indeed, the punishing test of physical and mental endurance has a finish line, making the task more Herculean than it is Sisyphean. 2014 Ironman World Championship Spectating and Why Pros Matter For those that have never been to the Big Island, it is not really something that can be understood just by hearing stories or watching it on TV - you have to be here. Published. Business school midterms and projects, along with work took priority immediately after Kona, leaving me virtually no time to write up my experiences in Hawaii. Photos By Kristen McFarland. See where your squad ranks this week , It's more than just Brady vs. Mahomes. 2019 Kukui Division; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; Connect With Us. +5. Watch; Hawaii Ironman World Championship Triathlon 2009 Adult Medium Light Blue T-Shirt. KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Ben Hoffman led the American effort at the 2014 IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro, finishing second for his best career finish in the championship event. I raced my own race, and in the end I was smart and patient enough to bring it home.". Six-time Ironman champion Mark Allen provided a look at Kienle at the finish line: Champ! Here are the top 10 finishers from both the women's and men's divisions. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the IRONMAN privacy policy. 2014 IRONMAN World Championship Recap . So how does it compare? Brand New. This competition is perhaps the absolute opposite of spending your entire Saturday fused to the couch watching college football—or club soccer, for the international fans. En route to victory, Carfrae–a perennially strong runner–erased a 14:30 deficit off the bike with a 2:50:27 marathon. The long awaited IRONMAN Kona blog post…Sorry for the delay. 2014 Ironman Hawaii World Championships Bag. The IRONMAN® World Championships showcase some of the fittest athletes in the world. @Gagnon previews everything you need to know for the big game, @kalynkahler says Aaron Rodgers' future in Green Bay is grayer than ever following another NFC Title loss ➡️, @GDavenport breaks down how Patrick Mahomes is the gold standard at quarterback—and it's not even close , "The feeling of winning it, you know, that's really hard to explain—it's a mixture of a lot of emotions,” he told Edge, via, 2014 Ironman World Championships-Final Standings. 11 October, 2014. 2014 IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro - YouTube The very best will embark on a 140.6-mile journey that presents the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit. “Happiness, of course, but then also relief, accomplishment, unbelief and satisfaction. or Best Offer +$5.00 shipping. Germany was the dominant country in the men's competition, with three competitors finishing in the top five, including the winner Kienle. $5.00. Belgium's Frederik Van Lierde, who won this competition in 2013, did his best before the race to describe the mix of emotions that one feels with a well-deserved victory. The 2014 Ironman World Championship came to a close a little over an hour ago. October 14, 2014 | By Kristen McFarland. The 2014 Ironman World Championship was a long distance triathlon competition that was held on October 11, 2014 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Note: Full results can be found at Ironman.com. Kienle powered the bike and was solid on the run, and Carfrae ran through the field. The Ironman consists of a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride and topped off with a marathon (26.2 miles on foot for the uninitiated). In the winter of 1978, 15 men gathered on a small beach in Hawaii to race extreme distances in swimming, cycling, and running - a race that changed the face of endurance… The annual triathlon comprises a 2.4-mile open water swim, 112 miles of cycling and a 26.2-mile run, long considered the most iconic endurance challenge on the planet. Racing driver and paracyclist Alex Zanardi completed the 2014 Ironman World Championship in a time of 9:47:14, ranking 272nd overall and 19th out of 247 in the 45- to 49-year-old age group category. 220 Triathlon also noted Carfrae raced past the competition in the marathon: We had two races today won in totally different ways. Germany’s Sebastian Kienle dominated the bike on his way to his first Ironman world title, while Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae came back from a significant deficit to claim her third Kona crown and again establish a new marathon course record. The championship was organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and awarded a total purse prize of $650,000. Their entry does not count toward the number of available qualifying spots. Unlike your local marathon or triathlon, competitors must qualify through other Ironman events in order to have the pleasure—and lifetime party-conversation starter—of competing at the World Championship in Kona. [1], For entry into the 2014 World Championship race, amateur athletes were required to qualify through a performance at an Ironman or selected Ironman 70.3 series race. Four days remain until the 2014 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii which means it’s time I posted an analysis of this race. At least one Ironman race must have been completed and only three Ironman 70.3 races counted towards an athlete's overall point total. New (Other) $14.00. Fortunately, I kept training on faith that this would all fall into place and I will be ready to compete, in full Kit, nearly 40 pounds, until my mission is complete, for the families of the fallen. The Ironman World Championship finish near midnight should be on everybody’s bucket list. Live coverage of Saturday’s 2014 Ironman World Championship, including tracking of individual athletes will be featured on the Ironman website following the start of the race at 6:25 a.m. (Hawaii time).