It's the ultimate triathlon experience: Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona. We've raced Kona three times, and know the unforgettable feeling. We've also been analyzing and sharing detailed Kona race results for several years. Here's the story of Ironman Kona 2016:
- Finishers: Over 2207, most ever, slightly 2015's 2002
- DNF: 4.5% compared with 6.7% in 2015
- Average Finish Time: 11:27 vs 11:44 in 2015
- Swim: 1:09
- Bike: 5:52
- Run 4:14
- The difference between 2015 and 2016 average splits were 7 minute faster swim, 9 minutes faster on the run
- For perspective, compare 2016 results and stats vs several previous years, overall and by division
- Compared with overall averages since 2002, 11:30 finish time, 2016's 11:27 was right on target
