Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2012 Results Analysis

After battling extreme heat on the bike and run courses, 1,674 triathletes (after 17% DNS and 7% DNF) finished the 2012 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas with an average time of 5 hours, 44 minutes. Conditions on the bike course were apparently particularly challenging, as evidenced by a relatively slow 2:57 average time, but athletes seemed to find extra energy on the run course, with an average 2:03 run split.

After battling

Ironman Wisconsin 2012 Results Analysis

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The 2012 Ironman Wisconsin took place under ideal conditions, and athletes turned in an average finish time of 13 hours, 14 minutes, just a couple of minutes faster than the 2009-2012 average of 3:16.  The day started with 2453 athletes (14% DNS) swimming the new 1-lap course in Lake Monona; by the time the clock reached midnight, 17 hours later, 2343 had finished the race (5% DNF).

Our detailed analysis of the 2102 race by age group, along with comparisons of the 2009 to 2012 events, is below. Also see our Ironman Wisconsin 2012 Photos, and our Complete Ironman Wisconsin Coverage. For more, including how Ironman Wisconsin compares with other races, see our in-depth archive of Race Stats/Results/Analysis. For everything else, see our Home Page.

Ironman Canada 2012 Kona Qualifying Times Analysis

Ironman Canada 2012 marked the first year that only 50 Kona Qualifying slots were offered. The number dopped from 70+ in 2009 to 65 in 2011 to 50 in 2012. Fewer qualifying slots meant faster qualifying times in most age groups, especially among the men.

For more, also see our analysis of Ironman Canada Kona Slot Roll-Downs and  Ironman Canada Kona Qualifying Times Analysis 2009 to 2011. Also see our Complete Kona Qualifying Times analysis to see how Canada's qualifying times compare with those at other races.