Gallery: The Pro Race At The 2012 Ironman World Championships
- By Kurt Hoy
- Published October 15, 2012
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Kienle worked hard to get an advantage. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Kienle's puncture was one of the turning points of the race. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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With no replacement Kienle was forced to wait. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Marino Vanhoenacker ripped up the bike course. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Leanda Cave had a tough - but rewarding - morning on the bike. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Marino briefly rode with the train before going solo. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Xena watched her numbers as she tried to pace herself through the run. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Xena raced brilliantly and probably would have won without the bike penalty. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Xena battled hard to stay out front. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Leanda's run was timed to perfection. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Once again Xena put it all out there but fell tantalisingly short. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Leanda moved swiftly ahead of Xena after catching her. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Leanda on the road to the win. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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When it came to the run he faltered. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Mary Beth Ellis was a warrior all day. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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IMichelle Vesterby had a great race. mages of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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What a battle! Andreas Raelert laid it all out there for second. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Pete Jacobs is a comfortable man on the Kona run course. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Is that a smile from Pete? Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Andreas Raelert needed every calorie he could get en route to second. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Raelert grits his teeth and goes for it. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Marino's race comes to an end. He deserved more than that after a solid performance. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Raelert and Van Lierde had an epic battle for second. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Faris rocked the Speedos as always. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Steffen was brilliant on the bike. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Crowie didn't have a good day at the office. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Jacobs drove the bike race all day. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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The heat and winds were relentless on the Queen K. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Macca struggled before dropping out. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Raelert had an indifferent swim and only found his bike legs late on in the race. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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2005 Champ Faris. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Andreas Raelert. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Sebastian Kienle's bike charge was disrupted by a puncture. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
2012 Ironman World Championship
Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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The Kona Train. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Mirinda Carfrae did well to limit her losses on the bike. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Dirk Bockel. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Andy Potts. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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Mirinda Carfrae. Images of the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, by Kurt Hoy
Photos: Kurt Hoy
What a race. What a spectacle. What a finale. Yes, the 2012 Ironman World Championships will live long in the memory for many reasons. The race itself was a classic. The conditions the Big Island threw at competitors were brutal. Established names faltered as new stars emerged. You can read a full race report here, or simply enjoy Kurt Hoy’s Big Kona Gallery above.
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