2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, Kona Race Day

Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i provided the stage for an historic day as it welcomed over 2,000 athletes to participate in the first-ever female-only race at the VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon. After a swim in Kailua Bay, athletes embarked on a scenic and thrilling 112-mile (180.2km) FulGaz® Bike Course from Kailua-Kona to the Hawi turnaround. Returning back to Kona along the iconic Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, athletes experienced exposed terrain and crosswinds. Along with captivating views of lava fields, coastline, and ocean, the course also featured challenging climbs with an elevation gain of up to 5,814 ft. (1772 meters). 🔔 Subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications: https://www.youtube.com/user/ironmant... 💻 Visit our website and find your race: https://www.ironman.com/ 📱 Follow us on our social networks: Instagram:   / ironmantri   Twitter:   / ironmantri   Facebook:   / ironmantri   TikTok:   / ironmantri