Kona. Sacred ground to all triathletes. A paradise where IRONMAN royalty is crowned. A win here cements your status as a great of the sport — and, today, @gustav_iden, acended to the throne in emphatic fashion. 

IRONMAN World Champion in a new course record time of 07:40:24. 

A special mention to both @lucycharles93, producing an immense performance to take 2nd place in the women’s race, and to @kristianblu who rounded out the men’s podium yesterday. 

Savour every second. Congratulations. Photography: @jojoharper_ @marcelhilger