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Ironman World Championship not in Hawaii for the first time: All questions and answers

For the first time, the Ironman World Championship will not take place in Hawaii on May 7, 2022, but in St. George. In addition to the German world record holder Jan Frodeno, the triathlon Olympic champion could then also start. We answer the most important questions about the Ironman World Championship.

People

Triathlet Jan Frodeno auf der Radstrecke in Hawaii 2019

Jan Frodeno: Portrait of the Triathlon Star

Jan Frodeno has lifted the sport of triathlon out of its niche in Germany and caused a boom. ISPO.com introduces the Olympic champion and three-time Ironman Hawaii champion.

Running

Elmar Sprink has fought his way back into endurance sports after a heart transplant.

Triathlete Elmar Sprink: Second Chance Thanks to Donor Heart

Elmar Sprink is considered the fittest heart transplanted person in the world. He has been on the road with a donor heart for nine years - as a triathlete, trail runner, mountain biker, mountaineer, snowboarder, skier and surfer.

Sports business

It could hardly be any tighter: In the women's triathlon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Swiss athlete Nicola Spirig (above) wins gold ahead of Lisa Norden from Shevd.

The Closest Races in Sport

In sport, often only the blink of an eye decides between victory and defeat. ISPO.com shows the tightest and most spectacular races from the world of sports in pictures.

Brandnew

One of the biggest challenges at Ironman Hawaii is the temperature. It can get warm up to 45 degrees Celsius. That's why athletes need top racing suits. Jan Frodeno wears a suit of the finalist at the ISPO Brandnew Award 2019, Ryzon.

Why Jan Frodeno's Ironman Racing Suit Is so Special

Graphen is the magic word in Jan Frodeno's racing suit. The two-dimensional carbon obtained from graphite is a conductive high-tech material that can cool athletes all over the body.

Brandnew

Jan Frodeno on his way to the third Ironman victory in Hawaii

Triathlete Jan Frodeno "Is Present, Likes Experimenting and Testing Intensely"

That's why start-up Ryzon, winner at ISPO Brandnew, benefits from Jan Frodeno's victory at the Ironman in Hawaii.

Fitness

Frodeno and Haug outstanding: This was the Ironman Hawaii 2019

It was the triathlon highlight of the year and, due to the Corona pandemic, also the last Ironman World Championship to be held so far: Ironman Hawaii 2019. The German athletes lived up to their role as favorites. ISPO.com shows how the event went for the favorites.

Sports business

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Professional Triathletes want to buy Ironman rights from Wanda

The Professional Triathletes Organisation, a group of athletes, plans to acquire the Ironman rights previously held by the Wanda Sports Group of China. They orient themselves thereby at the successes of other kinds of sport.

Outdoor

Den Areskutan hinab schießen die Radler der Are Extreme Challenge.

The 5 Greatest Triathlon Events for Outdoor and Adventure Fans

Triathlon can be more fancy than just swimming, cycling and running - and much closer to nature. We present 5 of the most beautiful multisport events for outdoor enthusiasts.

Outdoor

The Are Extreme Challenge starts in a kayak.

The Insider Tip Are Extreme Challenge in Pictures

25 kilometres of kayaking, 17 kilometres of trail running and 30 kilometres of mountain biking: The Are Extreme Challenge is a real triathlon alternative. These are the impressive pictures of the multisport event.