Route, favorites, TV broadcast
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What you need to know about Ironman 2019 in Hawaii
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German winners at Ironman Hawaii
Photo: dpa / Marco Garcia
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Düsseldorf The German triathletes around defending champion Patrick Lange reach for the Ironman in Hawaii on Saturday after the victory. What are the chances of the Germans? And who are the other favorites? We answer the most important questions.
The Ironman in Hawaii is said to be the most important and exhausting triathlon in the world. This year, according to the organizer, over 2,000 professional and amateur athletes will meet on the island chain. They encounter strong currents in the water, enormous winds and extreme heat. Which German participants are at the start? Who are the favorites? And where is the Ironman broadcast? Here you can read all the important information about Ironman 2019.
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When does Ironman 2019 take place?
The Ironman Hawaii takes place on Saturday, October 12th. The start is scheduled for 6.35 p.m. German time, i.e. 6.35 a.m. local time.
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Where will Ironman 2019 take place?
Since 1981, the Ironman Hawaii has been taking place on the Big Island in Kailua-Kona, a small historic coastal village. With a size of over 10,000 square kilometers, Big Island is the largest island in Hawaii.
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How long does the Ironman last in Hawaii?
German Patrick Lange (33) has held the current course record since 2018 with a time of just under eight hours. The fastest woman so far has been the Swiss Daniela Ryf (32), who crossed the finish line last year at 8:26:18 hours.
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The participants used to take much longer: At the premiere of Ironman Hawaii on February 18, 1978, the American Gorden Haller won with a time of 11:46:58 hours.
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Infos This is Patrick Lange
Foto: dpa, arn sab
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How is the route at the Ironman in Hawaii 2019?
The 3.8 kilometer swim course in the Pacific Ocean leads from Kailua Pier in the Bay of Kailua-Kona to a turning point and then back to the starting area.
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The route for the cycle race over 180 kilometers first runs south to a turning point, then back through Kona and further north along the Kona and Kohala coast to the small town of Hawi. From there it is the same route back to Kona. The triathletes cover about 1,500 meters in altitude.
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The subsequent marathon (42.195 kilometers) leads the participants to the southern village of Keauhou, then back through Kona and further north. At the so-called Natural Energy Lab, an administrative unit with research and energy parks, the athletes turn and run back to Kona in the same way.
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11 pictures Patrick Lange celebrates his triumph
Photo: dpa / Ronit Fahl
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Which German participants will take part in Ironman 2019?
Jan Frodeno (38) is participating in Ironman Hawaii again this year. A fatigue fracture in his hip stopped him in 2018. Defending champion Patrick Lange will also start in Kailua-Kona. Sebastian Kienle (35), Ironman winner from 2014, also qualified for the prestige race. The German professional men’s team is completed by Andreas Böcherer, Maurice Clavel, Tobias Drachler, Andreas Dreitz, Marc Dülsen, Nils Frommhold, Franz Löschke, Lukas Krämer, Stefan Schumacher and Boris Stein.
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The German colors are also represented by six women: Daniela Bleymehl, Anne Haug, Mareen Hufe, Kristin Liepold, Laura Philipp and Svenja Thoes.
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Who are the favorites of Ironman 2019?
The fans can hope for a German winner this year. The previous season’s performances – above all by Jan Frodeno and to a lesser extent by Patrick Lange and Sebastian Kienle – suggest that at least one German can compete for the title. Frodeno, Lange and Kienle are definitely among the contenders for the title.
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In addition to the German favorite trio, Bart Aernouts (35) from Belgium is likely to be a candidate for the top spots. He finished second last year and, like Sieger Lange, also beat the 8-hour mark. The Canadian and ex-professional cyclist Cameron Wurf (36) also has chances of winning. He was on the podium for a long time last year and ended up in ninth place. David McNamee (31) from Great Britain could also top the podium this year after two third places in 2017 and 2018.
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The Swiss Daniela Ryf is the clear favorite among women. The fastest triathlete in the world can win the title for the fifth time in a row. The German Anne Haug (36), who finished third in 2018, has a slight chance of being an outsider. For Laura Philipp (32), a place in the top five is also within reach.
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Where will Ironman 2019 be broadcast on TV and live stream?
The start of Ironman Hawaii 2019 will be shown live on Saturday from 6:25 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the ARD sports show. The TV broadcast will resume later from 11.55 p.m. Hessischer Rundfunk is broadcasting again in a special broadcast starting at 9.45 p.m. The complete Ironman Hawaii can too in the live stream of the ARD sports show be watched. There the transmission begins at 6.15 p.m.
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Under Ironman Now, fans can also join on Facebook. There will be a live broadcast from 6:25 p.m. including expert comments and a news feed – but completely in English.
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Who won the Ironman in previous years?
A look at the recent history of the Ironman shows that German athletes have always been able to cope with the extreme conditions in Hawaii recently. A German always won from 2014 to 2018. Sebastian Kienle was the fastest in 2014, Jan Frodeno won in 2015 and 2016. In the two years that followed, Patrick Lange took first place.
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24 pictures German triple triumph at the Ironman in Hawaii
Foto: dpa, bo ms
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The Swiss Daniela Ryf dominated the women and won the Ironman Hawaii from 2015 to 2018. Before that, the Australian triathlete Mirinda Carfrea (38) was awarded the title twice.
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When does Ironman 2020 take place in Hawaii?
The Ironman in Hawaii will again take place on a Saturday in autumn in 2020. The organizers agreed on October 10th.
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Here is the info route: German winners at the Ironman Hawaii
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