PAU HANA: 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE WEEK RECAP FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i (Oct. 13, 2023) – The 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlon race day is less than 24 hours away as female professionals and age-group athletes put on the final touches of preparation for competition in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. For the first time in the event’s 40-plus year history, the women’s field has their own dedicated IRONMAN World Championship race in historic Kailua-Kona on Saturday, Oct. 14. Below is a summary recapping highlights from the last 24-hours, upcoming activities, events, and links to resources to help you cover the event.
A HAWAIIAN WELCOME: On Thursday evening, the E Komo Mai Banquet welcomed the IRONMAN `Ohana as it brought together athletes from around the world, as well as their families and supporters, in celebration of the over 2,000 women who are set to compete in the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawai`i. Attendees were treated to a full program of cultural performances, produced videos, and welcome speeches, while honoring the amazing women who paved the way for the first-ever women’s only IRONMAN World Championship race. [L-R, Heather Fuhr, Mirinda Carfrae, Michellie Jones, Natascha Badmann, Paula Newby-Fraser, and Kathleen McCartney (Photo Credit: Tony Svensson / IRONMAN)
RACE-READY: On the eve of race day, the over 2,000 triathletes preparing to race the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship checked in their bikes and gear, putting the final touches on their race day preparations at Kailua Pier – (Credit: Donald Miralle / IRONMAN)
“A Fighting Chance”
Follow the @ironmantri social channels for a behind the scenes view of what it takes to have a chance at world-title glory. The ‘A Fighting Chance’ IRONMAN series airs throughout race week of race week, giving audiences a glimpse of what it takes to prepare for race day, as well as the staging behind such an iconic event. Live race day coverage of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship can be viewed by visiting, www.ironman.com/live.
Don’t miss all the action!:
Live race day coverage for professional women will air globally on Saturday, October 14 beginning at 4:30 a.m. HAST / 10:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CEST on IRONMAN Live, as well as Live L’Equipe for the French audience at 6:00 p.m. CEST. HR television and Sportschau for the German audience starting at 6:15 p.m. CEST, with ARD’s national program showing the finale of the race at 1:15 a.m. CEST. Be sure to follow all of IRONMAN’s official social media channels.
Race Day Schedule for Saturday, Oct. 14:
- 4:30 a.m. – Live Broadcast Starts IRONMAN Live
- 4:30 a.m. – Transition Opens
- 6:25 a.m. – Race Start- Pro Women
- 6:27 a.m. – PC/ID/Handcycle Women Start
- 6:40 a.m. – Age-Group Women Start (first wave)
- 11:00 p.m. – Magic Hour Final Finishers Spectator Celebration