American Knibb wins Hawaiian Ironman as Norwegian leader collapses
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 08:24 · Archive
American Taylor Knibb won the Hawaiian Ironman women's race after Norwegian defending champion Solveig Løvseth collapsed with about a kilometre remaining.
American Taylor Knibb won her first Hawaiian Ironman world title after Norwegian defending champion Solveig Løvseth collapsed near the end of the 42.2km marathon run. With about a kilometre remaining, Løvseth, who had led by more than a minute, suddenly faltered. Knibb passed her and finished in eight hours 36 minutes and 29 seconds. Løvseth recovered and finished eighth. German Laura Philpp came second, three minutes behind Knibb.
Knibb won the 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42.2km run event—triathlon's most famous race—in a dramatic finish that recalled the 1995 race, when Paula Newby-Fraser collapsed within 500 metres of the finish while leading. Karen Smyers, who won that race, held the winner's tape for Knibb on Sunday.
In the men's race, Vincent Luis of France won aged 37, on his debut. It was his third Ironman-distance race. Grace Thek was the best-placed Australian, finishing tenth in her debut at Kona, while former AFL player David Zaharakis competed as an age-group competitor. Knibb had withdrawn from the race a year earlier while leading with only kilometres remaining.
How it is being reported
- Dramatic collapse decides women's Hawaiian IronmanAmerican Laura Knibb and Vincent Luis of France have won the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world titles, after a dramatic twist at the end of the women's race.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 08:17
- Dramatic collapse decides women's Hawaiian IronmanAmerican Laura Knibb and Vincent Luis of France have won the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world titles, after a dramatic twist at the end of the women's race.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 08:17
In this story: Taylor Knibb · Solveig Løvseth · Vincent Luis · Hawaii
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