Ep 2: The Swim | 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Documentary Special

The annual IRONMAN World Championship special will chronicle triathlon’s pinnacle event, which for the first time in the iconic event’s 45-year history, was hosted in two separate locations when the men raced in Nice, France on Sept. 10 and the women raced in Kona, Hawai`i on Oct. 14.
Thousands of athletes from around the world crossed their finish lines in Nice and Kona, ushering in a new era of the IRONMAN World Championship. The 90-minute documentary special, which delves into the vibrant history and evolution of this iconic endurance event, will continue to showcase the profiles of amazing athletes that have made this annual documentary such a traditionally inspirational watch for triathletes and sports fans around the world.
Your featured athletes include top professionals Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR), Sam Laidlow (FRA), Cam Wurf (AUS), and Els Visser (NLD).
Also, inspiring stories from age group competitors Nadine Hunt (AUS) looks to become the first Indigenous Australian woman to compete at and finish the IRONMAN World Championship; “Top Chef Canada winner,” Dale Mackey (CAN) looks to finish the prestigious IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. Cyril Del Pistoia (FRA) was diagnosed with a severe case of acute leukemia in 2012 and was given a very low chance of survival; Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Sara Whittingham (USA) who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 47, races to raise awareness and inspire others battling the disease and to show what is possible for people with Parkinson’s.
90-min pure inspiration. 8 gripping stories. 1 cinematic experience not to be missed 💯
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[@robbo3132]

The footage on this is insanely good - for a bunch of people swimming in the sea, biking on the road, and running along the beach - they made it look spectacular without being cheesy imho - compliments to the crew!

[@108rasta]

I was disappointed that i hadn't seen this documentary when they usually come out in November. I cannot say enough about the new level of documentation you have done. Absolutely well done very well done! I have watched these docs for a decade, and you have well breached a new standard.

[@robbo3132]

1.55 - "you cant win the race on the swim, but you can lose it" 😂😂😂😂😂😂classic!

[@jeaniekim9951]

Els Visser also has a TED talk that is worth watching about her harrowing shipwreck and how it developed her purposes/goals in life. Very inspiring!

[@iamkalvinwn]

just watched episode 1 and 2 ..super cool videos, super grateful that we live in a time where we can watch stuff like this for free ..just got into triathlon and ironman about 3 months ago and these videos are super inspiring - thank you 🙌

[@ramonjongschaap9615]

For the interested. Els wrote a book about her experience, very interesting read!

[@TheTarekinho]

Great videos ! That balances the race day constant focus on the leaders. Really nice to see age groupers stories as well. Inspiring 🤩

[@robbo3132]

what Hokas are they at 12.54? - must be some kind of prototype?

[@manybarz5959]

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