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11 Big Island women to race in VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona

Eleven Big Island women will share the world stage with more than 2,000 triathletes as they descend on Kailua-Kona for the VinFast Ironman World Championship this Saturday.

‘I’m waiting for you’: Hilo’s Skye Ombac and Bree Wee cross Ironman finish line together

What they started together, they finished together. Kahakai Elementary School teachers Skye Ombac and Bree Wee, who began training for the Ironman World Championship two years ago, crossed the finish line with their arms stretched to the sky Thursday at 8:32 p.m. After 140.6 grueling miles, it was time to hug and cry. The triathlon […]

Childhood dream comes true for Hilo native competing in Ironman World Championship

Skye Ombac remembers when she was a little girl and her father, Eddie-O, would drive her and her twin sister Katrina from their home in Hilo to the west side of the Big Island to experience all the excitement of the famous Ironman World Championship in Kona.

Armstrong, Corbin Battle Wind to Win Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

The headline attraction of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii (Honu) did not disappoint, as Lance Armstrong was the top finisher of Saturday’s race, while Linsey Corbin was the top female finisher of the race.

Armstrong, Wee Highlight Ironman 70.3 Pro Panel Presser

Friday’s Ironman 70.3 Pro Panel Press Conference featured the race’s heavy hitters, including last year’s women’s champion and a Tour de France champion.

Armstrong Headlines Ironman 70.3 Hawaii on Saturday

Ironman race winner and Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong headlines a 1,600 triathlete field at the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii (Honu) Saturday.