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Big Island triathletes cross finish line at Ironman World Championship in Kona

The first two Big Island triathletes crossed the finish line before 8 p.m. on Saturday.

8 women from Big Island competing today in Ironman World Championship in Kona

On the eve before the race, the Big Island competitors were excited and hopeful for the day. For most, it will be their first time taking on the grueling 140.6-mile swim-bike-run course.

Check out full VinFast Ironman World Championship results for local finishers

While Kailua-Kona’s Brenda Avery was the first to cross the finish line Saturday at the VinFast Ironman World Championship, her overall ranking among Hawai‘i Island’s competitors was third.

Top Hawai‘i Island Ironman finisher performed like a pro, but the run did her in

The 58-year-old Brenda Avery exited Kailua Bay after the 2.4-mile swim in just 1 hour and 55 seconds, 97th overall and second in her age group of 55-59.

‘It’s nice to finally be the bride’ — Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Ironman World Championship in Kona

After finishing second four times, Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain wins the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona in a record time of 8:24:31.

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.