Patrick Lange Wins Third Ironman World Championship

German triathlete Patrick Lange has won his third Ironman World Championship at the Kona event, finishing with a record time of 7:35:53 and surpassing the previous record held by Gustav Iden. Lange, who was initially in 13th place after the bike segment, executed a remarkable 2:37:34 marathon to overtake the frontrunner, defending champion Sam Laidlow, who struggled during the run despite setting a new bike course record. Danish Magnus Ditlev finished second with a time of 7:43:39, while American Rudy Von Berg secured third place. The competition saw 16 athletes break the eight-hour mark, highlighting the intense performance levels. This year's Ironman World Championship was notable for its split format, alternating between Hawaii and Nice, a change implemented to enhance the race experience. Lange dedicated his victory to his mother, expressing gratitude and disbelief at his achievement.