What better place to rack up the Instagram likes than the most fascinating spectacle in all of sports? Here's a recap of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship in 13 awesome posts.
Mirinda Carfrae Sets the Stage
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The legendary Mirinda Carfrae captures the essence of Kona on the eve of the race.
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Triathlon.Laurel Wassner Focuses on Encouragement
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Writing down encouraging messages helps push Laurel Wassner to race day.
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Triathlon.Ok, Radar!
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Oakley made a splash with its new product line—including the Radar Pace smart eyewear.
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Triathlon.The Undie Run
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Keeping with tradition, the Kona Underpants Run was a blast for all who participated.
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Triathlon.The Voice
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Mike Reilly was there before we started and—of course—there when we finished.
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Triathlon.2,300 Athletes
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This phenomenal aerial shot captures the beginning of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship.
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Triathlon.#TeamAgar
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Green Honu Supports the Athletes
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BAM Brothers Finish Together
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The U.S. Air Force was represented well by Team BAM, who crossed the finish line together.
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Triathlon.The Top American
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American Heather Jackson took third place behind Carfrae and Daniela Ryf—the best American finish in a decade.
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Triathlon.The Blind IRONMAN
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Army Veteran Michael Somsan was nothing short of spectacular en route to becoming the first blind IRONMAN.
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Triathlon.Frodeno Dominates
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Jan Frodeno led an all-German trio to the podium with a dominant performance.
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Triathlon.Ryf Sets Course Record
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Daniela Ryf stole the show with a course record time of just over 8:46—a mark that may never be broken.
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