VIDEO: Breakfast with Bob, Kona 2015 Championship Edition
Written by
Michael Nystrom
Now that the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship has officially concluded, hear from some of the biggest winners of the day.
Jeff Symonds
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Jeff Symonds finished 23rd, but his day out on the Queen K is an inspiring story of perseverance. He embodies the "Anything is Possible" spirit of the IRONMAN World Championship.
Jan Frodeno achieved his ultimate goal by winning the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship. He now owns both an Olympic gold medal and an IRONMAN gold medal--a pairing that may never be repeated.
Timothy O'Donnell had a breakthrough race at Kona--finishing third after an impressive bike leg. He has been working with legendary coach Mark Allen for two seasons now, and it shows in his results.
After a second place showing last year, Daniela Ryf is finally at the top of the IRONMAN World Championship podium. She executed a near-flawless race and completed the course 13 minutes faster than the second-place finisher.
In her pro debut at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship, Heather Jackson made her presence known. Thanks to a strong run leg, she finished fifth overall.
Tyler Butterfield finished fifth at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship. Endurance sports run in his family, and he bested his father's seventh-place showing in 1981 on the Big Island.
Despite having a tough bike like, Rachel Joyce had a great day at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship and her impressive marathon time propelled her to second place.