18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos

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Michael Nystrom
Sure, your trisuit tan and blisters scream, "I'm an IRONMAN," but what if you want to rep something more permanent once your wristband falls off and your toenails grow back?

The IRONMAN logo, or "M-Dot" has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small M-Dot on the calf or part of a larger piece on your shoulder, there's no better way to solidify your superhuman status than with some ink.

From the extravagant to the more humble, we've gathered some of our favorite and most creative age-grouper M-Dot tattoos.
The Inspirational
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Name: Jeffrey A. Yoder
Age: 46
Race: Louisville
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The Classic
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Name: Rob Erdelen
Age: 31
Race: Louisville
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The State Colors
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Name: John Bates
Age: 41
Race: Maryland
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The Slow-But-Steady
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Name: Eling Gaines
Age: 46
Race: Chattanooga
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The Calavera
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Name: Erin Rothrock
Age: 33
Race: Chattanooga, Texas, Louisville
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The Texas Pride
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Name: Chad Corsentino
Age: 45
Race: Texas
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The Noble Steed
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Name: Kaitlin Kenny
Age: 32
Race: Louisville
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The Scenic Route
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Name: Sandi Hunt
Age: 43
Race: Florida, Maryland
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The Tiki Room
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Name: John Ratzan
Age: 42
Race: Kona
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The Scientist
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Name: Trevor Gamblin
Age: 38
Race: Epic Dartmouth
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The Fluidness
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Name: Lynn Kirkland
Age: 47
Race: Chattanooga
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The Circle of Life
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Name: Tim Hill
Age: 37
Race: Lake Placid
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The Iron Marine
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Name: Jimmy Mccubbins
Age: 34
Race: Texas
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The Sherriff
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Name: Joseph Test
Age: 45
Race: Texas, Louisville
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The Iron Beacon
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Name: Stacey Underwood
Age: 42
Race: Maryland
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The Ansel Adams
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Name: Kelli Cavaliero
Age: 54
Race: Vineman, Arizona, Lake Tahoe
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The Float Like a Butterfly
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Name: Teresa White
Age: 44
Race: Austria-Karnten
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The Breakout
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Name: Jeff Scholar
Age: 37
Race: Louisville
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The Almost There
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Name: Dan Fish
Age: 37
Race: Staffordshire
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A California native, Michael Nystrom graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in journalism. He is a 2x IRONMAN and has done countless sprint- and olympic-distance triathlons. Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.