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The Best Tweets from the Kona IRONMAN World Championship
Written by
Elizabeth Grimsley
The greatest, most inspiring triathlon event of the year may be over, but that doesn’t mean you need to fall into a deep depression. While you count down the days until next October, relive the 2017 race with 22 of the best tweets about the grueling swim, bike and run.
The New Triathlon
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It's the least we can do to honor the bronze medalist.
Star Treatment
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What's better: Mike Reilly telling you you're an IRONMAN or Daniela Ryf?
Swim, Bike, Run, Say Yes
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As if racing in the IRONMAN World Championship wasn't enough.
Extra Sleep
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We're glad he didn't miss his alarm this go-round.
Pfff Olympic Distance
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We say she bounced back pretty well.
Champ
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*Injured and walks portion of marathon*
*Still finishes in 9:15:00*
*Still finishes in 9:15:00*
Anything Is Possible
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They thought it might never happen after nearly perfect conditions last year.
Inspiration Alley
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Hard not to be encouraged with all that support.
Girl Power
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And she held onto that lead for a good chunk of time, too.
What Record?
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The previous time didn't go down quietly.
About the Author
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Elizabeth Grimsley is the editor of ACTIVE.com. After finishing a somewhat successful yet injury-prone gymnastics career, she attended the University of Georgia where she studied magazine and sports journalism and was named the first Conrad Fink Scholar. Since then, Grimsley made a pit stop working for USA Triathlon before finally relocating from Atlanta to Dallas. In her free time, she enjoys constantly being disappointed by Georgia sports, completely consuming herself in the “gymternet” and pretending she’s a better photographer than she probably is. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter.