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Kona, is perhaps the most revered location in endurance sport. Since 1978, the Big Island has played host to one of the gnarliest triathlons. An Ironman is hard enough, throw in the humidity and conditions then you’ve got yourself a true test.In 2024, the elite men were back on the island, and boy did records fall. It was Patrick Lange who made headlines, taking his third Kona crown with a mind-boggling marathon to bring a new course record. The day’s early story though, was that of the 202 …

Ben Kanute: The EquipmentFor American pro-triathlete Ben Kanute, the Big Island of Kona is a place that lies in his family history. His Dad raced Kona in 2001, Tim DeBoom won the Elite race that year, the last American to take out the World Champs. In Part One of our chat with Ben (read here), we took a look at Ben, the human. What does triathlon mean to him? Why is Kona so special?In this article, we’re going deeper into the tech side of things. There are four parts: bike, position, equipm …

Ben Kanute: Kona“It was my best Ironman and worst wrapped into one.”Ben Kanute is no stranger to the sport of triathlon, the now-32-year-old grew up in a family that was immersed in the sport. As it does for many triathletes, the Big Island has always had an aura around it. Ben’s Dad raced Kona in 2001, Tim DeBoom won the Elite race that year, the last American to take out the World Champs.Ben’s dad was back on the island in 2024, this time to cheer on his son. “I grew up watching Kona on TV. My …