Norwegian Wins on Debut at Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon
Norwegian Solveig Lovseth won the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world championship, achieving a rare feat of winning at Kona on debut.
Australian Regan Hollioake finished 13th on her debut, running a consistent pace on the marathon despite the challenging conditions.
"I'm feeling pretty shattered right now - it was a really tough day out, tough conditions, which was reflected in the number of DNFs,"
Hollioake said, highlighting the difficulties posed by Hawaii's tropical humidity.
Lovseth's win marks her as the latest Norwegian triathlon star, with both athletes producing notable results on a day that saw many competitors struggle.
Author's summary: Norwegian Solveig Lovseth wins Hawaiian Ironman triathlon.