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What an 83-athlete Kona study can—and can’t—tell us about why women race
A 2026 paper surveyed 83 women who raced the 2023 Kona IRONMAN World Championship. Its findings offer a useful coaching prompt, not a universal profile of women triathletes.
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HOKA Mach 7 review (2026): £140 daily speed
HOKA's 2026 Mach 7 pairs a 5mm drop and supercritical EVA with a lighter-feeling upper and more grip-focused outsole. At £140.00 RRP (about $145.00 in the US), it is a plausible daily trainer for triathletes who want one shoe for steady mileage and faster sessions, but the price leaves little room for a poor fit.
Zone3 Thermal Advance review (2026): £349 for cold water
The 2026 Zone3 Thermal Advance adds a plush fleece lining and thicker core panels to the Advance platform. At £349.00 RRP (about $466.00 on Zone3's US page), it is a mid-priced cold-water option, but the snugger thermal fit and race-rule thickness limit mean it must be tried and checked before you commit.
IRONMAN Kona 2026 results: Vincent Luis and Taylor Knibb take the titles
Vincent Luis and Taylor Knibb won the men’s and women’s IRONMAN World Championship races in Kailua-Kona on 10 October. PTO’s professional results page lists the podiums and winning times, while the organiser’s results hub had yet to populate its final 2026 table when this report was prepared.
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