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Daniela Ryf Wins Fifth IRONMAN World Championship Crown

Daniella Ryf battled to win her fifth IRONMAN World Championship crown recently held in Utah, USA. Following a two-year hiatus, the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® World Championship became the first location to host the event outside of Hawai`i since its origins…

Daniela Ryf wins third consecutive title at IRONMAN World Championship

The world of triathlon was highly anticipating a ‘three-peat’ from Daniela Ryf at the IRONMAN World Championship, in Kona, Hawaii, and she delivered on the Big Island. Switzerland’s Ryf joined an elite club of pros who’ve taken home more than…

Daniela Ryf defends title at Challenge Roth 2017 triathlon

Short of beating the world record, reigning Ironman world champion Daniela Ryf successfully retained her Challenge Roth title with a timing of 8:40:03 in Bavaria, Germany recently. Her timing stands as the 10th fastest women’s Iron-distance triathlon time in history….

Alistair Brownlee debuts and wins half-Ironman distance Gloria Challenge Mogan Gran Canaria

After conquering the world of Triathlon in short-distance races at the Olympics, two-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee debuted in long-distance racing and notched a victory at the Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain. The men’s…

Daniela Ryf ready to soar at IRONMAN African Championships

Two-time reigning women’s IRONMAN world champion, Daniela Ryf, is ready to soar at the  Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth on April 2nd, 2017. South Africa will be a long way from the Swiss professional triathlete, but…

Daniela Ryf wins Ironman World Championships with new course record

Women are stronger than they think, and Daniela Ryf brought out her inner strength to retain the Ironman World Championship title in Kona, Hawaii. To top it off, the Swiss set a new course record in 8:46:46 with a 3.9km swim in…

Daniela Ryf breaks triathlon race record in Ironman Switzerland

It’s only befitting for world champion Swiss triathletes to come home, race and win top honours just as Daniela Ryf and Ronnie Schildknecht notched sterling wins at the 20th IRONMAN Switzerland. While Daniela Ryf (SUI) set a race record in 8:51:50 in…

Frodeno and Ryf Dominate in Ironman 70.3 Dubai

Both reigning IRONMAN world champions kicked off their seasons with amazing performances. Daniela Ryf, 28, won after a tough battle with her countrywoman Caroline Steffen, while Jan Frodeno, 34, dominated the men’s field from the get-go. Frodeno strong all day…

Daniela Ryf realizes Ironman World Championships, Kona dream

The Swiss swim, bike and run powerhouse triumphs at the race that has captured her imagination. Daniela Ryf’s 8:57:57 victory is the sixth fastest time in the history of the race, and makes her only the second woman in history…