“Australia has dominated Kona in recent years since 2006. Australians have made Kona their own with Chris “Macca” McCormack winning in 2007, Craig “Crowie” Alexander in 2008 & 2009 and Macca again in 2010 along with Mirinda Carfrae in the woman’s race.
This year 2011 An emotional Crowie crossed the line in a new course record of 8:03:56 to ensure Aussie domination continued for another year. However things went from amazing to fantastic for the Green and Gold as Jacobs pulled away from Raelert (who must be getting sick of the sight of the Australians) to grab second place and record the third fastest race time ever at Kona in 8:09:11. Raelert came in shortly behind Jacobs for a well-deserved podium slot.
Craig now becomes the third person in the race's history to win three times and the most accomplished Australian. Craig also becomes the first person in history to win the World Half Ironman and Ironman World titles in the same year following his record breaking season in the USA.
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This year 2011 An emotional Crowie crossed the line in a new course record of 8:03:56 to ensure Aussie domination continued for another year. However things went from amazing to fantastic for the Green and Gold as Jacobs pulled away from Raelert (who must be getting sick of the sight of the Australians) to grab second place and record the third fastest race time ever at Kona in 8:09:11. Raelert came in shortly behind Jacobs for a well-deserved podium slot.
Craig now becomes the third person in the race's history to win three times and the most accomplished Australian. Craig also becomes the first person in history to win the World Half Ironman and Ironman World titles in the same year following his record breaking season in the USA.
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