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In Kona, on the legendary Ironman Hawaii, world championship circuit ground, The French put on a show. Sam Laidlow, leading the running race after signing the best cycling time in the history of the race, covering the 180 km in 4h04'36, takes a magnificent 2nd place (7h42'24), best performance in history for a Frenchman, rear Norwegian Gustav Iden, who set two records for his part: the event in 7h40'24 and the marathon in 2h36'15. His compatriot Kristian Blummenfelt (7h43'23) takes third place on the podium.
The tricolor show does not stop there since two other Blues are ranked among the top 10: Léon Chevalier is 7th in 7h55'52 et Clément Mignon 9th in 7h56'58. A little further on, we find a 4th Frenchman in the top 15 with Denis Chevrot, 14th in 8h03'24.
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Video of Norwegian Gustav Iden's victory:
A new overall course best ✅
A new run course best ✅
2022 IRONMAN World Championship ✅
Gustav Iden, you are simply amazing #IMWC2022 @VinFastUS pic.twitter.com/a0dMiRycmG
- IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANTR) October 9, 2022
Video of Gustav Iden passing Sam Laidlow just 7km from the finish line: a friendly and sympathetic high five
Sorry Sam, Gustav is here
Gustav Iden looks to bring home a World Championship!
DON’T MISS IT – https://t.co/39ExOXLQqK#IMWC2022 @VinFastofficial pic.twitter.com/aU3m0fJdxE
- IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANTR) October 9, 2022
The Hawaii 2022 podium… and Sam Laidlow’s thirst for beer on the 2nd step: one, two! Three!
fact: @laidlowsam1 can out-race you 🚴♂️
Also fact: Sam Laidlow can outdrink you 🍻#IMWC2022 #ironmantri pic.twitter.com/qG4ygERWEm
- IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANTR) October 9, 2022
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