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The Ironman Triathlon Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about The Ironman Triathlon? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

The Ironman Triathlon's official distances are 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles cycling, and 26.2 miles running.

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Easy
✓ TRUE

These exact distances define every full Ironman race: 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles.

2.

The Ironman Triathlon is only open to professional athletes.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

Ironman events welcome age-group amateurs and professionals. The vast majority of participants are non-professionals.

3.

The Ironman Triathlon originally consisted of a 2-mile swim, 100-mile bike, and 20-mile run.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

The original 1978 Ironman used the same distances as today: 2.4, 112, and 26.2 miles. The false numbers are significantly shorter.

4.

The Ironman Triathlon awards a cash prize to every finisher.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

Only top professional and age-group winners receive prize money. The vast majority of finishers get a medal and T-shirt.

5.

The Ironman Triathlon has a 17-hour time limit from the start of the race.

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✓ TRUE

All Ironman events enforce a 17-hour cutoff from the official start time, after which finishers are not recorded.

6.

The Ironman Triathlon was first held in 1978 on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

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The inaugural Ironman took place in 1978 in Waikiki on Oahu. It moved to Kona in 1981, where the world championship is now held.

7.

The Ironman Triathlon's swim leg takes place in a freshwater lake in Hawaii.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

The swim in the Kona world championship is in the Pacific Ocean. The course is known for rough surf and strong currents.

8.

The Ironman Triathlon world championship course in Kona includes a section called the 'Energy Lab'.

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✓ TRUE

The Energy Lab is a remote, barren lava field on the Kona bike and run course, known for extreme heat and strong winds.

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