WOW. Craig Alexander completely crushed it today out in Kona with an 8:03:56 – that’s pure insanity! Check out his Specialized Shiv with Shimano Di2. Saweeeeeet.

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Craig “Crowie” Alexander (in his Newtons) repeats as World Champion with an 8:20:21 and Chrissie Wellington sets a new women’s record this year with an 8:54:042 at Kona!   What an amazing race!

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** via Ford Ironman Kona Blog – Over 4x as many Cervelo’s as the next closest manufacturer at Kona this year.

I’ll show you mine if you show me yours

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