Thirty-year-old Michael Kemp of Kona finished his first Ironman World Championship with a time of 13:23:13, placing 200th out of 204 in the 30-34 age group despite starting the day being stung by a jellyfish. Walking back toward the hotel he said he felt accomplished and happy for himself.

Hawaii, compete in the Ironman Kona triathlon. Expect delays near the Kona side due to fans and race events. Select whether each of the following should be a major factor, minor factor, or not a factor in college admissions.

All 16 of the men from Hawai‘i Island who are competing in the 2024 VinFast Ironman World Championship have completed the 2.4-mile swim in Kailua Bay and now are on the bike course headed to Hawī on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway. The local triathletes share the field today with 2,400 other amateur men from 85 countries.