Interesting view of participants in this years Ironman World Championship race
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kpollock posted 8 weeks ago.
I am rooting for Sister Madonna Buder. She didn't make one the cut offs a couple years back...think it was 2007. Can't remember if it was the swim or bike. People like her and Robert Southwell remind me age is not an excuse to not try!!
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jenez_world posted 8 weeks ago.
unbelievable. 80 years old gives me no excuses. some people think i am strange and have my head on wrong that i have taken up triathlons at 45. i am so glad i have a long time yet to enjoy it and prove the couch potatoes wrong.
the journey is the reward
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jnrice posted 8 weeks ago.
triNick wrote:
- Sister Madonna Buder - Female, Age 79 from the USA
Firstly, GO SISTER GO! Secondly, does anyone remember her quote about how she thought about reaching over and ripping some guys goggles off their face in the swim? Don't remember what year, but apparently some guy was swimming over her and she took exception. Just make sure she doesn't start the race with a ruler or she might take some people out!
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cjhoffmn posted 8 weeks ago.
I DO remember that comment, and thought it was hilarious! Especially how matter-of-factly she delivered the line...
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cayman posted 8 weeks ago.
Sister Madonna Buder has competed in 37 marathons, 300 triathlons and 31 Ironman Triathlons, all after the age of 50. Amazing.
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Tamara posted 8 weeks ago.
cayman wrote:
Sister Madonna Buder has competed in 37 marathons, 300 triathlons and 31 Ironman Triathlons, all after the age of 50. Amazing.
Yeah, but she's got God on her team. Kind of an unfair advantage. :-)
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PrinceofClydes posted 8 weeks ago.
My mantra from my second through fourth IMs was,
"Beat the nun!"
because I couldn't live it down otherwise.
Now I'm much more mature ;)
PoC
""Your ass looks fantastic. Are the kids in bed yet???"
- TonisTri. 10/2009
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kevinb421 posted 8 weeks ago.
18-24M.......Give us more spots!
Wait, my race age is 25 in 2010.....Give 25-29 more spots!!!
there, fixed.
"If it takes a level in insanity to run 26.2 miles, what does it take to go farther?"
Here is an analytical breakdown of this year’s field for the 2009 Ironman World Championship race in Kona that I posted on TRIJUICE. Below are just some of the numbers I crunched on this year's participants. The 40-44 years old's sure can race and like to race.
2009 Ironman World Championship by the Numbers
Athletes by Age Group
M18-24 41 W18-24 31
M25-29 116 W25-29 58
M30-34 202 W30-34 93
M35-39 252 W35-39 94
M40-44 266 W40-44 90
M45-49 182 W45-49 54
M50-54 103 W50-54 42
M55-59 61 W55-59 32
M60-64 47 W60-64 18
M65-69 36 W65-69 4
M70-74 25 W70-74 3
M75-79 10 W75-79 1
M80+ 1
The most lopsided age 44, Male participants 50, Female participants 9
Age with most testosterone:
- Male: 42 - 63 competitors
- Female: 40 - 32 competitors
Eldest Competitors:
- Robert Southwell - Male, Age 80 from Australia
- Sister Madonna Buder - Female, Age 79 from the USA
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