Ironman World Championship 2021 in photos

After a two year hiatus, the Ironman World Championship returned on Saturday 8 May and, despite a host of dropouts, it did not disappoint.

Kristian Blummenfelt ran out the eventual winner in the men’s race, storming through on the run to add an Ironman to his Olympic and World Triathlon titles.

In the women’s race Daniela Ryf looked almost untouchable at the front, dominating for much of the day and crossing the finish line almost nine minutes clear of Kat Matthews.

Speaking of which, the Brit, who only turned pro in 2019, put in a sensational performance of her own, digging deep to keep plugging away on the run as former Ironman world champion Anne Haug attempted to chase her down.

Read our full Ironman World Championship men’s report and Ironman World Championship women’s report for a detailed account of the day, or take a flick through our gallery below for a taste of the highlights.

Top image credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Ironman

Rob Slade

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Rob Slade was 220 Triathlon's Content Editor between April 2021 and September 2024, but still contributes occasionally. He was previously editor of Adventure Travel magazine and has been testing gear for 10 years. Always up for an adventure, he's motivated by good views and regularly uses the scenery as an excuse for taking so long to complete events. While he may lack speed, he always retains his positive disposition, probably because he knows a pint will be waiting for him at the end.