Ep 1: The World Stage | 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Documentary Special

The annual IRONMAN World Championship special will chronicle triathlon’s pinnacle event, which for the first time in the iconic event’s 45-year history, was hosted in two separate locations when the men raced in Nice, France on Sept. 10 and the women raced in Kona, Hawai`i on Oct. 14. Thousands of athletes from around the world crossed their finish lines in Nice and Kona, ushering in a new era of the IRONMAN World Championship. The 90-minute documentary special, which delves into the vibrant history and evolution of this iconic endurance event, will continue to showcase the profiles of amazing athletes that have made this annual documentary such a traditionally inspirational watch for triathletes and sports fans around the world. Your featured athletes include top professionals Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR), Sam Laidlow (FRA), Cam Wurf (AUS), and Els Visser (NLD). Also, inspiring stories from age group competitors Nadine Hunt (AUS) looks to become the first Indigenous Australian woman to compete at and finish the IRONMAN World Championship; “Top Chef Canada winner,” Dale Mackey (CAN) looks to finish the prestigious IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. Cyril Del Pistoia (FRA) was diagnosed with a severe case of acute leukemia in 2012 and was given a very low chance of survival; Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Sara Whittingham (USA) who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 47, races to raise awareness and inspire others battling the disease and to show what is possible for people with Parkinson’s. 90-min pure inspiration. 8 gripping stories. 1 cinematic experience not to be missed 💯 #IMWC2023 #IRONMANtri #AnythingIsPossible #Triathlon #inspiration 🔔 Subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications: 💻 Visit our website and find your race: 📱 Follow us on our social networks: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: TikTok: @ironmantri