Locals at the Ironman World Championship

It's that time of year when the world's best head down to the Big Island, eat as much poke as they possibly can, and then swim/bike/run their little hearts out for eternal glory and a little wooden bowl.

Big shout to our local athletes that will be there representing the volunteer state. It is incredibly difficult to qualify for this race and very few of us will get the opportunity to do so. You guys inspire and motivate all of us.

You can follow these athletes during their race using either the Ironman website (here) or downloading the app IronMobile. The television coverage this year is listed below:

• Live race start coverage on NBCSN from 12:30 - 2:00 EST
• Live reports on NBC and NBCSN from 2:00 - 8:30 EST
• Live race finish on NBCSN from 8:30 - 10:00 PM EST

Here is the current list of local athletes that we know will be racing. Please let us know if we're missing any and we will update. Email us at TennTriBuzz@gmail.com.

Good Luck!!

Robyn Wilham
Bib #1630
(Chattanooga, TN)

2017 TN Race Results:

Chattanooga Waterfront Olympic: 1st Age Group

Jack McAfee
Bib #2072
(Knoxville, TN)

2017 TN Race Results:

Ironman 70.3 Chatt: 5th Overall

Trideltathon Sprint: 1st Overall

Lakeside of the Smokies Olympic: 1st Overall

Springbrook Sprint: 1st Overall

Kirsten Sass

Bib #1941

(Mckenzie, TN)

2017 TN Race Results:

Chattanooga Waterfront Olympic: 1st Overall Female

Music City Olympic: 1st Overall Female

Paris Landing Sprint: 1st Overall Female