Kona 14 Top 15 men – run
We showed the top 15 women details on the run a few days ago and today we share stats and gear of the top 15 men during the run at the 2014 GoPro Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. We are still missing a few small details, but will add them as we get them. Plus the bike features which are super elaborate will come next week.
Germany
height: 180cm / 5’11”
weight: n/a 73kg last year / 160lbs
run split: 2:54:36
total time: 8:14:18
clothing: Orca prototype Kona Dream Suit
running shoes: New Balance RC1500
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Oakley prototype
other: Orca rubber bands laces, no watch
Kienle had a superb day indeed, and ran well enough to hold off all the chasers.
USA
height: 178cm / 5’10”
weight: 71.5kg / 158lbs
run split: 2:51:25
total time: 8:19:23
clothing: Zoot Ultra custom racesuit
running shoes: Zoot Solana
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Oakley Radarlock Path
other: Garmin 910XT watch and Zoot icefil cooler hat and scarf
Germany
height: 193cm / 6’4”
weight: 74kg / 163 pounds
run split: 2:47:46
total time: 8:20:32
clothing: Skinfit
running shoes: Asics Super J33
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Oakley Radar
other: no watch
USA
height: 188cm / 6'2"
weight: 77kg / 170lbs
run split: 2:48:18
total time: 8:21:38
clothing: TYR carbon tank & TYR carbon 9" tri shorts
running shoes: ASICS Gel-Hyperspeed 6
compression Socks: CEP Progressive Run Socks 2.0
sun glasses: Rudy Project Magster
other: TYR arm coolers, Polar V800 GPS watch, Nathan lock laces
France
height: 179cm / 5’10”
weight: 74kg /163lbs
running time: 2:51:55
total time: 8:22:19
clothing: Kiwami Spider LD
running shoes: SCOTT Race Rocker
compression socks: BV Sport BOOSTER
sun glasses: none
other: Xtenex laces
Germany
height: 188cm / 6’2”
weight: 76kg / 167.5lbs
running time: 2:52:45h
total time: 8:22:29h
clothing: Lemonsports custom wear
running shoes: Skechers GO Meb Speed 2
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Oakley Radar
other: Idenixx run cap with cooling function
Australia
height: 182cm / 6’
weight: 67kg / 147.5lbs
running time: 2:50:53
total time: 8:23:26
clothing: Scody
running shoes: Newton Distance
compression socks: no
sunglasses: Oakley Radar
other: Garmin 910XT GPS watch
Belgium
height: 184cm / 6’1”
weight: 71kg / 156.5lbs
run split: 2:56:21
total time: 8:24:11
clothing: Castelli
running shoes: ON cloud racer
compression socks : Compressport R2
sun glasses: Oakley Radar
other: Polar V800
The defending champion was still running in second position as he left the Natural Energy Lab, but he could hear foot steps behind.
Belgium
height: 184cm / 6’1”
weight: 73kg /161lbs
running split: 2:50:12
total time: 8:28:28
clothing: Pearl Izumi Octane suit
running shoes: Saucony Fastwitch 6
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Adidas Adizero Tempo
other: Boa laces (just installed in expo in Kona)
France
height: 168cm / 5’6”
weight: 63kg / 139lbs
running split: 2:59:58
total time: 8:30:15
clothing: Pearl Izumi Pro edition
running shoes: ZOOT Ultra Race 4.0
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Adidas Tycane Pro
other: Boa laces (came with shoes),
Tekday watch
Germany
height: 185cm / 6’1”
weight: 78.5kg / 173lbs
running time: 3:07:20
total time: 8:31:06
clothing: SMASH – Fast Cat Kit
running shoes: Saucony Kinvara 4
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Oakley – Radarlock Vented Path
Switzerland
height: 185cm / 6’1”
weight: 79kg / 174lbs
running split: 2:54:54
total time: 8:33:35
clothing: Pearl Izumi Octane
running shoes: Hoka Huaka
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Adidas Adizero Tempo
Australia
height: 180cm / 5’10’
weight: 67kg / 147.5lbs
run split: 2:58:58
total time: 8:36:25
clothing: LG Course Custom one-piece
running shoes: Newton IM Elite
compression socks: no – but Compressport socks
sun glasses: Oakley Radar
other: Polar V800 GPS watch
Australia
height: 179cm / 5’10”
weight: 70kg / 154lbs
run split: 3:03:09
total time: 8:37:17
clothing: Louis Garneau
running shoes: Mizuno Wave Hitogami
socks: Craig Alexander Compress Sport
sun glasses: Smith Optics Pivlock Arena
Australia
height: 180cm / 5’ 11’’
weight: 70kg / 154lbs
run split: 3:02:12
total time: 8:38:12
clothing: Champion Systems Apex Tri suit (Saucony)
running shoes: Saucony A6
compression socks: no
sun glasses: Smith Arena
other: custom trucker hat, Garmin watch
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