With workman-like determination and perseverance, David Plese is on the Kona starting line for the first time since 2013. The Slovenian put himself on track for qualification after winning Ironman Barcelona late last year. Plese racked up additional KPR points placing fifth in both Ironman Austria and Switzerland to ensure his entry to The Big Dance.
Taylor Knibb takes silver in dramatic sprint finish at World Triathlon Cup Iquique
Just a month after claiming the IRONMAN World Championship title in Kona, Taylor Knibb showcased her remarkable versatility with silver at the World Triathlon Cup Iquique in Chile, recording the fastest run split of the day before narrowly missing victory in a dramatic photo finish.
