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By Rob Slade\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 09 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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After two and a half years without one, Saturday 8 May finally saw a return to racing for the Ironman World Championship, and what a return it was.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite a host of withdrawals, including a last-minute dropout from Alistair Brownlee and Gustav Iden<\/a><\/strong>, spectators were treated to a great race, with the tough course providing plenty of action.<\/p>\n

Pre-race favourite Kristian Blummenfelt<\/a><\/strong> charged his way forward on the run to win the men\u2019s event and the Norwegian now holds the world title for Ironman, the Olympics and World Triathlon.<\/p>\n

He was joined on the podium by Canadian Lionel Sanders<\/a><\/strong> and Kiwi Braden Currie, who had been at or near the front for most of the race.<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s race, Daniela Ryf<\/a><\/strong> was in a league of her own as she delivered a dominant performance from start to finish<\/a><\/strong>, winning her fifth Ironman world title.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Brit Kat Matthews demonstrated exactly why many were tipping her for the podium pre-race<\/a><\/strong>, putting in a steely, determined and powerful performance to finish second<\/a><\/strong>. Germany\u2019s Anne Haug finished third, just a few minutes back after delivering a typically fast time on the run.<\/p>\n

Now, a couple of days on from that scorching day in St George, we take a look at some of the reaction to the race\u2026<\/p>\n