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By Kate Milsom\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 20 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Four of the world\u2019s fastest long-distance athletes, two men, two women, all vying to achieve\u00a0the holy grail of Iron-distance racing \u2013 going sub 7hrs (for the men) and sub 8hrs (women). Here\u2019s\u00a0everything you need to know about the challenge to end all challenges\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the Sub7Sub8<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The challenge, sponsored by Zwift, will see Alistair Brownlee<\/strong> <\/a>and Kristian Blummenfelt<\/a> <\/strong>attempt to complete a long-distance triathlon<\/strong><\/a> (3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run) in under seven hours, while Kat Matthews<\/a><\/strong> and Nicola Spirig<\/a><\/strong> will try to break the eight-hour mark over the same distance.<\/p>\n

The fastest Ironman time recorded<\/a><\/strong> in a race was recently set by Blummenfelt at Ironman Cozumel, with a jaw-dropping 7:21:12 that saw him beat the 7:27:53 registered by Jan Frodeno\u00a0in his Tri Battle Royale<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with Lionel Sanders earlier this year.<\/p>\n

You may have noticed, however, that this record\u2019s still a substantial 21 minutes longer than what Brownlee and Blummenfelt are aiming to achieve in Sub7. So how will the pair cut down that time? The athletes have huge teams to help<\/strong> pace the Sub7 bike leg<\/strong><\/a> and create the best race strategy.<\/p>\n

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Brownlee\u2019s team have been preparing for months (Credit: Dan Mullan\/Getty Images for Ironman)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Despite being Olympic and World champion<\/strong><\/a>, Blummenfelt thinks Brownlee will keep him on his toes, sharing how he\u2019d \u201cideally like not to lose more than a minute and a half to Alistair on the swim\u201d.<\/p>\n

While Brownlee seems more concerned about having the perfect race conditions on the day: \u201cconditions are going to be important. Making sure the wind is in the right direction, making sure the air is humid, fast and warm.\u201d<\/p>\n