Ep 1: The World Stage | 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Documentary Special

The annual IRONMAN World Championship special will chronicle triathlon’s pinnacle event, which for the first time in the iconic event’s 45-year history, was hosted in two separate locations when the men raced in Nice, France on Sept. 10 and the women raced in Kona, Hawai`i on Oct. 14.

Thousands of athletes from around the world crossed their finish lines in Nice and Kona, ushering in a new era of the IRONMAN World Championship. The 90-minute documentary special, which delves into the vibrant history and evolution of this iconic endurance event, will continue to showcase the profiles of amazing athletes that have made this annual documentary such a traditionally inspirational watch for triathletes and sports fans around the world.

Your featured athletes include top professionals Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR), Sam Laidlow (FRA), Cam Wurf (AUS), and Els Visser (NLD).

Also, inspiring stories from age group competitors Nadine Hunt (AUS) looks to become the first Indigenous Australian woman to compete at and finish the IRONMAN World Championship; “Top Chef Canada winner,” Dale Mackey (CAN) looks to finish the prestigious IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. Cyril Del Pistoia (FRA) was diagnosed with a severe case of acute leukemia in 2012 and was given a very low chance of survival; Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Sara Whittingham (USA) who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 47, races to raise awareness and inspire others battling the disease and to show what is possible for people with Parkinson’s.

90-min pure inspiration. 8 gripping stories. 1 cinematic experience not to be missed 💯

#IMWC2023 #IRONMANtri #AnythingIsPossible #Triathlon #inspiration

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[mlegrand]

I love the fact that Ironman used my video here in this documentary. I really do but Ironman also had one of my videos pulled down from Facebook. They didn't like it because the satirical video about becoming an Ironman in 2020 didn't paint a good picture of the brand (this is back when they would leave race registration open during the pandemic and not issue refunds) It's still live on YouTube because it doesn't use any of Ironman's footage and it's clearly a satirical video all of which keeps it in the clear as far as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act goes.

[markreardon]

As a recent returnee to Ironman after a 25 year break. Thank you. Loved this.

[joaoluisteixeira]

Beautiful edition and truly inspiring to anyone who loves sports ❤️

[EitanEhrlich]

My Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2014, and I've been cycling with Team Fox ever since. I am competing in my first Ironman 70.3 this year to fundraise and raise awareness for PD. This doc was such a great way to tell Sarah's story. Would love to see more of that from Ironman in the future.

[mcbello]

Pretty Nice Video, great shoots, nice editing and goosebumps while watching and than, boom, ads - hä, we all know about the sponsors 🤣 anyways
Just great, can’t wait to watch the other vids 🙂 and pumped for my first event 💥🔥

[cmkoerner]

Splitting the race up with men and women on separate days is really stupid. People that are into triathlon watch the men and women equally. Kona is where it should be and on the same day…

[clemdane]

Would love to just hear about the race and setting details, along with the top contenders without the giant helping of cheese and pathos.

[NoNik]

It is a big deal to qualify! Yes it was!!

[Mase]

The only effect this will have: if people qualify for the World Championship in the year it’s not on Hawaii they won’t take their slot and wait for next year to race in Kona, because this myth is what it’s all about. At last that’s what I would do.

[maytaurus]

As much as we want them to have there own spotlights why change the race between men and women when Ironman is already champion in gender equality.

[daveyboyunders]

Turned it off after constant adverts. I know Vinfast and Hoka sponsor Ironman.

[momill]

Great movie and cuts. But I still don't understand why women don't have their own film. Are they not worth it and it is mixed with the men's'?

[katesommerville]

Prefer women film then man film. Too much jumping and switching. Happy for content though....thx

[lm]

How do you fuck up a good documentary? Well, ask Ironman, I think they are pros in fucking up good content. Ads in a video 🤦🏻‍♂️

[anthonyjohnson]

As soon as either Mark Allen or Dave Scott showed up, I switched off