Leo McCarthy (right) and Jodie Nomi (left) represented Kaua’i at the Ironman Triathlon World Championships on October 19, 2002, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. More than 50,000 triathletes from more than 50 countries annually attempt to qualify for the world’s most famous
Leo McCarthy (right) and Jodie Nomi (left) represented Kaua’i at the Ironman Triathlon World Championships on October 19, 2002, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. More than 50,000 triathletes from more than 50 countries annually attempt to qualify for the world’s most famous endurance event, which is limited to 1,500 contestants. The Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run, which must be completed within the allotted 17-hour time frame. McCarthy completed the Ironman course in 11 hours and 3 seconds, while Nomi completed the Ironman course in 12 hours, 29 minutes and 32 seconds. Photo contributed.
