Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith

Trizone wordsmith & tech whisperer. I mesh tech with business, thrive on plant-based debates, cycling and savour coffee.


Kona: Gallery of the Best Images of Ironman World Championship
KAILUA KONA, HI – OCTOBER 08: Brent McMahon #3 of Canada competes during the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Ironman)

Kona: Gallery of the Best Images of Ironman World Championship

We've compiled the best images of the 2016 Ironman World Championship. There's tears of joy and tears of pain but most of all there are people facing their biggest challenge – the Kona Island.
By Shawn Smith 1 min read
Kona: Pro Men’s Run Review
KAILUA KONA, HI – OCTOBER 08: Jan Frodeno #1 of Germany competes in the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images for Ironman)

Kona: Pro Men’s Run Review

Starting with the kind of drama triathlon fans live for, Jan Fredeno and Sebastian Kienle were neck and neck at the start of the run. Genuinely next to each other, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were running buddies as they chatted and joked, seemingly relaxed. Relaxation was the farthest thing
By Shawn Smith 2 min read
Kona: Pro Women’s Swim Review
KAILUA KONA, HI – OCTOBER 08: Athletes compete in the swim portion of the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Ironman)

Kona: Pro Women’s Swim Review

This morning, the weather in Kona was exquisite, and as the lights of the town still shone, the women started the Ironman Triathlon with ferocity. After just ten minutes, Jodie Swallow led the pack, with Meredith Kessler, Annabel Luxford, Alicia Kay, and Daniela Ryf in fifth. Aussie report Annabel L
By Shawn Smith 1 min read