The 2009 Ironman World Championships were owned by the reigning champion Chrissie Wellington, who secured her third consecutive title with a new course record of 8:54:03, erasing the previous mark set 17 years ago Saturday, October 10th in Kona, Hawaii.

“I never thought that I would come here and break the record,” said Wellington immediately after finishing the race. “This was definitely the hardest Ironman I have ever done. I had to dig deep. I am so proud of what I achieved today. Thank you so much, and I hope I can continue to be a champion you can always be proud of.”

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At the start of the 2009 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii this morning on Saturday, October 10th, it was all about TYR-sponsored John Flanagan and Andy Potts in the grueling, rough waters of the 2.4-mile swim. The two swim stand-outs stayed out in front together ahead of the entire pack wearing the Tracer Sayonara, to run up on the beach and entire T1 1-2. They finished nearly three minutes ahead of the third place.

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Triathlete magazine features a two-page editorial review of the Tracer Sayonara Swimskin by senior editor Jay Prasuhn. In the November issue, the editor tested the elite swimskin technology during the 2009 Solana Beach Triathlon in San Diego County.

“It was only 300 meters, but it was one of my best swims of the year…Warm enough, flexy enough, I experienced a swim much greater than I expected,” says the senior editor.

Tracer Sayonara and Tracer Triathlon also appeared in the Run, Bike, and Swim feature of October’s Austin Fit Magazine.

Top contenders of the Kona Ironman World Championship will race in the Tracer Sayonara Swimskin including 2-time defending Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington and 70.3 Ironman world champion Andy Potts.

Made of the Yamamoto Biorubber Mark III, Tracer Sayonara is a lightweight super composite skin featuring Titanium alloy for thermoregulation and a hydrogren-bonded surface to reduce drag. For more details CLICK HERE.

Coinciding with the much-anticipated Kona Ironman World Championships, Shape magazine profiles two-time defending Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington. From nutrition to rules to live by, Chrissie shares with readers what she needs to prepare for the grueling nine-hour race.

Among the current world record holder’s favorite items featured in Shape is the Jungle Floral Tankini, made with our exclusive body mapping technology.

“This wicking top keeps my skin dry no matter how many miles I log,” says Chrissie, the current world record holder.

Chrissie will race this Saturday at Kona Ironman World Championships. Click HERE for race day coverage.

With the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championships days away on Saturday, October 10th, show your support for the reigning champion and TYR-sponsored triathlete phenom Chrissie Wellington by casting your vote to nominate her as the Sportswoman of the Year for The Sunday Times. Voting is currently open to the public until Tuesday, October 27th.

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