1986 — Parity in Kona and New Champions
All yearsParity in Kona and New Champions
Equal prize money arrives in Kona as Newby‑Fraser wins her first title and Dave Scott adds a fifth.
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Kona sets a precedent with equal prize money for pros, and a new era begins as Paula Newby‑Fraser earns her first crown while Dave Scott reasserts dominance. Across Europe, Nice and major‑city races amplify long‑course prestige.
Highlights
- Dave Scott claims his 5th Ironman World Championship
The legend wins again in Kona, cementing his dominance of the 1980s.
- Paula Newby-Fraser earns her first Kona crown
A breakout victory that begins the ‘Queen of Kona’ era.
- Equal prize money introduced at Ironman World Championship
Parity for pro women and men becomes the standard in Kona.
- Mark Allen extends his streak at the Nice International Triathlon
‘The Grip’ continues to rule long course in Europe.
- Triathlon des Hauts-de-Seine launches in Paris region
An early major-city triathlon helps grow the sport in Europe.
Notable events
May
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Triathlon des Hauts-de-Seine launches in Paris region
An early major-city triathlon helps grow the sport in Europe.
October
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Mark Allen extends his streak at the Nice International Triathlon
‘The Grip’ continues to rule long course in Europe.
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Dave Scott claims his 5th Ironman World Championship
The legend wins again in Kona, cementing his dominance of the 1980s.
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Paula Newby-Fraser earns her first Kona crown
A breakout victory that begins the ‘Queen of Kona’ era.
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Equal prize money introduced at Ironman World Championship
Parity for pro women and men becomes the standard in Kona.