1997 — Hellriegel’s Kona, Lessing’s Worlds
All yearsHellriegel’s Kona, Lessing’s Worlds
Hellriegel breaks through in Hawaii; Lessing and Carney underline short‑course supremacy.
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Germany’s long‑course surge hits Kona via Thomas Hellriegel, while Lessing and Carney reinforce 90s short‑course dominance. Europe’s calendar deepens, sharpening rivalries.
Highlights
- World Cup series adds venues across continents
A fuller schedule builds federation depth and Olympic-style preparation.
- Lessing and Carney star at ITU Worlds in Perth
A showcase of 1990s short-course dynasties as Simon Lessing and Emma Carney capture season-defining wins.
- Thomas Hellriegel finally conquers Kona
After near-misses, Germany’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ claims the Ironman World Championship.
- Heather Fuhr wins the women’s crown in Hawaii
Canada’s marathon prowess delivers a breakthrough Kona victory.
- European long-course calendar deepens
Classic races like Nice and Roth anchor a packed fall, attracting global pro fields.
Notable events
September
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European long-course calendar deepens
Classic races like Nice and Roth anchor a packed fall, attracting global pro fields.
October
- moment
Thomas Hellriegel finally conquers Kona
After near-misses, Germany’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ claims the Ironman World Championship.
- moment
Heather Fuhr wins the women’s crown in Hawaii
Canada’s marathon prowess delivers a breakthrough Kona victory.
November
- moment
Lessing and Carney star at ITU Worlds in Perth
A showcase of 1990s short-course dynasties as Simon Lessing and Emma Carney capture season-defining wins.
December
- moment
World Cup series adds venues across continents
A fuller schedule builds federation depth and Olympic-style preparation.