2007 — Wellington’s Shockwave
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Chrissie Wellington wins Kona on debut—and begins an era.
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Wellington’s arrival reshapes women’s long‑course racing and inspires a generation, proving talent can rise quickly on the sport’s biggest stage.
Highlights
- Early run-tech experiments hint at future gains
Racers and brands begin exploring plated midsoles and new foams (years before mainstream adoption).
- Andy Potts and Mirinda Carfrae win 70.3 Worlds
Potts claims the men’s crown; Carfrae signals long-course greatness to come.
- Chris McCormack and Chrissie Wellington win Kona
McCormack earns his first Ironman world title; Wellington’s debut victory begins a dominant era.
- Javier Gómez and Vanessa Fernandes take ITU Worlds
Hamburg showcases two short-course juggernauts at their peak.
- St. Croix ‘Beast’ remains a key pro test
The notorious 600-ft climb continues to shape early-season long-course form.
Notable events
May
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St. Croix ‘Beast’ remains a key pro test
The notorious 600-ft climb continues to shape early-season long-course form.
September
- moment
Javier Gómez and Vanessa Fernandes take ITU Worlds
Hamburg showcases two short-course juggernauts at their peak.
October
- moment
Chris McCormack and Chrissie Wellington win Kona
McCormack earns his first Ironman world title; Wellington’s debut victory begins a dominant era.
November
- moment
Andy Potts and Mirinda Carfrae win 70.3 Worlds
Potts claims the men’s crown; Carfrae signals long-course greatness to come.
December
- moment
Early run-tech experiments hint at future gains
Racers and brands begin exploring plated midsoles and new foams (years before mainstream adoption).