2011 — Records in Kona, London Looms
All yearsRecords in Kona, London Looms
Alexander sets a Kona record; Wellington wins again; Olympic test events and WCS titles define the short‑course season.
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Course‑record speed and marathon benchmarks elevate Kona while London’s test event previews the 2012 Olympic theatre; series consistency delivers world titles.
Highlights
- Craig Alexander sets Kona course record; Chrissie Wellington wins again
Alexander’s 8:03:56 resets the men’s mark; Wellington overcomes adversity for another title.
- Mirinda Carfrae lowers the Kona women’s marathon record
A searing 2:52 run underscores the value of patient bike pacing.
- Craig Alexander and Melissa Rollison win 70.3 Worlds (Las Vegas)
Alexander pulls off a rare 70.3–Kona double in the same season.
- Alistair Brownlee and Helen Jenkins take world titles
Consistency across the series delivers the season crowns.
- London Olympic test event thrills in Hyde Park
Stacked fields preview the 2012 course with decisive late-run fireworks.
Notable events
August
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London Olympic test event thrills in Hyde Park
Stacked fields preview the 2012 course with decisive late-run fireworks.
September
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Alistair Brownlee and Helen Jenkins take world titles
Consistency across the series delivers the season crowns.
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Craig Alexander and Melissa Rollison win 70.3 Worlds (Las Vegas)
Alexander pulls off a rare 70.3–Kona double in the same season.
October
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Craig Alexander sets Kona course record; Chrissie Wellington wins again
Alexander’s 8:03:56 resets the men’s mark; Wellington overcomes adversity for another title.
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Mirinda Carfrae lowers the Kona women’s marathon record
A searing 2:52 run underscores the value of patient bike pacing.