ironman world championships
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 10: 65 year-old Scientist Tamas Fekete #280 of Germany bikes through the lava fields on Queen Ka�humanu Highway where locals have made signs with bleached rocks for love ones who have passed away or for words of encouragement for competitors during the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October 10, 2009. Considered one of the most grueling races in the world, competitors must brave 95 degrees temperature and 90 percent humidity to complete a 3.86 km swim, 180.2 km bike, and a 42.2 km marathon with in an 17 hour time cutoff to be called an "Ironman". (Photo b Donald Miralle Jr)
