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The Best Tweets from the Kona IRONMAN World Championship

By Elizabeth Grimsley

The greatest, most inspiring triathlon event of the year may be over, but that doesn’t mean you need to fall into a deep depression. While you count down the days until next October, relive the 2017 race with 22 of the best tweets about the grueling swim, bike and run.

Definition of Winner

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We've heard it both ways.

Follow @_dark_mark

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The New Triathlon

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It's the least we can do to honor the bronze medalist.

Follow @gavontwitt

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Star Treatment

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What's better: Mike Reilly telling you you're an IRONMAN or Daniela Ryf?

Follow @jen_ator

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Swim, Bike, Run, Say Yes

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As if racing in the IRONMAN World Championship wasn't enough.

Follow @MilePosts

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8 Hours

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We're still trying to wrap our heads around it.

Follow @PICollard

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Goosebumps

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And if you didn't get 'em, you're wrong.

Follow @Frasertri

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Triple Crown

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And she could probably do it, no sweat, too.

Follow @kayeman

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It's True

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You don't have to tell us twice.

Follow @briandessart

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Grit

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We're inspired just looking at this.

Follow @jen_ator

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Extra Sleep

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We're glad he didn't miss his alarm this go-round.

Follow @grifffo

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Pfff Olympic Distance

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We say she bounced back pretty well.

Follow @nzaccardi

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Better Every Day

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We can't wait until next year.

Follow @suehutter

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Not Bad

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Makes you wonder what she's like on form.

Follow @simon_smale

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Champ

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*Injured and walks portion of marathon*

*Still finishes in 9:15:00*

Follow @stevenabanks

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Just a 2:39 Marathon

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We guess that's not too shabby.

Follow @codycrowther

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Anything Is Possible

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They thought it might never happen after nearly perfect conditions last year.

Follow @nzaccardi

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Inspiration Alley

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Hard not to be encouraged with all that support.

Follow @IRONMANlive

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Girl Power

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And she held onto that lead for a good chunk of time, too.

Follow @CBlaisdell

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Impromptu Dance Battle?

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Gotta keep it interesting.

Follow @pickybars

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What Record?

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The previous time didn't go down quietly.

Follow @alitriathlon

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All the Food

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They deserve that and so much more.

Follow @303Triathlon

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Nutrition

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Is that safe?

Follow @_dark_mark

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