IRONMAN World Championship Kona 2025
Lucy Charles-Barclay dominated the swim, finishing 90 seconds ahead of Taylor Knibb and Chelsea Sodaro.
Her other big rivals trailed by six minutes. Charles-Barclay is bidding to repeat her 2023 victory.
She set a new overall course record in Hawaii two years ago, winning after four successive second places.
Charles-Barclay produced another swim masterclass as she made the perfect start.
The Briton took the lead from the start, carving out a big advantage in the 3.8km swim.
Author's summary: Lucy Charles-Barclay leads IRONMAN World Championship.