4:21/3:50? Nothing wrong there - it is just your classic negative split (sorry Dev!)

For years guys have been going after the swim course record. Why not go after the bike. Is there a prime for the bike? Not the 42 nile thing, but just one for the bike split?

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for a guy that battled running related injuries all summer I am sure that kind of run split was somewhat expected.

how about a 4:25 bike, 2:54 run split?

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Bike course records should only count if you win.

Marathons don't keep track of "Fastest time through 20 miles."

So -- what's the fastest Kona bike split by a winner?

This is not marathon, this is triathlon, with three segments :-)

You all saw what Torbjørn can do on the bike..! The run he has been running fast at several races in the spring before his injury..! Wait around 365 days;)

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It was pretty well documented before the race that he'd been injured and that a large part of his run training was water running, if he could run at all. Nothing wrong with the picture at all, except for your implied conclusion.

Well it appears that other than triathlete you are also a mind reader, can you tell me what was I trying to imply.

Well, I still think bike splits are only impressive if they are followed by a run that at least puts a guy/gal in the hunt for the win. Otherwise, it's a yawn.

Your implication is that he did something wrong. His performance seems entirely in keeping with the reality of his situation. He knew he wouldn't hold a run, so go out and lay down a super bike. I doubt he'd have put the hammer down like that if he thought he would have a decent run...better to challenge for the win. That's all.

Cripes. we spend years saying about how people aren't biking fast enough and when someone drops the hammer, we moan about it. Jeez.........

Its a shame that he blew up but I respect that he had the courage to give it his all when he could. Sort of the "Pre" mindset. Let not forget, Sindballe is one heck of a pro triathlete.

Dave in VA