Dev - thanks for the posting and congrats on your own Whistler finish. Really enjoyed IMLP, weather and all. Very happy with the results especially the Kona spot as the competition was tough. The neat part about Hawaii for me this year is my cardiologist (Dr. Shoemaker, LHSC), who has been instrumental in keeping me healthy post-surgery, will be working the medical tent at Kona.

Good work on the part of Barry Dmitruk as well!

For me, one of the best parts of any Ironman takes place the following day watching the Hawaii rolldown process which is an emotional experience akin to seeing the final competitors crossing the line as midnight approaches. There were a few rolldowns at LP and the look of shock, joy, and elation on the face of a 7th place finisher who just saw a spot roll from 4th to 5th to 6th and then right into their lap is priceless.

Cheers, Brian

which AG rolled down to 7th?

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Sorry - can't recall the specifics for each AG. At some races it seems rare to see any spots roll but I was thinking that some people would regret NOT attending the IMLP rolldown.

Not suggesting that there were piles of rolldowns but between people already having earned a spot and others opting out, it was enough to make a few attendees very happy.

Wouldn't it be great if all this Kona information was easily accessible and searchable?

understatement (technically an interrogative) of the year! It ain't rocket science to have this info available.

Congrats to ALL, and, nice post Dev.

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I believe it was one of the female age groups that rolled to 7th...maybe 35-39 but not 100% sure...the woman who got it was a first time IM finisher and thrilled. As an aside, I'm new to ST but a big beneficiary of WTC going back to 60 slots...I grabbed the last slot in M45-49!