Daniela Ryf was first out of the water on her way to victory at the Ironman North American Championship in 8:37:48. Ryf has now validated for the 2019 Ironman World Championships in October.

Matt Russell also raced the Ironman North American Championship, finishing 12^th in 8:25:28. Russell will line up again on May 11 at Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast.