2009 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Ironman Race
Approximately 1770 athletes from 48 countries and all 50 states attempt to conquer the 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike race, and 26.2 mile run
on the Big Island of Hawaii on 10/10/09

2009 Ironman Kick-Off with 6 Navy Seals parachuting down to Kailua Bay

Navy Seals doing manuevers (moon is really there - not Photoshopped in!)


Navy Seals came down in tandems


Navy Seals splitting up just before landing in the bay



Start of the 2009 Ironman competition with over 1600 swimmers


View of Ironman swimmers with U.S.S. Paul Hamilton Missile Destroyer in background

Photos by Paul Prosise
HiddenKona.com