Chrissie In Kona: On Being Competitive In Kona
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Dec 21, 2011
- Updated Dec 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM UTC
Less than 24 hours after winning the Ironman World Championship, Chrissie Wellington sat down with Triathlete’s Aaron Hersh to chat about the come-from-behind performance. In this clip Chrissie talks about the mental toughness it takes to compete in Kona.
Check out the complete post-race series.
FILED UNDER: Features / Video TAGS: Chrissie Wellington / Chrissie Wellington video series / Ironman World Championship
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