When Was the First Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon?

On February 18, 1978

The first Ironman Triathlon was held in Kona, Hawaii, USA.

Participants endured a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride, and 26.2-mile marathon!

This Day in History - February 18

1979

The Sahara Desert temperature dropped so low that some areas became covered in snow.

1901

Winston Churchill gave his first speech in the British House of Commons.

1965

The Republic of Gambia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.

1885

Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the United States.

2010

WikiLeaks published the first US diplomatic cable leak provided by Chelsea Manning.

What Happened on Feb 18?

What Happened in 1978?