Triathlete Gomez is the GOAT (greatest of all time)


A class above: Javier Gomez of Spain shattered the course record to clinch the Ironman Malaysia men’s elite title in emphatic fashion.

PETALING JAYA: Javier Gomez cemented his status as the greatest triathlete in history after shattering the course record to clinch the Ironman Malaysia title in emphatic fashion.

The Spaniard, with nine world titles to his name, crossed the finish line in a stunning 8’18:58 to eclipse the men’s elite course record set by 2017 French champion Romain Guillaume (8’32:54) in 2017.

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