Alaskan Triathlete Achieves Big Win at Ironman World Championship
Anchorage triathlete Samantha Skold had a remarkable performance at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Skold, a 31-year-old Air Force captain stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), finished the championship in 9 hours, 34 minutes, and 59 seconds. This impressive time earned her 33rd place out of 1,673 women overall, as well as a top finish in her division (30-34 years old) and first overall for amateur athletes.
“Last year at the World Championships, I placed fourth, and that’s kind of when I got the idea like, ‘oh, wow, I actually am pretty good at an amateur level worldwide,’ and I’m really excited to see what happens the next season,”
she recalled, reflecting on her previous experience and future aspirations.
Author's summary: Alaskan triathlete Samantha Skold wins big at Ironman World Championship.