30-Minute Zoom Call with 3X IRONMAN World Champion and 2026 IRONMAN Hall of Fame Inductee, Craig Alexander.

Alexander, also known as "Crowie," grew up in Cronulla, Sydney, Australia. After a few years racing the Olympic distance, he ventured into long-course racing where he enjoyed great success. He won the first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater, Florida, in 2006. In his first Kona attempt the following year, he placed second to fellow countryman Chris McCormack. In 2008, he won the event, establishing himself as one of the strongest triathletes in the world. In 2009, he defended his title, overcoming a 12-minute deficit t off the bike with a 2:44 marathon. 

In 2011, at 38 years of age, Alexander did what no other man had ever done, winning both the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and the IRONMAN World Championship in the same year. In Kona, he broke both the run course record and the course record that had stood since 1996, which he managed to hold onto until 2017. That day, he also joined the prestigious group of only three other men who have won the race three or more times—a list that includes Dave Scott, Mark Allen and Peter Reid.

Having retired from IRONMAN racing, Crowie still makes the odd appearance at IRONMAN 70.3's around the world. He also spends his time coaching and running triathlon camps. As is stated on his website, the most important thing to him is family: his wife Nerida, and kids Lucy, Austin, and Lani. "Crowie's won a lot of titles over the years but the one he likes best is 'Daddy,'" the site says. "Team Alexander" is often referred to as the "first family of triathlon," dividing their time between Cronulla, Australia, and their United States-based home in Boulder, Colorado.

Please Note: Date to be mutually agreed upon by Craig Alexander, the IRONMAN Foundation, and winner. Zoom call must take place on or before December 31, 2027.