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July 30, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

Travis Grant Overpowers Connor Baxter to Win Epic Molokai Duel in Record Time; Penelope Strickland Stuns Favourites to Claim Women’s Crown

Australia's Travis Grant has claimed his third Molokai-2-Oahu championship title after overpowering world number one Connor Baxter in an epic duel across the infamous Ka'iwi Channel today, setting a new race record of 3:59:52

July 30, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

– Travis became the first paddler to ever break the four-hour mark, setting a new record of 3:59:52 to cement his ‘Legend’ status.

July 30, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

– After battling side-by-side with Travis for 31 and a half miles, Connor Baxter had to settle for the runner-up spot in 4:03:46.

July 30, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

– Trav’s NSP/Quickblade teammate and training partner Titouan Puyo claimed third place ahead of James Casey and Vinni Martins.

July 30, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

– Penelope Strickland has produced a stunning upset to claim the women’s crown well ahead of Terrene Black and hot favourite Annabel Anderson.

July 30, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

– Highlighting just how good the conditions were (and just how competitive the field was), almost every single Molokai race record was broken this year.

July 29, 2017

by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

MOLOKAI 2017: Preview and Predictions for the Most Prestigious Race of the Year

We're just 24 hours away from one of the biggest races of the year: The 32-mile crossing of the infamous Ka'iwi Channel known as Molokai-2-Oahu. It's a race with so much history, so much prestige, and so many stor

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Travis Grant Overpowers Connor Baxter to Win Epic Molokai Duel in Record Time; Penelope Strickland Stuns Favourites to Claim Women’s Crown

– Travis became the first paddler to ever break the four-hour mark, setting a new record of 3:59:52 to cement his ‘Legend’ status.

– After battling side-by-side with Travis for 31 and a half miles, Connor Baxter had to settle for the runner-up spot in 4:03:46.

– Trav’s NSP/Quickblade teammate and training partner Titouan Puyo claimed third place ahead of James Casey and Vinni Martins.

– Penelope Strickland has produced a stunning upset to claim the women’s crown well ahead of Terrene Black and hot favourite Annabel Anderson.

– Highlighting just how good the conditions were (and just how competitive the field was), almost every single Molokai race record was broken this year.

MOLOKAI 2017: Preview and Predictions for the Most Prestigious Race of the Year