The fastest women ever over the half-distance, Helle Frederiksen, has her sights set on the Ironman World Championship this year. Some insights from the Danish star on her 2018 plans, new sponsors and more.

As she aims for her first trip to the Ironman World Championship, Helle Frederiksen signs with Trek/ Bontrager.

After an impressive runner-up finish in Penticton, Helle Frederiksen is set for another big race this weekend - the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She's the fastest woman ever over the half-distance. At the ITU Long Distance World Championship in Penticton, Canada Helle Frederiksen made her long-distance debut, finishing second.

After a convincing win at Ironman 70.3 Otepää earlier this month, Helle Frederiksen is North America-bound for the ITU Long Distance World Championship and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

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Annabel Luxford and Michael Raelert pulled clear on the run to take the Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Elsinore, Denmark.

She's the fastest woman ever over the half-distance and is gearing up for a big day in Samorin. We catch up with Denmark's Helle Frederiksen.