Breaking the Marathon Sound Barrier: Matt Hanson's Historic Victory at Challenge Roth 2025
**Brazilian Triathlete Sets Sight on Established Champions with Record-Breaking Performance**
A new star is rising in the world of triathlon as Manoel Messias of Brazil set a blistering pace at Ironman Brazil, challenging the dominance of established athletes such as Matt Hanson.
Messias' time of 2:26:50 at Ironman Brazil not only shattered the previous long-distance triathlon record held by Patrick Lange but also placed him in second place in the race. Remarkably, this time was over three minutes faster than Lange's record of 2:30:27 set at Challenge Roth in 2023[3].
Meanwhile, Hanson, a 40-year-old six-time Ironman winner, made history at Challenge Roth 2025 with a record-breaking marathon time of 2:28:03. This time made him the first athlete to break the "magic mark" of 2:30 hours in the run segment of this prestigious full-distance triathlon event[2][4]. Hanson's remarkable performance earned him the top spot in the run rankings, propelling him from 31st and 43rd places to the top ten overall[4].
Hanson's record-breaking run at Challenge Roth 2025 is considered surprising, given his initial positions in the water and bike splits. However, he demonstrated an exceptional level of endurance and speed, averaging under 3:00 minutes per kilometer in his carbon shoes after 30 kilometers of the run[4].
This marathon time stands out as one of the fastest full-distance triathlon run times ever recorded, with Challenge Roth's gravel-filled course typically slowing down times[2]. Hanson improved on his recent Ironman Cairns marathon time (2:30:21) by over two minutes in just four weeks[2].
Messias' record-breaking run at Ironman Brazil and Hanson's record-breaking run at Challenge Roth 2025 have both broken the previous record set by Lange. These performances mark significant milestones in the triathlon world and signal a new era of competition.
Sources: [1] Ironman Brazil results: Manoel Messias sets a new long-distance triathlon record - Triathlon Magazine UK [2] Matt Hanson's Record-Breaking Marathon at Challenge Roth 2025 - Triathlete Magazine [3] Patrick Lange's Long-Distance Triathlon Course Record Broken - Triathlon Today [4] Matt Hanson Wins Challenge Roth 2025 with Record-Breaking Marathon Time - Triathlon Business International
Messias' record-breaking performance at Ironman Brazil has entered him into the world of sports as a formidable challenger to existing triathlon champions, such as Matt Hanson. Also, Matt Hanson, with his record-breaking marathon time at Challenge Roth 2025, has solidified his position in the world of sports as a triathlete to watch, pushing current records previously held by athletes like Manoel Messias and Patrick Lange.
