The waves and roads of Kona will take even the greatest triathletes to the brink. But this is familiar territory for Brian Boyle. When he was 18, a car accident left him in a coma for two months. He technically died eight times. A collegiate-level swimmer and power-lifter, Brian's athletic life seemed to come to an end and we wasn't expected to walk again, no less swim or ride a bike.

Three years later, Boyle lined up beside the world's elite triathletes to compete in the Ironman World Championships.

After months of therapy and a relentlessly positive attitude, Boyle had only one goal in mind: competing in the Ironman World Championships. Only three years after dying and coming back to life, 21-year old Boyle completed the Ironman in 14:42:35. Newton Running is very proud to sponsor Brian in this incredible comeback.