Mark Allen and Dave Scott

[@BachScholar]

Dave Scott is from my hometown in CA and graduated from my high school, nine years before me. I remember seeing him run by our house many times while training.

[@babbittville]

Very cool!

[@johnlothrop1937]

Was there. One of the very few spectators out on the course. Remember like it was yesterday. These two were incredible. Nothing compares to these two.

[@tomphillips5429]

I realize this interview is six and a half years old, but I would like to add my respect and admiration for these two amazing sportsmen. They have such wonderful respect for each other and an amazing story. Whenever I need an object lesson at work or with my family about overcoming the impossible, the power of mindset, or just grit in general, I tell the story of the IronWar. I always include Dave Scott's comeback run in 1994. Thank you both for the wonderful examples you have set for many to follow on and off the race course.

[@sportyguy1]

7 years for me (just watching it now)! Both idols for me back before I did my first triathlon and eventual Ironmans

[@andresesper4790]

It is fantastic to watch these two enormous triathletes talking about Kona, like friends and rival athletes who respect each other so much. A good lesson for any other athlete and sport.

[@imkona87]

I completed in Ironman87 and remember their epic race that year. I was headed out on the Queen K at about the 6 mile mark,for me, and remember seeing the helicopters heading my way knowing that they must be following the leaders. That’s when I saw Dave pulling away from Mark Allen. I finished in a pedestrian 12:31 finish, but this is a memory that I will never forget and I am now 74!

[@babbittville]

Great memory! Thanks for sharing.

[@Burnoir]

Every triathlete should watch this interview. These are the Gods of the sport.

[@DavidGutierrez-nt7ov]

The training mindset and discipline of both Dave Scott and Mark Allen is beyond measure. Two incredible men and athletes. 1989 was one mind bending race.👍

[@babbittville]

Thanks for watching, David

[@shaundterry]

19mins in Bob just shows his unparalleled knowledge of the sport. What a fantastic interview by fantastic interviewer.

[@artrobledo5042]

Wow, amagine having breakfast with Mark Allen & Dave Scott in the morning.

[@caseyadamsAPF]

Best Iron Man interview ever

[@bananefarid8594]

I remember when i was fifteen years old, i saw the ironwar in french tv. It was epic. I’ think it’s was very good revality for getting better more and more.

[@Shevock]

Great interview. Great athletes. Great competitions.

[@greggroberts7698]

DAVE IS A LEGEND AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE GREATEST !! 🌟 6 TIMES A CHAMPION AND WILL REMAIN THE GREATEST EVER !!! JUST LIKE JACK NICOLAUS IN GOLF 18 MAJORS !! VERY GRACIOUS OF DAVE TO GO THROUGH THESE INTERVIEWS about a race he finished 2nd ... they should be doing a Documentary on ALL 6 OF DAVES IRONMAN VICTORIES !! Dave YOU ARE the Greatest inspiration for millions of people worldwide ☆

[@cv9244]

True honorable athletes!

[@DEAR7340]

I wasn't aware that these retrospective looks were around. As a 1988 finisher, it is fun to hear the perspectives of the "Mount Rushmore" of triathlon. I suppose Scott Tinley and Scott Molina would be the other faces.

[@babbittville]

You may also enjoy this conversation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5q7ZouKaZakh8k

[@corrannz]

Dave looks insanely fit and youthful... he must be 60+ in that interview!

[@marcelinhotkd]

TWO LEGENS!!

[@End_Illegal_Apartheid_israhell]

epic recap. Ironwar was norcal vs. so cal

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

They look so fit still. Wonder if they still race, run, etc

[@babbittville]

They are both still very fit, but aren't racing any more...

[@Poundcakebowler]

I believe Dave just had a operation recently too. Correct Mr Babbit?

[@SergioGomez-qe3kn]

Dave Scott has a KZbin channel offering training advice. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2OseWymaciEgKs . I think that he makes a living by doing training clinics. If you write in the comments, he is known for usually very kindly replying. Wrt Mark Allen, I don't know what he's doing nowadays. Scott Tinley, the other of the great three, is a university professor, he retired after going through hip replacement surgery.

[@joaogaia1200]

Amazing

[@raginald7mars408]

A Cosmic Event

[@CautionBeforeCoffee]

Dave looks younger now lol

[@kevincason5309]

so if there had never been a Dave, it's conceivable that times in ironman would be no where near where they are. Mark could have won 89 with an 8:20 without Dave there, but would Welch or Mark ever even have considered going 8:20 if Dave had not continually pushed the record down?

[@ultimatedriversbarrie3295]

considering the all the new technology today what Mark and Dave did at Kona with most likely stand forever!!

[@Poundcakebowler]

UltimateDrivers Barrie probably subtract 20 minutes for today with technology/course change/nutritional information.