NHL legend Zdeno Chara, after a stellar 24-season career, has found a new passion in triathlon following his retirement in 2022. At 47, Chara, standing at 6ft 9ins and known as ‘Big Z’, has transitioned from ice hockey to endurance sports, aiming to compete in the IRONMAN World Championship.

– **Career Summary**:
– Former teams: New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals.
– Stanley Cup Champion with the Bruins in 2011.

– **Triathlon Achievement**:
– Recently completed his first full-distance IRONMAN at Kalmar, Sweden.
– Swim: 2.4 miles in 1:26:08
– Bike: 112 miles in 5:12:03
– Run: 26.2 miles in 3:48:54
– Total time: 10:40:48

– **Remarks**:
– Chara expressed joy at the supportive atmosphere in Kalmar, highlighting the enthusiasm of fans.

– **Future Plans**:
– Set to compete at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, following an invitation from IRONMAN during a prior event.

Zdeno Chara is embracing this new chapter with the same passion that defined his hockey career.