We went 14-for-14 in picking Ironman champions last season and had 23 of the 28 finalists predicted correctly.

Was it just a fluke? We’ll find out soon as the Beacon Journal attempts to repeat the feat.

Here’s who we think will win Ironman, who is next in line and who the dark horse is for every weight class.

Ironman 106-pound bracket

Favorite: Ace Chittum, Cleveland, Tenn. – Chittum is a Super 32 All-American, 2024 Fargo double finalist and UWW All-American. The bracket is his to lose.

Next in line: Connor Maddox, Westfield – Maddox comes in ranked 10th in the nation by MatScouts and is off to a hot start as a Fargo and Super 32 All-American.

Dark horse: Cohen Reer, Edison – Reer was a junior high state champion last year and third-place finisher in Fargo this summer.

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