18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos

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Sure, your trisuit tan and blisters scream, "I'm an IRONMAN," but what if you want to rep something more permanent once your wristband falls off and your toenails grow back?

The IRONMAN logo, or "M-Dot" has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small M-Dot on the calf or part of a larger piece on your shoulder, there's no better way to solidify your superhuman status than with some ink.

From the extravagant to the more humble, we've gathered some of our favorite and most creative age-grouper M-Dot tattoos.
The Inspirational
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Name: Jeffrey A. Yoder
Age: 46
Race: Louisville
The Classic
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Name: Rob Erdelen
Age: 31
Race: Louisville
The State Colors
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Name: John Bates
Age: 41
Race: Maryland
The Slow-But-Steady
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Name: Eling Gaines
Age: 46
Race: Chattanooga
The Calavera
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Name: Erin Rothrock
Age: 33
Race: Chattanooga, Texas, Louisville
The Texas Pride
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Name: Chad Corsentino
Age: 45
Race: Texas
The Noble Steed
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Name: Kaitlin Kenny
Age: 32
Race: Louisville
The Scenic Route
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Name: Sandi Hunt
Age: 43
Race: Florida, Maryland
The Tiki Room
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Name: John Ratzan
Age: 42
Race: Kona
The Scientist
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Name: Trevor Gamblin
Age: 38
Race: Epic Dartmouth
The Fluidness
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Name: Lynn Kirkland
Age: 47
Race: Chattanooga
The Circle of Life
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Name: Tim Hill
Age: 37
Race: Lake Placid
The Iron Marine
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Name: Jimmy Mccubbins
Age: 34
Race: Texas
The Sherriff
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Name: Joseph Test
Age: 45
Race: Texas, Louisville
The Iron Beacon
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Name: Stacey Underwood
Age: 42
Race: Maryland
The Ansel Adams
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Name: Kelli Cavaliero
Age: 54
Race: Vineman, Arizona, Lake Tahoe
The Float Like a Butterfly
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Name: Teresa White
Age: 44
Race: Austria-Karnten
The Breakout
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Name: Jeff Scholar
Age: 37
Race: Louisville
The Almost There
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Name: Dan Fish
Age: 37
Race: Staffordshire
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