A Chattanooga Ironman Champion is in the ICU following a crash at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. 

West Hawaii Today reports Matthew Russell, of Sarasota, Florida suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on the cycling course. 

He was rushed to a hospital where he remains in the ICU.  

Russell was the winner of the Ironman 70.3 here in Chattanooga back in May. 

A fundraising page has been set up to help pay for medical bills and other expenses.