Ironman announces acquisition of Optimum Sports Events in France
Vichy Half Triathlon To Become IRONMAN® 70.3® Vichy HANAU/VICHY/TAMPA – IRONMAN is proud to announce the acquisition of Optimum Sports Events, organizers of the Challenge Vichy triathlon and the Vichy Half Triathlon in France. The Vichy Half Triathlon will become…
The Netherlands to host newest Ironman
IRONMAN is pleased to announce the addition of the IRONMAN® Maastricht-Limburg triathlon in the Netherlands to next year’s IRONMAN European Tour – the innaugural race will be held on August 2, 2015. The IRONMAN European Tour currently comprises 13 IRONMAN®…
‘Everesting’ Vietnam successfully on a bicycle by David Lloyd
Cyclists are indeed something else and a class above all others in terms of physical and mental strength. More of the latter, always more. When cyclist take themselves to that tough spot, they always rough it out and find that second wind to…
Ironman and Life Time Fitness launch ‘Women for Tri’ initiative
IRONMAN and Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life CompanySM (NYSE:LTM) announced today a nationwide “Women For Tri™” initiative to expand the participation and support of women in the sport of triathlon. Through research, study and investigation, IRONMAN,…
FinisherPix renews with Ironman as Official Provider of Athlete Photo Services
TAMPA, Fla. — IRONMAN, the largest participation sports platform in the world, today announced the continuation of a partnership with FinisherPix, an industry-leading, full service participant/finish-line photography business, as the Official Provider of Athlete Photo Services. Through the renewed multi-year…
Are you ready for gold at Gold Coast Marathon 2015?
Entries for the Gold Coast Marathon 2015 opens tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December at 6am Malaysian time, GMT+8 (9am AEST). Are you ready to go for gold at the 37th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon to be held 4 – 5 July…
Ironman announces Military Division qualifying process for 2015 Ironman Worlds
TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN is pleased to announce the introduction of a qualifying process for Military athletes from around the world who wish to compete in the IRONMAN® World Championship which takes place in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i each year. Active duty…
Tough stray dog treks and swims miles in Amazon Race
In the unlikeliest place in the middle of the Amazon, a stray dog proves to be man’s best friend indeed. A Swedish team of extreme athletes, Team Peak Performance was in the midst of participating in a grueling race when…
Rocket-powered bicycle outrun Ferrari 430 Scuderia at 207 mph (333kmh)
Frenchmen Arnold Nearcher and François Gissy have developed and raced a rocket-powered bike that just broke a world speed record for the vehicle class, hitting a brisk 207MPH (333 km per hour). It’s not the fastest two-wheeler of any kind, but the…
Sanders and Van Vlerken battle windy conditions to claim 2014 Ironman Florida
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2014) – Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Yvonne Van Vlerken (NLD) took home wins at IRONMAN Florida after battling through heavy winds that forced the cancellation of the swim portion of the race. Sanders finished…
