EXCLUSIVE RACE DAY COVERAGE:
www.ironman.com
Hoffman and Marsh Claim Titles at Ford Ironman Lake Placid
July 25, 2010
It was a double win for the USA as Ben Hoffman and Amy Marsh took the titles in the twelfth-annual Ford Ironman Lake Placid. Hoffman posted his first Ironman victory finishing seven minutes ahead of Petr Vabrousek of the Czech Republic and last year’s winner Maik Twelsiek from Germany who finished in third. Hoffman posted a time of 8:39:34.
World Triathlon Corporation Announces Ironman World Championship Pro Qualifying Policy
July 23, 2010
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of the portfolio that includes Ironman, 70.3, Iron Girl and IronKids brands, announces a new qualifying policy for its professional athletes. This policy will come into effect September 1, 2010, and all pro athletes attempting to qualify for the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, will be eligible.
Bozzone and Major take Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island
July 12, 2010
July 11, 2010 (Providence, R.I.) – New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone and Australia’s Kate Major took first at today’s Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Triathlon. Bozzone, the 2008 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 winner, claimed the title with an overall time of 4:01:15. Major, whose resume includes several Ironman and 70.3 victories, crossed the line in 4:30:36. The third-annual race offered a professional prize purse of $30,000 and 50 coveted slots to the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, Presented by Ford, taking place on Nov. 13 in Clearwater, Fla.