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MANILA, Philippines – Twenty-one of the best male triathletes in the world and 17 on the women's side are preparing for what is expected to be the largest gathering of endurance runners at Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
The event takes place on August 5 at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in the Lapu-Lapu City
Tim Reed, one of Australia's best triathletes and winner of the test over the past three years, will struggle to find a fourth championship with a series of equally talented rivals all prepared for the competition.
Mexican Mauricio Mendez, the former XTERRA champion and winner of the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Davao last March, 12-time Ironman champion New Zealand Cameron Brown and three-time World champion Craig Alexander is among the favorites looking to thwart Reed's record bid in the grueling 1.9-kilometer swim in 90-kilometer cycling-21.2-kilometer race
"All World is excited for this Ironman race throw in the EC The nterpiece pro division and a championship course ready to challenge even the best in the fold, "said Wilfred Uytengsu, founder of SEI, which also marks his decade of triathlon in the country
Sam Betten, another top Australian triathlete who considers Ironman 70.3 Cebu as one of the best Ironman events in the world, is also in the mix with Kevin Collington, Brad Williams, Luke McKenzie, Braden Currie, Matthew Chrabot , Josh Amberger, Nathan Groch, Brent McMahon, Phillips Mike, Casey Munro, Michael Raelert, Jakub Langhammer, David Mainwaring and Tyler Butterfield – all eager to prove their worth in the blue ribbon event.
A pair of stars for a fiery duel in women In addition, the Czech Radka Kahlefeldt, who will attempt to win his third title after leading the Ironman 70.3 Subic last year and the first Ironman 70.3 Davao
but as Reed, the former number 1 of the European Triathlete Union. She faces a list of her rivals, including campaign veteran Dimity Lee Duke, four-time Philippine champion Caroline Steffen, and former Ironman Australia titlist Beth McKenzie.
Take a look at Anna Eberhardt, Beth McKenzie and Bruna Mahn, Sabrina Stadelmann, Saleta Noquiera, Lisa Tyack, Lauren Brandon, Grace Thek, Mel Hauschildt, Simone Maier, Holly Khan, Manami Iijima, Maja Stage Nielsen and Angela Naeth and this upcoming Ironman 70.3 Cebu has all the trims of a classic edition. 19659002] The pro elite field is part of a record distribution of 2,700 triathletes from more than 51 countries competing in the event, which also boasts triathlon show the bigger and more complete to date.
All finishers will receive podium trophies and medals designed and handcrafted by Cebuano designer Kenneth Cobonpue
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