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Twenty-one of the world's largest male and female triathletes are preparing for what promises to be a royal battle in the largest rally of Ironman 70.3 riders in the Philippines. which takes place on August 5th at the Shangri – La Mactan Resort & Spa in the Lapu Lapu City
Tim Reed, one of the best triathletes of Australia and winner of the event these last three years, will be struggling to win its fourth championship with so many talented rivals all prepared for the highly anticipated set-up by title sponsor Aguila Energy Drink and Regent Food Corp. and organized and produced by Sunrise Events Inc. (SEI).
Mexican Mauricio Mendez, former Xterra champion and winner of the first Ironman 70.3 Davao in March, three-time New Zealand Ironman champion Cameron Brown and the three-time world title holder Craig Alexander are just three of the first favorites to foiling Reed's record offer in the grueling 1.9 km / 90 km / 21.2 race – "Everyone is excited for this particular Ironman race for its star cast in the centerpiece pro division and a championship course ready to challenge even the best in the fold, "said Wilfred Uytengsu, founder of SEI, which marks his decade of triathlon in the country
Sam Betten, another Australian triathlete who consider Ironman 70.3 Cebu as one of the best Ironman tournaments in the world, is also in on it with Kevin Collington, Brad Williams, Luke McKenzie, Braden Currie, Matthew Chrabot, Josh Amberger, Nathan Groch, Brent McMahon, Michael Phillips, Casey Munro, Michael Raelert, Jakub Langhammer, David Mainwaring and Tyler Butterfield all eager to prove their value. as part of the event organized by Alaska Milk Corp., the Philippines Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Promotions.
But it will not be an all-male show like a star-studded accolade for a fiery duel for the female tiara, which will be led by the Czech Radka Kahlefeldt, who will shoot for his third title after leading the Ironman 70.3 Subic last year and the first Ironman 70.3 Davao.
But like Reed, the former No.1 in the European triathlete confronts a list of rivals to spoil his momentum, including veteran activist Dimity Lee Duke, four-time Philippine champion Caroline Steffen and the Old titlist of Ironman Australia Beth McKenzie.
Throw in Anna Eberhardt, Lauren Goss, Beth McKenzie, Bruna Mahn, Sabrina Stadelmann, Saleta Noquiera, Lisa Tyack, Lauren Brandon, Grace Thek, Mel Hauschildt, Simone Maier, Holly Khan, Iijima Manami, Maja Stage Nielsen and Angela Naeth and this next Ironman 70.3 Cebu has all the trims of a classic edition.
The elite pro field is part of a record distribution of 2700 triathletes from over 51 countries competing in the event, which also boasts of the triathlon show the bigger and more complete to date. All finishers will receive podium trophies and medals designed and handcrafted by world-renowned Cebuano designer Kenneth Cobonpue.
Local celebrities will spice up the event, supported by Cebu Province, Lapu Lapu City and the Mactan of Shangri-La Resort and Spa partners of Cebu City, Mandaue and Talisay, partners official 2GO Express logistics and courier, official Gatorade hydration partners, Gu official energy gel, TYR official hats, official Asics shoes and apparel and official Active Network registration partner and official hotels BE Resorts Mactan, Crimson , Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan and Mont and Michel and the Metropolitan District of Cebu Water
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