host posted on February 27, 2009 01:58
Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon will be
entering its third edition come 22 March this year. Starting and
finishing at the Playground @ Big Splash, the grueling race will begin
with a 1.9km swim in the warm waters along the coast, followed by a
scenic 90.1km ride that will end with a 21.1km run.
Featuring
a combination of the cityscape of Singapore from our downtown Central
Business District to the lush greenery of East Coast Park, the course
is expected to deliver a unique experience to both participants and
supporters.
Sponsored by Singapore’s
leading employee and health care benefits provider, Aviva, the race was
brought forward from September to the new date in March. According to
Hi Tri, the event organisers, this is to “avoid the very busy month of
September where the primary focus will be on the Formula 1 race.”
Besides, the period between August to October seems to be a
very popular choice amongst the Ironman series. During this period,
there are ten Ironman 70.3 races and nine full Ironman races to be held
around the world. The month of September will seem to be too close to
the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida and many
elite athletes who have already qualified will hence give Singapore
race a miss as they will rather rest and prepare for the World
Championships.
Moving the date forward
to March looks like a right move as the Singapore Triathlon will see
world-renowned triathletes competing on our shores, including 2007 and
2008 Ironman World Champions, Chris McCormack and Craig Alexander,
along with defending champions Simon Thompson and Rebekah Keat with
other big names such as 2007 winners, Reinaldo Colucci and Belinda
Granger.
This will make the Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore
Triathlon the most star-studded race outside of the World
Championships.
As organiser, Nick Munting, says, “The
Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore is going to be an incredible race, and
it’s not too late to enter and compete alongside these incredible
athletes!”
For further information, please log on to www.ironman703singapore.com