3000 triathletes from 84 nations to vie in Ironman
Under the patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, the main event of the Middle East Ironman 70.3 Championship will take place today, featuring 3000 triathletes representing more than 84 countries.
On this occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Charity and Youth Affairs, President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee welcomed the participants, anticipating a closely-contested and exciting event thanks to the presence of many world’s champions.
It’s worth noting that the event consists of three competitions, namely swimming, cycling and running. The swimming race will cover 1.9 km, which will be followed by a 90 km cycling race, through which the contestants will pass on the most prominent landmarks of the modern Bahraini renaissance.
At the end of the event, the competitors will take on a 21.1 km running race.
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