Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon 2009
The 2009 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon is here again. Back for the third time, the event will be held on 22 March 2009 at the “Playground @ Big Splash at East Coast Park”
Rebekah Keat winning the AIM 70.3 2008
How it all started in 1978
During the awards ceremony for a Hawaii running race, a debate ensues among competitors about who is more fit — swimmers, runners or other athletes. One of the participants, Navy Commander John Collins and his wife Judy, dream up a race to settle the argument. They propose combining three existing races together, to be completed in succession: the Waikiki Roughwater Swim (2.4 miles), the Around-Oahu Bike Race (112 miles, originally a two-day event) and the Honolulu Marathon (26.2 miles). “Whoever finishes first we’ll call the Ironman,” said Collins. Fifteen men participate in the initial event held on February 18; 12 complete the race, led by the first Ironman, Gordon Haller. His winning time: 11 hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds.
Reigning Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander and the current fastest woman in the Ironman series Yvonne Van Verklen, both of whom took part in the inaugural AIM 70.3 in 2007 have also signed up for this year’s race. In addition, defending champions Simon Thompson and Rebekah Keat will attempt to retain their titles by putting up a tough fight against their peers.
For more details, you can go to 2009 Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Triathlon.
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