Too bad I am not going to be there, Sad :(
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ironman Malaysia Triathlon organisers are confident they can attract 1,000 participants for the race in Langkawi on Feb 28. Race director A. Chandrakumanan said the event had attracted 718 people so far. This, he said, was still encouraging because of the limited participation of European triathletes due to the winter season. “Most of the participants who have confirmed their participation so far are from Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Australia and Malaysia,” he said yesterday.
Aussie wonder: Belinda Granger crossing the finish line in front at last year’s Ironman Malaysia Triathlon. She will be defending her title on Feb 28 in Langkawi.
He expects the number of local participation to increase significantly by the closing date on Feb 15. Chandrakumanan said defending women’s champion Belinda Granger of Australia and 2007 men’s champion Luc Van Lierde of Holland were among 30 professional triathletes who have confirmed their participation.
He expects the number of local participation to increase significantly by the closing date on Feb 15. Chandrakumanan said defending women’s champion Belinda Granger of Australia and 2007 men’s champion Luc Van Lierde of Holland were among 30 professional triathletes who have confirmed their participation.
Defending men’s champion Faris Al-Sultan of Germany is skipping the event due to injury.
The Langkawi Ironman features a gruelling multi-disciplined race comprising 3.8km swim, 180.2km cycling and 42km run. — Bernama
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