Happy
#medalmonday winners! π₯³
Itβs been a busy weekend of sporting events. Here at
@trophiesplusmedals we would like to wish a HUGE congratulations to all those who took part in the annual Ironman Triathlon
@ironmantri yesterday ππ₯
What is an Iron Man Triathlon? π
The Ironman Triathlon is a long distance triathlon race that consists of:
πββοΈ 2.4 mile (3.86km) swim
π΄ 112 mile (180.25km) bicycle ride
πββοΈ 26.22 mile (42.20km) marathon to finish the event!
How long does the Ironman take? βοΈ
The IronMan Triathlon is considered one of the most difficult sporting events in the world. π₯΅ It has a time limit of 16-17 hours to complete the whole race and each section is divided by this time frame with strict cutoff points.
Where did the Ironman start? π
The Ironman Triathalon is associated with the Ironman World Championships which started in Hawaii in 1978. It originally took place in Oahu and it now takes place in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. πΊ
When should you start training? πͺ
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