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IRONMAN Japan South Hokkaido 2024: A Triumphant Return to Endurance Racing

The RunSociety Team — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:53:47 +0000

The world-renowned IRONMAN series is set to make a triumphant return to Japan in 2024, with the announcement of the IRONMAN Japan South Hokkaido triathlon. Scheduled for 15 September 2024, this event marks a significant milestone, being the first full-distance IRONMAN triathlon in Japan since 2015. A Historical Perspective Japan has a rich history with [...]

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5 Women Triathletes Reveal Secrets to Become a Top Triathlete

Samantha Khoo — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:52:33 +0000

A triathlon is a multi sport that consists of the most common sports such as swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. So a triathlete is an athlete who competes in a triathlon and one of the most famous triathlons in the world would be IRONMAN. Yes, indeed, IRONMAN is a challenging sport. It takes [...]

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The Inspiring Story of IRONDAD Alfred Cheong and His IRONMAN Family

Samantha Khoo — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:58:13 +0000

Competing in an IRONMAN event requires discipline, determination and commitment. It’s not an easy task for participants that join IRONMAN event. Participants will have to go through a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.195 km run. It is a challenging and tough race for the participants as it test their mental and physical [...]

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IRONMAN Celebrates 40 Years of Success

Cherment Tay — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:55:46 +0000

Nope, do not be confused. This article is not about Captain America fighting against Ironman in the Civil Wars. Instead, it will be about the triathlon namely IRONMAN. Interested? Well, take a trip down memory lane with me! The IRONMAN is defined as the epitome of fitness and endurance, where athletes push their limits with [...]

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After this Malaysian firefighter completed an IRONMAN, he realised something incredible.

Cherment Tay — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:48:36 +0000

Born in Kg Tok Burung, Bachok, Kelantan and currently working at the Fire and Rescue Department, Malaysia at Bukit Jelutong, Selangor, Mohd Amran Abdul Ghani is the man who’s dream is to qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, USA. Setting aside his job, he is an active athlete that has an impressive [...]

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He is the Youngest Malaysian Ever to Qualify for IRONMAN

Cherment Tay — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:23:15 +0000

Lim Chee Yong, born in LangKawi, Kedah on 29th September 1997 is the eldest among his three siblings. He shortly picked up running in 2016 after he finished high school. What started off as short-distance running, slowly developed into an interest for long-distance run. Astonishingly, he completed his first long-distance run (30km), a month after [...]

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IRONMAN Malaysia 2017: It’s a Wrap in Langkawi!

Eva Natalia — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 07:45:30 +0000

This year’s IRONMAN Malaysia in Langkawi saw more than 70% of registered athletes coming from over 60 different countries. The Top 5 international countries were Japan, Singapore, China, Australia and Philippines. In the professional category, 35 athletes from 19 countries competed for qualifying points and personal best times, as well as the pot of USD [...]

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Last Year’s Champions Return to IRONMAN Malaysia 2017 to Defend Their Titles

Eva Natalia — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:31:15 +0000

Croneborg and Riesler are among over 1,800 athletes that are expected to compete for IRONMAN Malaysia and IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi this coming 11 November 2017. More than 70% of registered athletes are coming from over 50 different countries. The Top 4 countries are Japan, Singapore, Australia and Philippines. Top Contenders Fredrik Croneborg won his first [...]

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IRONMAN Malaysia 2017 Returns to Langkawi with Two Races

Eva Natalia — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:34:36 +0000

IRONMAN has announced that Langkawi will continue to host IRONMAN Malaysia this year, with an additional race: IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi. Both races will take place on 11 November 2017. Athlete check-in is scheduled to start from 8 November 2017. With the introduction of IRONMAN 70.3 in Langkawi this year, IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya will be discontinued [...]

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IRONMAN Malaysia, Langkawi 2016: Possibly the Last You’ll Ever See

Goh Yun Jie — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:16:41 +0000

Reputable for offering a scenic yet unforgiving course that will put your skills and preparation to the ultimate test, the IRONMAN Malaysia, Langkawi will be returning to the Jewel of Kedah Island on Saturday, 12 November 2016. IRONMAN Malaysia is a truly global triathlon with Malaysian athletes making up only 17% of the 1,000 participants [...]

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Why Now is the Time to Train For an IRONMAN Triathlon in Singapore

Liam Cayton — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:15:47 +0000

The Aviva IRONMAN 70.3 Singapore triathlon was the last IRONMAN race to take place in Singapore three years ago. This is likely to change in the near future as IRONMAN Endurance Asia has decided to set up their headquarters in Singapore, with plans to bring IRONMAN events back to our island. So in the interim, [...]

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What You Should Know About The Future for Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore

Aidan H. — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 06:32:30 +0000

It’s the hottest news in the Singapore running community: IRONMAN has negotiated a deal to operate Marathon Singapore through the year 2025! Now that’s what we like to call long-term planning and a stroke of luck for Singapore’s reputation and credibility because to put down real roots, an IRONMAN Endurance Asia headquarters is being planned [...]

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Guess Who Will Organise Marathon Singapore For The Next 10 years

Nathan Lin — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:23:54 +0000

Sport Singapore (SportSG) has announced the appointment of IRONMAN Endurance Asia (IRONMAN) to organise the annual Marathon Singapore for the next 10 years, beginning with this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS). Sports Singapore has called for a proposal to grow the Singapore signature running event as it celebrates 15 years of partnership with the [...]

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TIME Continues as Title Sponsor for IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya for 2016 and 2017 Edition

Aidan H. — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:30:25 +0000

IRONMAN Asia Pacific is delighted to announce the continuation of TIME dotCom (TIME) as the title sponsor for the 2016 and 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya.

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IRONMAN Malaysia Langkawi Returns With More Adventures and Winners

Yuyi Lim — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 04:00:51 +0000

IRONMAN Malaysia Langkawi, the Tropical IRONMAN Adventure, took place on Langkawi Island on Saturday, 14 November 2015 with a host of activities leading up to Race Day. With a turnout of 1,500 volunteers this year, comprised of Langkawi residents, the IRONMAN Malaysia involved the local community for the event. Briefings were held to educate the volunteers about the most efficient ways to support athletes along the routes and to cheer on the athletes as they raced through the course.

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