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Race organizers of the Ironman Western Australia triathlon, IMG, have announced a $AUD50,000 bonus to the first athlete to break the world record at this year’s race on December 2, 2007. The men’s record, held by Belgium’s Luc Van Lierde is 7:50:27 which he performed at the height of his career in 1997 at Roth. T he women’s fastest time owned by legend Paula Newby-Fraser over the 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and run 42.2km run is 8:50:53. Ironman Western Australia is considered an ideal event for elite athletes to attempt to break the world record, as it is a fast, flat course that is wind protected for much of the distance. Many consider Ironman Western Australia to be the fastest Ironman course in the world, which may be a factor in the event attracting a world class field. In 2006, race winner Jason Shortis clocked a time of 8:03 (the fastest recorded on Australian soil) in good conditions, and is returning again this year to try and better his mark. With a $50,000 bonus on offer it is expected that he will have many challengers to his crown. 2005 champion Mitch Anderson has also confirmed his entry to the event while negotiations are progressing with South Africa’s Raynard Tissink.
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Entries have now closed for Ironman Western Australia presented by Supercraft for both the Individual and Teams events. All competitors are asked to keep an eye on the website for all Race Week information. We will also email all competitors closer to the Event. We look forward to seeing you soon in Busso – only 32 days to go!
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After missing Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie last year I’m very excited to come back in 2008. Last April while being here in the US during race time I had a pretty empty feeling. Empty because I wasn’t at one of my most favourite events in the world with some of the greatest people. IMG has welcomed me back with open arms and I am very fortunate to be able to be a small part of your Ironman experience, especially at that great finish line. I know I’ll see some of you this October in Kona and April 2008 will be here before we know it. And as I always say Ironman is a universal language that bonds everyone together in a special family. You also know what else I say and hopefully you’ll here it when your dream comes true at the finish! Keep Training, Mike Reilly
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The 10 th Anniversary of the Shepparton Half Ironman is gearing up and the Shepparton Triathlon Club is pleased to announce that the event will also determine the Victorian Long Course Champions for the 2007’08 season. The Shepparton race on Sunday 18 th November, falls perfectly in the traditional racing calendar and allows for early validation for the 2008 Australian Ironman. November is ideal for great weather conditions, and the proven course has the record for the fastest Half Ironman time in Australia. Shepparton provides for a great weekend escape, with plenty to do in the region and it also provides for a sprint distance and kids event on the same weekend. Perfect for the family getaway. There is a strong emphasis on team entries this year, and each team member receives a t-shirt and race towel on completion. Rudy Project, Zoot and local Shepparton car dealer Darryl Twitt Motors have recently been added to the race’s long list of partners that also includes naming rights sponsor Campbells, Specialized/Avanti, High5, Kialla Lakes Estate, and the Shepparton Show Me. Entries close 9 th November and are filling fast… More information can be obtained from the website www.sheppartonhalfironman.com
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LATEST on the SNAP AUSTRALIAN HALF IRONMAN SERIES POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP Race 4 in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series, the Scody Port Macquarie Half Ironman is looming with entries about to close for the 4th November race. Following on from the Gold Coast Half Ironman the Series points championship table is starting to throw a few things into perspective. Queensland competitors are dominating this season’s series with 10 of the points leaders from that State out of a possible 21 divisions stamping their authority. This may of course be due to the last 2 Series races being Queensland based so when we move to the other States it may become more intriguing. Our Series leaders vying for the coveted Australian Half Ironman Champion crowns are:
The Series has received great support from Peter Loveridge who has raced all 3 events so far along with Belinda Harrison. Lisa Marangon has 195 pts and is racing the Scody Half at Port Macquarie this week. There are several open division athletes who are racing at Port Macquarie and the lead here will get interesting.
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If you are entering Ironman Australia now and have previously validated at Yeppoon, Gold Coast, Busselton Half Ironman etc. could you please drop a note to glendabaggs@ironmanoz.com and advise that you have entered and had previously validated. I do check lists but sometimes miss people and it would make life a lot easier if you advised me when you have entered. For all the upcoming Half Ironman races I check all results for people who have already entered and validate immediately after the races. If you should see that you have not been validated a couple of weeks after the event please drop me a line and this will be fixed. Thanks for your help, Glenda Baggs – Ironman Administration
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CHECKING YOUR ENTRY DETAILS – ALL IRONMAN EVENTS After completing the online entry form for Panthers Ironman Australia and / or Snap Ironman 70.3 Geelong, could you please check your details are correct on the Confirmed Entrants List on the website ie your registered name is as on your I.D. that you will be present at Registration and that you are in the right age category. If there is a problem please contact me on glendabaggs@ironmanoz.com and we can solve any problems prior to registration. Thanks for your help, Glenda Baggs – Ironman Administration |
