The 17th Ironman 70.3 Preview
Alexander, Carfrae, Tollakson, Kessler and more to race this Sunday June 10.
WHAT: 17th annual EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon and EagleMan USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Championship AquaVelo, produced by TriColumbia. Ironman 70.3 EagleMan endurance athletes participating in a 1.2 mile swim – 56 mile bike – 13.1 mile run with professional triathletes competing for a $50,000 prize purse. EagleMan USATMA Championship AquaVelo athletes participating in a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile bike.
WHO: More than 2,400 endurance athletes and professional triathletes. Notable participants include:
- Craig “Crowie” Alexander: Named one of Inside Triathlon Magazine’s “10 Greatest Male Iron-Distance Triathletes of all Time,” one of Inside Triathlon Magazine’s “15 Greatest Male Triathletes of All Time – Period,” and Competitor Magazine’s “2009 Male Triathlete of the Year.” Crowie is a three-time Ironman World Champion (2008, 2009, 2011), two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion (2006 & 2011) and three-time Australian Long Course Champion (2004, 2006, 2010).
- Mirinda Carfrae: Two-time Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Champion (2009 & 2011). Mirinda was named 2011 Competitor Endurance LIVE Female Triathlete of the year and 2007 Triathlete Magazine Ironman 70.3 Triathlete of the year, is an Ironman World Champion and record holder (2010), an Ironman 70.3 World Champion and record holder (2007), and recently won the 2012 Rev3 Quassy 70.3.
- T.J. Tollakson: Two-time Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Champion (2007 & 2011). T.J. is an Iowa native, seven-time Top Five Ironman Finisher and 2011 Ironman Lake Placid Champion.
- Meredith Kessler: 2012 Ironman New Zealand Champion, 2012 Ironman St. George Champion and 2010 Ironman Canada Champion.
- Richie Cunningham: 2011 Ironman 70.3 EagleMan runner-up. To start 2012, Richie won the Rev3 Quassy 70.3 and placed 2nd at both Ironman 70.3 Oceanside and Ironman 70.3 New Orleans.
- David Kahn: 2011 Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Champion.
- Sarah Piampiano: Five-time Ironman Amateur Champion and 2012 Ironman 70.3 New Orleans Champion.
- Kristin Andrews: Maryland native and 2011 Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon Champion. Kristin is the amateur record holder at the 2010 Ironman Lake Placid.
WHEN: Expo Day: Friday, June 8 | 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Monument Unveiling & Dedication to Ironman 70.3 Champions: 3:00 p.m.
- Pre-Race Course Talk: 5:00 p.m.
- Pro Meet & Greet Paddle Boat Cruise: 5:15 p.m.
Expo Day: Saturday, June 9 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Pre-Race Course Talk: 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
- EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon Pro Forum: 2:30 p.m.
- Pros to include Craig Alexander, T.J. Tollakson, Mirinda Carfrae, Meredith Kessler and more
Race Day: Sunday, June 10 | 6:40 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Race Start Time: 6:45 a.m.
- Post Race Party: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony: 2:30 p.m.
- Ironman World Championship & Ironman 70.3 Championship Slots Awarded: 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:Â Expo Day: Friday, June 8 & Saturday, June 9
Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn St., Cambridge, MD 21613
Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Monument Unveiling & Dedication: Friday, June 8
Great Marsh Park, Somerset Ave. Cambridge, MD 21613
Pro Meet & Greet Paddle Boat Cruise: Friday, June 8
Long Wharf Marina, High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Race Day: Sunday, June 10
Great Marsh Park, Somerset Ave. Cambridge, MD 21613
WHY: The EnduraFit Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon is the largest Ironman 70.3 event in the Mid-Atlantic region, and one of the most popular Ironman 70.3 triathlons in the country. The conditions of the course are both demanding and challenging. Participants will compete to qualify for the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii (30 slots) on October 13, 2012 and the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Lake Las Vegas (30 slots) on September 9, 2012.
TriColumbia is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit and the Mid-Atlantic’s premier endurance event production company providing an array of events for all ability levels across the triathlon/multisport continuum. Founded by current president, race director and 6-time Ironman Kona finisher, Robert Vigorito in 1983, the organization makes a difference for participating athletes by providing superior events and memories to last a lifetime, but also gives back to the community by supporting many local and regional charities, which provide a full spectrum of support for citizens in need. In 2011, TriColumbia contributed nearly $200,000 in direct donations to dozens of local and regional charities and community organizations, and enabled dozens of charity teams to fundraise in excess of $500,000 to support their missions.
