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2008 Ford Ironman World Championship Media Application


Ironman is now accepting applications from all media members interested in covering this year's Ford Ironman World Championship, taking place on Saturday, October 11, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Journalists covering the event for media purposes are asked to submit a media credential application now available Online. All media credential applications will be processed Online and can be accessed by clicking the "Media Related Downloads" link in the "Media Center" section of Ironman's official Web site, www.ironman.com.  Read the story »

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Aflac Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas on NBC this Saturday

Tune into the Aflac Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Triathlon on NBC this Saturday, July 26, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST. For a sneak peek of Saturday's broadcast, the first-ever women's-only triathlon to be showcased on NBC, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2g5LzUYr_M. Read the story »

   

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Welcome to the New-Look Ironman.com

You'll enjoy a new experience when you log onto Ironman's official web site today. A new look and feel that offers more integration of photos and video, along with an easier interface for visitors to access information. Read the story »

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Don't Miss the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 on TV!

The exciting coverage of the fast-paced Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 from Clearwater will air on NBC at 5PM EST (check local listings) on April 12, 2008. You will also have a sneak peek at the lottery winners for Kona during the show! Tune in to see if you are one of the lucky athletes who will race in Kona this October. Read the story »

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I Can Do That

An intense nationwide search for NBC's newest reality show contenders is currently underway. See below for an additional casting call in Florida. Read the story »

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Foster Grant to Title Ironman World Championship 70.3

Foster Grant, a long-standing Ironman partner, will serve as title sponsor and the event will now be referred to as the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, presented by Ford. The event will take place on November 8, 2008 and Foster Grant will continue its support through 2009. Read the story »

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Ironman on TV

Don't miss the re-broadcast of this year's Ford Ironman World Championship, will air on NBC at 2PM EST (check local listings) on February 16. Read the story »

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Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Special Hotel Pricing

Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, in conjunction with the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), announce special hotel rates associated with the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island event. Read the story »

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Ford Ironman Louisville Airs on Versus

The brand new Louisville event featured almost 2,000 athletes from around the world taking on a scenic course around the Greater Louisville area and finishing through one of the sports most spectacular finishes at "Fourth Street Live," a closed off street area in the heart of Louisville's downtown. Read the story »

Available Now from IronmanDVD

DVD Cover2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 DVD
Relive the November 10, 2007 race with this DVD. Watch as Andy Potts, a highly decorated athlete with short-course success, sprinted to a first place 3:42:33 finish, while Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae broke the course record and claimed victory finishing at 4:07:25. In addition to the competitive professional field, more than 1,400 other triathletes ranging from 19 to 82 years old crossed the finish line, including Mark Rothbaum, manager of country music legend Willie Nelson, and Stacey Junio, who celebrated her recent weight loss in preparation for the event.  $34.95  Available now.

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World Triathlon Corporation, owners and organizers of Ironman, is a Florida-based company recognized for athletic excellence, performance and quality products. With the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Series, Ironman now has more than 50 qualifying events worldwide.

Supported by partners that include Ford Motor Company, Dell, Timex and Gatorade, Ironman is the No.1 user-based sports brand in the world. Ironman has been a respected name in triathlon since its inception in 1978 and is regarded as the world's most challenging endurance event.

Millions may remember moments in Ironman history such as Julie Moss' crawl to the finish line in 1982, which was showcased on ABC's Wide World of Sports.

Each year, more than 80,000 athletes compete for slots to the Ford Ironman World Championship held every October in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 held every November in Clearwater, FL. The Ironman brand has been featured in a range of media outlets to include NBC, CNN Headline News, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times and USA Today.



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