European Ironman championships brace for 39 degrees heat
Therefore, as is standard practice at endurance sporting events, medical staff may intervene at any time and withdraw athletes from the race if their health requires it,” organizers said.The competition starts at 6.20am (0420 GMT) with a 3.8 kilometres swim. Athletes then cycle 180km before running the classic 42.195km marathon distance.
- ▪Therefore, as is standard practice at endurance sporting events, medical staff may intervene at any time and withdraw athletes from the race if their health requires it,” organizers said.The competition starts at 6.20am (0420 GMT) with a 3.
- ▪Athletes then cycle 180km before running the classic 42.195km marathon distance.
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