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A Future Star Roars Into Ironman


Shawn Skene profiles Reinaldo ColucciHis teammates from Team TBB call Reinaldo Colucci "The Lion" due to his flowing locks, his penchant for training, work ethic, drive and his single minded resolve to accomplish the goals he has set for himself.

The 22-year-old Colucci has had a stellar past 12 months by anyone's standards. The tall, lanky and personable Brazilian has quietly racked up five top five finishes on the World Cup circuit, two Ironman 70.3 titles and had an outstanding race at the Telecom Ironman Brazil last May.  Read the story »

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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 Airs This Saturday

Tune in this Saturday, April 12, as NBC showcases the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST. 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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Petross Surprises Herself with a World's Win

The good news arrived as Kaytee Petross soaked herself in a bathtub filled with ice. Read the story »

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Driven to Win: Mike Llerandi

Give Mike Llerandi credit. The 44-year-old IT specialist from New Jersey doesn't pretend that his triathlon interest is casual. He wants to race forever. He wants to keep setting PRs. And if you're in his age-group, he wants to kick your posterior. 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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Williamson Swims Just Fine, Thank You

The teenage boys had been hiking and climbing rocks for hours and now they were heading home when they came upon a pond. From shore to shore, it couldn't have measured more than 100 yards. They could have walked around, scaling more boulders. But you know what they say about two points and a straight line. Read the story »

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Smith's 180 Degree Turn

Working in medical sales, Caroline Smith walked into the pulmonologist's office, probably said hello to the receptionist, then headed down a hallway, near the nurse's station. Then she stopped and did a double take. 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 »

About the Race

Qualifier for Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3Qualifier for Ford Ironman World ChampionshipIronman's newest event property, the Ironman 70.3 Series, culminates with its world championship in Clearwater, FL. More than 1,800 domestic and international competitors will earn the right to compete in the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 by qualifying at one of the 22 Ironman 70.3 events held around the world. Ironman 70.3 events consist of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run.

Each age group winner in Clearwater will qualify for the 2008 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 event. A professional prize purse totaling $100,000 will be offered.

The race will start and finish at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. The nearby Harborview Center and Sand Key Resort will host several of the pre-and post-race activities, including athlete check-in and the banquet functions.

The Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 event is supported by several local and regional organizations, including the City of Clearwater, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Morton Plant Mease Health Care, and the Florida Sports Foundation.

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.

World Championship 70.3

Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3
Clearwater, Florida • November 8, 2008

Registration:  By Qualification Only

Age Group Slots: 24  • Pro Slots: 10

Official Website:
http://ironman.com/worldchampionship70.3

The Ironman 70.3 Series culminates with its world championship in Clearwater, FL. More than 1,800 domestic and international competitors earn the right to compete in the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 by qualifying at one of the 31 Ironman 70.3 events held around the world.



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