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Ironman 70.3 Budapest, 28 - 31 July

• 28 Jul 2016 4:00 AM

One of the world's most beautiful capital cities makes its mark on the global triathlon map. Organisers of Ironman 70.3 Budapest welcomed 2000 athletes to the Hungarian capital.

Athletes have a chance to cycle across the world-famous chain bridge, one of Budapest’s best known landmarks. In addition a 5i50 Triathlon Series will be held on Sunday, July 31.

Held for a third time after its inaugural edition in 2014, Budapest is also a candidate city for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. The 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will be held in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia. The 2017 edition will be held in Chattanooga, USA.

Rolling Swim Start Introduced In Budapest

As part of IRONMAN ongoing race development and improvements, IRONMAN 70.3 Budapest and 5i50 Budapest will be using a “Rolling Swim Start”. This method of start has been introduced into several IRONMAN events across the globe, with positive feedback and outcomes.

Venue: 1117 Budapest, Kopaszi gát +36 1 203 4850 More: eu.ironman.com

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