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REVISED with photos. New Zealand's former Ironman 70.3 world champion Terenzo Bozzone managed to run his way to the title at Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island today, while Australia's Kate Major took the women's title by barely holding off a fast-running Caitlin Snow to take the women's title. Photos courtesy of asiphoto.com Read the story »
Terenzo Bozzone, the 2008 Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 world champion, and 2006 Ford Ironman World Champion Michellie Jones (pictured winning last year's race) highlight the field for this weekend's Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. Jones' main competition is expected to come from countrywoman Kate Major, while defending champion American Michael Lovato is most likely to push New Zealand's Bozzone. The race offers a professional prize purse of $30,000 and 50 coveted slots to the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3. Read the story »
Michael Lovato, USA, and Michellie Jones, AUS, won today's Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island Triathlon, presented by Ford. Lovato, a two-time Ironman champion, claimed the title with an overall time of 3:54:39. Last year's runner-up, Richie Cunnigham, remained consistent with another second place finish with a time of 3:54:50. Eight-time Ironman New Zealand winner, Cameron Brown, rounded out the podium just three seconds behind Cunningham with a time of 3:54:53. Read the story »
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Taking place this Sunday, July 12, nearly 1,700 professional and age group athletes alike will compete in the 2009 Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. A professional field consisting of some of the sport's top contenders will vie for the title, including Cameron Brown, Richie Cunningham, Michellie Jones, Michael Lovato and Lisa Bentley, who will be defending her title from 2008. Professional athletes will compete for a $30,000 prize purse. Pros and age group athletes will also compete for a slot to the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, taking place on November 14, 2009, in Clearwater, FL. Read the story »
Ironman is pleased to announce that the 2009 Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, in its second year, will now serve as an official qualifying event for the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Given the sell-out rate of Ford Ironman Lake Placid and Eagleman Ironman 70.3, this now gives athletes in the region another opportunity to qualify. There will be 28 age group spots to this year's World Championship. The event taking place on July 12 in Providence, will also offer a $30,000 professional prize purse and 50 qualifying spots for the 2009 Foster Grant World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FL. Read the story »
Today, Ironman announces that registration for several events taking place in 2009 will be available beginning on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. (EST). The following events will be available via online registration only; Ford Ironman Louisville, Ironman 70.3 Boise and Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. Read the story »
Approximately 1,500 professional and age group athletes alike will take part in the inaugural Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island on July 13. A professional field consisting of some of the sport's top contenders will vie for the title, including Oscar Galindez, Richie Cunningham and Lisa Bentley. Professional athletes will compete for a $25,000 prize purse. Pros and age group athletes will also compete for a slot to the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, taking place on November 8, 2008, in Clearwater, FL. Read the story »
Ironman is pleased to announce a new title sponsor for one of its most recent additions to the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Series calendar. Amica Insurance will serve as the title sponsor of the inaugural Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, presented by Ford, taking place on July 13, 2008. Read the story »
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 »
