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So, what do you get if you wrap a German man and a Dutch lady in between four Swiss? Ironman Switzerland is what! Chuck in a new ladies course record and a very close shot at the men's, too and you get the idea that the Zurich lakeside was buzzing today. Read the story »
If you want a safe bet this weekend you could try and see if your local bookmaker will take one on there being a Swiss athlete on the podium in Zurich. Actually, don't bother ... you won't find anyone prepared to bet against there NOT being a Swiss athlete up there. Chances are there will be several of them across both male and female podiums. Read the story »
Due to several construction sites, the transfer of the "Züri-Fäscht" (Zurich feast) on the competition site "Landiwiese Zurich" and other unexpected difficulties in relation with the 1st of August (national holiday), organizers have rescheduled the date of the 14th Ironman Switzerland powered by ewz to the 25th of July, 2010 (instead of August 1st, 2010). Read the story »
They didn't tunnel into any bank vaults here today, but they did mine the rich seam of talent that makes up the European long-distance racing scene. While the overall winners might not have been in any doubt - Ronnie Schildknecht delivered his expected double hat trick of wins at both the 70.3 and full Ironman races and Sibylle Matter came good on the run and produced a back-to-back result - the real racing was to be found to the other podium places. Read the story »
This is the third consecutive weekend of Ironman racing in Europe and this time we head to Zurich, Switzerland to host what is largely a European affair. All eyes will undoubtedly be on Ronnie Schildknecht, not just because he's Swiss but because he's potentially on for a double hat-trick. Read the story »
Due to the great interest in Ironman Switzerland event, all 2,222 slots have been sold within only six weeks. This is a new record for the event. Meanwhile, The Ironman 70.3 Switzerland in Rapperswil-Jona has almost reached its capacity. Although the number of athletes has been increased up to 2,200 participants, the organizers are pleased to announce that there are only 40 slots left for the Ironman 70.3 Switzerland race on the 7th of June 2009. Read the story »
There are all sorts of sayings about Swiss things that have to do with reliability, dependability and bankability - and pretty much all of them can be applied to today's Ironman Switzerland, powered by ewz. Read the story »
Race organizers at Ironman Switzerland are happy to report that the race has filled up in record time. It took just three months for 2,222 athletes to register for the popular race in Zurich. Read the story »
Registration has opened for Ironman Switzerlandn Powered by EWZ in Zurich next year. Read the story »
It is difficult to win an Ironman once, even more so to do it as a back-to-back champion. But that is exactly what Rebecca Preston did at Ironman Switzerland this year. That being said, perhaps Preston should be spelled P.R.E.S.S.U.R.E as she kept it on during the entire race and did so with grace. Read the story »
