Weiss and Wurtele take Ford Ironman St. George

Michael Weiss became the first Austrian man to win an Ironman title, while Canadian Heather Wurtele claimed her second Ironman title as the two champions used dominating bike splits to claim the first Ford Ironman St. George event. Read the story »

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Gearing up for Ford Ironman St. George

It's hard to say what's more exciting about Saturday's Ford Ironman St. George - the impressive pro and age group field that is set to compete or the spectacular course they'll enjoy. Set in the sports and active-living paradise of St. George which offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States, Saturday's race promises to be a special one. Read the story »

Media Credentials

Ironman is currently accepting applications from all media members interested in covering this year's Ford Ironman St. George, taking place on Saturday, May 1, in St. George, Utah. Journalists covering the event for media purposes are asked to submit a media credential application, which is now available online and can be accessed by clicking the 'Media Related Downloads' link in the 'Media Center' section of Ironman's official Web site, www.ironman.com. Read the story »

Ironman Adds St. George To Its Event Series

World Triathlon Corporation officially announces that St. George, Utah will serve as the host city for its newest Ironman event beginning in 2010. Taking place on May 1, 2010, the event will consist of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. The inaugural Ford Ironman St. George will utilize a variety of Utah's scenery, to include Sand Hollow Reservoir, Snow Canyon and the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. There will be 65 qualifying slots available to the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in addition to a professional prize purse of $50,000 for distribution among the top male and female finishers. Registration for the event is now available online at www.ironmanstgeorge.com. Read the story »

About the Race

Ford Ironman St. George will utilize a variety of Utah's scenery, including Sand Hollow Reservoir, Snow Canyon and the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. There will be 65 qualifying slots available to the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in addition to a professional prize purse of $50,000 for distribution among the top male and female finishers.

The swim will be held at Sand Hollow Reservoir, with athletes entering the water via the boat ramp for the one-loop swim. Following the swim, the bike course will lead athletes through the towns of Hurricane and Washington, before making its way toward the city of St. George. At the end of a picturesque, two-loop section, the bike course will offer views of Snow Canyon before heading into downtown. After entering transition in St. George's historic Town Square, athletes will begin the two-loop marathon course that heads out for a climb toward Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. This challenging course will wind through Pioneer Park, neighborhoods along Diagonal Street, with a turnaround point located at Main and Tabernacle Streets. The race will finish alongside Heritage Tower with a backdrop of downtown St. George.

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2007 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.