2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 airs on NBC
Posted by By Gary Roethenbaugh at 12 June, at 00 : 00 AM Print
The mainstream appeal of triathlon to TV audiences continues to build momentum. US tri fans can tune in on Sunday 13 June as NBC showcases the 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, presented by Ford.
Airing from 16:00 to 17:000 EDT this Sunday, the show was originally shot on location on 14 November 2009, in Clearwater, Florida, one of the world’s top beach destinations. The broadcast leads viewers on a fast-paced journey consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run.
Fans can watch as Germany’s Michael Raelert and Great Britain’s Julie Dibens claim World Championship titles on a record-breaking day in Florida.
In addition to the professional field, more than 1,300 athletes, ranging in age from 18 to 79 years old, crossed the finish line at the 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3. Athletes featured in the broadcast include:
• Acclaimed chef and author Rocco DiSpirito
• Chad Soileau, who used to weigh 464 pounds and has lost 262 pounds to date
• Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief of SELF magazine
• Aaron Scheidies and Ryan Van Praet, two visually impaired athletes
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