At the opening ceremony of the BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc. (Photo: VNA)
Jointly held by Kien Giang’s Department of Culture and Sports, Sunrise Events Vietnam, and BIM Group, the triathlon race includes a 1.9 km swim in the sea, a 90 km bike ride on a flat track, and a 21.1 run.
Taking place for the second time in Vietnam, the event proves the development of the triathlon race in Vietnam and the potential of Phu Quoc as a leading sports destination in the region.
Mark Allen - an American triathlete and six-time Ironman triathlon world champion also attends the event.
According to the event’s organising committee, winners of the BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon event 2023 will have a chance to take part in the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2024./.