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A TOUGH, uncompromising, energy-sapping endurance event in Killarney has been included on an elite list of the world’s best independent triathlons compiled by the influential triathlete magazine.
Eight of the events were based in the US, one each in Spain and Norway and the Killarney Hardman triathlon was also featured.
The triathlete magazine editors wrote: “This iron-distance triathlon in southwest Ireland is likely the most scenic on this list”.
The event, planned for August 31, will see a course that starts with a swim in the Lakes of Killarney before cycling the full length of the Ring of Kerry, with dramatic coastal views of the Wild Atlantic Way.
The magazine informs its readers: “The marathon takes place within the picturesque Killarney National Park, which has mountains, lakes, woodlands and waterfalls within its 26,000 acres”.
Killarney Hardman Director, Alan Ryan, said he was thrilled that the event was included in the world’s biggest and most influential publication for triathlon fans.
“It’s a huge deal as we are by far the smallest on the list and some of the others mentioned are legendary races so we’re in fairly good company,” he told KillarneyToday.com.
The other elite events mentioned include the Great Floridian Triathlon in Clermont, the Michigan Titanium, Challenge Madrid, the Redman Full Triathlon in Oklahoma, the HITS in Palm Springs, California and the Extreme in Alaska.
Also included are the Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon in Idaho, Peasantman in New York, the Wilderman Off-Road Triathlon in Walhalla and the Norsman Xtreme in Norway.
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