Ironman 2013 - Klagenfurt | AUT
Eight outstanding world-class events all over Europe
IRONMAN Triathlon Series 2013
June 23rd (Nice/FRA), June 30th (Klagenfurt/AUT), July 7th (Frankfurt/GER), July 28th (Zurich/SUI), August 4th (Bolton/GBR), August 11th (Wiesbaden/GER), August 17th (Kalmar/SWE), September 8th (Wales/GBR)
Grueling length, harsh race conditions, and impressive athletic performances: triathlon has experienced a unique boom in recent years. Many consider it as the "king of all sports disciplines" as it requires so many different skills from the athletes. The best of them compete in the world's leading triathlon series, the famed Ironman Triathlon Series that culminates in the Ironman World Championship. In 2013, quattro media distributes eight of the most exciting events of the European leg of the series.
June 30th, 2013: Klagenfurt/AUT
The Ironman Austria with its beautiful setting and perfect triathlon landscape attracts over 2000 athletes out of around 50 nations every year. Lake Wörthersee with its crystal clear water offers optimal swimming conditions. The start of this first discipline takes place in Strandbad Klagenfurt, the biggest lakeside resort in Europe. The biking portion leads through the heart of Carinthia while the running course is totally flat and passes Klagenfurt city with its landmark, the "Lindwurm"