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Ironman Austria, the big triathlon event

Ironman Austria, one of the biggest triathlon events in Europe, is held in the east bay of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt on the 1st of July.  3000 ironmen athletes from 60 different countries will go through a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride and a 42.2km run. Thousands of people will join the event to cheer the athletes on. The tough race takes place in the crystal-clear water of Wörthersee and the gorgeous Carinthia landscapes. The finishing marathon run will be along the lakeside and through the city with enough shade for the athletes.

The Ironman Austria triathlon offers 40 qualifying slots for the Ironman World Championship held in Hawaii later this year, which makes the race especially important for the serious athletes. Also the idyllic scenery and the exciting atmosphere is what makes the athletes and the cheering fans to come back each year.

Source: Visitklagenfurt.at
Photo credit: Ironman Austria

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