The Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore has received the highest ever number of entries for an Ironman 70.3, and the quality of those registered is second to none.
The Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore has received the highest ever number of entries for an Ironman 70.3, and the quality of those registered is second to none.
The race, which takes place on 2 September, has attracted interest from competitors from the top of its field.
Top of the list is Ironman world champion, Craig Alexander, who will be competing in the race.
This will be the first Ironman 70.3 to take place in Asia (the number refers to the number of miles competitors will cover during the race).
The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) has entered two teams and three individuals. Ten volunteers will assist the nine disabled athletes during the race and will carry the athletes from the sea and to their hand cycles and racing wheelchairs. They will also act as guides during the sea swim leg of the race.
Aviva has sponsored the purchase of hand cycles and racing wheelchairs for the disabled athletes and are working closely with the SDSC to assist with the athlete's training.
The sponsorship supports the current brand campaign running across the Asia Pacific region, entitled "Who says I can't?". Television adverts feature some of the non-professional participants who will take part in the Ironman 70.3 race.