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Q UA L I F I E R S
Ford Ironman Wisconsin MADISON, WISCONSIN
’07 R E S U LTS MEN
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Maik Twelsiek (GER) 8:52:49
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Paul Fritzsche (USA) 9:03:22
3| Uzziel Valderrabano (MEX) 9:06:05
WOMEN
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Gina Ferguson (NZL) 9:37:03
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Hillary Biscay (USA) 10:01:30
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Ina Reinders (GER) 10:03:39
AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S S W I M | The two-loop swim takes place in Lake Monona in downtown Madison. Spectators will have a panoramic view of the swim from the enormous Monona Terrace. Water temperatures are typically in the mid70s, and wetsuits will be allowed. D A T E | Sept. 7, 2008
C O N T A C T | North America Sports
Athlete Services, 888-280-9097, ext. 27 E - M A I L | admin@nasports.com
The bike course takes riders 16 miles out of town before beginning two 40-mile loops in rural Dane County. The loop sections are extremely hilly, with three tough climbs on each lap. Take it easy on the first loop and your legs will thank you later on in the ride.
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W E B S I T E | ironmanwisconsin.com E N T R Y F E E | $ 425 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E |
Event is full for 2008 Q U A L I F Y I N G S L O T S | 72 slots for the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship 80 | RT K ‘ 0 8 | T R I AT H L E T E M A G . C O M
The spectator support on the run course is unparalleled. Athletes will complete two loops through downtown Madison and across the University of Wisconsin campus. The course is mostly flat with one challenging climb on each lap.
B I K E S H O P | Madison is packed with bike shops. Check out InsideOut Sports outside transition (insideoutsports.com) or stop by Williamson Bicycle Works, north of the Monona Terrace. B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Take a stroll down State Street and you’ll find plenty of eateries. Give Harvest Restaurant, at 21 N. Pickney St., a shot, or stop by Hawk’s, just off State Street, for all-natural grub.
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B E S T L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | State Street is overflowing with galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Also, there’s nothing quite like a home game at Camp Randall Stadium, home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers. ASI
D I S T A N C E | 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run
W E A T H E R | Madison’s weather can be unpredictable. On race day, temperatures have been as low as 54 degrees and as high as the mid-90s.