The Ironman Alaska triathlon won't return for a second running. Around 1,000 athletes competed in the inaugural race, which was held in Juneau in August. via sportsadn
Alex Whetman of Utah takes the final few steps toward the finish line after giving a dominant performance in the Ironman Alaska triathlon. He was the first male overall, finishing 12 minutes 22 seconds ahead of Franklin Rice, in second. was held Aug. 7 in Juneau, but it won’t return for a second running, Ironman announced Friday.“When Juneau, Alaska was first announced as a new host location, Ironman Alaska quickly jumped towards the top of bucket list races.
The statement came as a disappointment and surprise to local athletes, who were excited to have the opportunity to race a major Ironman event in the state.“We were all very excited,” said Anchorage’s Amber Stull of the decision to host a race in Alaska. Although Ironman officials didn’t offer any specifics or respond to interview requests, Juneau athlete and triathlete coach Jamie Bursell said she had been in contact with race director Colleen McDonald via text message.
“I still, up until a week before this race, was a little bit worried about how the heck I was gonna get my bike there,” he said. “You know, Alaska Airlines trying to accommodate so many bikes at once was definitely not normal.” The race also had a few hiccups due to course conditions. The swim portion done at Auke Lake was truncated because of low water temperatures.“They did try to choose the best time of year for when the water temperature in that lake was the warmest, but you know, it’s Alaska,” she said. “You never know what you’re gonna get, season to season.”But Stull said that didn’t damper community support.
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