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by Bill Plock | Jan 18, 2021 | Hot Topic
By Bill Plock Recently social media giant, Triathlon Taren interviewed the CEO of the Professional Triathlon Organisation (PTO), Sam Renouf. This podcast left me quite impressed with the direction of the PTO, Triathlon Taren and made me hopeful for the sport of...
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by 303cycling | Dec 17, 2020 | Community
Dear Dave, When we first met, little did I know that I was talking to a legend. It was December of 2017 and we were at the IRONMAN World Championship NBC Broadcast Preview Party in New York City. I remember your big smile and infectious energy as you made your way...
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by 303cycling | May 14, 2020 | Tri Races
The triathlon world now has their answer. The World Championship race and 70.3 World Championship are both postponed. There will be two editions of the IRONMAN World Championship with the postponed race taking place February 6, 2020 and the second October 10, 2020....
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by Bill Plock | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
In a new installment of the 303Endurance Podcast we chat with Matt Miller about his long history with triathlons and in particular IRONMAN. And did you know he was a model for IRONMAN cologne?? Fun fact. He has guided visual impaired athletes in numerous races and...
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by Bill Plock | Mar 26, 2020 | Community
New York, NY / Tampa, FL (March 26, 2020) – Advance announced today that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with Wanda Sports Group Company Limited (NASDAQ: WSG) to acquire The IRONMAN Group in an all-cash transaction. The IRONMAN Group and...
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by Bill Plock | Mar 4, 2020 | Community
By Bill Plock Below is a news release we just received from the Professional Triathletes Organization regarding their attempt to engage with IRONMAN for eventual purchase and/or collaboration. It’s no secret the Wanda Sports Group is hoping to sell its triathlon...
by Bill Plock | Feb 4, 2020 | Triathlon
LONDON, ENGLAND–BOULDER, USA; 4th February 2020: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today released the following letter sent to the Board of Directors of Wanda Sports Group Company Limited on 3rd February 2020 advising the Board that the PTO has...
by 303cycling | Sep 24, 2019 | Hot Topic, Tri Races
By Khem Suthiwan IRONMAN announced in early June the 2019 Vega IRONMAN World Championship would feature a new swim start protocol utilizing waves that separates the field into 11 groups. Their reason: to reduce athlete density on the bike course. As a four-time...
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by Bill Plock | Sep 23, 2019 | Community
From the staff of 220Triathlon.com The Professional Triathlon Organisation (PTO) have announced that they have approached WANDA with the intent to acquire Ironman and its assets. We spoke to Sam Renouf, CEO of the PTO, to find out more about the decision and what it...
![PTO Explains Its Vision, Will IRONMAN and PTO Raise the Bar for the Sport of Triathlon, 303 Thinks So.]()
by Bill Plock | Aug 5, 2019 | Community
By Bill Plock After 70.3 miles of racing, less than 75 yards separated 1st from 2nd place in the men’s pro race. At the awards ceremony, men’s winner Chris Leiferman thanked fellow competitor Tyler Butterfield for pushing him–Leiferman won by eight...
