Fitter Radio Episode 596 - Vinfast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs 2024
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Release Date: 12/16/2024
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info_outlineBev and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs racing in Taupo, New Zealand. Plus, we share the interviews with the pros from the men’s and women’s post-race conferences.
(0:06:05) – Free race entry competition to the Mooloolaba Triathlon 2025
(0:07:08) – The IRONMAN Pro Series
(0:15:36) – The women’s race
(0:19:50) – Women’s post-race press conference
(0:41:47) – The men’s race
(0:50:06) – Men’s post-race press conference
LINKS:
IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2024