The telecast will highlight the physical and emotional journey taken by athletes during the renowned 140.6-mile triathlon. Veteran sports commentator and narrator Al Trautwig will provide the voiceover.
Athletes profiled in the Emmy-Award-winning program range from professionals—including three-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington of Great Britain—to physically-challenged athletes, military veterans, retired professionals and weight-loss success stories.
In its 31st year, the Ford Ironman World Championship start cannon sounded on October 10, 2009. Nearly 1,700 of the world's fittest athletes braved the harsh elements of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in an attempt to earn the title of "Ironman." Temperatures on event day reached higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit at times on the bike and run portions.
Athletes ranging in age from 20 to 80 years old competed in the 2.4-mile Pacific Ocean swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile marathon in a classic battle of human motivation versus sweltering heat and mental and physical fatigue.
Each year we look to inspire our viewers with the raw power and competitive nature of the professional athletes along with the impressive stories of courage and determination demonstrated by all participants," said Peter Henning, vice president of television production for Ironman. "The course might not change year to year, but the drama continues to intensify."
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