With most sporting events cancelled due to the new coronavirus pandemic, Ironman may have found a solution. The organization is offering virtual races, with athletes competing from their basements and home gyms.
Over 11,000 athletes signed up for the event, which includes a five-kilometre run followed by a 90-kilometre bike ride and a 21-kilometre run that must be completed over the course of the weekend.
While the event was open to the public, only four professional athletes competed in the livestreamed portion of the women’s competition.
Canadians Angela Naeth and Jeanni Seymour were among the four athletes who competed in the inaugural Ironman VR Pro Challenge on April 4.