MELBOURNE, Australia (Aug. 31, 2011) – General entries for the inaugural Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship went on sale at 1 p.m. AEST on Sunday, Aug. 28, and sold out at an unprecedented rate. All general entries for the March 25 event were sold out in five minutes and five seconds, making it the fastest-selling Ironman race in the history of the sport. “The inaugural Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship is a highly anticipated event among the Ironman community,” said Shane Smith, Ironman Australia’s General Manager. “For a number of years, Ironman athletes have been yearning for an Ironman race in Melbourne. The record-breaking sellout further amplifies the interest in this event among Ironman athletes from across Australia and around the globe. “General entries for the Ironman US Championship sold out in eleven minutes earlier this year, and I am extremely proud that the … Continue reading →
