{"id":37654,"date":"2021-12-03T03:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/?p=37654"},"modified":"2021-12-10T11:42:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T02:42:08","slug":"ironman-press%e3%80%8cironman-adds-race-in-croatia-new-event-location-for-morocco%e3%80%8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/?p=37654","title":{"rendered":"IRONMAN Press\u300cIRONMAN ADDS RACE IN CROATIA &#038; NEW LOCATION FOR MOROCCO\u300d"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37655 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2bb5df5134dfe6675516e1987d2b4d0e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2bb5df5134dfe6675516e1987d2b4d0e.png 700w, https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2bb5df5134dfe6675516e1987d2b4d0e-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>70.3\u306e2\u30ec\u30fc\u30b9\u304c\u767a\u8868\u3055\u308c\u305f\u3002\u4f1a\u5834\u306f\u30af\u30ed\u30a2\u30c1\u30a2\u3068\u30e2\u30ed\u30c3\u30b3\u3002\u30af\u30ed\u30a2\u30c1\u30a2\u306e\u958b\u50ac\u306f\u30012022\u5e7410\u670816\u65e5\u3067\u3001\u3059\u3067\u306b\u53d7\u4ed8\u4e2d\u3068\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3002\u30e2\u30ed\u30c3\u30b3\u306f\u3001\u65b0\u3057\u3044\u30ec\u30fc\u30b9\u30672022\u5e7410\u670830\u65e5\u306e\u958b\u50ac\u3068\u306a\u308b\u3002\u5e74\u660e\u30511\u670811\u65e5\u3088\u308a\u53d7\u4ed8\u958b\u59cb\u4e88\u5b9a\u3068\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3002<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IRONMAN ADDS RACE IN CROATIA &amp; NEW EVENT LOCATION FOR MOROCCO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Inaugural edition of Plava Laguna IRONMAN\u00a070.3\u00a0Pore\u010d, Istria triathlon in Croatia to take place on October 16, 2022<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>&#8211; Inaugural edition of IRONMAN\u00a070.3\u00a0Tangier triathlon in Morocco to take place on October 30, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>PORE\u010c \/ TANGIER \/ LONDON \/ TAMPA <\/strong>(December 2, 2021) \u2013 IRONMAN announced\u00a0today that it will add two brand-new events to its 2022 race calendar with the introduction of the Plava Laguna IRONMAN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>70.3<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Pore\u010d, Istria triathlon in Croatia and IRONMAN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 70.3<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Tangier triathlon in Morocco.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u201cCroatia and Morocco are the perfect race destinations for any triathlete looking to experience spectacular locations and unique local culture while racing. Our partners in Croatia and Morocco have established a great community of athletes over the last years and we look forward to seeing more athletes experiencing IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon racing in Pore\u010d, Istria-Croatia and Tangier thanks to the addition of these two races on the circuit,\u201d said Thomas Veje Olson, Managing Director for the IRONMAN Group in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><strong>Pore\u010d set to delight in 2022 <\/strong><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>Pore\u010d, a popular summer resort on the coast of the Istrian Peninsula in western Croatia, has successfully hosted the Olympic distance Plava Laguna 5150 Pore\u010d triathlon for the last two years, creating a natural transition into the new IRONMAN 70.3 event. The introduction of the Plava Laguna IRONMAN 70.3 Pore\u010d, Istria-Croatia will see athletes taking on a 1.9km swim in the crystal-clear waters around the peninsula at Zelena Resort, followed by a 90km bike course that takes athletes through the famous Truffle Forest around the city of Livade and Motovun. Lastly, athletes will take on a 21.1km run along the Pore\u010d coastline until they reach the red carpet of the finish line.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u201cWe are very excited to announce Plava Laguna IRONMAN 70.3. Pore\u010d, Istria-Croatia for 2022,\u201d said Goran Vrus, Race Director of Plava Laguna IRONMAN 70.3. Pore\u010d, Istria-Croatia. \u201cPore\u010d, Istria and Croatia are beautiful locations for swimming, cycling, and running along the scenery of the old town, vineyards and olive groves and we can\u2019t wait to welcome athletes for a memorable race experience\u201d.\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>Plava Laguna IRONMAN 70.3. Pore\u010d, Istria-Croatia will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place in Lahti, Finland on August 26 \u2013 27, 2023. General Registration for the Croatian event will open on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>For more information on Plava Laguna IRONMAN 70.3. Pore\u010d, Istria-Croatia please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ironman.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=36ebad974c5875d65fba57d76&amp;id=af2ae6f5f2&amp;e=6c6f02a19e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.ironman.com\/im703-croatia<\/a>. Athlete inquiries can be directed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Porec70.3@ironman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Porec70.3@ironman.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><strong>New destination in Morocco to welcome athletes<\/strong><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>Set in northwestern Morocco on the Maghreb coast, Tangier is a bustling seaside city rich in history said to date back as far as the 10<sup>th<\/sup> century BCE. The introduction of the IRONMAN 70.3 Tangier triathlon is testament to the growth and interest in the sport of triathlon in Northern Africa over the past years.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u201cWith its exceptional geographical location and high-quality facilities, Tangier was the obvious choice,\u201d said Simo Azelarab, President of NAPECO, local organizers of the IRONMAN 70.3 Tangier. \u201cWe are very happy to organize this iconic IRONMAN 70.3 event in Tangier. The city has developed a lot in previous years and hosting an international competition will be an opportunity to showcase the region&#8217;s wealth of tourism to athletes from all over the world.\u201d<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>At sunrise, athletes taking on the IRONMAN 70.3 Tangier triathlon will begin the day with a 1.9km, one-loop swim in the Mediterranean Sea in the bay of Tangier. They will then head out onto the 90km bike course, passing through Merkel Beach Road and crossing the exceptional Cap Spartel reserve with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. Lastly, the 21.1km run will start from the Tangier Marina and will consists of three 7km loops along the boardwalk.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>Bertrand Mulot, Co-founder and Deputy Director of NAPECO, added &#8220;Thanks to a dream circuit, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, the IRONMAN 70.3 Tangier offers the promise of a unique and unforgettable race for both professional and age-group athletes, and an exceptional opportunity for the many Moroccan athletes to discover or rediscover this magnificent region.\u201d<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>IRONMAN 70.3 Tangier will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place in Lahti, Finland on August 26 \u2013 27, 2023. General Registration for the event will open on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>For more information on IRONMAN 70.3 Tangier, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ironman.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=36ebad974c5875d65fba57d76&amp;id=dd5f1c16ee&amp;e=6c6f02a19e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">www.ironman.com\/im703-Tangier<\/a>. Athlete inquiries can be directed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tangier70.3@ironman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">tangier70.3@ironman.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entryDetail\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1603\" src=\"http:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/BOSS-N1-S.jpg\" alt=\"BOSS-N1-S\" width=\"150\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<div align=\"left\">Triathlon \u201c MONO \u201d Journalist \u00a0 \u00a0 Nobutaka Otsuka<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>70.3\u306e2\u30ec\u30fc\u30b9\u304c\u767a\u8868\u3055\u308c\u305f\u3002\u4f1a\u5834\u306f\u30af\u30ed\u30a2\u30c1\u30a2\u3068\u30e2\u30ed\u30c3\u30b3\u3002\u30af\u30ed\u30a2\u30c1\u30a2\u306e\u958b\u50ac\u306f\u30012022\u5e7410\u670816\u65e5\u3067\u3001\u3059\u3067\u306b\u53d7\u4ed8\u4e2d\u3068\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3002\u30e2\u30ed\u30c3\u30b3\u306f\u3001\u65b0\u3057\u3044\u30ec\u30fc\u30b9\u30672022\u5e7410\u670830\u65e5\u306e\u958b\u50ac\u3068\u306a\u308b\u3002\u5e74\u660e\u30511\u670811\u65e5\u3088\u308a\u53d7\u4ed8\u958b &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/?p=37654\" class=\"more-link\">\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080 <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">IRONMAN Press\u300cIRONMAN ADDS RACE IN CROATIA &#038; NEW LOCATION FOR MOROCCO\u300d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6frpn-9Nk","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37654","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=37654"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37654\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37663,"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37654\/revisions\/37663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=37654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=37654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/triathlon-geronimo.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=37654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}