Así arrancó el Ironman 70.3 en Cartagena con más de 2 mil deportistas
Desde el muelle de La Bodeguita, más de 2.500 participantes, de 72 países, comenzaron la jornada de Ironman 70.3 con el tradicional cañonazo, antes de lanzarse a las aguas de la Bahía de las Ánimas para completar los 1,9 kilómetros de natación.
Así arrancó el Ironman 70.3 en Cartagena con más de 2 mil deportistas Cartagena hosted the Ironman 70.3, a major triathlon competition, with 2,500 participants from 72 countries. The event includes swimming, cycling, and running, solidifying Cartagena as a sports tourism destination and stimulating the local economy. The mayor highlighted its importance in attracting international attention, with projected stays of four to five days per athlete and companion, leading to an estimated economic impact of 12 million dollars.
- Cartagena hosted the Ironman 70.3 with 2,500 participants from 72 countries.
- The competition consists of swimming (1.9 km), cycling, and running.
- The event is supported by the Mayor’s Office of Cartagena and Corpoturismo.
- It aims to establish Cartagena as a sports tourism destination and boost the local economy.
- Athletes and companions are expected to stay 4-5 days, increasing demand for local services.
- The estimated economic impact is around 12 million dollars.
- Mobility restrictions were in place, and citizens were advised to check official social media.
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