Tim Reed and Caroline Steffen head Elite International Cast in Cobra Ironman 70.3 As-Pac Presented by Ford
7 August 2016
Close to 3,000 participants from 43 countries, led by very strong lineup of pros, will converge in Cebu on Aug. 7 for the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships presented by Ford at Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa.
Titleholders Tim Reed and Caroline Steffen will banner a world-class field of 35 pros who will serve as main attraction of the event that will also feature 2,869 equally determined competitors in the Filipino elite, CEOs, age groups and relay divisions.
Excitement for the prestigious event has been high since it was announced that Cebu will be the home of the 2016 AsPac Ironman 70.3. The event sold out 2,900 slots in 28 minutes when registration opened in October 2015.
Produced and organized by Sunrise Events, Inc. and backed by Cobra Energy Drink as title sponsor with Ford as Presenting Sponsor, the tournament will offer the biggest prize money ever in the Philippines at $75,000 and the highest points earned.
“We are truly honored to be chosen as host for the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship, marking the first time that this elite event is held in Asia, outside of Australia and New Zealand,” said SEI president Wilfred Uytengsu Jr.
“On its 5th year in Cebu, the Province will be ready to welcome all the participants and their families with the traditional Cebuano warmth and festivities.” Atty. Mark Tolentino, Provincial Administrator of the Province of Cebu.
At the same time, 50 slots to the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be up for grabs, giving participants extra motivation to vie for top honors in the event backed by Ford as presenting sponsor, Globe, Philippine Airlines, Summit Water, Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, 2Go Express (official courier and logistics partner), Asics, Gatorade, Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu Province, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, Prudential Guarantee, Oakley and Timex.
World Class and Renowned Filipino industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue has once again crafted beautiful medals and trophies for the winners of the event to be aired live streaming via for the first time in 120 countries wit 2,000,000 viewership on www.ironman.com courtesy of Globe Telecoms, according to SEI.
Celebrities slated to see action at the Cobra Energy Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship presented by Ford include PioloPascual, MatteoGuidicelli, Paul Jake Castillo, Dingdong Dantes, Gretchen Fullido, Kim Atienza, Apl de Ap, DyanCastillejo, Ivan Carapiet, Bubbles Paraiso, Xander Angeles, Anthony and Maricel-LaxaPangilinan, Sara Black, Gilbert Remulla and Sunrise Events Inc founder Wilfred Steven Uytengsu.
Other sponsors are, Alaska, David’s Salon, Intercare, Gu gel, Kenneth Cobonpue, Megaworld Mactan Newtown, Sun Life Financial, TYR, media partners The Philippine Star, ABS-CBN Sports+Action, TriLife Magazine, AsiaTri, Finisher Pix, technology partner Xurpas, official hotels Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa, Be Resorts Mactan, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, Waterfront Hotel and Casino Mactan, Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu and offiicial registration partner Active Network.
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