| Severe Weather conditions turned the international Ironman triathlon event in Galway into an even more tough challenge than had been planned. Weather conditions were such that the 1.2 mile (1.9km) swim course off Salthill was cut to 750 metres for safety reasons. More than 2000 entrants from over 30 countries came to Galway to compete in the swimming, cycling and running events including 16 elite professionals, who regularly compete on the circuit of branded Ironman events. The overall winner in Galway was Swiss professional Mike Aigroz, in three hours, 50 minutes and 12 seconds, while Irishman Owen Cummins was third in four hours, one minute and 26 seconds. |
