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11/10/2008 - The 2008 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3Saturday, November 8th marked the running of the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida. The event, in its third year, took athletes on a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run. Nearly 1,250 athletes entered the water with participants ranging in age from 18 years old to 79 years old. A prize purse totaling $100,000 prize purse was up for grabs, with Terenzo Bozzone and Joanna Zieger winning the men's and women's races, respectively.
Additionally, there were several inspirational age group athletes including:
· Ricky James, 20, who was involved in a motocross accident four years ago that left him paralyzed. After bike modifications, he has continued racing on the motocross scene and celebrated a World Championship finish today crossing the line in his handcycle with a time of 5 hours, 30 minutes and 27 seconds.
· Bob Purrington, 46, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002, showcased his determination to continue leading an active lifestyle, with an overall time of 6 hours, 33 seconds and 17 seconds.
· Team Hoyt, a father-and-son team that have completed hundreds of endurance events including Hawaii’s Ironman World Championship and the Boston Marathon, ignited overwhelming emotion when they crossed the line in a time of 8 hours, 14 minutes and 36 seconds.
The 2008 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 broadcast will air on NBC on Saturday, April 12, 2009 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. EST. Please check your local listings for specific details.
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