ALOR SETAR, Nov 11 — A total of 1,900 athletes from 65 countries will face new challenges when Ironman Malaysia returns to Langkawi from November 19 to 22, with changes to the swimming and cycling routes among the main highlights of this year’s edition.
The four-day endurance sporting event comprises three categories, namely Ironman Malaysia, Ironman 70.3 Langkawi and Ironkids Langkawi, with the two main races scheduled to take place on November 21.
Ironman Malaysia Race Director Fauzy Famir said Malaysia once again recorded the highest number of participants, followed by Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Indonesia, while Australia, Thailand, India, Germany and France completed the list of the 10 countries with the highest participation.
