Ironman, Cebu to draw record field, tourists

Cebu braces for a record staging of the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship in terms of participation, prize money and visitors when the world’s premier triathlon is staged August 7 in the Queen City of the South.

The Philippines beat 42 other countries for the hosting rights of the event with the organizing Sunrise Events Inc. (SEI) guaranteeing a successful staging of the championship that will not only feature the world’s leading and rising triathletes but also thousands of tourists from all over.