'Iron' women gear up for IM 70.3 showdown

MANILA, Philippines: Alongside their male pro counterparts, 13 intrepid women of diverse backgrounds and abilities set their sights on the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu in Mactan, Cebu Sunday, prepared to test their limits in pursuit of triathlon excellence.

Among them are seasoned campaigners and debutantes in the Asian circuit, promising a rousing battle of strength, speed and stamina across the demanding 1.9 km swim, 90km bike and 21k run on a world-class racecourse. This guarantees an unpredictable finish in a race marking the return of professional athletes and the premier endurance event presented by Megaworld and The Mactan Newton to Cebu.