Ironman 70.3 Cebu Faces Hot Start and Rainy Finish: A Test of Endurance
Source: news.source.cebudailynews_inquirer
Participants in the Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu race on Sunday will encounter a challenging mix of hot, cloudy, and rainy conditions. The race, set to start and finish at Mactan Newtown, will see temperatures between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius in the morning, with expected rain in the afternoon. Organizers have highlighted the strong tides in the swim course and high winds on the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway as additional challenges for the 1,400 athletes from 49 countries.
Key Points
The Ironman 70.3 race in Cebu will face hot morning temperatures and rain in the afternoon.
Race day temperatures are expected to be between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, cooler than the previous year.
Strong tides at the 825-meter mark of the swim course and high winds on the CCLEX are highlighted as challenges.
The Sunrise Sprint race will start earlier to avoid the strongest tides.
Safety measures are in place to manage the weather and course challenges.
