Gurye-gun Cancels Triathlon 'Ironman Gurye Korea' Competition

Unavoidable Decision for Resident and Athlete Safety Due to Domestic and International COVID-19 Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Mi-seok] On the 10th, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced the cancellation of the 2020 International Triathlon "Ironman Gurye Korea" scheduled for September 6th to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The "Ironman Gurye Korea" competition is the largest international full-course event in Korea, with over 1,500 participants from more than 40 countries overseas.

The event consists of three disciplines totaling 226 km (swimming 3.8 km, cycling 180 km, marathon 42.2 km) and is known as the most desired competition for domestic triathlon enthusiasts.

An official from the event stated, "We feel regretful over the cancellation of the event following last year's cancellation due to a typhoon, despite the long preparation by the athletes."

He added, "After careful consideration of the safety of athletes and residents due to the spread of COVID-19, the entry conditions for overseas athletes, and quarantine measures, we made this decision. We hope that COVID-19 stabilizes soon so that everyone can comfortably enjoy normal activities."

Meanwhile, since March this year, all domestic and international triathlon events have been canceled or postponed, and as the spread of COVID-19 continues in regions such as Gwangju and Jeollanam-do, the holding of some upcoming events is also expected to be uncertain.

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