So Sri Lanka IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo concludes on high note

So Sri Lanka IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo commenced at 6.15 a.m. yesterday with the participation of 775 tri-athletes. The race began with a 1.9 km swim in Galle Face, followed by a 90 km three-loop through the Colombo Port, Colombo Fort Area and Marine Drive, and finished with a two-loop half marathon through the Colombo Port that ended at Galle Face Green. 

It was organised by Pro Am Serendib, and the title sponsor of the event was Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau. Partner organisations included Shangri-La Colombo, MAS, Sri Lankan Airlines, Ceylinco, MTV/MBC Group, Hayleys Tours, Advantis, Asiri, Daily Mirror, Daily FT, Sunday Times, Lankadeepa, Ada, Tamil Mirror and Hi, SIS, Kantra LMRB, Emerging Media, Rotaract, Strategy, Honda, Red Bull, Inspire X, Bernard’s, Rainbow, Spinners, the Triathlon Club Colombo and 230i.

The flat and fast course through the bustling city of Colombo was enjoyed by both the participants and spectators, with the race concluding at 3 p.m.   - Pix by Ruwan Walpola