In its second apology in recent days, following the withdrawal of Ironman Access, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has recognised ‘the many problems that athletes experienced in the [inaugural] Ironman 70.3 Miami this past weekend.’
In a release from WTC, the Ironman brand owner stated that ‘While this event is licensed to Miami-based Paramount Productions and not produced by WTC, we take your dissatisfaction seriously.’
In an effort to restore full confidence in the quality, safety and overall experience in this event, WTC is doing the following:
1. Effective immediately, WTC is taking over the operational planning, management and execution of this event for 2011. The event will be incorporated into WTC’s operations system to be ‘produced at the high-quality level you expect from our other races.’
2. For all athletes who competed in the race on Saturday, WTC is offering a complimentary race entry into any of the 70.3 races in 2011 listed below, to include next year’s Ironman 70.3 Miami. WTC will contact those competitors on 1 December with registration instructions.
Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas
Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans
Rohto Ironman 70.3 Florida
Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
Ironman 70.3 Mooseman
Ironman 70.3 Boise
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Ironman 70.3 Muncie
Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island
Ironman 70.3 Racine
Rohto Ironman 70.3 Boulder
Ironman 70.3 Steelhead
Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens
Ironman 70.3 Timberman
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Branson
Ironman 70.3 Syracuse
ESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta
Ironman 70.3 Austin
Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami
The next Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami event takes place in Miami, Florida, on 30 October 2011.
