After hanging up the microphone at the end of the 2022 IRONMAN season to spend more time with his family, the ‘Voice of IRONMAN’, Mike Reilly, will return for a special occasion to call the 25th anniversary of the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon on July 21, 2024.
Mike Reilly, the most famous voice in the sport of triathlon had a career that spanned over 33 years, 33 IRONMAN World Championship events, and a total of 214 IRONMAN events. During that time, he welcomed over a half million athletes with his iconic call of ‘You are an IRONMAN!’ as they crossed the finish line. This July, Mike Reilly will take to the microphone once again and add one more event to those totals.
“Since 1999, the Lake Placid community, its residents, and the extraordinary athletes have deeply touched my heart and soul,” said Reilly. “I am filled with immense joy to return to Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It is an honour to once again guide you to the iconic finish line at the Olympic Oval and proudly proclaim each of you an IRONMAN.”
General registration for the 2024 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series is sold out; however, a limited amount of IRONMAN Foundation charity spots remains.
In addition to the limited The IRONMAN Foundation race entries, three team relay spots will be open for auction on March 18th through 29th. Auction winners will join the following teams:
- Team Red: (Swim) Andrea Fisher, former professional triathlete, the first women to exit the water at the 1999 IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon; (Bike) auction winner, and (Run) Mirinda Carfrae, 3-time IRONMAN World Champion.
- Team White: (Swim and Run) Ben Hoffman, current professional triathlete, and Andy Potts, former Olympian and multiple time IRONMAN event champion to split the swim and run segments, and (Bike) auction winner.
- Team Blue: (Swim) auction winner; (Bike) Heather Jackson, former professional triathlete and the 2018 IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon champion, and (Run) Sika Henry, first US black professional woman triathlete.
Leading up to race day, The IRONMAN Foundation will be building 100 bikes in the IRONMAN Village at The IRONMAN Foundation booth. Bikes will be donated to a local race community child in need.
The IRONMAN Foundation race entries help leave a positive impact in race communities through grant funding and volunteerism. In 2024, The IRONMAN Foundation will donate US$65,000 to the local Lake Placid community through various donation outlets, bringing the donation total to over US$1.9 million for the region historically.
The 2024 IRONMAN Lake Placid will be the 12th stop on the newly announced IRONMAN Pro Series. Designed to showcase and reward top professional triathletes, the IRONMAN Pro Series will be contested over 18 designated events in the 2024 pro circuit. A large contingent of pro athletes are expected to descend on the Adirondacks to toe the start line at the 25th anniversary IRONMAN Lake Placid.
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