Why St. George was the only choice to host the Ironman World Championship triathlon

For the first time in 40 years, premiere race won’t be held in Kona, Hawaii

(Courtesy Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office) Lionel Sanders wins the 2016 Ironman 70.3 St. George triathlon on May 7, 2016. Within 13 months, St. George will host two 70.3 World Championships and the first full-distance Ironman World Championship held outside of Hawaii.

Why St. George was the only choice to host the Ironman World Championship triathlon

For the first time in 40 years, premiere race won’t be held in Kona, Hawaii

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