I would love to do the race but given my job I don’t need the hassle associated with setting foot on Russian soil.

Maybe someday.

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

I hope Putin participates

Could be a new action shot for his calendars

Would be awesome. Having lived in SPB for 10 years this is great to see, it will advance the sport greatly. SPB is now more easily accessible to foreigners than ever before for most nationalities (sadly not Americans, Brits and Australians though!!) due to the new e visa regime recently introduced.

However, I do not think the route is great, there is really so much potential to use the sights of the city to make an iconic race but unfortunately the choice of route will not achieve this IMO. A swim around the Peter and Paul fortress would be way better than in the rowing lake and the run should be around the city center. So a bit of a shame not to recognise the full potential.

Should be St. Petersburg Florida.

1994 Goodwill Games Triathlon, St Petersburg, Russia.Brings back a fun experience in the sport!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3KyPfFsdzg

Having visited both I'd say the Russian city is much more interesting with an incredible cultural history and architecture.

Registration page is up: https://www.ironman.com/im703-st-petersburg and registration opens December 16th.

I am from Saint Petersburg, go back there form time to time to see family and friends. Will have to make this a priority :).

Triathlon scene is growing rapidly in Russia so this race will be a popular one. Looking at the maps, the only issue might be the bike portion with the wind coming from the Gulf of Finland but will give a nice boost coming back into transition. Otherwise looks like it will be a nice spectator friendly race.

If you have any questions about the city or travelling in Russian in general, please let me know. I will try to answer the best I can.

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Max

Ironman would have to change the rules to allow him to compete shirtless.

WWWS?

Officially Official:

https://www.youtube.com/...mp;feature=emb_title

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Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.

I wonder if WTC plans on being the visa sponsor.

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Just so we’re clear, population-wise, this “town” would be second in the US after NYC (https://www.moving.com/...ities-by-population/ , https://www.geonames.org/...ities-in-russia.html).

Can all athletes dope with impunity at this race or only the Russian ones?

Registration opened yesterday and is now closed. Sold out in less then 2 days.

I wonder when will the plans for a full be laid out.

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Max