Ironman Adds Gdynia, Poland to European Tour

Ironman has introduced the newest addition to the 2015 Ironman 70.3 European Tour, illness the Herbalife Ironman 70.3 Gdynia, Poland which will be held on 8 August 2015.

The event, which was originally introduced as the Herbalife Triathlon Gdynia in 2009, is now under the Ironman banner.

The race was moved from the villa of Susz to the seaside city of Gdynia in 2013 and has become a landmark event in one of the most modern and dynamic places in Poland.

Thomas Dieckhoff, CEO Ironman Europe, Middle East and Africa said. “We have seen the number of Polish athletes in our races triple over the past four years and believe that the Gdynia Triathlon was a major driving force.

“The team here has built an outstanding event and we are delighted to be able to offer the Ironman experience to these athletes in their own country.

“Gdynia is an exciting addition to the Ironman 70.3 European Tour and we are looking forward to welcoming athletes from all over the world to enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful race location.”

Konrad Sza?kiewicz, Country Director Herbalife Poland, Czech and Slovak Republics said: “We are extremely excited about the future of the Herbalife Ironman 70.3 Gdynia triathlon,”

“We are confident that it will create even more excitement for triathlon among Ironman fans and our partners in this part of Europe. It’s really exciting to be a part of bringing Ironman to our region.”

With 35 age group slots, Herbalife Ironman 70.3 Gdynia will be one of the very first qualifying races for the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship – being held for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere in Mooloolaba, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Gdynia race will also offer a professional prize purse and qualifying points.