Toughest Surf Ironman

The 2008 Coolangatta Gold

 

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THE Coolangatta Gold is one of the most grueling physical events on the planet and it is now run annually on the beaches of the Gold Coast in Australia. At 46.65km it is the longest surf ironman race in the world.

Each year the event continues to grow in popularity with hundreds of competitors taking part in individual and team events from Australia, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, France, Britain and the US.

 

Format f0r the 2008 Event:

Leg

Discipline

Route

Distance

1

Surfski

Surfers Paradise to Greenmount SLSC

23.km

2

Run

Greenmount SLSC to Coolangatta SLSC

0.65 km

3

Swim

Coolangatta SLSC to Bilinga SLSC

3.50 km

4

Run

Bilinga SLSC to Currumbin SLSC

4.00 km

5

Board

Currumbin SLSC to Burleigh Heads SLSC

5.50 km

6

Run

Burleigh Heads SLSC to Surfers Paradise

10.00 km

Total 46.65 km

 

 

 

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Front page of the local paper a few days before the 2008 event!!

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Le Mans style start at Surfers Paradise

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23km Surfski leg from Surfers Paradise to Greenmount

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Finishing the 5.5km board leg at Burleigh Heads

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Being reminded I still have a 10km beach run to Surfers Paradise remaining (Surfers Paradise pictured in the distance)

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Taking off on the final 10km beach run leg

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Crossing the finish line at Surfers Paradise