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Ironman Triathlon World Championship
History of the Ironman Triathlon, which began in Hawaii in 1978. The narrative timeline discusses how this sporting event arose from "a debate ... about who is more fit -- swimmers, runners or other athletes. One [running race participant]... propose[s] combining three existing races together." Also includes event highlights such as the first television coverage in 1980 and the awarding of prize money. From the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC).
http://ironman.com/mediacenter/history/ironman-triathlon-world-championship

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