print email comment close Ironman Triathlon World Championship URL: http://ironman.com/mediacenter/history/ironman-triathlon-world-championship Description: 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). Publisher: World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) LII Database Information: Record 25338 created by Maria Brandt on 01/28/2008 Last modification on 08/28/2008 Published: 02/07/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25338