Samoa is shaping up to
become the Action Capital of the Pacific during the Southern Hemisphere winter
months where sport-lovers can push themselves to the limit with a variety of
sporting competitions, namely the inaugural ‘Samoa Half Iron Man’ Competition, on
10 August 2013 Samoa’s first long distance triathlon. Visitors are encouraged
to get involved in all events and put their fitness levels to the test against
the might of the Polynesians.
The Half Iron Man course
runs across the main island of Upolu, a diverse landscape dotted with a lush
green mountainous interior. Visitors are encouraged to come and find their
inner warrior for the inaugural Samoa Half Iron triathlon. The 2km swim course
will take place in Apia Harbour with the 90km ride passing through the villages
to the east on the north coast of Upolu taking in some of the island’s most
magnificent scenery. The 21km run is the final leg and takes in two circuits of
the historic Apia Harbour. www.samoahalfironman.com
The event is the pinnacle
of Samoa’s sporting summer calendar of ocean swims and multisport races. The
Triathlon series is already well underway in Samoa with its fourth race taking
place on 22 June 2013 providing a perfect warm up to the upcoming Samoa Half
Iron Man. The Triathlon features both a long and sprint course, with the fifth
race taking place on 20 July 2013 featuring an Olympic distance event with a
1km swim, 30km bike ride and a 4km run. In addition to the adult events, there
is also the Tamatoa Kids Triathlon for budding athletes.
The Samoa Swim series 2013
is another perfect way to limber up muscles with some last minute training. The
event runs from 31 July until 02 August 2013 and features three great swims in
three days. Over this time, swimmers will cross the clear deep waters of the
South Coast Tafatafa Lagoon, through the fish and coral at Falefa Falls with
the final leg across the Mulivai Lagoon ending at Maninoa Beach. For
experienced open water swimmers who still have the energy after the gruelling
three days, there is the Pacific Open Water Challenge on 06-07 August 2013 with
a 10km race around the Aggie Greys Resort Course on the first day followed by a
gruelling 5km loop race around Apia Harbour on the second day. www.swimseries.com
Find your inner warrior and
come and test your strength against some of the best. For more information
visit the events section on www.samoa.travel
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For more
information please contact:
Samoa Tourism
Authority
Tel: +44
208 877 4512
E-mail: samoa@representationplus.co.uk
Visit: www.samoa.travel
Notes
to editors:
Samoa: The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific
The islands of Samoa - The
Treasured Islands of the South Pacific - are the true heart of Polynesia. Ten
islands of stunning wild beauty, Samoa - or Independent Samoa as it is now
known so as to avoid confusion with American Samoa, is paradise waiting to be explored.
From powder soft beaches, to warm tropical seas, colourful coral reefs alive
with marine life. The rugged, lush interiors reveal endless wildlife,
waterfalls and hiking trails.
Interested in a Press Visit
to experience the Samoa Half Iron Man yourself? Contact Samoa Tourism
Authority's London Press Office for more information.
