sports
noviembre 30, 2025
Así arrancó el Ironman 70.3 en Cartagena con más de 2 mil deportistas
Desde el muelle de La Bodeguita, más de 2.500 participantes, de 72 países, comenzaron la jornada de Ironman 70.3 con el tradicional cañonazo, antes de lanzarse a las aguas de la Bahía de las Ánimas para completar los 1,9 kilómetros de natación.
TL;DR
- Cartagena hosted the Ironman 70.3 with 2,500 participants from 72 countries.
- The competition consists of swimming (1.9 km), cycling, and running.
- The event is supported by the Mayor's Office of Cartagena and Corpoturismo.
- It aims to establish Cartagena as a sports tourism destination and boost the local economy.
- Athletes and companions are expected to stay 4-5 days, increasing demand for local services.
- The estimated economic impact is around 12 million dollars.
- Mobility restrictions were in place, and citizens were advised to check official social media.