WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Despite, rainy and windy conditions, thousands of athletes took part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina Triathlon on Saturday, Oct. 17, testing their endurance across Wilmington and Pender County.
The race included a 1.2-mile swim near Wrightsville Beach, a 56-mile bike ride through Wilmington and Pender County, and a 13.1-mile run through downtown Wilmington.
Ryan Luczak of Reston, Virginia, won the men’s division, while Camila Lupi of Florida took first place in the women’s division.
The event marked the 17th edition of the triathlon, which first began in 2006 as Beach2Battleship.
