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2010 Ironman World Champion, Chris McCormack (“Macca”),
To Compete at 2011 Ironman 70.3 San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 (San Juan, Puerto Rico) – Chris McCormack, 2010 Ironman World Champion, has confirmed he will start at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 San Juan taking place on March 19, 2011. McCormack states, “I’ve always loved San Juan and am thrilled to race at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 there. The athletes of Puerto Rico are amazing to compete and spend time with, and I have a lot of friends who live in the area. I am looking forward to the beautiful tropical weather, Puerto Rican hospitality and delicious food!”

About Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack:
Chris McCormack, known affectionately as Macca, was born in Sydney, Australia, where he still lives the majority of the year (residing in Los Angeles, Calif., as well) with his wife and two children.

Chris entered the professional triathlon circuit in 1996 after completing his University studies. In his first year competing as a professional, he won at the ITU World Cup in Canada and, defeating one of the strongest field ever assembled in triathlon history, won both the 1997 ITU Triathlon World Championships and the 1997 ITU World Cup Series.

Chris has gone on to be one of the most successful triathletes of the past decade, winning races of all distances around the globe including the 2007 and 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship.

Main Titles:
2-Time Ironman World Champion
ITU World Champion
ITU World Cup Champion

About Ironman 70.3 San Juan
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 San Juan will take place on March 19, 2011, on the picturesque Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. The race will kick-off the 2011 Ironman North America racing season and will be transmitted via a live webcast and retransmitted locally. Participants will swim 1.2 miles in the protected waters of the Condado Lagoon. Spectators and athletes will have a great view of the swim course from the San Juan Beach, the Dos Hermanos Bridge and the Caribe Hilton's San Geronimo grounds. The transition between the swim and bike will take place in the Sixto Escobar Stadium, adjacent to the Caribe Hilton. Continuing with a 56-mile bike from San Juan, athletes will cycle towards the municipality of Dorado, experiencing beachfront views and several short, but challenging climbs. The 13.1-mile run will lead athletes through the city of Old San Juan and past 16th-century Spanish architecture, including the famous Fort San Felipe del Morro. There are 971 direct national and international flights to Puerto Rico and no passport is required when traveling from the US mainland. For more information, please visit the event's official web site, www.ironmansanjuan.com.

About BN Sports, LLC
BN Sports, LLC is a citywide sports events management company founded in Puerto Rico in 2008. The company focuses on high-profile sporting events, which promote health and fitness awareness among its participants, their family members and the local community. BN Sports’ events also aim to promote the destination of the markets it serves through various media channels, resulting in strong brand awareness for BN Sports sponsors and for the host city, while also positively impacting the local economy. Contact BN Sports at info@bnsportsllc.com.