The Ironman of Hamburg becomes Duathlon

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Ironman has announced this change due to the concentration of algae in the Alster River.

Has suspended the swim segment due toThe risk to health the swim at this time on the Alster River

This was what Ironman published on Facebook

Unfortunately, we have to say that swimming in the Hamburg ironman will not take place.

Therefore, the route is modified in run - bike - run, that is, in a duathlon. The reason is the current concentration of algae in the alster river, which is considered potentially dangerous to health.

To protect all athletes, instead of swimming, there will be a race of 6 KM

In the test the return of Tim Don was expected in the distance, but it could not be. Tim after 8 months since his accident got the vitoria in the Ironman 70.3 of Costa Rica, and came to this test wanting to try again in the distance.