The test that would have to be held next March was one of the most important in the world and it was also the Asian championship of the modality. According to IRONMAN, more than 10.000 triathletes have participated in the test in the last 4 years.
The 75 squares that were disputed for the classification of the World Championship will be split between the tests of IRONMAN Cairns New Zealand (and Port Macquarie (Asutralia)
More information: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/melbourne.aspx#axzz3q242Ai6h