Because of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, triathlon got a foothold in China with a number of events following suit. One of them was Ironman China (and a 70.3) in Hainan.
The first Ironman (2008) in Hainan, China was not a success. Hot weather conditions and government issues hampered the event and brought it to a premature end in 2011. With temperatures reaching over 40C the run course was described in many a race report as a war scene with bodies littered along the route.
The likely forever reigning champions are Luke McKenzie (AUS) and Amy Marsh (USA)
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