The roots of Malaysian triathlon are actually stronger in places like Port Dickson, Malacca (which we both passed on the way) and Desaru. However it is Langkawi that drew/is drawing more attention internationally due to its affiliation to the Ironman brand. Langkawi lends itself very well for a holiday/destination triathlon.
Ironman Langkawi was first held in 2000, but discontinued after 2010. In 2014 it returned, backed up by a 70.3 in Putrajaya. Nowadays Ironman Langkawi is held in conjunction with a Half Ironman distance and is considered one of the hardest Ironmans in the world due to its tropical climate and hilly bike course.
Triathlon legend Javier Gomez (SPA) and Maki Nishioka (JPN) are the reigning champions.
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