09-24-2021, 05:11 AM
(09-24-2021, 02:27 AM)Obie Wrote: Ironman competition to be held in Utah instead of Kailua-Kona
I don't think it's as simple, nor as much a loss, as your OP suggests.. By the sound of the article I found on the Trib's website...
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/202...ilua-kona/
Which, in part, says...
"However, Ironman said today the event will return to the Big Island October 2022 with a two-day race format slated for Oct. 6 and 8, 2022"
It sounds like we are, as is everyone, losing a round via covid, but are gaining a much larger event in it's regular fall time slot on the rebound. So, whereas in the short term we lost in the long run there's more to look forward to, and if that works we'll have that kind of action to look forward to year after year.
Of course, I am biassed by my belief that until everyone world wide is vaccinated tourism is not a good idea. But, no matter, I'd happily trade a race today for two tomorrow. Wouldn't you?