South Asia’s first ever triathlon got underway at the Galle Face Green yesterday, with the participation of more than 800 local and foreign triathletes.   Foreign participation at Ironman 70.3 Colombo was seen from India (133 triathletes), UK (76), France (47), Australia (34), USA (30) and Singapore (26). Three blind racers and a member of the Veddha community also participated.

Pic by Kushan Pathiraja