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(4/12/2008) Bali International Triathlon, LLC has confirmed that Ironman triathletes Luke McKenzie and Amanda Balding will participate in the 2nd Annual MRA Bali International Triathlon to be held on June 29, 2008 at Jimbaran Bay, Bali. McKenzie's agreement to participate in the Bali race comes immediately following his top-five finish in Ironman Australia. Garuda Airlines, a new sponsor of the Bali race, was instrumental in making the involvement of these professional triathletes in the MRA Bali International Triathlon possible.
Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay, one of the leading race sponsors, is offering a first prize package consisting of a seven day, six night stay in one of their world famous luxury villas to both the top male and female finishers. Awards will also be given to the first three finishers in each age group category. All athletes will be provided with high quality race T-shirts, entrance to a pre-race party, and unique finisher's award handcrafted in Bali.
McKenzie explained their decision to race in Bali, "the opportunity to race in 'paradise' was the clincher for us. We are lucky that our job as professional athletes takes us to some beautiful exotic destinations around the world, but a race set around the gardens of the Four Seasons resort in Bali would have to be the ultimate!
Balding, who lived for nine months in Bali when she was younger, is looking forward to her return. She commented, "We are excited to be traveling to Bali, and the added bonus is we both get to compete in a triathlon in an idyllic setting. We can't wait!"
Athletes participating in the race are expected to from all over the world to take advantage of this unique destination race. While in Bali, they can take advantage of the wide range of activities available, including scuba diving, elephant riding, white-water river rafting, parasailing, and jet skiing. Bali is famous for its spa properties, and athletes will be treated to post race massage by local Balinese therapists. Special hotel and tour packages for athletes and their families can be arranged by contacting Bali Discovery Tours.
Luke McKenzie
Luke is a professional triathlete from Australias Gold Coast. He lives and trains in the beautiful coastal town of Tweeds Head during the Australian Summer, and spends most of his triathlon season based in San Diego, California.
His record includes:
5th place Ironman Australia 2008
1st place Byron Bay Triathlon Australia 2007
3rd place Cancun Ironman 70.3 2007
19th place Ironman World Championships Kona 2007
1st place Colorado Springs Triathlon 2006
2nd place Desaru International Triathlon, Malaysia 2007
