BRIEFLY : CITY HOPING TO HOST `IRON MAN' TRIATHLON.Prompted by the success of the Los Angeles Marathon The Los Angeles Marathon is an annual marathon held in Los Angeles, California since 1986. It was inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles. The race starts at about 8:15AM and runs through Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, the Crenshaw district, and , city officials once again are trying to find someone to stage an ``iron man'' triathlon triathlon, athletic event made up of three contests. Since the 1970s the term has come to mean especially a race combining swimming, bicycling, and running. A notable example is Hawaii's Ironman Triathlon, held since 1978, which features a 2. . The City Council this week asked its staff to report back in 30 days with an updated request for proposals on the requirements and what would be needed to put on such an event. Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. officials have tried unsuccessfully in the past to stage a triathlon, but were never able to interest any promoters PROMOTERS. In the English law, are those who in popular or penal actions prosecute in. their own names and the king's, having part of the fines and penalties. for a race that traditionally involves an ocean swim, bicycle riding and a marathon run. --- Daily News |
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