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Sam Laidlow Ironman philanthropy and championship prep
Overview
Ahead of the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, French triathlete Sam Laidlow announced a philanthropic initiative called ‘23 for the future’. Laidlow has pledged his entire prize money from the race to support 23 young athletes aged 10 to 16 involved in swimming, cycling, running, or triathlon. He has guaranteed a minimum personal contribution of 23,000 euros, regardless of his race results.
As the championship approaches, Laidlow enters the competition with momentum from recent victories in Roth and a course record in Lanzarote. The event field also features notable rookies and established contenders, including Julie Derron, Paula Findlay, Kristian Blummenfelt, and Gustav Iden.
Entities
Sam Laidlow · Gustav Iden · Paula Findlay · Kristian Blummenfelt · Julie Derron
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesSam Laidlow and top rookies prepare for IRONMAN World Championship
Leading up to the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Sam Laidlow enters with strong momentum, while rookies like Julie Derron and Paula Findlay are highlighted as potential podium contenders.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesSam Laidlow pledges Ironman prize money to youth athletes
Ironman World Champion Sam Laidlow is donating his entire Kona prize money, and a guaranteed minimum of 23,000 euros, to support 23 young aspiring athletes through his ‘23 for the future’ initiative.
Sources
3athlon.be · slowtwitch.com · tri-mag.de · triathlonmagazine.ca · trikipedia.nl