Macca Beats More than 1,700 Pros to Win Hawaii Ironman

(Henderson, Nev.) October 17, 2007 –Thousands of spectators watched as Chris McCormack, “Macca,” beat more than 1,700 of the best triathletes in the world, to win the Ironman Hawaii Championship. After winning the most coveted title in the sport of triathlon, Macca confirms that his next race will be the Nevada Silverman Triathlon. A now 10-time Ironman Champion, McCormack is sure to draw a huge crowd in Nevada on November 11, 2007.

The Nevada Silverman is a full-distance triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim; 112-mile bike and 26.2 mile run held annually in Henderson, Nevada. After negotiations with the Silverman team and assessment of schedules and racing commitments Macca will race the half – tri on the weekend of November 11, 2007.

“We are thrilled with the signing of Macca - who is currently the hottest name in the sport of Triathlon. With the additional of another Ironman win under his belt, the excitement he will bring to Silverman will be immeasurable. We look forward to the challenge he will inevitably give the other competitors,” said Silverman Race Director, Frank Lowery.
Australian Chris McCormack or Macca as he is affectionately known, is one of the most affable athletes in the sport of triathlon. Most recently, he won the most coveted title in the sport of triathlon by winning the Ironman Hawaii 2007. Chris entered the professional triathlon circuit in 1996, as an inexperienced rookie, but rapidly rose to success only eight months after his debut, taking the World No. 1 position and destroying arguably the greatest field ever assembled in triathlon history, to win both the 1997 Triathlon World Championships and the 1997 ITU World Cup Series.

With a huge heart, the biggest smile in triathlon and an ever-blossoming fan club, McCormack has stamped himself as one of the fiercest forces in triathlon. With one of the best resumes in the sports history, Macca owns almost every triathlon title available and holds more international titles than any triathlete in history. At last count McCormack had won more than130 triathlon races globally - at all distances. For more information on McCormack please visit his Web site at http://www.chrismccormack.com/

About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon:
The Silverman Triathlon is a full-distance triathlon held in Henderson, Nevada.
Branded as the toughest course in North America by "The Man" himself, Dave Scott, and echoed by the finishers from 2005 and 2006, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in 2007. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Full Distance Triathlon please visit www.silvermannv.com.