MADISON, Wisc.—Ironman North America has announced that Fox Sports Net (FSN) North has signed on to be the official television station of the fourth annual Ford Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon, being held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2005.

Viewers will be able to watch a one-hour produced Ford Ironman Wisconsin show to be aired on FSN North’s channels two weeks following the day of the race.

FSN North is a regional sports network that provides coverage to 3.3 million homes in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Below is a schedule of air dates and times.

2005 Ford Ironman Wisconsin Television Regional Television Coverage

Sept. 24—9:00 p.m.
Sept. 25—2:00 p.m.
Sept. 26—2:00 p.m.
Sept. 29—6:30 p.m. (Wisconsin Channel only)
Sept. 30—2:00 p.m.
Oct. 2— 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Wisconsin Channel only)

More than 2,000 triathletes from around the world are expected to compete in the 2005 Ford Ironman Wisconsin. Athletes will be competing for 80 qualifying spots to the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, as well as a $30,000 pro- prize purse.

For more information on this release or on the 2005 Ford Ironman Wisconsin contact Ironman North America Public Relations Coordinator Josh Hernandez at 303-442-9097 ex. 35 or via e-mail at josh@ironmanusa.com.