UPDATE: IRONMAN officials cancel swim portion of Sunday's race due to TN river conditions

Swim Portion Of Ironman Chattanooga Cancelled Due To Swift Flowing River

UPDATE: IRONMAN officials cancel swim portion of Sunday's race due to TN river conditions

The portion of the race has been cancelled due to the dangerous conditions expected in the Tennessee River.

IRONMAN cancelling swim portion, but will race over Walnut Street Bridge

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Weather has once again intervened in another IRONMAN competition. IRONMAN 70.3 officials they are cancelling the swimming part of the triathlon for safety reasons. The flow rate of the Tennessee River could hit 50,000 cubic feet per second on Sunday, which is more than double the normal speed at Ross’s Landing. That would prevent safety assets from holding their positions. So now, the race begins with a bike time trial at 7:…