Chattanooga should be proud of Ironman efforts
Sunday, Sept. 28, was an incredible day as several thousand triathletes from all over the world converged on the Scenic City for the first running of Ironman Chattanooga. I have never been more inspired by the energy and enthusiasm shown by these folks as they endured a tough course before reaching the finish line at Ross’s Landing.
I want to applaud our local community for the volunteers and spectators who made Sunday’s event so special. Virtually every person, including the overall winners, praised Chattanooga and its unsurpassed support from the sideline.
I want to praise members of the Times-Free Press staff for an outstanding job of coverage, starting several days before and following several days later. Your stories and pictures captured the spirit of the event.
I’ve been a proud resident of this city for more than 50 years but never more so than Sunday. You can be assured many from out of town will plan to come back. We showed the world we do have a classy community and know how to put on a first-class event.
John Hunt