Arizona Ironman athletes are worried the forecasted rain could disrupt or cancel the swimming portion of the competition on ...

COEUR D’ALENE — The 2008 Coeur d’Alene Ironman kicked off Sunday morning under partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures. Almost 2,200 competitors took to the water for the first stage of the race.

Despite the high temperatures and humidity, race organizers considered the event a success and in line with typical IRONMAN events. Extensive safety measures were in place, particularly for the swim ...