WTC Retracts Its Ban On Compression Socks
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Sep 11, 2009
- Updated Apr 15, 2010 at 2:39 PM UTC
In an official statement, the World Triathlon Corporation announced it has decided not to ban compression socks in the upcoming Ironman World Championship.
In response to athlete feedback, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has retracted its ban on garments that cover the calves at this year’s Ford Ironman World Championship, taking place on October 10, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Because the age of athletes wearing these garments is not visible, Ironman will eliminate marking athletes’ ages on calves in Kona to ensure fairness among the field. The tradition of body marking of bib numbers on athletes’ arms will remain in place. WTC will continue reviewing this issue and evaluating ways to display ages of participating athletes.
FILED UNDER: Features / Kona 2011 / News TAGS: Compression socks / Ironman World Championship / WTC
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.