IRONMAN UK organisers are pleased to announce that Gatorade will once again be the Official Sports Drink of IRONMAN UK and the UK IRONMAN 70.3. The deal, which is for the next three years, will cover the 2007, 2008 and 2009 races. As part of the deal, Pepsi will also return as the Official Drink of IRONMAN UK and will make a welcome return to the course.

IRONMAN UK organisers commented: “We are pleased to welcome Gatorade back to the IRONMAN UK fold. The commitment they have shown to their product and IRONMAN worldwide over the years has been incredible and we are sure that the athletes will benefit from their experience and products”.

The deal sees Gatorade return to the course at all of the aid stations and provide the Official Sports Drink on the course. On the bike leg the drink will be provided in the classic Gatorade 500ml water bottles, whilst on the run it will be provided in 250ml Gatorade cups. Pepsi will also be provided in the same format.

Commenting on the relationship with IRONMAN UK, Gatorade’s Arif Haq said: “We are extremely pleased to be back working with IRONMAN UK’s two events. Gatorade and Ironman are synonymous globally in their ideals around sporting excellence. We are proud to be growing our commitment to triathlon in the UK in partnership with the organisers.”

Official Retailer, TRI UK, will be stocking the Gatorade products available on the course in a special IRONMAN UK Pack. For more information call 07000 874854 or visit www.triuk.com.