Hawaiian Ironman - assignment help?

Question

Hi im doing a yr 10 assignment, and also a cyclist.

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a few technical questions.

1. sponsership- who is involved, financial/material/product assosciation

2. finances- running even cost/administration costs, money raised

i cant find anything on the net. thanks for any help 10 points to give

Answer 1

World Triathlon Corp. owns and runs the event.  Pretty sure its privately held, so unlikely you will find published financials.  

As for sponsorship,  that varies a bit from one year to the next Bud Light, Gatorade, Ford, and I think Subaru have all been title sponsors at one time or another.   Don't know the actual numbers, but I'm pretty sure its in excess of a million in addition to product, based on some things I've overheard at races.  

Then there are all sorts of licensing arrangements to use the name on bikes, watches, sunscreen, etc.