Name: GIORGIO ALESSI Age on Race Day: 39 From: Valguarnera, Sicily, ITALY Occupation: Physical Education Teacher Recent Races: Completed 2003 Mountain Extreme Triathlon Offroad Ironman distance Other events in past 2 years: 2003 Swisspower Gigatlon - solo category 7 days tour of Switzerland - total 1000 miles with 5 specialties daily: swim, roadbike, mountainbike, inline skate & run. 1st Time UM Entering UM 2004 because "It is all about challenging yourself, trying to reach your limit and then pushing it a little further. And what better race than the Ultraman?"