The Importance of Understanding English at the International Event, Ironman 70.3 Lombok

Abstract

Athletes will face a world where English will be used as an international language and become a way ofcommunicating, interacting, and getting information. Due to misunderstandings about markers and big things explained in English, we can get lost and threaten our safety in the race. Therein lies the importance of English inthe world of sports and international events. At the international Triathlon event, Ironman 70.3 Lombok, the organizers used all parts of the activity, and speakers used an international language, namely English. Since most of the athletes come from thirty-three different countries, the organizers must use the international language in allactivities at the event. This article is used to gain an understanding of why English is important in all aspects of our lives. This study will focus on aspects of the life of a triathlon athlete at the Ironman 70.3 Lombok Triathlon event and which part is the most challenging in understanding Triathlon athletes in every direction using English at the International Triathlon 70.3 Lombok event. The question is, ‘How much do athletes understand English at the International Triathlon Ironman 70.3 Lombok event?’. This paper would like to answer that question by usingtheory of Translation Theory.

Keywords: Athlete, English, international event, triathlon, Ironman 70.3 Lombok