Rasmussen to compete in France Ironman.

the organisers of Ironman France are about to announce that the disqualified/dishnored Tour de France cyclist Michael Rasmussen will compete in IM France 2008.

While Rasmussen is not allowed to compete in any cycling event for the year, he is free to compete in any other sport.

He said he has come to an agreement with the organisers on his undiscosed participation fee to compete on the 22th of June.

The Exc professional cyclist Laurent Jalabert who finished the IM world championship last year in 9:19 is helping Rasmussen in his preparation.

His coach Robert Barel, ex tri olympian, said he would be fine in the swim.

The organiser of IM France are expected to make the announcement in the coming month