This secluded gem of an island off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is a beloved destination for beach-goers and IRONMAN athletes alike.
Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Cozumel is located 16 kilometers off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. Boasting the second largest barrier reef in the world, Cozumel has an international reputation as one of the premier diving destinations in the world. Thousands of divers and snorkelers visit every year to experience the 200 feet of visibility, countless species of fish, sponges, anemones and coral. If diving isn't up your alley, the island offers both adventure and relaxation at every turn: untrammeled jungle, white sand beaches, and a year-round Caribbean climate are just a few of the things athlete have to look forward to pre and post-race.
The two-transition course starts with a single-loop swim in water that is teeming with tropical fish within the protected waters of the Reefs of Cozumel National Park at Chankanaab Park Beach. The 180-kilometer, three-lap bike course in Cozumel is pancake-flat, taking competitors along the spectacular coastline of beaches and resorts and through the town of San Miguel de Cozumel. The three-loop run is lined with local supporters and bands playing traditional Mexican music, creating a festival-liked atmosphere. The finish line is at the city hall square in San Miguel de Cozumel, where local residents provide support to all finishers like they were seasoned veterans of IRONMAN spectating.
IRONMAN Cozumel offers 40 qualifying slots for the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Professionals compete for P-2000 points and $100,000 prize purse
Male Pro:
1 Weiss Michael AUT
3 McDonald Chris AUS
4 Hanson Matt USA
5 Wurtele Trevor CAN
6 Russell Matt USA
7 Butterfield Tyler BMU
8 Daerr Justin USA
9 Delsaut Trevor FRA
11 Brandon Barrett USA
12 Canhedo Vinicius BRA
13 Chong Eduardo MEX
14 Close Gregory USA
15 Cozza Luca ITA
16 Curbeau Matt USA
17 de Kanel Rod FRA
18 Defilippis Scott USA
19 Degasperi Alessandro ITA
20 Fontana Matteo ITA
21 Fuentes Jorge MEX
22 Furtado Raul BRA
23 Gerlach Thomas USA
24 Gonzalez Oliver MEX
25 Hemet Nicolas FRA
26 Jordan Tyler USA
27 Kotland Peter CZE
28 Limousin Frederic FRE
30 Lyanskiy Andrey RUS
32 Manente Felipe BRA
33 Modic Matic SVN
34 Morel Jeremy FRE
35 Nillson Patrik SWE
36 Quezada Ruiz Sergio MEX
37 Reinhardt Jason USA
38 Riess Vincent AUT
39 Risti Ivan ITA
41 Schmid Stefan DEU
42 Shearon Jonathan USA
43 Tejada Raul GTM
44 Vazquez Jorge MEX
45 Wygand Rich USA
47 Oriet Gilian CHE
Female Pro:
55 Cave Leanda GBR
57 Wurtele Heather CAN
58 Lester Carrie AUS
59 Abraham Corinne GBR
60 Pedersen Camilla DNK
62 Stevens Amanda USA
64 Schaerer Celine CHE
65 Lidbury Emma‐Kate GBR
66 Mack Danielle USA
67 Griesbauer Dede USA
68 Avelar Christine USA
69 Basso Anne FRA
70 Brown Brooke CAN
71 Bruck Kate USA
72 Gregory Caroline USA
73 Grohmann Katharina DEU
74 Grossrieder Monique CHE
75 Herrero Gomez Helen ESP
76 Jurjevic Marina AUS
77 Kryzanowski Jennifer CAN
78 Lehrieder Carolin DEU
79 Lopez Maria USA
80 Moreno Carla BRA
81 Ottosen Karina DNK
82 Ritchie Tami USA
83 Roohi Molly USA
84 Rusch Maggie USA
85 Spitler Erin USA
86 Thibodeau Karen CAN
87 Wendorff Amanda USA