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 KPR points and $100,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
1 Weiss MIchael Austria
2 Van Lierde Frederik Belgium
3 Russell Matt USA
4 McDonald Chris Australia
5 Don Tim Great Britain
6 Major Jozsef Hungary
7 Amorelli Igor Brasil
8 Leiferman Chris Usa
9 Manocchio Guilerme Brasil
11 Collington Kevin USA
12 Bagg Chris United States
13 Bayliss Stephen United Kingdom
14 Blanchart Tinto Miquel Spain
15 Blokhin Anton Belarus
16 Botelho Raymond USA
17 Bradley Scott USA
18 Brandon Barrett USA
19 Chong Avendaño Eduardo México
20 Ciotti Emanuele Italia
21 Danielsson Karl‐Johan Sweden
22 De Kanel Rod France
23 De Oliveira Reinaldo Brazil
24 Defilippis Scott United States
25 Degasperi Alessandro Italia
26 Delsaut Trevor FRANCE
27 Garcia Frederic FRANCE
28 Gerlach Thomas Usa
29 González Miranda Oliver MEXICO
30 Koutny Philipp Switzerland
31 Lyatskiy Andrey RUSSIA
32 Matheus Bruno Brasil
33 Modic Matic Slovenia
34 Morel Jeremy france
36 Oriet Gilian switzerland
37 Oude Bennink Mark Netherlands
38 Quezada Sergio México
39 Shoemaker Jarrod USA
40 Vazquez Jorge Mexico
41 Vinolas Cruanas Josep Spain
42 Yorek Derek USA
FEMALE PRO:
51 Abraham Corinne Wales
52 Pedersen Camilla Denmark
54 Vesterby Michelle Denmark
55 Stevens Amanda USA
56 Brandon Lauren USA
57 McBride Rachel Canada
58 Schaerer Celine Switzerland
59 Alvarez Palmira MEXICO
60 Bliss Nellia USA
61 Capone Lauren USA
62 Ferreira Amber USA
63 Fillnow Kelly United States
64 Finger Annett Germany
65 Gellatly April United States
66 Javens Amy USA
67 McCracken Amelia USA
68 Roohi Molly USA
69 St‐Pierre Caroline Canada
70 Valentine Nicole United States
71 Vantassel Amy USA
72 Wendorff Amanda USA
73 Lentzke Jennifer USA