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.
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.
The 2017 IRONMAN Arizona offers 40 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Professionals compete for P-2000 points plus $80,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
1 Kienle Sebastian Germany
2 Schmid Stefan Germany
3 Weiss MIchael Austria
4 Daerr Justin USA
8 Rana Ivan Spain
9 Chevrot Denis FRANCE
11 Delsaut Trevor FRANCE
12 Shoemaker Jarrod USA
14 Shearon Jonathan USA
15 Arroyo Victor SPAIN
16 Biessman Max USA
17 Blanchart Tinto Miquel Spain
18 Byrden Jordan Canada
19 Carillo Avila Alan México
20 Close Gregory USA
21 Dekker Martijn Netherlands
22 Garcia Frederic France
23 Gonzalez Miranda Oliver México
24 Huerzeler Samuel Switzerland
25 Kotland Peter Czech Republic
26 Long Sam USA
27 Lyatskiy Andrey Russia
28 Moreno Molins Albert SPAIN
29 Pedraza Sebastian Italy
30 Poole Michael New Zealand
31 Villalta Eduar Venezuela
32 Botelho Raymond USA
FEMALE PRO:
41 Vesterby Michelle Denmark
43 Beranek Anja Germany
45 Donavan Jessie USA
47 Kaye Alicia USA
48 Huse Sue Canada
49 Jahn Kirsty Canada
50 Roberts Lisa USA
51 Schaerer Celine Switzerland
52 Tajsich Sonja Germany
53 Tondeur Alexandra Belgium
54 Withrow Kelsey USA
55 Hansen Jennie USA
56 McBride Rachel Canada
57 Alvarez Palmilla MEXICO
58 Basso Anne FRANCE
59 Bugdol Ewa Poland
60 Corker Steph Canada
61 Deligny Camille FRANCE
62 Goffredo Kendra USA
65 Hammond Christine USA
66 Paulson Ashley USA
67 Valentine Nicole USA