Friday 19 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
Nelson Mandela Bay—named after the freedom fighter and world icon of peace — hosts Africa's most renowned triathlon. An IRONMAN Championship race that pulses with South African spirit, experience the breathtaking courses and feverish support at this postcard-perfect beachside destination. The city of Port Elizabeth is South Africa’s second oldest city, and is situated on Nelson Mandela Bay. Athletes and spectators who travel here get the unique opportunity to race in one of the most wildly beau more
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Friday 19 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
Race through the heart of Spain's vibrant gem, the sport and cultural hotbed of Valencia. A race that melds artistic architectural splendour, striking natural landscapes, and iconic sporting landmarks, punctuated by vibrant culture, incredible sights and the finest flavors of Spain's gastronomy. Brace yourself for an unparalleled race experience. more
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Friday 19 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
IRONMAN 70.3 racing in Cebu is back! With its new name, the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu, the event awarded as the Best Spectator Race in the World in 2018, will be returning to the white sand beaches of the island of Mactan in Cebu, Philippines. This stunning race location boasts of an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Water activities such as parasailing, jet skiing, diving and island hopping have long been popular among tourists. more
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Friday 19 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
Located in the heart of Lima, IRONMAN 70.3 Peru offers triathletes a unique experience in the Latin American event series, with a fast, seaside course in the gastronomic capital of the world. 70.3 Perú triathlon will begin its journey with a rolling start of the 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim from Agua Dulce beach in the Pacific Ocean. Offering calm conditions and water temperature typically between 66-70F (19-21C), it's a scenic one-loop swim course that swimmers of all abilities will enjoy. more
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Friday 19 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
This weekend, on 20 April, the picturesque island of Gran Canaria will once again host Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria. Athletes from 27 countries will gather to test their endurance, strength, and determination against the stunning backdrop of this Canary Island European season opener. more
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Wednesday 17 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
IRONMAN announced?today that the vibrant area of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico will host the inaugural IRONMAN® 70.3® Riviera Nayarit triathlon set to take place on November 10, 2024. Registration for the new event is now available by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-riviera-nayarit. The new IRONMAN 70.3 Riviera Nayarit triathlon will start with a 1.9km (1.2-mile) swim in the Pacific Ocean. After exiting the water, athletes will take on the 90km (56-miles) bike ride on the route towards Puerto Vallart more
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Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
IRONMAN in conjunction with Ottawa Tourism announced today that Canada’s Capital city of Ottawa will become the newest location to host an IRONMAN® Canada triathlon beginning in 2025. The iconic full-distance IRONMAN event will make its debut in front of Canada’s Parliament on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. General registration for the 2025 IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series, will open on April 22, 2024, more
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Sunday 14 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
A new champion was crowned at a sweltering Singapore T100 as Dutch wildcard Youri Keulen claimed his maiden T100 victory; while American comeback specialist Sam Long charged from last on the swim to finish second, despite serving a 30-second penalty on the run. Belgian Pieter Heemeryck finished a very creditable third. more
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Saturday 13 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
In the unforgiving Singapore heat and humidity, defending champion Ashleigh Gentle conquered not just the heat, but also any self doubts, to come from behind on the run and win an epic T100 battle with Lucy Charles-Barclay. Ashleigh dug very deep in the latter stages of the 100km race to wipe out a 5 minute 33 second deficit coming out of T2 to beat Lucy as well as surprise podium finisher Els Visser. more
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Friday 12 Apr 2024 [Triathlon News]
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon have confirmed the line up for the men’s Singapore T100 triathlon on 14 April, 2024, the second stop on the new eight-leg T100 Triathlon World Tour. It features 15 of the world’s top 20 PTO Ranked athletes and will continue many of the battles started in Miami. Led by #2 Magnus Ditlev, who put in a commanding performance to win the first race of the season in Miami, the field will also feature American #3 Jason West, who’ll be more
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