70.3 Lapu-Lapu Returns To Cebu City Philippines

Friday 19 April 2024

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.  Being the second of the Philippine’s prime cosmopolitan and progressive metros, this race destination is vibrant with luxurious resorts and cultural attractions.   

Starting on the sandy beaches of The Mactan Newtown property in Lapu-Lapu City, triathletes will taken towards the heritage streets of the Mactan Island, then cross the longest bridge in the country onto Cebu City then back to Cordova.  This fast, fairly flat course will be a playground to competitive athletes and newbies alike.  The tropical heat will be outshined by the lively support of the local community.  

2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu has 45* age group qualifying slots + 15 extra Women for Tri qualifying slots for the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships on 14th & 15th December 2024 in Taupo, New Zealand!

Professionals compete for $40,000 prize purse plus 2MPRO/2WPRO WC slots

MALE PRO:
1. Bakkegard Daniel DNK
3. Schoeman Henri ZAF
4. Bishop Thomas GBR
5. Azevedo Filipe PRT
6. Osborne Sam NZL
7. Noble Caleb AUS
8. Quin Charlie AUS
9. Osborne Jarrod AUS
10. Chang Tuan Chun TWN
11. Amos Calvin AUS
12. Tong Michael NZL
13. Stern Ben USA
14. Carling Nick AUS
15. Wortmann Nathan AUS
16. Mathews Luke ARE

FEMALE PRO:
17. Byram Lucy GBR
18. Reischmann Anne DEU
19. Visser Els NLD
20. Lucas Lottie ARE
21. Derron Nina CHE
22. Duke Dimity-Lee AUS
23. Perry Sophie AUS
24. Donner Emily AUS
25. Kingsford Samantha NZL
26. Wesley Aleisha AUS
27. Neill Heather NZL
28. Llewellyn Angharad NZL
29. Szeto Leanne HKG
30. Bragmayer Zsanett HUN

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