"It's really cool to be the hunted one," says IRONMAN World Champion Patrick Lange. After his victory in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i in October last year, the Darmstadt is on top of the IRONMAN ranking. Last year, he could not make it to the podium due to an injury-related break before the race. "I'm in top form and looking forward to my home race, it's just going to be unbelievable in front of this crowd on Mainkai," says Lange.
However, Jan Frodeno, Andi Boecher and Patrik Nilsson will not make it easy for Patrick. Frodeno, who is back on his feet after a crash last week, is super motivated: "I feel good - otherwise I would not be here - I'm really looking forward to racing again on German soil." The mood here in Frankfurt is unique ", says Jan.
Andi Boecherer and Swede Patrik Nilsson will give their all in the fight for the crown. "My preparations over the past few months have been fully focused on Frankfurt," confirms Nilsson.
The women's field is headed by IRONMAN World Champion Daniela Ryf. "Frankfurt is always a highlight and after Kona one of the most important races in the IRONMAN circle", says Ryf in an interview. Sarah Crowley, defending champion, states: "I'm well prepared and looking forward to the race, there's no time for pressure, I'm making the most of the race."
Besides the two famous IRONMAN athletes, Anne Haug and Sarah True are celebrating their IRONMAN debut. Both were already very successful at the IRONMAN 70.3 distance and will be at the swim start of an IRONMAN race for the first time on Sunday. "I do not even know what it will feel like after 180km of cycling - I have a lot of respect for it," Haug clarifies. Sarah True, however, comes to Frankfurt with a clear goal: "My goal is definitely the Kona qualification - so a placement far ahead would be quite helpful."
MALE PRO:
1 Lange Patrick MPRO DEU (Germany)
2 Frodeno Jan MPRO DEU (Germany)
3 Boecherer Andi MPRO DEU (Germany)
4 Nilsson Patrik MPRO SWE (Sweden)
5 Amberger Josh MPRO AUS (Australia)
6 Kastelein Nicholas MPRO AUS (Australia)
7 Raelert Andreas MPRO DEU (Germany)
8 Weiss Michael MPRO AUT (Austria)
9 Limousin Frederic MPRO FRA (France)
10 Niedrig Andreas MPRO DEU (Germany)
11 Alfaro Peru MPRO ESP (Spain)
14 Amirault Lucas MPRO FRA (France)
15 Berthou David MPRO FRA (France)
16 Bowstead Mark MPRO NZL (New Zealand)
17 Brader Christian MPRO DEU (Germany)
18 Butterfield Tyler MPRO BMU (Bermuda)
19 Chikin Alexander MPRO RUS (Russian Federation)
20 Close Gregory MPRO USA (United States of America)
21 Deak Zsombor MPRO ROM (Romania)
22 Duelsen Marc MPRO DEU (Germany)
23 Esser Olivier MPRO BEL (Belgium)
24 Hentschel Felix MPRO DEU (Germany)
25 Ivanco Michal MPRO SVK (Slovakia)
26 Kochetkov Alexander MPRO LTU (Lithuania)
27 Koutny Philipp MPRO CHE (Switzerland)
28 Liebelt Markus MPRO DEU (Germany)
29 Lyatskiy Andrej MPRO RUS (Russian Federation)
30 Mock Philipp MPRO DEU (Germany)
31 Monchy Wouter MPRO BEL (Belgium)
32 Müller Urs MPRO CHE (Switzerland)
33 Nemcik Marek MPRO SVK (Slovakia)
34 Plese David MPRO SVN (Slovenia)
35 Polan Lukas MPRO CZE (Czech Republic)
36 Sagarzazu Imanol MPRO ESP (Spain)
37 Schwarz Simon MPRO DEU (Germany)
38 Simko Pavel MPRO SVK (Slovakia)
39 Wymmersch Dominique MPRO ESP (Spain)
40 Wurf Cameron MPRO AUS (Australia)
43 Collins Damien MPRO AUS (Australia)
44 Schifferle Mike MPRO CHE (Switzerland)
45 Skipper Joe MPRO GBR (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
46 Csoke Balazs MPRO HUN (Hungary)
FEMALE PRO:
101 Crowley Sarah FPRO AUS (Australia)
102 Ryf Daniela FPRO CHE (Switzerland)
103 Philipp Laura FPRO DEU (Germany)
104 Haug Anne FPRO DEU (Germany)
105 Konschak Katja FPRO DEU (Germany)
106 True Sarah FPRO USA (United States of America)
107 Wutti Eva FPRO AUT (Austria)
109 Bernardi Marta FPRO ITA (Italy)
110 Bugdol Ewa FPRO POL (Poland)
111 Castro Nogueira Saleta FPRO ESP (Spain)
112 Corker Steph FPRO CAN (Canada)
113 Duke Dimity-Lee FPRO AUS (Australia)
114 Grohmann Katharina FPRO DEU (Germany)
115 Herrero Gomez Helena FPRO ESP (Spain)
116 Hufe Mareen FPRO DEU (Germany)
117 Lie Kristin FPRO NOR (Norway)
118 Mahn Bruna FPRO BRA (Brazil)
119 Mcbride Rachel FPRO CAN (Canada)
120 Moench Skye FPRO USA (United States of America)
123 Schaerer Celine FPRO CHE (Switzerland)
124 Svensk Sara FPRO SWE (Sweden)