This secluded gem of an island off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is a beloved destination for beach-goers and IRONMAN athletes alike.
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 2018 IRONMAN Cozumel offers 40 qualifying slots for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Professionals compete for $80,000 prize purse plus WC Slot.
MALE PRO:
1 Weiss Michael Austria
2 Rana Ivan Spain
3 Russell Matt USA
4 Amorelli Igor Brazil
5 Mendez Cruz Mauricio Mexico
6 Daerr Justin USA
7 Vinhal Thiago Brazil
8 Delsaut Trevor France
9 Bach Elliot USA
10 Arroyo Bugallo Victor SPAIN
11 Bradley Scott USA
12 Carrillo Avila Alan México
14 Close Gregory USA
15 de la Parra Iñaki Poland
16 Dominguez Ivan USA
17 Garza Arturo Mexico
18 Gonzalez Miranda Oliver Mexico
19 Huerzeler Samuel Switzerland
20 Knossalla Matthias Germany
21 Liebelt Markus Germany
22 Louys Michael Belgium
23 Mock Philipp Germany
24 Unger Marc Germany
FEMALE PRO:
31 Roberts Lisa USA
32 Vesterby Michelle Denmark
33 Naeth Angela Canada
34 Haskins Sarah USA
35 Withrow Kelsey USA
36 Wassner Laurel USA
37 Adler Monica USA
38 Basso Anne FRANCE
39 Dubois Cindy Canada
40 Thoes Svenja Germany