Pro's on Track at CLASH Daytona

Friday 03 December 2021

CLASH Endurance taking place on December 4-5, 2021 at the Daytona International Speedway® in Florida. The roster of pro athletes from around the globe includes Olympians, IRONMAN, Duathlon and Short-course Champions as well as those who have seen success at the unique speedway venue before.

On the women’s side, Anne Haug, this year’s winner at Challenge Roth Full-Distance and the 2019 IRONMAN World Champion. Making a strong comeback after having her second child will be four-time IRONMAN World Champion, Mirinda Carfrae as well as Canada’s Paula Findlay returning to reclaim her title from Daytona in both 2020 and 2019. 

Olympic Gold Medalist and International Triathlon Union Victor, Kristian Blummenfelt will lead the men’s field alongside a strong American roster includes names such as Ben Kanute, Rudy von Berg and Matt Hanson, who saw a second-place finish last year on this course. 

“Last year, I was watching the race coverage from my couch with a baby in my belly. It was such an amazing event and I can’t wait to experience it myself this December,” said Mirinda Carfare, who placed fourth in recent weeks at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta.  

Pros will have their sights set to secure their part of winnings of the available $100,000 prize purse. Additionally, this clash of physical and mental fortitude among the pro field will be televised in the United States and around the globe. 

“We look forward to another year with an incredible field of athletes unleashing their power on the speedway come December. The CLASH Endurance Team is ready to provide a stellar race experience for all to end the 2021 season,” says CEO of CLASH Endurance, Bill Christy.  

MALE PRO:
Bart Aernouts
Igor Amorelli
Florian Angert
Samuel Appleton
Reece Barclay
Daniel Baekkegard 
Kristian Blummenfelt 
Collin Chartier
Nicholas Chase
Thomas Davis
Magnus Ditlev
Nils Frommhold
Frederic Funk
George Goodwin
Adam Hansen 
Matt Hanson
Pieter Heemeryck
Ben Hoffman
Kristian Hogenhaug
Ben Kanute
Nick Kastelein
Sebastian Kienle
Eric Lagerstrom
Andre Lopes
Vincent LUIS
Brent McMahon
Justin Metzler
Yorlliry Moreno
Tim Rea
Taylor Reid
Joe Skipper
Kyle Smith 
Andrew Starykowicz
Marten Van Riel
Rudy von Berg

FEMALE PRO:
Lisa Becharas
Mirinda Carfrae
Sarah Crowley
Paula Findlay
Lucy Hall
Claire Hann
Anne Haug
Jackie Hering
Meredith Kessler 
India Lee
Katrina Matthews
Rach McBride
Jocelyn McCauley
Jeanni Metzler
Skye Moench
Kimberley Morrison
Angela Naeth
Lisa Norden
Elizabeth Nyitray
Laura Philipp
Sara Sala
Ellie Salthouse
Laura Siddall
Imogen Simmonds
Jodie Stimpson
Brittany Warly
Marjolaine Pierre

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