Also called The Dragon City, Liuzhou belongs to the northern edge of China's subtropical zone in north-central Guangxi Province. It is as much a well developed, modern city of industry as it is one of culture, history, and natural beauty. The city consists of six counties and four districts, and its population is almost 4 million.
IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou will begin with a swim in the Liu River, cutting right through the center of the city. Spectators will have the unique opportunity to watch the swim from the elevated banks of the river and nearby bridge. Athletes will exit the water to transition next to beautiful Broom Hill Park.
The bike course takes riders north out of the city following the river for 35 kilometers before crossing west though the city to begin the second loop. Athletes can expect incredible views as they parallel the Liu River on this rolling course with smooth, clean road surfaces.
The two loops of the run course offer athletes a chance to see the scenes of the city as they complete two loops through downtown Liuzhou, along both banks of the Liu River. The final stretch will bring competitors down the Wenchang Building Complex with the Liuzhou cityscape providing the backdrop to the finish.
The 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou will have 25 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship and 50 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship available.
Eligible athletes receiving a slot can either accept a slot to the IRONMAN World Championship or a slot to the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (but not both).
Professionals compete for P-750 points plus $25,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
1 Alexander Craig AUS (Australia)
2 Brownlee Alistair GBR (United Kingdom)
3 Betten Sam AUS (Australia)
4 Metzler Justin USA (United States of America)
5 Robins Mitchell AUS (Australia)
7 Crawford Guy NZL (New Zealand)
8 Azevedo Filipe PRT (Portugal)
9 Buckingham Mark GBR (United Kingdom)
10 Blanchart Tintó Miquel ESP (Spain)
11 Jouffret Sebastien FRA (France)
12 Kalaszczynski Lukasz POL (Poland)
13 Lecallier Guillaume FRA (France)
14 Naude Rudolf ZAF (South Africa)
15 Polizzi Alexander AUS (Australia)
FEMALE PRO:
25 Bevilaqua Kate AUS (Australia)
26 Holst Tine DNK (Denmark)
27 Huse Sue CAN (Canada)
28 Lindholm Borg Camilla SWE (Sweden)
29 Withrow Kelsey USA (United States of America)
30 Li Shiao‐yu TWN (Taiwan, Province of China)
31 Simmonds Imogen CHE (Switzerland)
32 Lester Sarah AUS (Australia)
33 Jerzyk Agnieszka POL (Poland)
34 Martineau Caroline CAN (Canada)
36 Piampiano Sarah USA (United States of America)
37 Eberhardt Anna HUN (Hungary)