The Spaniards take the Ironman 70.3 Pucón

19 Spanish start the 2016 season in this long distance test

This Sunday in the Chilean city of Pucón the first test of the Ironman circuit of 2016 is disputed. It will also be the first major triathlon to dispute the Spanish Triarmada, although in this case there will be no PRO, 19 brave age groups will be responsible for opening the triathlon year.

Among the 19 highlights Marina Leboso, current champion of Europe of Ironman 25-29, Top20 in Kona in his GGEE ... and already classified for the 70.3 world 2016. She is the "captain" of the Triarmada in Chilean lands, the rest of the participants are:

El Herbalife Ironman 70.3 Pucón consists of swimming 1900m in the Villarrica Lake, 90km of cycling under the impressive Andres Coordinator, with the Villarrica volván as image of the race. Finally the 21km of running race will be made.

In the male category the main favorites are the Australian Richie Cunnungham and the Chilean Felipe "Pipo" Barraza. Also highlight the Argentine Mario from Elias, the Brazilian Igor Amorelli and Italian-Argentine Daniel Fontana Olympic Games in Athens'04 and Beijing'08. You also have to pay special attention to the Argentine Luciano Taccone, one of the best ITU cyclists who debuts in an IM 70.3 circuit test

In the women's competition a "hand to hand" Chilean is foreseen, between Bárbara Riveros (winner in 2015) and Valentina Carvallo (winner in 2013 and 2014). Also note the British Rachel Joyce and the American Lauren Brandon... already one of "our super triathletes moms"The Chilean Pamela Tastets. Finally, mention the Panamanian Lotty Harari, who at their 45 years will compete in PRO with the best.

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