Gurutze Frades about to fulfill dream of competing in Kona'16

The dream of Hawaii 2016, episode III

 

 

Last Sunday in the Ironman Malaysia Gurutze Frades took a big step to get the classification for the World Cup of Hawaii 2016. After the triumph in Ironman of Vichy (2000 points), the second position in the Ironman 70.3 from Turkey (400 points) and this second place in Malaysia (1600 points) Guru currently has 4000 KPR points which means having almost the ticket for the Kona World Cup.

Recall that the World Cup is classified only the 35 best triathletes of the KPR ranking. In July, a first screen is made with the best 28 and later at the end of August the remaining 7 squares are awarded. In addition, the 5 winners of the Continental Championships also have direct seats to Kona. Finally receive a special invitation the winners of the last 5 years in Kona, who must finish at least one IM during the season.

Guruzte Frades currently has 4000 KPR points, which means having almost the ticket for the Kona World Cup.

In 2015 in the first screen the triathlete who occupied the position 28 of the ranking was the German Mareen Hufe with 5255 points. Later at the end of August, the one that entered 35º place was the American Caitlin Snow with 4375 points. Right now Guruzte is in 10ª position of the KPR ranking and has 4000 points, so he has almost assured his classification for Kona, he would only need a couple of good results in two 70.3 or one IM during 2016 to certify his classification.

Before Malaysia we could talk to her and she told us "We calculate that with 4500 points we will be in Kona"Although seeing the performance of Guru in these three tests of Vichy, Turkey and Malaysia ... we are convinced that it will add more than 5000.

 

Gurutze Frades at the Ironman Vichy

 

Now it's time to rest after a long season and recharge batteries for 2016, which will surely be a great year for Guru Frades. We will be following and encouraging you as always.

Foto1: Compressport Spain

Foto2: Susana Etxebarria

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