The hell of the Ironman Frankfurt, Neoprene not allowed

This year temperatures are expected to be higher than the 35º that will harden the test even more.

This Sunday the 14 edition of the Ironman of Frankfurt , which also hosts the Ironman European Championship, where more than 3.000 triathletes will have to face the 3,8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and the 42 km of the marathon.

Due to the water temperature (25º), this year neoprene is prohibited, which will be bad news for many age groups.

Male Favorites: Sebastian Kienle, Frederik Van Lierde, Jan Frodeno, Eneko Llanos, Any Boecherer, Miquel Blanchart or Andreas Raelert.

Feminine Favorites Caroline Steffen, Daniela Ryf, Julia Gajer or Michelle Vesterby

Start list

Pre-race

The test can be followed live through this link or from the official page of Ironman from the 6: 40 AM Spanish time.

Photo: Ironman.com