Eneko Llanos begins the season at the Ironman 70.3 in Buenos Aires

9 March, 2017Updated on March 9, 2017

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The Basque triathlete starts the path of his classification for Hawaii where he will seek his 12 participation.

2.200 triathletes will participate in this medium distance test (1,9-90-21) that will award 35 points for the Ironman World Championship 70.3 that will be played in Tenesse (USA) on September 10.

In Ironman 70.3 Buenos Aires will also be the starting signal for the 2017 season of Eneko Llanos where this year has confirmed that he will participate in the Ironman 70.3 from Buenos Aires and Ironman from South Africa, two of its main objectives this year, since it will be where it will look for the place to participate in the Ironman World Championship in October.

As for the competition, which will be held on Sunday 12 March, are on the departure list Ben Hoffman, second last year and fourth in kona, Lionel Sanders, the fastest man in an Ironman test achieved in Arizona and Eneko Llanos among the favorites for victory.

In the female category the favorite is British Kimberley Morrison , winner of last year and the Brazilian Ariane Monticeli that finished in third position.