Laurent Jalabert wins his age group at the IRONMAN 70.3 Barcelona

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One of the most loved cyclists in Spain in the decade of the 90, Laurent Jalabert, competed in 21 past of May in the IRONMAN 70.3 Barcelona.

"Haha" beat his age group (45-49) and got his place to play the IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 The next September 9 will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

“TAfter an accident at 2013, I left the triathlon aside and focused on the race on foot and the mountain. This year a friend who got his place in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship asked me to accompany him. The IRONMAN 70.3 Barcelona fit me by calendar and I love its bic circuiti ", comments Jalabert.

Laurent Jalabert He completed his career in a final time of 4: 37: 06, a brand available to very few athletes of age groups. "The race went well for me. Unfortunately I'm not an excellent swimmer so I had to push hard on my bike and run as fast as I could in the race on foot and I managed to beat my age group"

The international cyclist does not set goals in this IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship beyond enjoying the experience but does not give up the podium positions. In addition Jalabert has stated his intention to compete in the IRONMAN Cozumel to get his place in the IRONMAN World Championship 2018. " I am very happy to return to triathlon and I would love to compete in Hawaii to celebrate my 50 years"

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