Miquel Blanchart disputes the Ironman Cozumel with his eyes on Kona 2017
Cozumel has become the capital of the 2016 world triathlon, since that season has hosted the WTS Grand Final, an Ironman 70.3 and a Full Ironman
The Catalan triathlete 3º in the IM of Barcelona seeks to close the year by adding valuable points in Cozumel. Another Catalan sub 8: 25h Josep Viñolas He is also registered with options to fight for the top10.
Next November 27 Sunday will be held a new appointment Ironman Cozumel (Mexico). Cozumel has become the capital of the 2016 world triathlon, since that season has hosted the Grand Final of the WTS, an IM 70.3 and an IM, this being also one of the most important in America for its economic awards.
In the masculine category, as we have mentioned, the Spanish representation will be in charge of Miquel Blanchart y Josep Viñolas. The main favorites to win are the Austrian Micheal Weissthe Belgian Frederik Van Lierde, the American Matt Russell and British Tim Dom.
While in the female category there will not be any Spanish competing. The main favorites are British Corinne Abraham, the Danish Camila Pedersen or the Americans Lauren Brandon y Amanda Stevens. Also highlight the participation of the PRO Palmira Alvarez, one of the best Mexican triathletes and the most loved in your country.
Men will be the first to take the 7 exit: 15 local time and women will 5 'later. Swimming is one of the most spectacular in the world bordering the Coral Reef of Cozumel, practically swimming in a straight line (except two turns of buoys at the beginning and end) with the current in favor. Afterwards the cycling is all flat, 3 turns to the island of 60km each. And finally the marathon will be 3 turns of 14,065 km until completing the 42,2. As always in this area of the Caribbean, much heat and humidity is expected.
Photo: Pierre Moulierac / Eric Besora
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