Spanish Marta Sánchez and Sara Pérez ready for Taupo
This weekend, taupo, the New Zealand city known for its stunning landscapes, will host the VinFast World Championship HOMBRE DE HIERRO 70.3 2024.
More than 6.200 athletes from 119 countries will compete in one of the most important events of the year, including Marta Sanchez y Sara Perez-Sala, two of the best representatives of Spanish triathlon.
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A brilliant year for Marta Sánchez
The Catalan Marta Sanchez arrives in Taupo with the ambition of fight for the podium after completing an exceptional season. Among his achievements are:
- Victory at the IRONMAN 70.3 in Pucón (Chile) in January
- Victory at the IRONMAN African Champs (South Africa) in April, securing her place for the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, where she obtained a meritorious sixth position.
- Sixth place in the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship (Tallinn) in August.
- Victory at the IRONMAN Calella – Barcelona in October.
Sánchez appears excited and prepared: “I hope I can keep up the good work. It has been an incredible year and I want to end the season enjoying this great event.”, he said before traveling to New Zealand.
Along with Sánchez, there will also be the Spanish Sara Perez-Sala, whose consistency and experience make her a key competitor.
More than 80 Spaniards in Taupo
In addition to the two professionals, more than Spanish 80 will be present at the competition, which underlines the interest and level of national triathlon in this event.
Spain has always stood out for its strong representation in the age group category and in the professional field.
Figures and a consolidated format
El VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship It will be played over two days, with the Women's events on Saturday, December 14 and the men's on Sunday 15th.
Among the highlights of the event:
- More than 2.400 women will compete on Saturday.
- Some 3.800 men will take part on Sunday.
- It is the final decisive test of the IRONMAN Pro Series of this season.
Taupo promises to be the perfect setting to crown the new world champions in the professional and age group categories.
Marbella 2025: the next World Cup stop
After the success in Lahti (2023) and Taupo this year, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will move to Marbella in 2025, becoming the first spanish city in hosting this event.
The meeting will take place on the days 8 and 9 November, consolidating Spain as a key destination in the calendar world triathlon championship.
