Patrick Lange unveils his IRONMAN 2025 calendar
El World Champion HOMBRE DE HIERRO, Patrick Lange, has confirmed its racing plans for the 2025 season with a calendar that combines great objectives.
The 38-year-old German is looking to renew his reign over the longest distance and, at the same time, aim for the Pro Series crown, which has a prize of 200.000 dollars, after coming close to winning it last season.
The first place in the Pro Series was taken by Gregory barnaby, although Long He earned $130.000 for his second-place finish overall, which gives him extra motivation to claim the top spot in the rankings in 2025.
Five key goals for his season
The German triathlete's calendar includes five main events:
- IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside in California, its starting point.
- IRONMAN Texas, where he intends to revalidate his title.
- IRONMAN Frankfurt, his home race, scheduled this time for June 29.
- IRONMAN World Championship Nice, a great opportunity to improve on the second place achieved in 2023.
- IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, the novelty that closes the year.
The strong presence of Norwegians Kristian Blummenfelt y Gustav Iden In some of these events it adds an additional pressure factor, since they will also be fighting for the financial incentive of the Pro Series.
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Will not be in Challenge Roth
El IRONMAN Frankfurt brought forward to June 29 complicates the participation of Long in the iconic Challenge Roth, scheduled for July 6.
In previous seasons he had always been present at this German race, with important victories and podiums. Now, in 2025, the proximity of these events could force him to skip this event, which takes place just a week after Frankfurt.
