The Preview of the IRONMAN European Championship: IM Frankfurt 2024
This coming August 18, 2024, a new edition of Ironman Frankfurt will be held, where the “Ironman European Championship” will also be held. This test will be the last opportunity for triathletes to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
With a high-level starting list, the race promises to be intense and disputed. There will be a total of **85 male professionals** on the starting line,
The Frankfurt test will award Ironman Pro Series points and will distribute prizes of $87,500 among the best ten finishers. $28,000 to the winner.
The favorites: Who is most likely to win in Frankfurt?
If we talk about favorites, Patrick Lange, the Ironman world champion in 2017 and 2018, is the clear candidate to take victory at home.
Among the notable names that will participate, we find Kristian Blummenfelt, who returns to full distance after focusing on the Olympic cycle.
Although he will not compete for slots in Frankfurt since he already has his place secured for Kona as world champion, he will look for a good performance to help him fine-tune his form for the big Hawaiian event.
Other favorites are, the last minute addition, Sam long He will also try to get the slot for Kona. Matt Hanson: The current leader of the IRONMAN Pro Series, Matt Hanson, Trevor foley, who comes into this test with victories in Lake Placid and Boulder. Clement mignon, Braden Currie, Max neumann o Kristian Hogenhaug among others.
On the starting list we find 2 Spaniards, Mikel Ugarte, and Emilio Aguayo that they will try to get the slot for Kona.
See departure list
The Ironman Frankfurt Course
The circuit consists of two laps, with an Australian start allowing spectators to see the athletes in action from the start.
The cycling segment consists of two loops through the countryside, with a quick descent towards the center of Frankfurt before facing a gently hilly section, slightly shorter for 2024, with a total of 178 kilometres.
In recent years, cycling has been characterized by the formation of large groups. Only a few athletes have been able to separate themselves from the pack.
The marathon, with its four laps along the Main River, is where the real race is decided. The finish line, located in front of the Römer, Frankfurt's medieval town hall, is an impressive sight.
Live broadcast
Fans will be able to follow the race starting at 6AM through the official website of the IRONMAN Pro Series. and in Spain also through DAZN
In addition, the event will be broadcast live on television in Germany, making it a massive spectacle within the triathlete field.
