The Preview of the IRONMAN 70.3 2023 World Championship
This weekend, the IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 2023, in Lahti, Finland, where the best triathletes in the specialty will be.
Male Category
These are some of the triathletes to consider for the race:
Kristian Blummenfelt: The reigning 70.3 world champion is the clear favorite for Lahti 2023. Despite his hectic recent racing schedule, Blummenfelt has proven to be one of the best triathletes across all distances, however with such a strong start list, the accumulated fatigue could take its toll.
Sam long: Known for his strength on the bike, Long will be looking to improve on his 19th-place finish in the championship from last year. Although his swimming often puts him behind the leaders, his biking and running skills could see him move quickly and fight for the top spots.
Jason West: He often has the fastest race time in his meets and has shown that he can compete with the best.
Mathis Margier: A lesser known name at the start of the year, Margirier has shown that he is ready to compete with the best. With wins in two Challenge races this year and a fourth-place finish at the PTO US Open, Margirier is definitely a contender to watch.
Ben Kanute: After second place in the championship last year, Kanute will look to repeat or improve his performance this year. Although his recent results have not matched his performance at St. George, he is still an athlete to be reckoned with.
Frederic Funk: After a fifth place in the championship last year, the young German will be looking to advance this year.
In this category Spain will have 2 representatives, Gonzalo Fuentes y Jordi Montraveta.
Start list male PRO
Women Category
Top contenders include Taylor Knibb, Paula Findlay, Daniela Ryf, Laura Philipp, Emma Pallant-Browne, and Tamara Jewett.
Taylor Knibb, The young American is the clear favorite to defend her 70.3 world title.
Paula FindlayFor her part, she has been one of the most consistent 70.3 triathletes, almost always finishing on the podium.
Daniela Ryf, With five 70.3 world titles to her credit, she is one of the most decorated triathletes in the history of the sport and one to always keep in mind.
You will also have to be attentive to Laura Philipp, who has been successful in the Full distance, Emma Pallant Browne o Tamara Jewett.
Anna Nogera will be our only representative in this category.
Start list female PRO
The City: Lahti
Lahti, located about 60 kilometers north of the Finnish capital, Helsinki, will be the setting for this prestigious championship.
Known for its stunning nature and rich winter sports tradition, Lahti offers a perfect setting for a triathlon competition.
The city has many attractions, such as the Salpausselkä, a large ski stadium, and the Sibelius Hall, an impressive concert building on the shores of Lake Vesijärvi.
For more information about Lahti, you can visit the Lahti Wikipedia.
Schedule
The 70.3 IRONMAN 2023 World Championship will take place on two separate days for men and women.
La women's competition will take place on Saturday August 26, starting at 07:30 local Finnish time. For viewers in Spain, this translates to 06:30 in the morning.
On the other hand, the cmen's race will be held on Sunday August 27, also with a start time at 07:30 local time, which corresponds to 06:30 in Spain.
Where to see it live?
Triathlon fans will be able to enjoy full coverage of the 70.3 IRONMAN 2023 World Championship for free through Outside Watch
They can also be followed live through the race track female y closet.
Broadcasts will begin at 07:00 local time on both Saturday and Sunday. For viewers in Spain, the coverage will begin at 06:00 in the morning.
There are no previous results.
