Lionel Sanders in search of victory at the IRONMAN Lake Placid
This weekend, the HOMBRE DE HIERRO Lake Placid reGresa as part of the new IRONMAN Pro Series.
Among the most anticipated participants is the Canadian Lionel Sanders, who arrives with the intention of ensuring a victory that brings him closer to the lead in the ranking.
With two wins at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and Mont Tremblant, Sanders He is presented as one of the main favorites to take the title in Lake Placid.
The event, which celebrates its 25th anniversary, will be attended by the biggest names in international triathlon.
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The British Joe Skipper, defending champion, and the Canadian Jackson Laundry, currently in third place in the ranking, are some of the contenders to take into account. Furthermore, the American Matt Hanson, leader of the ranking with 1.0693 points, will also compete, seeking to maintain its privileged position.
Lionel Sanders has had intense preparation for this event, overcoming a rib injury and adopting a training strategy focused on technique and efficiency.
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Sanders He expressed his confidence in his preparation and in the support team that accompanies him. Despite his fear of competing in a Full IRONMAN, the Canadian is determined to break his winless streak at this distance.
The competition will not be easy, since in addition to Captain, Laundry y Hanson, other notable triathletes such as Braden Currie, Bart Aernouts, Chris Leiferman, Arnaud Guilloux y Matthew Marquardt They will also look for a place on the podium.
The test will distribute a total of $125,000 in prizes, which adds an extra incentive for all participants.
From the Spanish perspective, the focus is on Paco de la Paz, who faces a big challenge in Lake Placid.
De la Paz has shown notable improvement in his swimming, a key aspect that could work in his favor in this competition.
The Spanish triathlete hopes to remain in the leading group during the cycling event and take advantage of his strength in the running race to achieve a good result.
Favorite
In the women's category, the competition will be equally intense. The defending champion, Alice Alberts, will seek to revalidate his title against a group of high-level athletes.
Among the main contenders are triateltas of the likes of Jackie Hering, Penny Slater, Sarah True, Kylie Simpson, Lotte Wilms, Danielle Lewis or Lauren Brandon among other
Schedules and where to watch it live
The IRONMAN Lake Placid will be held on Sunday, July 21.
The departure of the professionals is scheduled for 06:20 local time (12:20 Spanish time).
The race can be followed live through the IRONMAN application proseries.ironman.com, as well as on platforms such as OutsideTV y YouTube
