Sam Laidlow will be at Challenge Roth 2025
The young French triathlete Sam Laidlow, 26 years old and world champion of HOMBRE DE HIERRO 2023, has confirmed its participación en Challenge Roth 2025, where he will seek to fulfill his dream of winning this prestigious event.
Laidlow, known for his consistency over long distances, joins IRONMAN L world championaura Philipp, who will also compete in Roth.
Revenge on German soil
In 2023, Laidlow made his Roth debut and, despite a promising performance, struggled in the run, finishing a creditable eighth. This result left him eager to return for revenge.
Recent health problems
Over the past year, Sam Laidlow has faced health challenges that have affected his performance. Since his participation in Kona, the triathlete has struggled with electrolyte imbalances and kidney problems, which have required him to undergo various medical tests to determine the source of his problems.
Despite these setbacks, Laidlow is determined to overcome these obstacles and arrive in top condition at Challenge Roth 2025.
A dream at the level of the IRONMAN World Championship
For Laidlow, winning at Roth is as important as winning the IRONMAN World Championship. “Winning at Roth would be a dream,” says the Frenchman, who has this event marked in red on his calendar. calendar of 2025.
In the test he will face Vincent Luis o Henri Schoeman among others.
Enthusiasm of the test director
Felix Walchshöfer, Challenge Roth Director, expressed his enthusiasm for Laidlow's participation: "Sam is one of the most exciting athletes in long-distance triathlon. Watching him compete here again is a privilege."
A stellar event
The 2025 edition, to be held on July 6, promises to be a spectacular event, with Laidlow and other leading triathlon figures in attendance. Roth thus consolidates its position as one of the most attractive destinations for triathlon enthusiasts.
Roth, world epicenter of triathlon
On July 6, 2025, Roth will be the world's epicenter of long-distance triathlon, with world champions, Roth winners, Olympians, European champions, local heroes, and Paralympic medalists participating. This year promises to be historic.
