Vincent Luis Will he make his long distance debut at Challenge Roth?
Vincent Luis, the great reference in short distance triathlon and two-time ITU world champion, is preparing to take an important step in his career: his debut in the long distance in the Challenge Roth in 2025.
The Frenchman, who recently retired from Olympic distance competitions, is now looking for a new challenge in his sporting career and everything points to Roth being the perfect setting to mark this milestone.
A New Stage for Vincent Luis
After saying goodbye to the Olympic distance at the World Triathlon Series (WTCS) Grand Final in Torremolinos in October, Vincent Luis has made it clear that he is ready for new challenges.
His last participation was in the supertri final in Neom, where he finished just behind triathletes like Alex Yee, Hayden Wilde y Leo Bergere, proving that he still has a lot to offer in the field of triathlon.
However, his focus now is on the long distance. He has already achieved good performances in the middle distance in the past, with victories in CLASH Daytona e IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain at the end of 2022, and its return again to 70.3 of Bahrain This month indicates that he intends to continue competing and preparing for the long distance.
The Family Tribute in Roth
One of the elements that makes the debut of Vincent Luis in the Challenge Roth is your family connection to this competition.
The athlete himself has mentioned that his father completed his first long-distance triathlon in Roth in 2004, and now, twenty years later, Vincent is ready to follow in his father's footsteps.
“My father did his first triathlon in Roth in 2004, so it could be a good way for me to start as well,” said the Frenchman, giving a personal touch to this important decision in his career.
The Prestige of Challenge Roth
El Challenge Roth It is one of the most important triathlon competitions worldwide.
This test has broken all records both in the men's category, with Magnus ditlev, as in the feminine, with Daniela Ryf y Anne Haug.
Each year, Roth attracts thousands of participants and becomes a spectacle for both professional and age-group triathletes, with registrations selling out in a matter of seconds.
The inclusion of Vincent Luis Roth's addition to the start list will add to the excitement of the competition, as fans around the world will surely be watching to see how one of the greats performs in this demanding event.
Waiting for a Wildcard in the T100
But the plans of Vincent Luis They are not limited only to Challenge RothThe Frenchman has also expressed his interest in obtaining a wildcard to compete in the T100 Triathlon World Tour next year.
Although it is not confirmed, his intention to participate in this circuit shows that, despite his transition to long distance, Luis remains committed to staying in the elite and competing at the highest level in different triathlon formats.
In his own words, Vincent He said: “I hope to get a wildcard for the T100 next year.
I want to do long distance too, and Roth seems like a good place to start.
I’m excited about what’s coming next; it’s a new challenge, with new scenarios and new teams. Everything is new and that makes it exciting.”
A New Chapter in Vincent Luis' Career
The long distance debut of Vincent Luis marks the beginning of a new stage in the career of one of the most respected triathletes of the last decade.
His ability to adapt and constantly seek new challenges is an example of the passion and determination that characterize great athletes.
