Kat Matthews and Harry Palmer win IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea 2025
On July 13th the HOMBRE DE HIERRO 70.3 Swansea 2025, one of the most anticipated tests of the calendar British.
Under ideal conditions and with a devoted audience, Harry palmer y Kat matthews They lived up to expectations and took the victory in the face of a very high level of participation.
Palmer repeats victory after a tactical race
The men's competition was decided in the foot race. After a swim led by Jannik Schaufler, and with Palmer starting 45 seconds behind the leading group, everything was decided in the second half of the race segment.
The British defending champion closed the gap until he equalled Sam Dickinson after kilometer 6 of the half marathon.
Shortly after, Palmer picked up the pace and went off on his own., setting a pace that no one could follow. Leon chevalier came from behind to take second place, while Kieran Lindars completed the podium.
Men's PRO Classification
| Position | Athlete | Country | Total time | Swimming | Cycling | Race on foot |
| 1 | Harry palmer | GBR | 3:51:18 | 23:25 | 2:11:30 | 1:11:22 |
| 2 | Leon chevalier | From | 3:52:07 | 24:53 | 2:09:46 | 1:12:15 |
| 3 | Kieran Lindars | GBR | 3:52:29 | 22:43 | 2:12:24 | 1:12:30 |
| 4 | Sam Dickinson | GBR | 3:53:10 | 22:42 | 2:12:10 | 1:13:50 |
| 5 | Kristian Høgenhaug | THE | 3:53:40 | 23:10 | 2:11:35 | 1:13:40 |
MAtthews dominates after a strong cycling split
In the women's test, Kat matthews She once again demonstrated why she's one of the circuit's favorites. Although she emerged from the water in seventh place, more than two minutes behind the leading group, she was a cyclone in the cycling segment.
By kilometer 45 he was already leading the race and didn't let go of that position until he crossed the finish line. rebecca anderbury achieved a creditable second place, while Daniela Cleiser She was the star of the running segment, with a spectacular time of 1:14:31 that helped her climb to the podium.
Women's PRO Classification
| Position | Athlete | Country | Total time | Swimming | Cycling | Race on foot |
| 1 | Kat matthews | GBR | 4:20:37 | 26:57 | 2:26:34 | 1:21:02 |
| 2 | rebecca anderbury | GBR | 4:23:54 | 28:48 | 2:27:06 | 1:22:00 |
| 3 | Daniela Cleiser | GER | 4:24:33 | 32:23 | 2:31:11 | 1:14:31 |
| 4 | Anne Reichmann | GER | 4:24:47 | 28:22 | 2:28:32 | 1:22:33 |
| 5 | lizzie rayner | GBR | 4:28:33 | 24:53 | 2:31:43 | 1:25:43 |
Both confirm their candidacy for the top of the IRONMAN Pro Series 2025, which is now entering its decisive stage.
