Johannes Vogel and Daniela Kleiser win the IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia
3 Spaniards in the Top10
El HOMBRE DE HIERRO 70.3 Valencia celebrated its second edition on April 27, exceeding last year's expectations.
More than 3.000 triathletes enjoyed an unbeatable atmosphere, with temperatures around 25 degrees, on improved courses that left great stories to tell.
Vogel sweeps the foot race and takes the victory
In the men's category, the competition was marked from the start by Swiss dominance in the water. Sven Thalmann led the swim with 22:58, followed closely by Simon Westerman and a group where it appeared Jordi García.
Already in the cycling segment, the leading group was formed by five men: the Germans johannes vogel y Fabian Craft, along with the Swiss Briffod, Thalmann y WestermannAfter an effort, Henry Rappo managed to connect at the end of the 90 km, although it would be Adrien Briffod who would arrive first at T2.
The half marathon would decide everything. With a devastating pace, johannes vogel He made up ground and won with a final time of 3:34:35, thanks to a partial time of 1:06:18 in the 21-kilometer run. Fabian Kraft y Adrien Briffod completed the podium.
On the Spanish side, great performance of Roberto Sánchez Mantecón, who was sixth, and Vicente Hernández, ninth.
Men's 10 Top
| Job title | Athlete | Country | Final time |
| 1 | johannes vogel | GER | 3:34:35 |
| 2 | Fabian Kraft | GER | 3:35:43 |
| 3 | Adrien Briffod | SUI | 3:36:22 |
| 4 | Simon Thalmann | SUI | 3:36:50 |
| 5 | Sven Westermann | SUI | 3:37:54 |
| 6 | Roberto Sánchez Mantecón | ESP | 3:38:05 |
| 7 | Clement mignon | FRA | 3:38:09 |
| 8 | Henry Rappo | EST | 3:38:34 |
| 9 | Vicente Hernández | ESP | 3:41:11 |
| 10 | Mr. Comhair | BEL | 3:42:28 |
Daniela Kleiser stages an epic comeback
In the women's category, the test began with the German Anabel knoll leading the swimming, with Miriam Casillas included in the first chasing group.
Cycling broke the race, with lizzie rayner setting the fastest time and arriving alone at T2 with a lead of almost three minutes. Behind her, the favorites were organizing to try to make a comeback.
The foot race would be decisive. While Rayner y anderbury lost steam, the figure of emerged Daniela Cleiser, who ran the 21km in an impressive 1:13:37, taking the victory with authority.
Miriam Casillas He had a very solid race to finish in a creditable fifth place, reaffirming his excellent form at the start of the season.
Top 10 female
| Job title | Athlete | Country | Final time |
| 1 | Daniela Cleiser | GER | 4:05:36 |
| 2 | Jeanne Lehair | LUX | 4:07:25 |
| 3 | lizzie rayner | GBR | 4:07:36 |
| 4 | rebecca anderbury | GBR | 4:08:02 |
| 5 | Miriam Casillas García | ESP | 4:08:30 |
| 6 | India Lee | GBR | 4:09:06 |
| 7 | Anabel knoll | GER | 4:09:18 |
| 8 | leana bissig | SUI | 4:11:33 |
| 9 | Marjoline Pierre | FRA | 4:12:48 |
| 10 | LI Prat | ITA | 4:13:52 |
