Julie Derron wins the 2025 IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz with a record
Julie Derron, Olympic runner-up in Tokyo 2020, has made history in the HOMBRE DE HIERRO Vitoria-Gasteiz 2025 by stopping the clock in 8:21:48, setting the new course record and one of the best times in the IRONMAN franchise outside of Roth.
The Swiss triathlete led the race from the first meter, imposing her pace already in the swimming (53:08), where only Lottie Lucas managed to follow his feet. From behind, Marjolaine pierre y Anne Haug They were more than 2 minutes apart.
During the bike segment, Derron broke away solo from the 24-kilometer mark. Haug overtook Lucas at the 80-kilometer mark to move into second place, albeit with an 8-minute disadvantage. By the 140-kilometer mark, the Swiss rider had extended her lead to 12 minutes.
Finally, after completing the 180 km in 4:31:49, Derron He arrived at T2 with a lead of 6:20 over Haug, who ended up retiring before starting the marathon.
The marathon was a recital. Julie Derron, who had already tested the distance at IRONMAN Italy 2022, ran as if he had been competing in long distance racing all his life. 2:51:30 consolidated the most resounding victory of the season.
Derron She's no newcomer. Olympic silver medalist in Paris, number 3 in the rankings PTO and recent winner in San Francisco. But in Vitoria, she crossed the line that separates the good from the great.
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With Haug's withdrawal, it was Lottie Lucas who took the opportunity to secure the second position, stopping the clock in 8:59:42The Frenchwoman completed the podium Marjolaine pierre to 9:04:00.
Three Swiss women made it into the Top 5: Derron, Mena Suter y Joanna ryter, which confirms the excellent moment of the Swiss triathlon.
Cristina Fernández Ortuño, the best Spanish rider in Vitoria, put in a solid performance that earned her seventh place in the overall standings.
With a final time of 9:30:41The ANB Triathlon Team triathlete demonstrated her consistency across all three segments and her ability to perform in a demanding test under the midday heat.
Results of the 2025 IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz Women's Pro
| Position | Athlete | Country | Dorsal | Total time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julie Derron | 🇨🇭 SUI | #3 | 08:21:48 | — |
| 2 | Lottie Lucas | 🇦🇪 UAE | #10 | 08:59:42 | + 37: 53 |
| 3 | Marjolaine pierre | 🇫🇷 FRA | #2 | 09:04:00 | + 42: 11 |
| 4 | Mena Suter | 🇨🇭 SUI | #17 | 09:14:18 | + 52: 29 |
| 5 | Joanna ryter | 🇨🇭 SUI | #5 | 09:17:42 | + 55: 53 |
| 6 | D. Eberle | 🇦🇺 AUS | #13 | 09:23:23 | + 1: 01: 35 |
| 7 | CF Ortuño | 🇪🇸 ESP | #9 | 09:30:41 | + 1: 08: 52 |
