The British triathlete Alistair Brownlee He has put on a great performance in his return to long distance by completing the Patagonman 2025 with a podium finish in one of the most demanding races in the world.

Alistair Brownlee makes a comeback with a podium finish at Patagonman 2025

El Patagonman Xtreme Triathlon 2025 It showed its wildest side again this Sunday in Chilean Patagonia, with a route that combines icy waters, endless slopes and a footrace along trails that look like they're straight out of a postcard.

In that scenario, Alistair BrownleeAt 37 years old and a year after announcing his retirement from professional triathlon, he delivered an outstanding performance, finishing third with a time of 9:40:05.

The day began at 5:00 a.m. with the classic jump from the ferry into the Aysén Fjord. The water, between 10 and 13 degreesIt once again became a natural filter for all participants.

After completing the 3,8 km swim, a very tough cycling leg awaited: 180 km along the Carretera Austral with 2.500 m of positive elevation gain, changing winds and a terrain full of curves and steep inclines.

Brownlee, accustomed to big stages but not to this type of extreme adventure in recent years, maintained a solid and constant pace from the start.

After the bike race came the marathon, 42 km of dirt roads bordering the Ibáñez River, with passages through forests, lakes and waterfalls that make the Patagonman a unique experience.

 

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Derrett dominates, Amberger says goodbye with a podium finish, and Brownlee confirms his level

The winner of the day was the Briton Stephen Derrett, which stopped the clock in 9:06:02setting a pace that no one could match. Behind him, the Australian Josh Amberger completed his last career as a professional with a commendable second position (9:35:27), in a perfect ending to his long-distance career.

Rounding out the podium, Alistair Brownlee He proved that his talent remains intact despite the years and no longer competing in that format. Ironman for three seasons.

His third place and his particularly strong pace in the final part confirm that, even outside the professional circuit, he remains one of the most respected names in world triathlon.

Patagonman 2025 Results (Men)

The female winner: total domination by Rosie Wild

The women's competition had a clear protagonist: Rosie Wild, representative of the British army, who led the race from beginning to end and crossed the finish line in 10:27:03also achieving a very outstanding fourth position overallHer lead was so wide that, at the close of time, none of her pursuers had yet reached the finish line.