IRONMAN Pro Series Start Lists Announced For Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca

May 1, 2024

– The 2024 Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca is the first IRONMAN Pro Series race in Europe, and will have a total event pro prize pot of $50,000 on the line

– Winners will earn 2,500 points, with points decreasing as the race time increases, encouraging tight and exciting races

– Gustav Iden (NOR), Jan Stratmann (DEU), Laura Philipp, (DEU) Ruth Astle (GBR) and more will all be making their IRONMAN Pro Series debuts on the island

ALCÚDIA, Mallorca/ LONDON, UK/ TAMPA, Fla. (May 1, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Approximately 80 professional triathletes are slated to take part in the first European destination for the IRONMAN Pro Series™, in Alcúdia-Mallorca on Saturday 11 May. With two IRONMAN Pro Series races already in the books, and the Intermountain Health IRONMAN^® 70.3^® North American Championship St. George triathlon occurring this weekend, excitement is building as professional triathletes look to accrue early season points and event prize money.

Taking place on the Balearic Island and triathlete haven of Mallorca, the event can be seen live in person and will be available to watch for free across multiple platforms for viewers around the world including proseries.ironman.com, Outside TV, DAZN and L’Equipe in France, among others.

The deep professional field will see the return of 2022 IRONMAN^® World Champion, Gustav Iden (NOR), as he makes his Pro Series debut. Iden will be challenged by Jan Stratmann (DEU) who comes hot off a 2^nd place finish at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia just a few weeks ago and Patrick Lange (DEU), who has already raced two IRONMAN Pro Series races, and presently sits atop the IRONMAN Pro Series standings. Paul Schuster (DEU) will also make a return to the IRONMAN Pro Series to build upon his current 8^th place position.

Also making their IRONMAN Pro Series debut among a star-stacked male field will be Mathis Margirier (FRA), Youri Keulen (NED), Cameron Wurf (AUS), Gregory Barnaby (ITA), Arnaud Guilloux (FRA) and Bradley Weiss (ZAF). With every second behind the race winner equating to a point earned or lost, athletes know Every Second Matters in order to maximise their standings.

In the women’s field, Emma Pallant-Browne, who is currently ranked 18^th in the IRONMAN Pro Series standings, with a total of 1846 points, will be wearing bib number one. Pallant-Browne won the race back in 2022 so no doubt will be looking to repeat history and clinch the full 2,500 points available.

Looking to chase down Pallant-Browne will be Laura Philipp (DEU) who comes off a fourth-place finish at IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia, as well as Giorgia Priorone (ITA), Ruth Astle (GBR) and Lizzie Rayner (GBR), all of whom are making their IRONMAN Pro Series debut.

Racing alongside the professional triathletes will be around 3,800 age-groupers, who will be battling it out to earn age group qualifying slots to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on Dec. 14 and 15 in Taupō, New Zealand. In addition to this, the Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca also offers 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, Nice, France, slots to the Top 5 Placed Women in each age group category.

All athletes will take on a 1.2 mile (1.9km) swim in the Bay of Alcúdia, which is usually well-protected, before embarking on an undulating bike course with 800m of elevation gain as they enjoy the sweeping mountain views and small Spanish island villages. A fast and flat run course will see athletes do three-loops along Alcúdia Bay, finishing on the beach to the roar of spectators.

The full professional fields can be found below (subject to change).

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For more information on the 2024 Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca triathlon, visit: ironman.com/im703-mallorca. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to emeapress@ironman.com.

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About IRONMAN Pro Series

The IRONMAN Pro Series™ is a year-long performance-based world series that will see professional triathletes earn points at 20 select races in 19 locations globally to vie for the title of IRONMAN Pro Series Champion and a share of the lucrative USD $1.7 million year-end bonus prize pool. Athletes will also continue to battle for each individual event’s prize money equating to over USD $2.5 million and coveted world championship qualifying slots. The IRONMAN Pro Series will consist of six full-distance IRONMAN^® triathlons and 10 half-distance IRONMAN^® 70.3^® triathlons in addition to the split location women’s and men’s VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlons and two-day women’s and men’s VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlons. Open to approximately 1,000 eligible professional triathletes worldwide, the IRONMAN Pro Series will usher in a new era of IRONMAN racing where Every Second Matters™ with every second behind the race winner equating to a point earned or lost. Incorporating iconic distances, challenging courses, and stunning destinations, every IRONMAN Pro Series race will be broadcast live and free to a global audience. An additional 18 events throughout 2024 will also offer IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 professional racing and world championship qualifying opportunities, as well as over USD $1.6 million in prize money to create a total 2024 professional prize purse of nearly USD $6 million. For more information, visit proseries.ironman.com.

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The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, IRONKIDS^®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, UTMB^® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB^®, Tarawera Ultra™ by UTMB^® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB^®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic^®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Catering to the full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz^® virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN^® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE^® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building great brands. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

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