IRONMAN Pro Series Start List Announced for The Mainova IRONMAN European Championship Frankfurt

August 7, 2024

– Frankfurt plays host to the men’s IRONMAN European Championship triathlon which offers a maximum of 5,000 points towards IRONMAN Pro Series standings, a $87,500 event total pro prize purse, and the final 6 qualifying slots for the men to the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona

– Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) is back to IRONMAN racing in his attempt to validate for the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship race in Kailua-Kona and the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō. Current IRONMAN Pro Series leader, Matt Hanson (USA) looks to boost his points further, while other contenders include Patrick Lange (DEU), Jackson Laundry (CAN) Colin Szuch (USA) and many more

– Race takes place on 18 August 2024, and will be broadcast live and for free on proseries.ironman.com, DAZN, and Outside TV (for USA and Canada), among other channels

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LONDON, UK / TAMPA, Fla./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A huge international line up of some of the best professional male triathletes are expected at the Mainova IRONMAN^® European Championship Frankfurt triathlon, when the IRONMAN Pro Series™ returns to Europe on Sunday, 18 August. The 2024 Mainova IRONMAN European Championship Frankfurt triathlon will offer professionals a maximum of 5,000 points towards IRONMAN Pro Series standings, a $87,500 event total pro prize purse, and the final six qualifying slots for professional men to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. The race will also mark the final full-distance IRONMAN triathlon of the Pro Series before the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship races in Nice, France (women), and Kailua-Kona (men).

With a field that includes four of the top 10 professional men in the current IRONMAN Pro Series standings, and two IRONMAN World Champions, the event is not to be missed, and will be broadcast for free across multiple platforms for global viewers including proseries.ironman.com, Outside TV, DAZN and L’Equipe in France, and YouTube among others.

Viewers will be guaranteed to see a new men’s IRONMAN European Champion crowned, with the absence of defending two-time IRONMAN European Champion, Denis Chevrot (FRA). Back to IRONMAN racing after a hiatus to focus on the Olympics will be Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR). As the 2021 IRONMAN World Champion, Blummenfelt hopes to validate his start at this year’s VinFast IRONMAN World Championship race in Kailua-Kona and the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon in Taupō. Joining him will be the current IRONMAN Pro Series leader, Matt Hanson (USA). Hanson has already raced five IRONMAN Pro Series races (including two IRONMAN triathlons, and three IRONMAN^® 70.3^® triathlons), and will be looking to boost his points by replacing his previously lowest scoring performance from earlier in the year.

A strong cohort of other USA athletes who also sit in the top 10 of the IRONMAN Pro Series are expected to travel to Germany, including Colin Szuch (currently 3rd) and Trevor Foley (currently 8th) who comes fresh off his impressive victory at Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon just over two weeks ago.

Jackson Laundry (CAN), currently second in the IRONMAN Pro Series standings, is also expected to race. Laundry has had five top 10 finishes in IRONMAN Pro Series races so far, with his best position being second place at Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon.

Patrick Lange (DEU) who sits in 14th place in the IRONMAN Pro Series standings will hope for a strong performance on home soil to boost his IRONMAN Pro Series points. Fellow German Paul Schuster will also be hoping the home advantage will help him improve on his 11th place standing in the series.

Other challengers include 2022 IRONMAN European Champion runner up, Robert Wilkowiecki (POL), Clement Mignon (FRA), Braden Currie (NZL), Cameron Wurf (AUS), Kristian Høgenhaug (DNK), Bradley Weiss (ZAF) among others.

In addition to the professional men, Frankfurt will play host to the IRONMAN European Championship for both female and male age-group triathletes. Athletes will kick off their 140.6-mile journey with a 2.4-mile swim in one of the largest lakes in the region, the Langener Waldsee, where they will do two laps separated by an Australian exit. They will then embark on the 112-mile bike course, which provides athletes with a scenic tour of the villages surrounding Frankfurt with over 1600 meters of elevation. As they make their way through the city center, cyclists will be treated to views of “Mainhattan” with its impressive city skyline.

On the four-lap run course, athletes will run along the banks of the river Main, with the backdrop of the Frankfurt skyline, and streets lined with spectators. The breathtaking finish line is in Frankfurt’s most historic square, the Römerberg which is characterized by medieval buildings and quaint shops and cafes.

Below is the pro start lists (subject to change):

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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-Trail™ 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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