Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains to Welcome The IRONMAN Pro Series at The IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant on Sunday, June 23
June 18, 2024
– The ninth stop on the IRONMAN Pro Series™ tour will see a high caliber field of professional triathletes converge in Canada to fight for a piece of the $50,000 total event pro prize purse and a maximum of 2,500 points towards IRONMAN Pro Series Standings
– Free Live coverage of Sunday’s event to be broadcast across multiple platforms for viewers around the world including proseries.ironman.com, YouTube, Outside TV, DAZN and L’Equipe in France, among others
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The 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon
- Set in a picturesque European-style ski village in the heart of Canada’s Laurentian Mountains, the IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant will host the ninth stop in the IRONMAN Pro Series™.
- Top professional triathletes from around the world will head to Quebec to battle for a share of the $50,000 total event pro prize purse.
- IRONMAN Pro Series Athlete Panel to take place at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 22 located at Main Stage inside the Village and is free and open to the public.
- Free Live coverage of Saturday’s event to be broadcast in U.S. and Canada exclusively on Outside TV and for international audiences across multiple platforms, including proseries.ironman.com, YouTube, DAZN, and L’Equipe in France.
- Age-group athletes will compete alongside the professionals on the same course, looking to earn qualifying slots to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on December 14 & 15, 2024 in Taupō, New Zealand.
- The 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon begins with a 1.9km (1.2-mile) swim in beautiful Lac Tremblant, before taking athletes on a 90km (56-mile) rolling cruise through the stunning Laurentian Mountains. Athletes will cap off their race with a 21.1km (13.1-mile) run that culminates with an unforgettable finish in the heart of the Village.
- Race weekend will also include the 5150™ Mont-Tremblant triathlon taking place on Saturday, June 22. The race will feature a 1.5km (0.9 mile) swim, 40km (24.8-mile) bike ride, and a 10km (6.2-mile) run held on sections of the same IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant course.
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Participants
- The IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant will welcome over 3,000 registered participants from 36 countries, regions and territories, 11 Canadian Providences and territories and 40 U.S. States
- The 5150 Mont-Tremblant will feature over 1,400 registered participants from 15 countries, regions and territories, 8 Canadian Provinces and territories and 21 U.S. States
- The top five countries represented across both events are Canada, United States, France, Mexico, and United Kingdom.
- 18-year-old twin sisters Eloïse Menard and Lauri-Ann Menard from Blainville, Quebec are the youngest female athletes racing
- 18-year-old Félix Nasr from Montreal, Quebec is the youngest male athlete racing
- 70-year-old Micheline Lefebvre from Montreal, Quebec is the oldest female athlete racing
- 78-year-old Michel Terrien from Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. is the oldest male athlete racing
- Occupations include Airline Pilot, Attorney, Clergy, Dentist, Flight Attendant, Fire Fighter, Engineer, Healthcare Professional, Scientist, Musician, Lifeguard, and Writer.
Professional Participants
- The Pro field consists of athletes representing 12 countries, regions, and territories, 3 Canadian Provinces and 24 US. States
- Top Contenders in Mont-Tremblant who have placed at the IRONMAN World Championship & IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship include:
- Paula Findlay (CAN)
- 2nd at 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
- Lionel Sanders (CAN)
- 2nd at 2022 IRONMAN World Championship
- 2nd at 2021 IRONMAN World Championship
- 2nd at 2017 IRONMAN World Championship
- 4th at 2014 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
- Jackson Laundry (CAN)
- 5th at 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
- Cameron Wurf (AUS)
- 5th at the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship
- Top Contenders ranked in the Top 20 of the IRONMAN Pro Series Standings
Females
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- Alice Alberts (USA) – 9th
- Lesley Smith (USA) – 16th
- Ellie Salthouse (AUS) – 18th
- Erin Schenkels (CAN) – 19th
Males
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- Colin Szuch (USA) – 5th
- Jackson Laundry (CAN) – 7th
- Chris Leiferman (USA) – 11th
- Trevor Foley (USA) – 15th
- 21-year-old Sebastian Fuchs (AUS) is the youngest Pro athlete competing
- 46-year-old Rach McBride (CAN) is the oldest Pro athlete competing
- For a full look at the professional field of athletes, visit here
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Friday, June 21
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Athlete Check-In – Base Camp
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. IRONMAN Village Open
Saturday, June 22
- 7 a.m. – 5150 Age Group Rolling Start – Beach & Tennis Club
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. IRONMAN Village Open
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Athlete Check-In – Base Camp
- 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mandatory Bike Check-In – IRONMAN Village/Transition Zone
- 1:30 p.m. – Pro Panel – Stage – Free and open to the public
Sunday, June 23 – Race Day
- 5:15 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. Transition Area Open – IRONMAN Village/Transition Zone
- 6:50 a.m. – IRONMAN 70.3 Pro Race Start – Beach & Tennis Club
- 7 a.m. – Age Group Rolling Start – Beach & Tennis Club
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. IRONMAN Village & Official IRONMAN Store
- 4 p.m. – Awards Ceremony & 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony – Stage
*All times listed are local Eastern Time (ET).
Full event schedule can be found here. |
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IRONMAN Pro Series
- The inaugural year of the IRONMAN Pro Series, which was first announced in October of 2023, will see professional triathletes vie for the title of IRONMAN Pro Series Champion and their share of an incremental $1.7 million dollars paid at years end on top of individual event payout creating a total pro prize and bonus purse of nearly $6 million in 2024 season.
- The series is contested over 20 designated races on 19 courses in the 2024 pro circuit, including a combination of six full-distance IRONMAN events and 10 IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons from around the globe in addition to the split location women’s and men’s 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlons and two-day women’s and men’s VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlons.
Live Event Broadcast
- Free Live coverage of Saturday’s event to be broadcast across multiple platforms for viewers around the world including proseries.ironman.com, Outside TV, YouTube, DAZN and L’Equipe in France, among others.
- Coverage will begin with a pre-race show at 6:30 a.m. ET that previews the pro field and course while also including exclusive interviews with triathlon personalities and other special guests. Live broadcast programming features all 20 IRONMAN Pro Series races globally throughout the year.
- For information on the 2024 IRONMAN event broadcast, visit here.
Check It Out
- The new IRONMAN Pro Series website has everything anyone needs to follow the new Series from broadcast, triathlete bios, race details, stats, plus the latest point standings, visit proseries.ironman.com.
- For a look at the current overall standings for the IRONMAN Pro Series visit here: Standings – Page | IRONMAN Pro Series
PRO PANEL
- Media interested in interviewing some of the top contenders participating in the IRONMAN Pro Series are encouraged to attend the pro athlete panel. The panel, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 22 located at Main Stage inside the Village. While this list is subject to change, the IRONMAN Pro Series Panel is expected to include:
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| Alice Alberts (USA) |
Cody Beals (CAN) |
| Paula Findlay (CAN) |
Trevor Foley (USA) |
| Ellie Salthouse (AUS) |
Jackson Laundry (CAN) |
| Tamara Jewett (CAN) |
Matthew Marquardt (USA) |
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| Credentials: |
Registration for media credentials to the upcoming 2024 5150 Mont-Tremblant and IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlon taking place on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 is now available. Media interested in covering the event must register at the link below by Friday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET to be considered for media credentials.
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS ON RACE DAY WILL NOT BE APPROVED. Media who arrive on day of race without proper registration, will not be provided credentials or access to race venues.
Please visit, www.ironman.com/credential-requests to apply for credentials. |
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press@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.
About The IRONMAN Group
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.
About Advance
Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications, education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation. Advance’s portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more than 14,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.
