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Challenge Almere - European Long Distance Champs - preview

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Start Time

Sat, September 14, 4:30 AM UTC

Prize Money

40,000 USD

Tier

Silver

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It's Europe's oldest long-distance triathlon and the oxygen levels couldn't be any higher - the race takes place below sea level!
We always see fast times at this race - last year: Els Visser: 8h36 & @mennokoolhaas 7h36 -probably due to the fact that it is extremely well supported by fans.
Magda Nieuwoudt and Marlene De Boer are the favorites for the women while the men's race looks wide open with Jesper Svensson, Milan Brons, and Florian Angert looking to lead the way.

men

Top Seeds

Florian Angert
Jesper Svensson
Milan Brons

Dark Horses

Andrew Horsfall-Turner
Tom Oosterdijk (Triathlon Mockery)
Benjamin Goodfellow

Our Picks

Milan Brons
Jesper Svensson
Florian Angert

women

Top Seeds

Marlene De Boer
Magda Nieuwoudt
Michelle Vesterby

Dark Horses

Dieuwertje Bax
Helen Moes
Chloe Sparrow

Our Picks

Marlene De Boer
Magda Nieuwoudt
Michelle Vesterby

Ironman Women's World Championships - Nice - preview

6d 05:43:49

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Start Time

Sat, September 21, 10:00 PM UTC

Prize Money

375,000 USD (Prize Purse)

Tier

Diamond

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Key Points

It's the FIRST EVER women's Ironman World Championships in Nice. That means it is as unpredictable as it gets. One thing is for sure... we are in for some drama.
Last year, the men debuted the course and showed just how vital the bike leg is. Sam Laidlow's incredible ride - which saw him outride everyone by 4 minutes or more - secured him the title.
For the women, it will be even more vital as the duration will be longer, meaning even bigger gaps. Lucy Charles-Barclay rode the course earlier this year at the regular Ironman nice in 5 hours and 16 minutes 🤯 This will also impact the marathon significantly, and just like the men's race, we can expect some blowups.
There are many dark horses here and athletes who could surprise us all with it being such a unique course. Keep an eye out for the strong climbers (Anne Haug, Marjolaine Pierre, Kat Matthews) who can run well off a tough bike.

women

Top Seeds

Lucy Charles-Barclay
Kat Matthews
Laura Philipp
Anne Haug

Dark Horses

Marjolaine Pierre
Hannah Berry
India Lee
Anne Reischmann

Our Picks

Lucy Charles-Barclay
Anne Haug
Kat Matthews

Ibiza T100 - World Tour Race #5 - preview

11d 13:28:49

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Start Time

Fri, September 27, 5:45 AM UTC

Prize Money

250,000 USD

Tier

Diamond

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All 17 contracted women line up for this one with the big headline that finally, for the first time ever - Ashleigh Gentle, Anne Haug, and Taylor Knibb go head to head. It should be a battle for the ages.
Anne Haug, however, will be one of many athletes (Kat Matthews, India Lee, Chelsea Sodaro, Lucy Charles-Barclay) who will arrive at this just one-week post-Nice - it will be tough to back it up... to say the least.
On both sides, this could the wildcard/dark horse race - Taylor Spivey, Flora Duffy, Julie Derron and Caroline Pohle are all unknowns at the distance, but could seriously impact the women's race while the wildcards of Kyle Smith, Youri Keulen, Antonio Lopez, and Mika Noodt could easily challenge for the win on the men's.

men

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