Gurutze Frades and Rebecca Clarke, in the Ironman of Vitoria-Gasteiz next Sunday
Euskaraz irakurri: Gurutze Frades eta Rebecca Clarke, datorren igandeko Gasteizko Inronmanean
The Basque triathlete Gurutze Frades and the New Zealander Rebecca Clarke headline the poster of the fourth edition of the Ironman Vitoria-Gasteizwhich is disputed This Sunday, July 16with about twenty professionals in the female category and a total of 1,500 from 58 countries, the organizers report.
The triathletes will participate in this long distance test, with a fairly flat profile, with the aim of taking the victory and getting a place for the VinFast World Championship in Kona (Hawaii). Gurutze Frades He already has a place for the World Cup in Kona, after winning the Ironman in Cozumel (Mexico), in November of last year: “It is not usual to compete at home, for me, and, for many years, family and friends have followed my sports career from afar. It will be special to run at home, surrounded by so many well-known people who will come to the streets of Vitoria on the day of the race”, he said.
Among the elite triathletes who have confirmed their presence in Vitoria, they also highlight Helene Alberdithe German Svenja Thoes, the Dutch Els Visser, the Belgian Alexandra Tondeur and the Swedish Sara Svensk.
On this occasion, the Ironman in Vitoria-Gasteiz will distribute 100 places in the men’s category for those who wish to compete in the VinFast Ironman World Championship in Nice (France), which will take place on September 10; and for him VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona, which will be held on October 14, 50 places will be allocated for women.
The swimming, cycling and running segments are another of the attractions of this test. Starting at the Uribarri Ganboa lake, the 3.8-kilometre circuit takes place in an environment of high ecological value, due to its oak forests and wetlands near the city. The 180-kilometre bicycle route passes through the landscapes of the Llanada Alavesa; Finally, the marathon takes place through the streets of the center of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in a circuit that will have to be completed four times. The goal is in the Plaza Nueva.
Source: Eitb
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