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この夏にオープンした、話題のスポットを訪ねてみた。

8/8（火）神奈川県相模原市に「Cafe & Cozy Cabin Garachico」がグランドオープンとなった。一年前から準備が始まり、カフェとゲストハウスを備え、地元に根付いたカタチの施設はアットホームな雰囲気となっている。

この地域は、相模原市の大半を占める緑区で、文字通り、緑多き、自然に囲まれているところだ。登山で人気の丹沢山やサイクリストの聖地宮ヶ瀬エリアなど、自然の中でスポーツを楽しむには最高の環境でもある。

トライアスリート、サイクリストにとっても、良きエイドステーションとなることは間違いないだろう。グランドオープンに先立って開催されたオープニングレセプションでは200名を超えるトライアスリート、サイクリストが集まっている。

店名は「ガラチコ」と読むのだが、由来はスペイン領カナリア諸島にあるテネリフェ島の海沿いの街の名前。その街のバーには昼間から人々が集まり、パニーニを食べながらビールを飲む、心地よい時が流れているそうだ。そんな空間を目指して誕生したのが日本のガラチコだ。

【Location】

到着してまず感じることは、ゆったりとした空間だろう。

カフェ、ゲストハウスの前にガーデンが広がっている。そして、前を流れる串川のせせらぎと散策もできる山の緑が、五感を癒してくれる。また、夏の午後、テラス側の軒下は日陰となり、気持ちの良い風が吹く。川のせいだろうか。蒸し暑さを感じない。風に吹かれながら、何もしない、何も考えない、そんな時間を過ごしたくなる。

立地は時間をかけて探していたようだ。トライアスリートのトレーニングとしてもキーワードとなる「宮ヶ瀬」や「道志みち」など、海側からも内陸側からもアクセスしやすい。GERONIMOベースの茅ヶ崎からも行きやすい。

交通手段としては様々あるが、やはり、現時点ではトライアスリート、サイクリストの自転車が多いようだ。自動車も圏央道の相模原ICが近くアクセスは申し分ない。また、電車は橋本駅から9kmほどで、バスで行くこともできる。

【Cafe】

心地の良いスツールに座って、のんびり外を眺めながら。

カフェ＆コージーキャビンとなっているが、メインは、8/8に先行でオープンしているカフェで、コーヒーやパニーニを提供している。

現在のメニューだが、ドリンクは、自家焙煎からアイスラテまで各コーヒー、スムージーの他、紅茶までラインナップしている。そして、フードメニューのパニーニは三種、鯖と大葉を使ったサバーニ、野菜系は、べーコンにトマト、パプリカなど、プレーンは、ベーコンとチーズのベーシック。

取材当日は平日の午前中だったが、多くのご来店、電話予約が入るなど、すでに賑わっていた。「電話注文は初めてです。」とオーナー。すでに地元に根付き始めていた。また、近所の常連さんだろうか、女性の方は「ここのパニーニは美味しいんですよ」とテイクアウトでいくつも買っていた。

【Cozy Cabin】

清潔感の溢れた部屋だった。

宿泊までできることもガラチコの特長だ。ゲストルームは最終段階に入り、9月から予約受付開始、10月から利用が可能となる。部屋の内装は洗練されていた。やはり、「非日常」を求めてのんびりするために、その質感や意匠性は、極めて重要となるだろう。

ここは、都内からも近い「リゾート」で、楽しみ方はそれぞれ。ここでゆっくりするのも良いだろうし、拠点としてサイクリングを楽しむこともあるだろう。いろいろな使い方にも対応できるように、チェックインタイムを早くし、チェックアウトを遅くするなど、より長く使えるようにするそうだ。

この空間とエリアで「帰らなくていい」楽しみ方だ。昼間のアクティビティから夜はまた違った雰囲気を放つ、ガラチコの空間の中で食事を楽しめる。そして、自転車や車ではお酒を飲めないが、泊まりであればスペインのビールでGarachicoの海街を感じることができるかもしれない。

【Panini】

本当に美味しかった。

特筆すべくは、パニーニだった。半年以上をかけ、20種類以上のパニーニを地元の人々や企業の協力を経て、開発、じっくり仕込んできた。一番人気のサバを使ったサバーニを筆頭にベジタブル、ベーコン＆チーズに絞り込まれたそうだ。ちなみに、サバーニは、想像通りサバの語呂から名付けているのだが、フランス人にウケたそうだ。

実際に三種全て食べてみた。まずは、出来立てのパンの一口噛んだ瞬間の「カリカリ感」がとても良い歯応えなのだ。一番人気の鯖は味の濃さと大葉とのバランスが良くやはり絶品。ベジタブルは、ベーコンやチーズも入っているので、それらの柔らかさとパプリカなど野菜の食感と香りが絶妙にマッチしている。そして、プレーンとなるベーコン＆チーズは、ボリュームも抑えられるので、ライド中にもちょうど良いだろう。

当初カフェのフードメニューがパニーニだけかと思っていたのだが、そうではなく、このパニーニが目玉だったのだ。これをを目的に行くことも十分ありえるということ。そして、9月からキーマカレー（ライス）が登場するとのことだ。こだわりの強いオーナーだけに期待したい。また、パニーニにもカレーが追加となるとのことでこれも楽しみだ。

【Hospitality】

ガラチコは、前述の通り、テネリフェ島の海街だが、オーナー夫妻が旅をした思い出の地だそうだ。この店名、特に奥様はお気に入りとのこと。

地元型のカフェは、ご年配の方も来店されるようで「高い椅子は足が届かなくてね〜、と言われることもあり、そんな時は足の着く椅子をご用意します。」とのこと。「オープン時間前にサイクリストが待っている時は、できる限り早くオープンします。」そんな、優しく、心地良いカフェだった。また、近所のサイクリングチームが、ジャージに店名のロゴを入れたいなど、早速お店のファンもでき、幸先の良いスタートを切っているようだ。

そして、オーナーのご主人がトライアスリートなのだが、レベルは高く、世界最高峰シリーズのアイアンマン世界選手権を日本の代表として何度も出場経験を持つ本格派だった。「今はお店で忙しいですが、落ち着いたらトライアスロンも再開したいです。」とのこと。

きついトレーニングライドも楽しみたい。トライアスリートにとっても良きエイドステーションが誕生した。

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「ここは、パニーニと “Smile” のカフェ。ホントに美味かったな。」

8/26（土）27（日）の2日間、ミドルの最高峰アイアンマン70.3ワールドチャンピオンシップが開催される。

会場は北欧のフィンランド。幸福度No.1でも話題となるが、美しい自然やオーロラも見ることができ、トリップも楽しむことができる最高のロケーションと言えるだろう。スカンジナビアも含め、北欧としては初めての開催となるワールドチャンピオンシップだ。昨年覇者クリスティアン・ブルンメンフェルトのノルウェーは隣国となる。

今回で17回目となるアイアンマン70.3ワールドチャンピオンシップは、ロング系選手とショート系選手を繋げたレースだ。90年台はロングもショートもどちらも強い選手がいたが、その後、それぞれのルールという条件の中で専門化し、異なるステージとなっていたが、このミドルができ、ここ10年でショート選手の中から参戦が増え、結果を出し始めていた。

ショート選手がロングで活躍できるケースは多いとは言えないが、ミドルであれば「共通」のステージとなり、「異種格闘技」のようになってきた。男子は、やはり2014年のハビエル・ゴメス（スペイン）の優勝から流れが出来てきたのではないだろうか。その後、ヤン・フロデノ（ドイツ）、グスタフ・イデン（ノルウェー）、ブルンメンフェルト（ノルウェー）が席巻して行った。女子では、女王ダニエラ・リフの5勝が輝いているが、リフの場合が、ミドル以上が合っていたのだろう。ミドルから大活躍となった選手だ。

優勝候補としては、ブルンメンフェルト（ノルウェー）、女子はテイラー・ニブ（USA）が本命と言えるだろう。ブルンメンフェルトは周知の通り、ショートの東京オリンピックからロングのアイアンマンワールドチャンピオンシップまでを一年以内に制した、現在、最も「理想形」と言えるトライアスリートだ。スピードが求められるランで勝負を決めるだろう。一方、女子は、急成長株のニブで可能性しかない。普段の笑顔から想像できないパフォーマンスの高さは、モンスターと言える。ショート出身ながらもバイクが強く、そのバイクはまだまだ伸び代が期待できる。まだ若く期待は極めて大きい選手だ。

そして、ワールドチャンピオンシップのスタートリストに日本人の名がある。「Ai Ueda」活躍を期待したい。

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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PRO START LISTS REVEALED: TOP TRIATHLETES HEAD TO LAHTI, FINLAND FOR THE 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

– Defending IRONMAN 70.3 World Champions Taylor Knibb (USA) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) headline professional field deep in talent
 
– Challengers include 5-time IRONMAN World Champion and 5-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Daniela Ryf (CHE), Paula Findlay (CAN) and Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) among others in the women’s field; Ben Kanute (USA), Gustav Iden (NOR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) highlight strong men’s professional field
 
– VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon set to take place in Lahti, Finland on Aug. 26 and 27, 2023
 
– Live coverage of both race days of the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will air on Outside Watch

LAHTI, Finland / TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2023) – An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe will descend on Lahti, Finland for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN^® 70.3^® World Championship triathlon with women’s professional race on Saturday, Aug. 26 and men’s professional race on Sunday, Aug. 27. The professional triathletes will be vying for a share of the $350,000 USD professional prize purse and the title of IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion. In addition to the professional field, over 6,000 age-group athletes are registered to compete as they look to be crowned world champion in their respective age-group divisions. Live coverage of both days of racing at the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will air on Outside Watch.
 
“With a staggering amount of world-class talent coming to Finland, we can all expect to see a hard-fought world championship and immensely entertaining competition,” said Andrew Messick, President & Chief Executive Officer for The IRONMAN Group. “Lahti will be an excellent host as the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship hits this beautiful Scandinavian country for the first time; athletes and fans of the sport from all around the globe are in for a real treat whether cheering on locally or watching from afar on Outside TV.”

Professional Women’s Field
The women’s field will take center stage on Saturday, Aug. 26, as Lahti, the Finnish Lake District and its surrounding areas host a high caliber field of professional women. Reigning IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Taylor Knibb (USA) will look to defend her crown coming into race day in top form following another impressive year of performances. Top Canadian and last year’s runner up Paula Findlay will look to continue her run of form and challenge for the top spot on the podium while 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon third-place finisher and 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship runner-up Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) look primed for a strong performance. With five IRONMAN World Championship and five IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship titles to her name, Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf can never be counted out and has continued to show this year why she is amongst the best triathletes of all time. Germany’s Laura Philipp will be one to watch following her recent success at the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship Tallinn triathlon. Highlighting a large contingent of strong contenders include two Brits, 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion and 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Word Championship runner up Holly Lawrence and 2021 IRONMAN World Championship runner up Kat Matthews. Australian Ellie Salthouse, American Jackie Hering, Canada’s Tamara Jewett, and many more of the sports most talented women will all join in the battle for a spot on the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship podium.
 
A full list of professional women’s field listed below:

*Subject to change

Professional Men’s Field
The professional men will take on the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 27. Leading the field is Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt who will look to defend his IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion crown and add another world championship title to his already impressive resume. Fellow Norwegian and defending 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Gustav Iden will look to challenge his friend and countryman and add a third IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title to his tally following wins in 2019 and 2021. Top American Ben Kanute stands ready to challenge the Norwegian contingent following a second-place finish at the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon in St. George, Utah. Denmark’s Miki Taagholt will be one to watch following a win at the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg triathlon and multiple top ten IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship finishes over the past two years. Additional global contenders will come from Germany’s Frederic Funk, Australia’s Steve McKenna, Canada’s Jackson Laundry and Lionel Sanders as well as Americans Jason West and Sam Long, and French dark horse Pierre Le Corre along with many other talented professional men all thirsty for a top world championship result.
 
A full list of professional men’s field listed below:

*Subject to change

The 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will kick off with the 1.2-mile (1.9km) ROKA Swim Course, which takes place in beautiful Lake Vesijärvi. A challenging 56-mile (91.3km) FULGAZ Bike Course follows and will lead athletes through the stunning Finnish countryside passing through the small towns of Kärkölä and Hollola and culminating with a steep incline just before returning to transition at the Sport and Fair Centre. The 13.1-mile (21.1km) HOKA Run Course will take athletes on two loops beginning indoors at the Sport and Fair Centre, passing inside the Lahti Stadium and tackling a long climb up Salpausselkä ridge before making their way back towards Lake Vesijarvi. The run path will showcase beautiful water views and eclipse the Pikku-Vesijarvi before culminating in an exhilarating finish line experience just in sight of famous Salpausselka Ski Jumps.
 
Tune into the two days of live race-day coverage of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon globally via Outside Watch.
 
For more information about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event, please visit www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.

先週末ニース開催を前に急な報道となった。アイアンマンのCEO、アンドリュー・メシック氏の引退が発表され大きな話題となっている。

アイアンマンレースを増やし、よりグローバルでの存在意義を広めて来たメシック氏。様々なことを実施、結果を残して来た。このところは、KONAのワールドチャンピオンシップ開催について、賛否も含め、その関心が高まっていた。昨年は、2021年分開催として、初めてハワイ州以外となるユタ州セントジョージでの3000名開催、昨年KONAでは、木曜日女子、土曜日男子となる実質の2日間連続5000名開催、そして、今年は、9月にフランスニースでの男子開催、10月KONAでの女子開催を予定していた。

メシック氏は広く可能性を考え、KONAに固執し過ぎることなく、いろいろなカタチを試して来た。できること、再考が必要なことなど、試さなければ分からないこともある。明確に分かったことは「KONA伝説」はやはりあるということだ。結果からは何とでも言えるが、「一つの指標」として強い意識が生まれたことは確かだ。良い悪いではなく、答えを出すための過程は必要であるということ。

一つだけ希望したい。

KONAのレベルをチェックしているが、「SUB10」が大きなキーワードと考えている。「KONAアスリートはやはり本物」と言えるステイタスは維持して欲しい。

以下の表は近年の「SUB10率」だ。やはり20%が目標となるのではないだろうか。

※2013年までは出走数、2014年以降はエントリー数

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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ANDREW MESSICK TO RETIRE AFTER 12 YEARS AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE IRONMAN GROUP, LEADING COMPANY THROUGH SOME OF ITS MOST TRANSFORMATIVE YEARS

– Milestones and Timeline Under Messick – Link

TAMPA, Fla. (July 6, 2023) – After 12 years of transformative leadership, Andrew Messick has announced he will be retiring in 2023 from his position of President & Chief Executive Officer for The IRONMAN Group. Messick will remain a stakeholder and member of the Board of Directors following the recruitment and appointment of a new CEO.
 
“Being the CEO of The IRONMAN Group has been the professional honor of my life – the most meaningful and purposeful work experience I have had – and I am filled with gratitude for the support of my team members, our partners, and the athlete community over the past 12 years,” said Messick. “I have given all I have to this job and my life has been enriched by the opportunity to build incredible events, meet athlete community members from all over the world, and lead an incredibly dedicated group of colleagues.”
 
Messick joined The IRONMAN Group in 2011 and led the transition of the organization from a triathlon brand to the world’s largest organizer of mass participation events with a compelling portfolio of hundreds of events annually across more than 50 countries in triathlon, running, trail-running, road cycling, and mountain biking, while also adding digital training platforms and programs for athletes. Key brands acquired or developed alongside the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon series include the UTMB^®World Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, Epic Series of mountain biking events anchored by the Absa Cape Epic, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™, and FulGaz^® virtual cycling digital platform. Throughout his tenure, Messick has tasked his team with creating and delivering opportunities for individuals around the world to experience the life-changing benefits of endurance sports.
 
Messick continued, “I am proud of the organization we have built with senior leaders and a global team of dedicated individuals who have been the backbone of our success. Combined with a supportive long-term focused ownership group in Advance and Orkila Capital, and a passionate base of athletes, the company is well positioned for the future.”
 
“Andrew and I first bonded 15 years ago over our shared love for IRONMAN and have worked together since 2011,” said Jesse Du Bey, Managing Partner for Orkila Capital. “It has been amazing to watch the business transform under his leadership. He has been a powerful force in growing The IRONMAN Group – endurance sport, and particularly triathlon – all over the world. We are all grateful for his service to the sport and look forward to his next chapter as a member of the Board.”
 
“Our partnership with Andrew and confidence in his leadership were critical to Advance’s decision in March of 2020 to acquire The IRONMAN Group while an unprecedented and unpredictable pandemic disruption to the live events industry was well underway,” said Janine Shelffo, Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Advance. “It is thanks to his steady stewardship that The IRONMAN Group has emerged from that disruption well poised to capitalize on the tremendous long-term opportunities we see ahead. I am grateful for his dedication and his longstanding commitment to inspiring athletes worldwide.”
 
Prior to joining The IRONMAN Group in 2011, Messick served as President of AEG Sports where he played a leading role for its sports teams and properties, including the Amgen Tour of California, Bay to Breakers foot race, Euroleague Basketball, and AEG China. Prior to that, Messick was the Senior Vice President, International for the National Basketball Association where he was responsible for overseeing the NBA’s network of international offices and for leading the NBA’s efforts to globalize.
 
Messick’s love for endurance sports played a key role in his decision to join The IRONMAN Group as CEO in 2011 and he has been a fixture over the past 12 years at hundreds of events all over the world. Andrew has completed four IRONMAN^® triathlons and dozens of IRONMAN^® 70.3^® events, including the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship; has completed all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors; is an OCC Finisher of UTMB Mont-Blanc; and has competed in cycling events around the world including multiple Haute Route events.
 
Messick concluded, “Leaving this leadership role with IRONMAN is difficult, as my love for this company runs deep. I did my first IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons nearly two decades ago, long before I had any affiliation with the organization. What I have learned and seen at the races have been some of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I have always been a true believer in the life-changing nature of our races, our mission, and our brand.”
 
For more information on The IRONMAN Group and global event series, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

9/10（日）アイアンマンワールドチャンピオンシップが開催されるNICEのコースが発表となった。昨年5月のセントジョージに続き、ハワイ以外で開催されるワールドチャンピオンシップは、男子のみ開催され、女子は1ヶ月後の10/14（土）KONAで開催される。

ニースと言えば、南フランスのリゾート地であり、世界的にも人気の観光地となる。スポーツイベントの開催地としても盛んに行われ、ツールドフランスのステージにも設定されるロケーションとなる。

やはり、気になるのはバイクコースだが、まさにツールドフランスと言ったコースが広がっている。詳細は下記の通りだが、壮大なワンループのコースとなり、バイクでのパフォーマンスがレースの行方を握っていると言っても良い。ランは海岸線を空港で折り返すコースで、沿道からの観戦、応援が大会を盛り上げてくれるだろう。

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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NICE, FRANCE COURSE UNVEILED FOR 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 

NICE, Fra. / TAMPA, Fla. (June 21, 2023) – As preparations continue for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN^®World Championship triathlon, taking place in two locations for the first time in event history, IRONMAN has today revealed the Nice, France course the men’s field will swim, bike, and run in the Côte d’Azur on September 10. The women will continue building on the Hawaiian roots of IRONMAN World Championship racing in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14.
 
As a nod to the immense triathlon history that exists in the European birthplace of long-distance triathlon that is Nice, France, the race will be centered around the “Promenade des Anglais”, Nice’s most famous walkway – and an iconic location which has seen some of triathlon’s elite race to victory, from Paula Newby-Fraser to Mark Allen. Adorned by palm trees and overlooking the azure waters, this is where crowds will gather to watch their athletes dive into the Mediterranean Sea from the “Plage des Ponchettes” and ultimately cross the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship finish line.

Beginning with the Mediterranean Sea swim, athletes will enter transition from the Promenade des Anglais and follow a double rectangular out and back course in the water, before embarking on one of the most iconic bike courses in all of the triathlon world. Technical and challenging but rewarding in its beauty, athletes will take in the rooftop villages of Vence, Gourdon and Tourettes-sur-Loup on the ascent, before they cruise down the “Route de Thorenc” and through the “Clues de Gréolières” on the descent, famous for its stunning feature film backdrop scenery.
 
The flat four lap run course will take runners up and down the glitzy Promenade des Anglais, giving them the opportunity to soak up the Mediterranean Sea and infamous Chaises Bleues (blue chairs) on one side, and the luxury hotels and casinos on the other, while gaining encouragement by the crowds gathered at multiple spectator friendly points.
 
Further details of the course are below and can be found here.

ROKA SWIM COURSE:
The ROKA SWIM in Nice’s ‘Baie des Anges’ or ‘Bay of Angels’ is a 3.8km (2.4 mile) open water swim through blue Mediterranean waters. Athletes will enter the water from the pebble beach at “Plage des Ponchettes”, just off the Promenade des Anglais, for an in water start and will follow a double rectangular course perpendicular to the Promenade. The swim is known for its clear, azure waters and swimmers will spot stunning views of the coastline and Alpes Maritimes in the background.

 
FULGAZ BIKE COURSE:
The FulGaz™ BIKE course in Nice is a one-loop 180.2km (112 mile) bike course that is arguably one of the most spectacular and challenging out of all of IRONMAN races. Starting from T1 at the Promenade des Anglais, the course makes its way directly out of town and up through the hinterland of Nice via the beautiful villages of the Parc Naturel des Préalpes d’Azur. On the way up, athletes will enjoy the Alpes-Maritimes region, offering picturesque views of the Mediterranean Sea. The downhill is steep, requiring strict concentration as athletes navigate down the scenic canyon road, Clues de Gréolières, a famous movie backdrop. While there will be stunning coastline, and charming villages, this course will feature challenging climbs and technical descents with elevation gains of up to 2400 metres.
 
Athletes can start practicing virtually on the Nice hinterland terrain by creating a free trial account with FulGaz today.

 
HOKA RUN COURSE:
Get ready for a run lined with spectators from start to finish as the HOKA RUN course spans end-to-end of the iconic Promenade des Anglais. This four loop, 42.2km (26.2 miles) path to the finish will take runners alongside the famous beach clubs, the Chaises Bleues (blue chairs), and the monumental Negresco Hotel – all with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, before U-turning at the Nice International Airport. With each loop, competitors will experience the energy of the crowd as they tackle the flat, fast course, and push their limits towards the ultimate finish line.
 
Over the years Nice and the Côte d’Azur have staked a claim as a major sporting destination, hosting many sports events of a global scale. As the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes on the French Riviera in the southeast coast of France, Nice became the birthplace of long-distance triathlon in Europe in 1982 when it first hosted the “Triathlon International de Nice”. From 1994-2002, Nice was host to the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships five times. The triathlon became an IRONMAN^® event in 2005 and Nice has been one of the most popular locations on the IRONMAN race circuit, hosting both the IRONMAN France races, IRONMAN 70.3^® Nice France races, as well as hosting the pinnacle event in the IRONMAN 70.3 Series, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon in 2019.
 
What they are saying about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship – Nice course:
 
Diana Bertsch, Senior Vice President, World Championship Events, IRONMAN, commented: “An IRONMAN World Championship course is one which will deliver an unrivalled experience for our athletes, allowing them to soak up the culture of the host city, while also joining a part of triathlon history. Having visited Nice many times over the past year and having the city as the host for the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon, I can certainly say we are tremendously excited for athletes to experience this course for themselves.”
 
Yves Cordier, Race Director for VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, commented: “Preparations are in full swing as we look forward to welcoming professional triathletes and age-groupers from all over the world to our city in just under three months. Athletes will enjoy the amazing sceneries from the legendary “Baie des Anges”, the Promenade des Anglais and the Nice hinterland. Having raced in Nice multiple times myself, this course really has a ‘je ne sais quoi’ quality, and athletes will have to experience it themselves to realize how truly special it is.  
 
Mark Allen, Six-time IRONMAN World Champion and 10-time winner of the Nice International Triathlon, said: “Some of the most impactful and memorable experiences during my racing career took place in Nice, both on and off the course. From the powdery blue water of the Mediterranean to what has to be one of the most beautiful and yes challenging bike courses in the world to the run along the Promenade des Anglais, Nice is iconic. Then add to that the sparkle and experience every IRONMAN World Championship event brings to a location, mix in the culture of Southern France and the Côte D’Azure, and well, let me just say it’s going to be an IRONMAN World Championship event and experience you won’t want to miss. You will cherish it and remember it forever!”
 
For more information about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship event, please visit www.ironman.com/im-world-championship.
 
To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.

Triathlon “ MONO ” Journalist　  Nobutaka Otsuka

新しいアイアンマン70.3が発表された。会場はベトナムのフーコックで開催となる。フーコックは、昨年11月にもアイアンマンのショート版「5150」で開催された会場でもある。開催は今年2023年11月19日となり、エントリー受付は、5月26日からオープンとなっている。

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IRONMAN ANNOUNCES PHU QUOC IN VIETNAM AS NEW HOST OF IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM / TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2023) – IRONMAN announced today that Phu Quoc, Vietnam will play host to the newest IRONMAN^® 70.3^® triathlon in Asia. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon is scheduled to make its debut on Sunday, November 19, 2023, taking athletes on a fantastic tour of Vietnam’s largest island with turquoise waters and diverse tropical landscapes. General registration for the IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will open on May 26, 2023, by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-phu-quoc.
 
“We could not be more excited to expand upon the success of last year’s Phu Quoc 5150™ race to showcase the remarkable beauty of Phu Quoc with an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon,” said Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for The IRONMAN Group. “Phu Quoc provides a true holiday destination race venue, easily accessible from numerous airports in Southeast Asia.”
 
The IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will begin with a 1.9 km (1.2-mile) swim, starting and finishing from a beautiful white sand beach along the Gulf of Thailand. The 90 km (56-mile) bike ride traverses the southern half of the island, before the event culminates with a flat and fast 21.1 km (13.1-mile) run with a seaside finish.
 
Kien Giang Department of Culture and Sports Deputy Director, Mr. Cong Nghiep Le, shared, “We are glad to have the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 event in Phu Quoc, which is a statement of our commitment to promoting sports and tourism in the province. This event will showcase the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region while also providing a platform for athletes from around the world to challenge themselves and achieve their goals. We look forward to welcoming participants, supporters, and spectators to this exciting event and are confident that it will help to elevate Phu Quoc’s profile as a world-class sports and tourism destination.”
 
Mr. Quoc Huy Doan, Vice President and CEO of BIM Group, added, “Following the success of BIM Group 5150 Triathlon Phu Quoc, we decided to bring the first IRONMAN 70.3 event to Phu Quoc. This marks BIM Group’s unremitting efforts towards the vision of Pearl Island as an outstanding destination in the region, befitting its potential. The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon will be held at Phu Quoc Marina Integrated Resort Complex, a large-scale project developed in multiple stages and a unique resort and entertainment destination built with international standards, residing in the island’s center. 
 
“The partnership with IRONMAN also demonstrates BIM Group’s vision of sustainability, which involves developing high-quality goods and services that benefit the environment, inspiring a healthy physical and mental lifestyle, and improving the community’s lives,” he said.
 
Mr. Bang Trinh, Co-Founder of Sunrise Events Vietnam, affirmed, “We are thrilled to add a second IRONMAN 70.3 race in Phu Quoc to complement our first event in Da Nang, now one of the most popular IRONMAN 70.3 races in Southeast Asia. Having raced in IRONMAN races around the world, I believe the island of Phu Quoc represents an ideal destination with its beautiful beaches and world-class resorts and is certain to become a favorite race amongst athletes and their families in the years to come.
 
“IRONMAN’s impact in inspiring Vietnamese athletes to embrace triathlon and multi-sports cannot be understated. The mantra of “Anything is Possible®” is deeply rooted in the spirit of the Vietnamese people, and this new event will provide another opportunity for local athletes to enjoy the unforgettable experience of crossing the IRONMAN finish line while also offering our international athletes a taste of Vietnamese hospitality and culture,” he said.
 
Phu Quoc is the ideal Southeast Asian destination to race and relax afterwards, with the holiday island known for its white-sand beaches, local delicacies, and resorts. For those looking to spend time in nature before or after race day more than half of the island is a part of Phu Quoc National Park, featuring mountains, tropical jungles, hiking trails and wildlife, with the park declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2010.
 
The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon taking place in Taupō, New Zealand.
 
For more information about the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/im703-phu-quoc. For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, please visit www.ironman.com.

2022年のIRONMAN ATHLETES’ CHOICE AWARDSが発表された。

2022年に開催された50のIRONMANの中で、Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns は、総合満足度で最大の栄誉を獲得し、118のIRONMAN 70.3の中では、 IRONMAN 70.3 Rwanda はトップの栄誉を獲得している。

また、友達に勧めたいレースとして選ばれたのは、「IRONMAN Kalmar Sweden」と「IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan 」となっている。その他、馴染みのないレースもあるが、世界にはまだまだ多くの魅力的なレースがある。IRONMAN Tripを楽しみたい。

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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IRONMAN ATHLETES’ CHOICE AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR IRONMAN AND IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLONS AROUND THE GLOBE

TAMPA, Fla. (March 17, 2023) – IRONMAN today announced the global results for the IRONMAN^® and IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Athletes’ Choice Awards, highlighting the highest-scoring events in a variety of categories based on athlete surveys from all the 2022 IRONMAN^® and IRONMAN^® 70.3^® races from around the world.
 
Out of the 50 IRONMAN Series triathlons that took place in 2022, globally, the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns race earned the biggest honor in Overall Satisfaction. Out of the 118 IRONMAN 70.3 series events that took place in 2022, globally, the IRONMAN 70.3 Rwanda race took top honors in Overall Satisfaction.
 
Results for the 2022 Global Athletes’ Choice Awards were gathered from post event surveys sent to all athletes who completed an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race. Surveys were based on a five-point satisfaction scale and encompassed multiple categories including: Most Recommended Race, Overall Swim Experience, Overall Bike Experience, Overall Run Experience, Overall Satisfaction, Overall Venue Experience, Overall Host City Experience and Post-Race Celebration Experience, among others. Nearly 65,000 total survey respondents gave feedback to decide the winners for each category of IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events, marking a major accomplishment for the winning events and their host communities.
 
Below are the top performers in each category for the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Global Series events:

• Best Overall Race
  • Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Rwanda
• Best Swim Course
  • IRONMAN Chattanooga, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series
  • Enea IRONMAN 70.3 Gdynia
• Best Bike Course
  • IRONMAN Switzerland Thun
  • ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3 Durban
• Best Run Course
  • Certified Piedmontese Beef IRONMAN Tulsa, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon
• Will Recommend To A Friend
  • IRONMAN Kalmar Sweden
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan
• Overall Venue Experience
  • Itaú BBA IRONMAN Brazil
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Egypt
• Overall Host City Experience
  • Enea IRONMAN Gdynia
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie
• Post-Race Celebration Experience
  • IRONMAN Kalmar Sweden
  • Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Fortaleza

* Top-3 results & honorable mentions of each category listed in appendix
 
To view the full list of 2022 Global IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Award results, please visit www.ironman.com/2022-athletes-choice-ironman for IRONMAN events and www.ironman.com/2022-athletes-choice-ironman-703  for IRONMAN 70.3 events.
 
Limited spots remain in many of the most popular IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons globally. Athletes are encouraged to check out open IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events globally by visiting www.ironman.com/races.
 
For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, please visit www.ironman.com.

APPENDIX A: Top Results for each category

今年も下記25レースが放映されます。

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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TAMPA, Fla. (March 1, 2023) – IRONMAN announced today its broadcast schedule for the 2023 season. The 2023 full-distance IRONMAN^® triathlon broadcast schedule will feature 12 stops around the globe including both the men’s and women’s 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, which will be available on IRONMAN.com/LIVE, and IRONMAN YouTube and Facebook channels. The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3^® triathlon broadcast schedule will feature 13 events around the world, including the two-day VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon in Lahti, Finland, available for the second straight year on Outside Watch. The broadcast season will kick off in California on April 1, with the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside triathlon.  
 
“We’re excited to deliver another full year of live race programming for both full-distance IRONMAN Series and half distance IRONMAN 70.3 Series globally,” said Julia Polloreno, Vice President, Content Production and Distribution for The IRONMAN Group. “The broadcasts will feature some of the top race destinations around the globe and bring audiences closer our racing than ever before. We couldn’t think of a better place to start than with the iconic 2023 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside triathlon in Southern California, where the origins of the sport lie.”
 
Race coverage will immerse viewers in all the action and local scenery of the global portfolio of race venues while following the professional competition. Coverage will begin with a pre-race show that previews the pro field and course while also including exclusive interviews with triathlon personalities and other special guests.
 
The live broadcasts will be hosted by a team of the sport’s greats, including IRONMAN World Champions and Hall of Famers Greg Welch and Michellie Jones, as well as IRONMAN champions Dede Griesbauer and Michael Lovato. Matt Lieto will also be providing analysis from both on the course and in the studio throughout the 2023 season. Various guest commentators such as three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae, will bring additional perspectives and insights to the live coverage, which will showcase the epic battles of the professional athletes as they swim, bike, and run iconic full-distance IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 courses all around the world.
 
For each broadcast event, IRONMAN Now’s “A Fighting Chance” race-week series will return bringing viewers exclusive behind-the-scenes footage into the inner, everyday lives of elite triathletes for a real, unfiltered glimpse at athletes chasing their triathlon goals and attempting to turn dreams into reality. 
 
Here are the IRONMAN events that will be broadcast live in 2023:

For additional details on the 2023 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events around the globe that will be broadcast live, visit here.

For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com.

6/10（土）日本にアイアンマン70.3が戻ってくる。

すでに国内では周知の通りだが、本日公式にアイアンマンより発表された。日本のレースだが、世界のレースでもあることをあらためて認識させられる。

会場は愛知県渥美半島をダイナミックなレイアウトが実現している。愛知県は日本の真ん中、以前は人口に対するトライアスロン比率が高い、まさに「聖地」とも言える場所なのだ。

最も難しいバイクコースのレイアウトはワンループとなるため、2周すれば180kmとなる。「次も」を大いに期待したい。

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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IRONMAN ANNOUNCES TOYOHASHI AND ATSUMI PENINSULA IN JAPAN AS NEW HOST OF IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON 

– Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon scheduled to take place June 10, 2023; General registration to open Feb. 15, 2023, and can be accessed by visiting, www.ironman.com/im703-japan
 
– IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa first IRONMAN branded event to return to Japan since 2020, only a 90-minute train ride from Tokyo Station to Toyohashi Station

TOYOHASHI, JAPAN / TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2023) – The IRONMAN Group announced today that Toyohashi and the Atsumi Peninsula will play host to the newest IRONMAN^® 70.3^® triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon is scheduled to make its debut on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Athletes will take on a journey as they will embark past some of the Atsumi Peninsula’s most beautiful coastline and agricultural landscapes. General registration for the IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon will open on Feb. 15, 2023, by visiting, www.ironman.com/im703-japan.
 
“We could not be more excited to return to Japan for an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon,” said Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for The IRONMAN Group. “The Atsumi Peninsula provides a fascinating backdrop of shoreline vistas and agricultural villages.  The 90 km single-loop bike course is certain to please all athletes.  Toyohashi station is a quick high-speed train ride from Tokyo.  We look forward to offering a new IRONMAN 70.3 race opportunity in Japan.”
 
IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa will treat athletes to a 1.9 km swim in Atsumi Bay at Shiroya Beach Park, a scenic one-loop 90 km bike ride around the Atsumi Peninsula, culminating with a fast point-to-point 21.1 km run from Shiroya Beach Park to a unique finish at Toyohashi Sports Park.
 
“It is our great honor and pleasure to bring back a Japan IRONMAN race to the Higashi Mikawa region after an absence of three years,” said Hiroshi Otsuka, director of the East Mikawa Community Sports Development Foundation, “We intend to show visitors our great Higashi Mikawa landscapes and hospitality.  Our community is looking forward to hosting an international IRONMAN 70.3 event.”
 
Taro Shirato, chairman of Athlonia Triathlon, further highlighted the return of IRONMAN racing to Japan, “We are tremendously excited to move IRONMAN 70.3 to the Atsumi Peninsula with courses that showcase the fantastic terrain and culture of the region.”
 
Located on the southeast aspect of Honshu Island, the Atsumi Peninsula of Aichi Prefecture is a national treasure just 300 km from Tokyo. It is a region with great environmental and economic diversity. Spectacular stone and sand beaches ring calm bays as well as rugged shorelines that feature some of Japan’s best surfing. The productive agricultural zones benefit from a temperate climate with world-renowned muskmelons and flowers such as hydrangeas and chrysanthemums featured. With access to three international airports and an extensive train system, Athletes who come by plane, train, or automobile will have plenty of offerings to enjoy and support their experience on the Atsumi Peninsula at IRONMAN 70.3 Japan Higashimikawa.
 
General registration for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon will open Feb. 15, 2023. The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place in Lahti, Finland.
 
For more information about the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Japan – Higashimikawa triathlon www.ironman.com/im703-japan. For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, please visit www.ironman.com.

懸案となっていた今年の男子のIRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPの会場が発表となった。

会場はフランスのニースで、開催日は9/10（日）となる。2024年では男女の会場を入れ替え、2026年まで決定しているとのこと。ニースはトライアスロンとしても有名だが、様々なスポーツの拠点として、最高の舞台であることをアピールしている。ツールドフランスのファイナル、2024年のオリンピックなど、スポーツ大国フランスのイメージは強くなって来ている。

ついに２会場となってしまったIRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP。つまり世界選手権の門が大きく開かれたことになる。やるからには、プロ選手のレベルアップも期待したい。特に女子はトップ10のバトルが見れるように。また、IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPのステータスとは何か。それは、大多数を占めるエイジ選手だが、速いと言うこと。30代であれば男子はSUB10、女子はSUB11。そのレベルが更に上がることが望ましい。

以下、大会NEWSとなる。

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IRONMAN ANNOUNCES HISTORY-FILLED SPORTING DESTINATION NICE, FRANCE AS MEN’S RACE LOCATION AND CO-HOST FOR 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

 
“In 2022, we saw the power of a two-day IRONMAN World Championship, one with dedicated race days for professional women and professional men. We believe in this concept not only to showcase the depth of both the women’s and men’s fields but also to invest further into the growth of the sport of triathlon. Nice, France, as the European birthplace of long-course triathlon is the right place to showcase this evolution,” said Andrew Messick, President & Chief Executive Officer for The IRONMAN Group. “We are grateful to Mayor Estrosi and the City of Nice, who share our vision of creating a world-class championship race for the men in 2023, and then the women in 2024.” 

Over the years Nice and the Cote d’Azur have staked a claim as a major sporting destination, hosting many sports events of a global scale. As the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes on the French Riviera in the southeast coast of France, Nice became the birthplace of long-distance triathlon in Europe in 1982 when it first hosted the “Triathlon International de Nice”. From 1994-2002, Nice was host to the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships five times. The triathlon became an IRONMAN® event in 2005 and Nice has been one of the most popular locations on the IRONMAN race circuit, hosting both IRONMAN France, IRONMAN 70.3 Nice France, as well as hosting the pinnacle event in the IRONMAN 70.3 Series, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2019.
 
In addition, from 2010-2016, Nice hosted the “Open de Nice Côte d’Azur” tennis tournament and the Figure Skating World Championships were held in the city in 2002 and 2012. During the 2016 UEFA European Championship a total of four games were played at Stade de Nice. World-class football made a comeback in 2019 as the Stade de Nice hosted six games of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This year, Nice will be host to four games of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and was also most recently named as the Final Stage for the Tour de France.
 
In adding the co-host duties of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, Nice has proven to become a popular and historically significant sporting hub with a history and cultural locale to attract the world’s elite athletes. Nice Mayor Estrosi has played an instrumental role in working diligently with IRONMAN to have Nice be awarded, with Kailua-Kona, as co-host of the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship.
 
“Nice has established itself as a true land of sports and has become a reference point recognised throughout the world,” said Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice. “Every year, it hosts recurring large-scale events such as Paris-Nice cycling race which will celebrate its 90th anniversary next March, IRONMAN France Nice, and IROMAN 70.3 Nice triathlons, which are now held over the same weekend in June, as well as the Alpes-Maritimes marathon, the Prom’Classic and the Half-Marathon. In the next few months, Nice will be shining even brighter, thanks to hosting the biggest of competitions, such as the IRONMAN World Championship, 2023 Hopman Cup in tennis, the 2023 Rugby World Cup with 4 matches at the Allianz Riviera, the historic arrival of the 2024 Tour de France and the 2024 Olympic football events.

 
“I was deputy sports director of the city of Nice when we organised the first editions of International Triathlon of Nice, where there were great stars like Mark Allen, Yves Cordier, and Paula Newby-Fraser and naturally I saw Nice’s capacity…to be a world-class event in this discipline. But I didn’t imagine that one day we could have such recognition. It was an honour to organise an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2019 and it showed IRONMAN, Nice’s potential to organise an event like this.”
 
Triathlon’s elite have had important moments in Nice while also building their career accolades in Kona. The Queen of Kona, Paula Newby-Fraser, who won the IRONMAN World Championship a remarkable eight times, could just as easily be known as the Queen of Nice with four victories at the Triathlon International de Nice, the most of any female athlete. Mark Allen, a six-time IRONMAN World Champion earned an incredible 10 wins in Nice, including epic battles with current IRONMAN France Race Director Yves Cordier. Also showcasing Nice as one of the most prestigious triathlon destinations in the world are the other history makers who have graced transition zones in Nice over the years, including stars of the sport Natascha Badmann, Erin Baker, Leanda Cave, Mirinda Carfrae, Tine Deckers, Frederik Van Lierde, Luc Van Lierde, Simon Lessing, Scott Molina, Julie Moss, Peter Reid, Dave Scott, Karen Smyers, and Scott Tinley, among others.
 
With this major move to ensure dedicated IRONMAN World Championship racing for both women’s and men’s fields, the qualifying cycle and slot allocations have been adjusted to compensate for the change in time of year for the men’s edition of the IRONMAN World Championship. Updated information can be found at www.ironman.com/im-world-championship-2023-slot. Additionally, all athletes who have previously qualified and registered for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship will be contacted directly with additional information.
 
Additional notes on Nice and its history:
With its mix of old-world opulence, year-round sunshine, and stunning seaside location, Nice is the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Azur and the fifth-largest city in France with a population of 350,000 inhabitants. A magnet for beachgoers and culture-seekers since the 19th century, this coastal city has fabulous markets, an enticing old town, glorious architecture and a wealth of high-end restaurants. Known for its attractive location on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice has long transformed from a touristic hotspot into a cultural and economic hub. With one of the largest international airports in France located just minutes away from the city, Nice is easily accessible and welcomes over five million visitors every year as one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Beyond the beauty of the area, Nice was founded in approximately 350 BC and also offers a rich culture built by some of the greatest painters, writers and musicians the world has known. The City features the second-most museums in the country after Paris and research in industry, science and advanced technology since the creation of such centers as Acropolis and Sophia Antipolis to the West of the city center. With outstanding cuisine and culture, Nice embodies all the benefits of a historic coastal city. For those who really want to soak up the Riviera vibe, there’s no better place.
 
For more information about the IRONMAN World Championship, please visit www.ironman.com/im-world-championship. For more information on the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to press@ironman.com.