The Ironman France triathlon season began on Tuesday, February 14, in Aix-en-Provence. 1,700 athletes participated. The Nice Ironman will take place on July 23.
Since 1978 and the first Ironman in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, triathlon has grown, and the Ironman brand is considered a benchmark in the world of endurance sports. In 2016, athletes competed in 42 countries. France hosts three events in the world’s TOP 10.
The Ironman France Nice is ranked as the second-best Ironman in the world, notably for its bike course, considered one of the most beautiful on the circuit.
A historical cradle of triathlon, Nice will continue to welcome athletes with the aim of being the world reference in the triple effort.
