Tenby is a seaside town steeped in ancient history and surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall. Over time, Tenby has seen many changes, but it has been on the leisure map for over 200 years. With all that experience, the people of Tenby know how to offer each and every visitor an unforgettable time. Notable features of Tenby include 4 km of sandy beaches, the 13th century medieval town walls, the 15th century St. Mary's Church; the Tudor Merchant's House; Tenby Museum and Art Gallery; and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path—part of Wales' only coastal National Park.
IRONMAN Wales begins on Tenby's North Beach, which provides one of the most spectacular swim locations on the race circuit. Despite challenging bike and run courses, athletes are treated to consistent and motivating inspiration from some of the most vocal and enthusiastic spectators in endurance sports.
IRONMAN Wales offers 40 qualifying slots for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Professionals compete for $40,000 prize purse.
FEMALE PRO:
1 Gossage Lucy GBR (United Kingdom)
2 Beranek Anja DEU (Germany)
3 Pedersen Camilla DNK (Denmark)
4 Wurtele Heather CAN (Canada)
5 Candrova Jana CZE (Czech Republic)
6 Griesbauer Dede USA (United States of America)
7 Huse Sue CAN (Canada)
8 McQuaid Melanie CAN (Canada)
9 Rusch Maggie USA (United States of America)
10 Schulz Jenny DEU (Germany)
11 Van Rooijen Carla NLD (Netherlands)
12 Bartlett Nikki GBR (United Kingdom)
MALE PRO:
20 Del Corral Victor ESP (Spain)
21 Graves Philip GBR (United Kingdom)
22 Trautman Matt ZAF (South Africa)
23 Wurtele Trevor CAN (Canada)
24 Cartmell Fraser GBR (United Kingdom)
25 Alfaro Peru ESP (Spain)
26 Baelus Dirk BEL (Belgium)
27 Baldwin Nick SYC (Seychelles)
28 Barclay Reece GBR (United Kingdom)
29 Escola Fasseur Sebastien FRA (France)
30 Fogarty Brian GBR (United Kingdom)
31 Guilloux Arnaud FRA (France)
32 Irvine Henry GBR (United Kingdom)
33 Leeman Matt GBR (United Kingdom)
34 Louys Michael BEL (Belgium)
35 Niederreiter Daniel AUT (Austria)
36 Rahn Fabian DEU (Germany)
37 Schifferle Mike CHE (Switzerland)
38 Schlagbauer Christoph AUT (Austria)
39 Twigg Craig GBR (United Kingdom)
40 Van Looy Diego BEL (Belgium)
41 Waer Frederik BEL (Belgium)
42 Yoder Andrew USA (United States of America)
43 Gustavo Rodríguez Iglesias ESP (Spain)