IRONMAN Cairns situated at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic tropical locations it really is a race in paradise! This race has become a ‘must-do’ on the IRONMAN circuit, and there is every reason to believe the hype.
The swim course sets off from Palm Cove, Cairns’ most prominent and famous beach, into the crystal blue coral sea. With arguably the most spectacular bike course in the world, competitors race up the Captain Cook Highway hugging the coastline from Cairns to Port Douglas. From reef to World Heritage listed rainforest, and a run along the stunning Cairns boardwalk, the race finishes in the heart of the city.
Offering 75 qualifying spots for the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
FEMALE PRO:
1 Amelia Watkinson NZL
2 Renee Kiley AUS
3 Rebecca Clarke NZL
4 Kylie Simpson AUS
5 Courtney Gilfillan AUS
6 Helena Hayes IRL
7 Chloe Lane AUS
8 Penny Slater AUS
9 Shannon Sutton AUS
10 Sarah Thomas GBR
MALE PRO:
21 Max Neumann AUS
22 Tim Van Berkel AUS
23 Josh Amberger AUS
24 Mike Phillips NZL
25 David Dellow AUS
26 Cameron Brown NZL
27 Matt Burton AUS
28 Timothy Reed AUS
29 Ben Phillips NZL
30 Blake Kappler AUS
31 Leigh Anderson-Voigt AUS
32 Scott Bayvel ZAF
33 Simon Billeau FRA
34 Damien Collins AUS
35 Jarrod Harvey AUS
36 Levi Hauwert AUS
37 Simon Hearn AUS
38 Lachlan Kerin AUS
39 Mitchell Kibby AUS
40 Clint Kimmins AUS
41 Levi Maxwell AUS
42 Caleb Noble AUS
43 Fraser Walsh AUS