Nice, France. Think Cote d'Azur, the French Riviera. Twenty kilometers to one side is Monaco; just a little further going the other way to the Film Festival in Cannes. The Cote D'Azur (the French Riviera) is renowned for its beaches or more likely for the scantily clad beach goers. The swim follows the rich tradition long distance racing here in Nice. The bike course for the Ironman France is, simply put, like no other. It's unforgettable, sensational, scenic, hilly and arguably one of the greatest Ironman challenges. The four laps of the marathon will most likely quickly drown out the pain of the bike leg, the scenery beach side casting a spell on many competitors. Then there are the sights, sounds and tourism of the famed seafront. The finish, with its pageantry, fireworks and expected huge crowds will be located at the Promenade des Anglais (avenue de Verdun) opposite the Hotel Meridien.
Professionals compete for $50,000 prize purse plus 2WPRO WC Slots.
1 Lucy Charles Barclay GBR
2 Alexandra Tondeur BEL
3 Gabriella Zelinka HUN
4 Justine Mathieux FRA
5 Julie Iemmolo FRA
6 Sara Svensk SWE
7 Justine Guerard FRA
8 Kristin Liepold GER
9 Nikita Paskiewiez FRA
10 Camille Deligny FRA
12 Nina Derron SUI
13 Margrit Elfers GER
14 Heini Hartikainen FIN
15 Liesbeth Verbiest BEL
16 Barbora Besperat CZE
17 Mena Suter SUI
18 Sidney Andrews USA
19 Annika Timm GER
20 Lina-Kristin Schink GER
21 Merle Brunnee GER