Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations and beaches. In addition to the beaches, some of the most famous landmarks include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop the Corcovado Mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Rio de Janeiro will also host the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
Athletes will begin their day with a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, 56-mile (90 km) bike and 13.1-mile (21 km) run around the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. The race starts at Recreio dos Bandeirantes where the one-lap swim will take place. The bike course will lead athletes through breathtaking landscapes on a three-loop course. Finally, the two-loop run course will take athletes close to the unique seashore and offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings. Athletes will conclude the day by crossing the energetic finish line at Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
This race will offer 30 age-group qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
Professionals compete for P-750 points plus $25,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
5 SANTIAGO ASCENÇO BRA
6 IURI JOSINO VINUTO BRA
7 PAULO ROBERTO MACIEL DA SILVA BRA
8 CHRISTIAN CARLETTO ARG
9 FABIO CARVALHO BRA
10 FRANK SILVESTRIN BRA
11 JUAN MANUEL LAURO URY
12 BRUNO JOAQUIM BRA
13 MARCUS FERNANDES BRA
14 FELIPE MANENTE BRA
15 FLAVIO QUEIROGA BRA
16 DANILO MELO BRA
17 FELLIPE SANTOS BRA
18 EDIVANIO MONTEIRO DA SILVA BRA
19 LUIS HENRIQUE OHDE BRA
20 ALMIR GUSTAVO SORBO MARTINS BRA
21 BRUNO MATHEUS BRA
22 FERNANDO TOLDI BRA
23 CAIO FERREIRA BRA
24 LUIZ FRANCISCO PAIVA FERREIRA BRA
25 GUSTAVO SLAIB PEREIRA BRA
FEMALE PRO:
31 LUIZA CRAVO BRA
32 CAROLINA FURRIELA BRA
33 NAYARA LUNIERE BRA
34 MARIANA BORGES DE ANDRADE BRA
35 BEATRIZ NERES BRA
36 ROMINA PALACIO ARG
37 GISELE BERTUCCI BRA
38 PAMELLA OLIVEIRA BRA