The international IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon competition, hosted by Baku, has officially kicked off.
Sea-news.az reports that more than 1,500 athletes from 62 countries around the world are participating in the event. Azerbaijan is represented by 123 athletes.
IRONMAN 70.3 is held across 13 age categories for men and women, featuring competitors in the 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80–84 age groups.
The main race features 807 male and 197 female participants. The youngest competitor is 18 years old, while the oldest is 80.
A relay race will also be organized as part of IRONMAN 70.3, bringing together a total of 47 teams competing across men’s, women’s, and mixed categories. Based on the final results, the three most active clubs will also be awarded.
Triathlon participants will cover a total distance of 113 kilometers (70.3 miles), which includes a 1.9-kilometer (1.2-mile) swim, a 90-kilometer (56-mile) bike ride, and a 21.1-kilometer (13.1-mile) run.
The top 25 finishing athletes (men and women) in IRONMAN 70.3 Baku will secure qualification for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, scheduled to take place in the United States in 2027.
The event is organized jointly by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Azerbaijan Triathlon Federation, and the Baku City Circuit Operations Company.
