Itaú BBA Ironman Brasil, 22nd edition in Jurerê, Florianópolis
Currently, the best of national and international long-distance triathlon will be gathered in Jurerê Internacional this week. In other words, the reason for this is the 22nd edition of the Itaú BBA Ironman Brasil, the most important and traditional endurance competition in the country. Therefore, check the schedule and changes in traffic.
Professional and amateur triathletes from 33 countries will participate in the race on May 19th, starting at 6:30 am, facing the challenge of 3.9 km of swimming, 180km cycling It is 41.2 km run. The finish will again be at Clube Doze de Agosto, while the Ironman Village will be at P12 Parador (P12).
History and Growth of Ironman Brazil
The growth of Ironman in the country is directly linked to the race in Jurerê Internacional. After all, it was there that the competition gained strength and fans, going from just over 200 competitors in the first edition to more than 1700 in recent editions, attracting athletes from different parts of the world. Therefore, in addition to the benefits for the region, the event highlighted a greater number of national competitors.
Big Names at Itaú BBA Ironman Brasil 22nd Edition
For this 22nd edition, Itaú BBA Ironman Brasil continues to attract big names in triathlon. Therefore, the competition will feature four previous winners. Therefore, in the Men's category, the Brazilians Igor Amorelli, winner in 2014, and Reinaldo Colucci, champion in 2022 and runner-up in 2023, stand out. As well as the Argentine Luciano Taccone, current champion, will also be present in search of his second title. Other prominent athletes include Fernando Toldi, Luis Ohde, Rafael Pires, Thiago Vinhal, Vinícius Canhedo and Mexican Rodrigo Romero.
In the Women's category, the competition promises to be equally fierce. Pâmella Oliveira, two-time champion in Jurerê Internacional, is one of my favorites. Other Brazilians competing are Mariana Borges de Andrade, second place last year, Bruna Stolf and Fernanda Penkal. Among the foreigners, Chilean Pamela Tastets and Australian Renne Kiley stand out.
Traffic will be changed for Ironman competition on Sunday in Florianópolis
Qualifying for the Ironman World Championship
The step in Jurerê Internacional will be worth points for Ironman World Championship 2024, which will have the women's race in Nice, France, and the men's race in Kona, Hawaii. As well as, in the Age Group category, 60 athletes will be classified, 25 men and 35 women. For professionals, four places will be up for grabs, two for men and two for women.
Itaú BBA IRONKIDS Brazil
The programming in Jurerê Internacional will include the second stage of Itaú BBA IRONKIDS Brazil, an event aimed at children aged 2 to 12. In this way, promoting inclusion in sport and values such as tolerance, respect and unity. Therefore, the event will take place on Saturday, May 18th, starting at 8am, at Clube 12 de Agosto. As well, the official opening of the stage will be on the 15th, with the start of IRONMAN Village activities and the delivery of kits.
Social action
In a moment of solidarity, the IRONMAN Brasil team is committed to helping the regions affected by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul. In other words, athletes, companions and fans will be able to make donations via PIX to support the affected communities. Therefore, in gratitude, exclusive gifts from the IRONMAN brand will be made available to everyone who contributes.
Sponsorship and Support from Itaú BBA Ironman Brasil
O Itaú BBA IRONMAN Brasil é organizado pela Unlimited Sports, com Title Sponsor Itaú BBA e patrocínios de Track & Field, Panasonic, SOS Cardio, Omint e Heineken 0.0. Também conta com o copatrocínio de Dux, Felt, Pacco, Oakberry, Technogym, Doozy, Boali, Sococo, Governo de Santa Catarina e Prefeitura de Florianópolis, além do apoio da Paçoquita e da Netshow.me.
Complete Programming
August 12th Club – Avenida Serv. José Cardoso de Oliveira, 668 – Jurerê Internacional, Florianópolis/SC.
P12 Parador – in front of Clube Doze de Agosto.
May 15, 2024
2pm – 7pm – IRONMAN Village – P12
2pm – 6pm – Kit Delivery
May 16, 2024
9am – 7pm – IRONMAN Village – P12
9am – 6pm – Kit delivery
May 17, 2024
9am – 7pm – IRONMAN Village – P12
9am – 6pm – Kit delivery
11am – 12pm – Questions session about the Technical Congress with the race directors – SAC (IRONMAN® Village – P12)
May 18, 2024
8:30am – 7pm – IRONMAN Village – P12
8am – IRONKIDS – Clube 12 de Agosto
9am – 12pm – Kit delivery
11am – 12pm – Questions session about the Technical Congress with the race directors – SAC (IRONMAN® Village – P12)
2pm – 7pm – Bike and Bags Check-in (according to bib number) – Transition – Clube 12 de Agosto
May 19, 2024
7:30am – 8pm – IRONMAN Village – P12
8am – 10pm – Official Store – IRONMAN Village
4am – 6:30am – Athletes access to the Transition Area – Transition – Clube 12 de Agosto
6h45 – Largada Elite Masculina – Praia de Jurerê
6h50 – Largada Elite Feminina – Praia de Jurerê
7h – Largada (Rolling Start) – Praia de Jurerê
3pm – Awards – Top 3 Elite – Arrival
6:30 pm – 1 am – Bike and Bags Check-out and Lost and Found – Transição Clube 12 de Agosto
May 20, 2024
9am – 2pm – IRONMAN Village – P12
9:30 am – 12 pm – Lost and Found – Clube 12 de Agosto
9:30 am – Awards – Clube 12 de Agosto
11am – Slot roll IRONMAN World Championship – NICE/France (WOMEN) – Clube 12 de Agosto
12pm – Place roll IRONMAN World Championship – KONA/Havaí (MEN) – Clube 12 de Agosto
8pm – Official Party – Jurerê Internacional