Itaú BBA Ironman Brasil, 22nd edition in Jurerê, Florianópolis
Currently, the best national and international long-distance triathlon competitors will be gathered in Jurerê Internacional this week. This is for the 22nd edition of the Itaú BBA Ironman Brazil, the most important and traditional endurance competition in the country. So, check out the schedule and traffic changes.
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 Brazil is directly linked to the event in Jurerê Internacional. After all, it was there that the competition gained momentum and fans, growing from just over 200 competitors in the first edition to over 1,700 in recent editions, attracting athletes from around the world. Thus, 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 competition, the competition promises to be equally fierce. Pâmella Oliveira, two-time champion at Jurerê Internacional, is one of the favorites. Other Brazilians competing include Mariana Borges de Andrade, who finished second last year, Bruna Stolf, and Fernanda Penkal. Among the foreign competitors, 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 stage in Jurerê Internacional will be worth points for the 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 program 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
Itaú BBA IRONMAN Brasil is organized by Unlimited Sports, with Title Sponsor Itaú BBA and sponsorships from Track & Field, Panasonic, SOS Cardio, Omint and Heineken 0.0. It is also co-sponsored by Dux, Felt, Pacco, Oakberry, Technogym, Doozy, Boali, Sococo, Government of Santa Catarina and Florianópolis City Hall, in addition to the support of Paçoquita and Netshow.me.
Complete Programming
August 12th Club – 668 José Cardoso de Oliveira Service Avenue – 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
6:45 am – Men’s Elite Start – Jurerê Beach
6:50 am – Women’s Elite Start – Jurerê Beach
7am – Start (Rolling Start) – Jurerê Beach
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