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Belgium, New Zealand athletes win 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship

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Belgium, New Zealand Athletes Win 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship

By IANS News December 15, 2024 • 20:34 PM View: 658

New Zealand: The Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2024 concluded on Sunday in the North Island city of Taupo, New Zealand.

This marks the first time the event has been held in New Zealand. The race covered a total distance of 70.3 miles, including a 1.9-kilometre swim, a 90-kilometre bike ride, and a 21.1-kilometre run, attracting thousands of participants from around the globe, Xinhua news agency reported.

In the men's race, Belgium's Jelle Geens demonstrated exceptional all-around strength, crossing the finish line in three hours, 32 minutes and nine seconds to win the event.

TAGS World Championship North Island Jelle Geens Hayden Wilde Leo Bergere Taylor Knibb Kat Matthews Ashleigh Gentle

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