Following on from his first Ironman 70.3 win in the Timberman 70.3, Tyler Butterfield takes to the start line this Sunday September 4th in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
This year’s championships takes place in Mooloolaba, Australia, one of the world’s iconic and oldest triathlon venues and a home to many professional triathletes during the year.
Butterfield is no stranger to the area having gone to school there and also lived and trained there.
These championships have attracted a very strong field. Defending champion Jan Frodeno from Germany has decided not to compete, making two-time winner — and last year’s runner-up — Sebastian Kienle from Germany the favorite to reclaim the title.
Other past winners include Australia’s Craig Alexander (who has also won it twice) and New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone. Canada’s Brent McMahon, Ruedi Wild from Switzerland, Tim Reed Australia, Lionel Sanders from Canada, Germany’s Andreas Dreitz, Australian’s Joe Gambles and Luke McKenzie are a few of several names who could make the podium in a competitive men’s race. However, over the past few years so many new up and coming triathletes have been posting fast times and it would be no surprise if others win or make the podium.
Bermuda Triathletes Neil Lupsic, Allison Petty Schindel, Phil Mace and Ashley Estwanik have also made the journey to Australia to compete.
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