Denmark is set to kick off the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship Elsinore with its ‘Safe Return To Racing’ protocols. Holly Lawrence and Rodolphe Von Berg, will be making a return to defend their titles against a powerful 2021 start list, which includes Lucy Charles-Barclay and Andreas Dreitz.
The stage is set for IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore to showcase some of Europe’s top professional triathletes as they battle it out to be crowned as the Champion on Sunday, June 27 in Elsinore, Denmark. This will be the official 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship event.
Staged near the 15th century Kronborg Castle, the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship Elsinore is billed as a fusion of Danish culture and nature. The course takes advantage of the woodlands and green landscapes of Denmark as well as the architecture in the city. Located a short drive from Copenhagen, IRONMAN adds that ‘Elsinore will delight athletes with an extraordinary experience.’
The fast flat course will see the Holly Lawrence (GBR) return to defend her title, while Rodolphe Von Berg (USA) aims to accomplish the same feat in the men’s category. A strong pro athlete line up is expected, with Carolin Lehreider (DEU), Camilla Pedersen (DNK), Maja Stage-Nielsen (DNK) and 2018-19 IRONMAN World Championship runner-up and fan favourite, Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) also set to take part.
The men’s line-up features Florian Angert (DEU), Max Neumann (AUS), George Goodwin (GBR), Magnus Ditlev (DEU) and Andreas Dreitz (DEU) looking for podium finishes.
Alongside the strong professional field, close to 2000 age-group athletes are expected to race under IRONMAN Safe Return to Racing protocols. Athletes will take on a one-loop 1.9 km swim course which starts at Elsinore Harbour in front of the historic Kronborg Castle (home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet).
Athletes then transition onto the bike for a one-loop 90 km bike course that first leads along the coastline before taking athletes through the countryside. Finally, athletes enjoy a 3.5-loop 21.1 km run course that circles the historic Kronborg castle before heading for the old town part of Elsinore.
IRONMAN Denmark Race Director, Jacob Nørgaard, confirmed that all is on track for Sunday’s event. He said “We have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that athletes have an incredible race experience under our Safe Return to Racing Guidelines.
“After two years, it is amazing to finally be in the process of building the event in the most spectacular venue in Elsinore. In front of the old culture yard and with Kronborg Castle in the background. Everything is going according to plan, and day by day more pieces are coming together. It will all be ready on Sunday for Europe’s first IRONMAN 70.3 event this year.”
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