On April 20, 2024, the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, will once again host Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria. Athletes from 27 countries will gather to test their endurance against the backdrop of this Canary Island European season opener.
The Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria course has traditionally attracted some of the biggest names in the sport. This year, over 40 professional athletes will line up to take on the testing course over 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run.
The pro women’s field is headed by Svenja Thoes (GER). Her main competition will come from top Italian athlete, Margie Santimaria, Other athletes in the mix include: Rebecca Robisch (GER), Lydia Dant (GBR), Jeanne Collonge (FRA), and Leonie Konczalla (GER).
In the men’s race, with a world champion title to his name, all eyes are on Kristian Høgenhaug (DEN). He is lining up against the likes of Dieter Comhair (BEL), Marcel Bolbat (GER), Dries Matthys (BEL) and Jack Hutchens (GBR).
Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria is also the first qualifying race for the 2024 Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus, won in 2023 by Mathis Margirier and Magda Nieuwoudt. Challenge Family’s World Bonus provides professional athletes with the opportunity to race for a share of a US$125,000 end-of-season bonus in addition to race prize purses.
