IRONMAN announces 2027 Spain calendar and Curridori finishes 11th in World Championship

The 2027 IRONMAN calendar for Spain has been announced, featuring seven events across six locations. The schedule includes four IRONMAN 70.3 races in Valencia, Alcúdia-Mallorca, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Málaga, alongside three full-distance competitions in Lanzarote, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Calella-Barcelona. Vitoria-Gasteiz will host both distances on July 11. Additionally, the Lanzarote event will see a change in organization, with The IRONMAN Group taking over management from Club La Santa.

In professional triathlon news, Elisabetta Curridori finished 11th at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Representing Spain, the 35-year-old athlete staged a significant comeback, moving from 34th place during the cycling leg to her final position following a strong marathon performance. The women's race was won by American Taylor Knibb.