Peloponnese hosts IRONMAN 70.3 with 1,700 international athletes

The seventh edition of the DEH IRONMAN 70.3 took place in Messenia, Peloponnese, from October 23 to 25, 2026. The event attracted 1,700 triathletes representing 85 different countries, with all participation slots reaching full capacity.

The Peloponnese Region co-organized the event as part of a strategic initiative to promote sports tourism and extend the local tourist season. Regional Governor Dimitris Ptochos noted that the competition serves as a global platform to showcase the region's landscape, hospitality, and gastronomy while boosting the local economy.

In the men's general classification, Panagiotis Polyzos secured first place for the third consecutive year with a time of 3:57:32, followed by Richard Balland and Vasilis Mitropappas. In the women's category, Anastasia Tsourouktzi finished first with a time of 4:42:29, followed by Sofia Garefi and Gaia Palumbo.