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IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in Peloponnese

Overview

The seventh edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 took place in Messenia, Peloponnese, from October 23 to 25, 2026. The event drew approximately 1,700 athletes from 85 different countries, reaching full capacity for all participation slots.

In the men’s general classification, Panagiotis Polyzos won 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 Tsouruktsi (also spelled Tsourouktzi) secured first place with a time of 4:42:29, followed by Sofia Garefi and Gaia Palumbo.

The competition was co-organized by the Peloponnese Region as part of a strategic initiative to promote sports tourism, extend the local tourist season, and showcase the region’s landscape and gastronomy to boost the local economy. The event also included the JYSK Night Run Peloponnese, a 5 km run held on October 23.

Public Power Corporation (PPC/DEH) served as the title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. The competition included 18 participants from the PPC Employee Cycling Team, who competed in both individual and relay categories. Athletes in attendance included representatives from the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Germany.

Entities

Costa Navarino · Panagiotis Polyzos · Messenia · Generali Hellas · Dimitris Ptochos

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino concludes in Greece

    The IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino in Greece saw a record 1,700 athletes from 85 countries compete in the three-day triathlon event.

  2. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Peloponnese hosts IRONMAN 70.3 with 1,700 international athletes

    The IRONMAN 70.3 in Peloponnese, Greece, drew 1,700 athletes from 85 countries, highlighting the region's growing status as a premier destination for international sports tourism.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino attracts 1,700 athletes to Greece

    The IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino in Greece hosted 1,700 athletes from over 80 countries, featuring Panagiotis Polyzos and Anastasia Tsouruktsi as top finishers.

Sources

cretaone.gr · dnews.gr · e-ptolemeos.gr · energymag.gr · enimerosou.gr · filathlos.gr · fimotro.gr · gazzetta.gr · hurriyet.de · insuranceworld.gr · kalamatanews.gr · kalamatatimes.gr · larissanet.gr · maps.in.gr · marketnews.gr · naftemporiki.gr

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