# Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ironman-703-world-championship-in-nice > Updated: 2026-09-09T13:40:12.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The 20th edition of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship is taking place in Nice, France, featuring over 6,500 athletes from approximately 130 countries. The course includes a 1.9-kilometer swim in the Baie des Anges, a 90-kilometer cycling leg through the Alpes Maritimes—notably featuring a technical ascent of the Col de Vence—and a 21.1-kilometer run along the Promenade des Anglais. Professional athletes have provided updates ahead of the competition. Swiss athlete Julie Derron expressed confidence in her form despite having faced “previous nutritional challenges,” while the 2025 champion, Norway’s Solveig Løvseth, maintained a humble outlook regarding her chances to defend her title. The event follows a period of climate-related difficulties for the region, including the cancellation of a previous Ironman Nice due to extreme heat. Recent reconnaissance via the Swim de la Baie des Anges saw German swimmer Lasse Nygaard win the men’s segment and British athlete Sophie Evans take the women’s title. This championship weekend is part of a broader global triathlon period, with more than 20,000 athletes competing across various major international events. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Nice hosts IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, brings together over 6,500 athletes from 130 countries for a high-stakes endurance competition featuring a challenging coastal and mountain course. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-nicols-athletes-to-compete-in-ironman-703-world-championship ### 2026-08-27: Nice to host Ironman 70.3 World Championship The 20th Ironman 70.3 World Championship will be held in Nice, France, on September 12-13, featuring a 113km course and Chilean competitors Pascale Ritter and Julián Brañes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nice-to-host-ironman-703-world-championship --- Cite as: Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ironman-703-world-championship-in-nice