She’s known for her ability to push through tough conditions and never giving up, making her a formidable opponent on race day. With her strong bike and run legs, she’ll definitely be one to watch in Taupo.
Matthews has been knocking on the door for a 70.3 World Championship win for the past two years, and this might just be her year to break through and take the title. With her experience at this level of racing, and her consistent performances throughout the year, she’s definitely a top contender for the win.
Daniela Ryf
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DANIELA RYF stats
PTO Ranking: #3
IM Pro Series Ranking: 6
Best previous 70.3 Worlds finish: 1st place (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Middle distance wins in 2024: 0
Daniela Ryf needs no introduction when it comes to IRONMAN racing. The Swiss star is a 5-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, and a 5-time IRONMAN World Champion, making her one of the most successful long distance triathletes of all time.
But 2024 has been a different kind of year for Ryf. She’s chosen to focus on the IRONMAN Pro Series, where she’s had some success with a win at IRONMAN New Zealand and a 2nd place finish at IRONMAN Texas. However, she hasn’t raced a middle distance event all year, so it’s hard to know exactly where her form is at coming into the 70.3 World Championship.
That being said, Ryf is a fierce competitor and knows how to perform on the big stage. She’s a master of pacing and strategy, and can never be counted out of a race. If she’s on form in Taupo, she’ll definitely be a threat for the win.
So there you have it, my top contenders for the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Of course, in a race as unpredictable as this, anything can happen on the day. But these four women have shown time and time again that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level of the sport. It’s sure to be an exciting race, and I can’t wait to see who comes out on top.
But my heart is telling me that Kat Matthews is going to come out on top this weekend in Taupo. With her mental toughness and determination, I think she has what it takes to take the win. And for the rest of the podium, I’ll go with Ashleigh Gentle and Julie Derron rounding out the top three. It’s going to be an exciting race, and anything can happen, but I believe these athletes have what it takes to make it to the podium. Let’s see how it all unfolds at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2024!
Después de una temporada tan larga, creo que todo podría reducirse a quién tiene la mayor resistencia mental en el tanque el día de la carrera. Por eso apuesto por Kat Matthews para la victoria, puedo verla manteniéndose al ritmo de Taylor en la bicicleta y siendo capaz de superarla en la carrera. Creo que Ash Gentle estará en persecución, con Derron pisándole los talones. Y podríamos ver una batalla cerrada por el último puesto en el podio.
1º – Kat Matthews
2º – Ash Gentle
3º – Taylor Knibb
Pero mi corazón de fanático del triatlón amaría ver que las cosas se desarrollen de manera diferente, si es que podemos tener la emoción de una verdadera batalla hasta la línea de meta.
Por supuesto, ¡ahora voy a sentarme y esperar a que Taylor Knibb me demuestre que soy un completo y total tonto! Predecir la victoria podría ser una tarea difícil, pero una cosa es segura: va a ser una carrera épica para terminar la temporada 2024.
El Campeonato Mundial IRONMAN 70.3 de mujeres de 2024 tendrá lugar en Taupo, Nueva Zelanda, el sábado 14 de diciembre, comenzando a las 7 am hora local. Eso equivale a las 6 pm del viernes 13 de diciembre en el Reino Unido y a la 1 pm del viernes 13 de diciembre para la costa este de EE. UU. Haga clic aquí para ver todas las últimas noticias y la preparación a medida que nos preparamos para el Campeonato Mundial IRONMAN 70.3 de este año.