Ironman 70.3 Pucon Kick-Starts 2013 Ironman Season

On Sunday, one of triathlon’s most prestigious races kick-starts the 2013 Ironman race season. The Ironman 70.3 Pucon joined the Ironman circuit in 2008; however, the race had its start in the infancy of our sport, when the inaugural race was held in 1984.

This year there is highly competitive men’s field assembled to do battle on Sunday. Three previous Pucon champions, Reinaldo Colucci (2010), Daniel Fontana (2011) and Guilherme Manocchio (2012) are all returning and hoping to repeat their winning ways in Chile. The trio will see challenges from five-time Ironman France champion, Marcel Zamora and multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 champions Luke McKenzie and Ben Hoffman. Lucus Cocha and Santiago Ascenco will likely be in the mix for a podium placement if on their game.
Professional Men’s Field (Tentative)

Marcel Zamora ESP

Felipe van de Wyngard CHI

Ben Hoffman USA

Daniel Fontana ESP

Guilherme Manocchio BRZ

Luke Mckenzie AUS

Reinaldo Colucci BRZ

Santiago Ascenso BRZ

Gaspar Riveros CHI

Gabriel Raff ARG

Christian Carletto ARG

Roberto Cabrera CHI

Anderson Agenor Santos  BRZ

Martin  Capriotti  AGR

Ciro Violin BRZ

Moises Torres CHI

Lucas Cocha  AGR

Mario de Elias ARG

The women’s race includes two-time Ironman 70.3 Pucon champion and mutipule Ironman champion Heather Gollnick in addition to the 2012 Ironman New Orleans champion, Sarah Piampiano. Chile’s Valentina Carvallo finished second in Pucon in 2012, and will likely be primed to challenge for the win this year.
Professional Women’s Field (Tentative)

Amanda Balding AUS

Heather Gollnick USA

Valentina Carvallo CHI

Sarah Piampiano USA

Federia Frontini ARG