How to Watch the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
Tune into the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland from 26-27 Aug.
The eagerly awaited 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Here's a detailed guide to ensure you catch every moment.
Event Dates:
- Women’s Professional Race: Saturday, 26th Aug.
- Men’s Professional Race: Sunday, 27 Aug.
Broadcast Platform: Outside Watch & YouTube
Global Broadcasting Times:
| Time Zone | Broadcast Start Time |
|---|---|
| EEST (Local) | 7:00 a.m. |
| ET (Eastern) | 12:00 a.m. |
| PT (Pacific) | 9:00 p.m. (Previous day) |
| BST (London) | 5:00 a.m. |
| AEST (Sydney) | 2:00 p.m. |
| IST (Mumbai) | 9:30 a.m. |
For other time zones, adjust accordingly from the provided times.
Event Highlights and Coverage Schedule (EEST):
- 7:00 a.m. - Pre-race show
- 7:30 a.m. - Race Start – Professional Athletes
- 11:30 a.m. - Estimated finish time for the female winner on 26 Aug.
- Coverage of the professional female podium to follow
- 11:00 a.m. - Estimated finish time for the male winner on 27 Aug.
- Coverage of the professional male podium to follow
- Post-Race Show - After the professional podium ceremony
Race Preview:
Lahti, Finland's picturesque city, will host over 100 professional triathletes, with Taylor Knibb (USA) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) as the defending champions. They will face fierce competition from seasoned triathletes like Daniela Ryf (CHE), Paula Findlay (CAN), Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR), Laura Phillip (DEU), Ellie Salthouse (AUS), Ben Kanute (USA), Miki Taagholt (DNK), Frederic Funk (DEU), Sam Long (USA), and Lionel Sanders (CAN).
Race Course Details:
- Swim: The 1.9 km ROKA Swim in Lake Vesijärvi.
- Bike: A 90.1 km FULGAZ Bike Course through the Finnish countryside, passing through towns like Kärkölä and Hollola, with a challenging ascent before reaching the transition at the Sport and Fair Centre.
- Run: A 21.1 km HOKA Run that comprises two loops starting indoors at the Sport and Fair Centre, moving through the Lahti Stadium and up the Salpausselkä ridge, and ending close to the famous Salpausselka Ski Jumps.
