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Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Vichy is one of the jewels of our region, obviously thank to its architecture, particularly design at the time EDITOS of Napoleon III, but also because it is a very well-known destination in France in the field of outdoor sports. The Region has strongly mobilized to support the queen of the water cities in order to make it a major sporting location in France.

This is why we have invested massively in the CREPS, which we hope will become a model for the development of Handisport and adapted sports. We are also determined to support the complete renovation of the Pierre Coulon Sports Center. Thanks to this support, the Region is the leading partner of Vichy in its ambition to 728 is not a distance but the number of days that have passed by since your last smile, your last become the rear base for the 2024 Olympic Games. tears and your last look filled with emotion and satisfaction. This is also the reason why we pay particular attention to major sporting events such as IRONMAN Vichy, 728 days have passed since the last athlete crossed the finish line of IRONMAN Vichy. a demanding and very popular competition. 4,000 athletes will be present to battle it out around the 728 days that have radically changed the world, that have made more than one person’s magnificent Lake Allier and in the streets of the spa town. motivation waver, more than one iron man crumble. We would like to congratulate the organizers for having succeeded in maintaining 728 days that allowed us to rethink how we can greet you better, encourage you better, support this event which will bring the influence of Vichy well beyond the borders of our you better, and congratulate you while you achieve your goal: to become one of IRONMAN 70.3 region and we wish all the participants and the public to experience great and Vichy’s finishers. beautiful emotions. Until then, let us make the best of the long wait, so that our volunteers, who are impatient to meet you, can celebrate with you. And so that the IRONMAN team can do what it does best, organize an event, which we all terribly missed during these 728 days. Laurent Wauquiez Welcome to Vichy and see you on the finish line. President Region Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Vincent Guedes Race Director

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 «Anything is possible», the motto of the IRONMAN resonates even stronger this year in Vichy!

2021 is a historic year for the city of Vichy. A few days ago, Vichy and ten major European spa towns were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of a serial and transnational application. History has bequeathed to our spa town an exceptional testimony to European thermalism, a unique heritage and cultural legacy. The « Queen of the Water Cities « is therefore shining this year more than ever to welcome this extraordinary event which gathers over 4.000 athletes: 2.450 for the 70.3 and 2.300 for the full distance !

The «IRONMAN», XXL triathlon race is not for everyone! That is why athletes worldwide: Africa, North America, Latin America, Asia, Oceania, Europe... all dream of it. They sometimes travel long distances to participate in the three-legged event and then cover kilometers, swimming, running and pedaling, during various events: the «70. 3» (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run) and the flagship event, the «IRONMAN Vichy», a long distance triathlon that requires a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42 km run in a very short time! Depuis 1968, Vichy Sport organise, pour les athlètes The term «IRONMAN» refers to both the profile of the competition and the triathlete who takes up de tous niveaux, des séjours the challenge. The athletes will then face the waters of the Allier, measure themselves against the sur-mesure et clés en mains. Montagne Bourbonnaise up to Saint Nicolas des Biefs passing by the Loge des Gardes before running Vous vous entraînez, on s’occupe du reste ! in the exceptional setting of the Queen of the Water Cities. A blessing for the spectators of the whole agglomeration who will be able to vibrate in tune with the same event.

Vichy Community is a land of excellence and sports performance that has set out for Paris 2024. Thus, in the extension of the label «Land of Games», the territory of Vichy Community and the CREPS Auvergne- Rhône-Alpes-Vichy was selected to be a Preparation Center for the Olympic Games with training sites in 40 disciplines, identified by Paris 2024 and which offer national and international teams the opportunity to come and train during the period between the Games of Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024. With this new label, Vichy is consolidating its ambitions in terms of sport and sporting excellence.

Vichy, the sportswoman, is also a human adventure with many volunteers who are committed to the organization of this new edition of the IRONMAN on a daily basis, while the services of the City and Vichy community are doing everything possible to receive organizers and athletes in the best possible way. We would like to thank them for this. Thanks to the mobilization of all, the athletes will keep an enthusiastic memory of their competition and of our territory, making Vichy, «The Queen of the Cities of Water», shine throughout the world.

I would like to thank Vincent Guédès, Race Director, and all his team L’équipe de Vichy Sport vous propose des stages de for their investment, their availability and their professionalism. triathlon tous niveaux en individuel ou en club sur les parcours des célèbres Ironman et Ironman 70.3 Vichy. «Sport seeks out fear in order to dominate it, fatigue in order to triumph over it, and difficulty in order to overcome it,» said Pierre de Coubertin. We look forward to seeing you on August 21 and 22 for a D a tes des stages 2022 et informations : weekend alongside the women and men of iron! www.vichysport.com 04 70 58 76 49 - [email protected]

Frédéric AGUILERA Mayor of Vichy President Vichy Communauté Vice President Conseil départemental de l’Allier

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Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 MESURES

Face mask mandatory: COVID-19 - Expo Village - Registration - Bike and gear bag check-in INTRODUCTION - Bike park on race day morning - Starting corrals until the start line (timing mat, just before jumping into the water) This 2021 season has been marked by the global pandemic, COVID-19, forcing many organizations to - Finish Line and After Finish Area (Face covering provided by the organisation) respect safety measures recommended by the local authorities. - Check out In this athlete guide, we will detail the race specifics and the measures we will implement due to COVID-19. - Awards in case of your are on the podium

Here are the main topics: ATHLETE INFO & PUBLIC : Face masks are mandatory throughout the race venue if you want to watch the race as a spectactor and health pass is mandatory into race areas. - Health Pass mandatory to present at the registration desk - Face coverings are mandatory in all race venues throughout the weekend. If you do not respect these rules, you can be punished by a referee. - Bring your own face coverings as they are mandatory up to the start line of the race, and we will provide you with a face cover in the finish area. - You must use the hand sanitizing stations when they have been implemented - Post-race food and beverages will be provided to athletes in a lunch box (not a buffet) - Our slot allocation and the Awards Ceremony will be modified - More details into this guide - You must respect social distancing in all race areas as well as during the run course, to be applied to the best of your ability.

The IRONMAN Vichy will implement a Rolling Start. Each athlete must estimate his timing goal before the start and then enter into the starting corral area depending to this time. Each category will be provided Social distancing : with a different coloured cap.

In all race areas, please respect the social distancing (1.5m).

Please do your best to constantly keep 4 meters between yourself and other athletes on the run course.

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Thursday 19 August SCHEDULE Opening hours Description Location 9am - 7pm IRONMAN Expo Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

9am - 7pm Registration Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - MJC Friday 20 August

9am - 7pm IRONMAN Expo Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

9am - 7pm Registration Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - MJC

Saturday 21 August

9am - 7pm IRONMAN Expo Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon 9am - 5pm Registration Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - MJC 2pm - 7pm Check-in bike & BIKE bags Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - T1 4.30pm - 7pm Check-in bike «RUN» Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - T2

Sunday 22 August

5am- 6.30am Bike park opening T1 In front of Palais du Lac Streetwear drop off

6.28am HCPC Race Start In front of Palais du Lac

6.30am AG Race Start In front of Palais du Lac

9am - 7pm IRONMAN Expo Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

3pm First athlete IRONMAN 70.3 Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

6.45pm - 0.30am Check out bike and bags Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - T2

0am Last Finisher Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

Monday 23 August

10am Awards Ceremony Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon Théâtre de Verdure 11h Slot allocation Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon Théâtre de Verdure 10am - 12pm Merchandising Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Gymnase Enregistrement de la JAV Registration Centre Omnisports PB

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Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION License / no-license How does it work?

Face mask mandatory License

Do you have a triathlon licence affiliated to a Triathlon Federation in UK , Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain or Portugal? Bring your ID card / passport and your An email has been sent to you to reserve a time slot to pick up your race package. Check 2021 triathlon licence with you to the registration desk. 1 that you have selected your time slot on your Active account, if not write to us at vichy@ ironman.com Do you have an ITU triathlon license affiliated to a Federation from a country that is not listed above? You will need to come at the registration desk with : - Your annual triathlon license valid for the year 2021 - A French triathlon one-day license purchased online on the French Federation website Get your bib number on the race website one week before the race. - Your ID card / passport 2

ATTENTION: some Triathlon Federations are not part of the ITU. If you have a triathlon licence from one of the following countries, you will also need to bring a medical certificate dated less than one year from the day of the race, with the mention “triathlon in competition”. An email has been sent to you with a QR code. Print it or save it to your smartphone and Vietnam, Ethiopia, Yemen, North Korea, Mali, Tajikistan, Laos, Eritrea, Turkmenistan, Liberia, Mauritania, 3 present it at the registration desk. Albania, Lesotho, Kosovo, Gabon, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Comoros, Bhutan, Montenegro, Western Sahara, Cape Verde, Brunei, Vanuatu, Sao Tom and Principe, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, San Marino.

No License 4 Please make sure to keep your distance and follow signs and floor markers in the You don’t have an annual triathlon license ? You will need to come at the registration desk with : registration area. - A French triathlon one-day license purchased online on the French Federation website - A medical certificate dated less than one year from the day of the race, with the mention “triathlon in competition”. - Your ID card / passport Pick up your race package. A wristband will be affixed to your wrist at Athlete Check- 5 In. This band will identify you as an official athlete and must be worn during race week >>> Buy the one day license until the check-out.

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 COVID-19 MEASURES

REGISTRATION AREA

Wash your hands with the gel It is mandatory to wear provided by the organization a face mask

Avoid groups Respect social Respect the traffic flow distancing direction

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 COVID-19 MEASURES

REGISTRATION AREA

What is called a «health pass» in France corresponds to the «digital green certificate» or «European Covid-19 certificate» proposed by the European Commission in March 2021. In France, it includes three documents to be presented as desired:

Certificate of vaccination against Covid (digital - via the TousAntiCovid application - or paper)

Proof of a negative PCR or antigen test of less than 48 hours before you are coming at the registration area

Certificate of reinstatement : The result of a positive RT-PCR or antigen test attesting to recovery from Covid-19, dating at least 15 days and less than 6 months old

Once the Health Pass has been validating, you will have access to all race areas without having to present it again!

In order to make the process smoother, we invite you to download the "Tous anti COVID" French Government App, available in your App store.

In this app, you will be able to download your vaccine certificate or your PCR test. The App can read all the EU QR codes.

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 RACE PACKAGE

PROOF: IRONMAN VICHY IRONMAN VICHY 70.3 INDIVDUAL ENVELOPE

PROOF: IRONMAN VICHY IRONMAN 70.3 VINCY STREET BIKE RUN

2021 WEAR BAG BAG 2021

First Name: Last Name: DOB:

F18-24 1200 Age Group: Nationality: VIKTORIA TriClub Name: TriClub Name AWA Status: M Medal Engraving:

Job Number: D149318 Product: Scale/Actual Size: 154x220.67mm RACE NUMBER Enjoy your race «BIKE» bag : * Drop off your gear bags next to your bike in the Bike Park Transition 1 in front of Palais du Lac on Saturday from 2pm to 7pm. IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO BRING YOUR BAG ON RACE DAY MORNING ! 267 267 2 2 2 6 6 6 - Put your gear for Transition 1 (SWIM to BIKE) in the BLUE bag. 7 7 7 267 267 267 - Bib number fixed with 3 points - Helmet with your bib number on the front side Job Number: 149317 Product: Scale/Actual Size: C4 ENVELOPES - Bike shoes (if you have not fixed it on your bike) Race package includes: - Jacket, arm muff, etc. - Nutrition, sun glasses, etc. - One bib : You must wear your bib fixed by Three (3) points in your back during the bike segment and in the front during the run segment. Please do not remove your bib until you have exited Bike & gear check «RUN» bag :* Drop off your gear bags at your position in the Bike out. Park Transition 2 at Centre Omnisport on Saturday from 4.30pm to - One swim cap: You must wear it during the swim segment. Stick your tattoo on it. 7pm. IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO BRING YOUR BAG ON RACE DAY MORNING ! - Stickers board: -Three stickers for the «RUN» «BIKE» «STREET WEAR» bag - Put your gear for Transition 2 (BIKE to RUN) in the RED bag. - One sticker for your saddle - Run shoes

- One sticker for your helmet (front side) Design by Sport Import Europe b.v. Created on: 18-03-2021 - Socks Revised on: STYLE SHEET Con rmed on: - Nutrition Logo’s & Artwork: - Three Tattoos : OneArticle for Nr: VIC_254_202001 your left calf - One for your left arm - One for your swim cap Article Discription: Ironman Vichy backpack Front DETAILS - Sunscreen Order: Ironman 2021 Fabric 1: waterproof fabric Carton Discription: Ironman Vichy Backpack 2021 - Etc. - Athlete bags : Pick up your athlete bag during registration. Fabric 2: soft mesh Stitch color: black Zipper color: black 22 cm Packaging: Per 10 in polybag - One wristband : Keep your athlete wristband until the check-out Printed «STREET WEAR» bag : Color: Hangtag: Ironman White Carelabel: Ironman * Drop off : At Palais du Pac when you will enter or exit of T1, on Red Pantone 186 C race day morning

- Put your gear for after the race. SIZE Length: 50 cm - Do not put valuable or fragile objects Width: 34 cm (backpanel) Depth: 15 cm Strap logo

FABRIC COLOR

3 cm Pantone 7467 C Printed Color: Red Pantone 186 C

Zipper cord puller black

M-dot puller Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy White SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42

PLEASE CHECK ALL SPELLING, DATES AND CONTENT All designs are copyrighted © Sport Import Europe b.v. THE CUSTOMER IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN ART ONCE ART IS APPROVED All rights reserved. Check-in BIKE & RUN bags and bike

LE «CHECK-IN» Come to the bike park entrance of T1 with your bib number fixed by 3 points and your stickers stick on front of your helmet and on the saddle tube.

Bike brakes will be checked as well as the handlebars. Disc brakes are allowed. The «check-in» is in the triathlon dictionary as the time when you drop off your transition bags and bike, the day before the race. Disc brake wheels are allowed.

Place your bike on the rack according to your bib number. Covering your bike is prohibited (DSQ). The «BIKE» gear bag goes on the left hand side of your bike. The «RUN» gear bag goes at T2 at your position Schedule reminder into the bike par. No gear can be placed outside of the bags.

Date Opening hours Location Bike shoes can be clipped on your bike and nutrition or bottles can be placed on your bike on race day morning. Saturday 21 August / 2pm - 7pm Bike & bag BIKE check-in Palais du Lac - T1 Check again your BIKE bag for Transition 1 and your RUN bag for Transition 2. Do not forget to leave your Saturday 21 August / 4.30pm - 7pm RUN bag check-in Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - T2 bib in your BIKE bag.

BIKE SERVICE

Our partner France Bike Rental offers you a last check of your bike before the start.

More information and booking on www.francebikerentals.com >>> Face mask mandatory The team will be available also in the bike park during the check-in and on race day morning for last bike repairs. !

Timing chip

The timing chip will be provided at the end of the bike check-in at the end of the bike park.

Do not lose it or forget it on race morning !

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Check-in transition 2 Check-in transition 1 After dropping off your bike and your transition bag «BIKE» in Transition 1, you have to drop off your transition bag «RUN» in Transition 2. Enter the bike park 2, go to your bike location. Hang your transition bag To drop off your bike and your Bike transition bag, present yourself at the Check-in entrance. Follow the on the spot reserved for you. pathway to the referee tent where your equipment will be checked for compliance. Drop off your bike at its location and your transition bag to the left of your bike. Go out towards the Check-in exit, and at the timing tent, get your chip. Be careful, do not lose it!

If you forget or lose it, you can get a new chip on race day in the transition area 1, at the location indicated by a sign «LOST CHIPS».

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Toilets located inside of the bike park are meant for T1. Please use the toilets located next to swim start Stick your tattoos on race morning.

They must be stuck on the left side of your swim cap, calf and arm.

If you wear compression socks, put your tatoos on so that they are visible. Schedule reminder SOS TATTOO : How to stick it on your skin? 5am- 6.30am Bike park opening T1 In front of Palais du Lac Streetwear drop off * Remove the light protect layer * Put the tattoo on your skin with the sticky side - narrow in direction of the top. * With your hand or a sponge, get your tattoo wet for few minutes. 6.28am HCPC Race Start In front of Palais du Lac * When it is ready, the paper will slide off by itself. * Let it dry during one minute! You are ready! 6.30am AG Race Start In front of Palais du Lac BIKE PARK (if you need) 9am - 7pm IRONMAN Expo Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon Come to the bike park entrance with the tattoos stuck on your left arm and calf, and your timing chip attached on your left ankle. 3pm First athlete IRONMAN 70.3 Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon Check your tyre pressure. Clip your shoes on your pedals if you want as well as your nutrition. 6.45pm - 0.30am Check out bike and bags Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - T2 Face maks mandatory We invite you to leave your bike pump into your bike bag. 0am Last Finisher Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon STREET WEAR bag All your gear for after the race should be in your STREET WEAR bag.

Drop off : When you enter or exit the bike park on race day morning. Give it to volunteers. They will drop off the bag into the After Finish Are.

You can drop off your bag until 6.30am Cut Off Time You will get your bag back after the race at the After Finish Area. Bag «Personnal Needs» IRONMAN : SWIM : 2h20 - SWIM + BIKE : 11h30 - SWIM + BIKE + RUN : 17h00

Your «Personnal Needs» bags must be drop off at the entrance of the bike park on race day morning until 6.30am. We will provide stickers to put your number on the bag.

The Personnal Needs bag can be find at Cusset (KM 29 / 102) and on the run course in front of Tour des Juges.

Attention, you will not be able to get back your bags after the race. Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42

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There is no need to hurry, respect social distancing, your timing chip will only be triggered when you cross the timing mat when you enter the water.

The 10 SAS will be implemented as follows: < 1h02 - < 1h06 - < 1h08 - < 1h10 - < 1h12 - < 1h14 - < 1h16 - < 1h19 - < 1h20 - < 1h24 - < 1h29 - < 1h45 - > 1h45

Attention, the relayers can’t swim in a SAS that starts before the one that is planned for them!

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 SWIM Rules

It is forbidden to wear you bib during the swim segment (DSQ) COVID-19

It is not allowed to give your material (swimsuit, swim cap, goggles...) to another person at the exit of the water. You must take off your swimsuit in the transition area (yellow card - 1 minute penalty). MEASURES

SWIM START Swimsuits De Soto Water Rover and Speedo Elite Triathlon with specific technology on the forearms are forbidden.

Wear the face mask until the start line. ! Trash cans will be availabe close to the start line.

Respect social distancing in the starting corrals

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 TRANSITION 1

Take your «BIKE» bag.

Put your swim gear away in your «BIKE» bag and then put it back in it’s place on the left hand side of your bike and make sure all gear is in the bag. Your helmet must be attached, chinstrap closed. (yellow card - 30 second time penalty)

Jump on your bike after the mount line, at the exit of the bike park. (yellow card - 30 seconds penalty)

Caution: Organisation will not provide a changing tent this year. Nudity is forbidden.

Volunteers will not be able to put sunscreen on you this year.

DNF

In case of withdrawal, tell a referee and only to a referee.

Do not forget to keep your chip with you. You need it to get your gear and your bike back during the check out from 6.45pm to 0.30pm. No check-out will be allowed outside check-out hours.

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 BIKE COURSE 180 KM/ 2 BOUCLES/ 2 LOOPS VICHY, FRANCE BIKE LEGEND Cut off time

TRANSITION AREA

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Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 ISSERPENT Flat or little bit hilly 110 Up Hill CUSSET 30 40 Down Hill 1st LOOP VICHY T2 2nd LOOP CHATEL 50 BELLERIVE / ALLIER 100 MONTAGNE 170 MOLLES 120

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It is mandatory to obey traffic regulations.

Drafting is not allowed. You must respect 12 meters of distance between front wheels. You must pass the other competitors in 25 seconds maximum.

If you do not respect the drafting rules, referees will give your a blue card (5min time penalty to be saved in the penalty area)

12 meters to respect TRANSITION 2

Take your «RUN» bag. Blue card - BIKE Put your gear away in your «RUN» bag and then put it back in it’s place on the right hand side of your bike 5min time penalty to be saved in the penalty area, just at the entrance and make sure all gear is in the bag. ! of T2 or at the aid station KM 29 - 64 - 102 - 137 Caution: Organisation will not provide a changing tent this year. Nudity is forbidden.

Volunteers will not be able to put sunscreen on you this year.

If you loose your chip during the bike, you can get another one at the end of the transition 2. Yellow card - BIKE DNF 1 minute «stop & go» penalty. The athlete who receives this penalty must stop immediately upon receipt of the card, with the referee who In case of withdrawal, tell a referee and only to a referee. issued it. It is the referee who starts the stopwatch, and who authorizes the athlete to start again on the race once the penalty has been carried Do not forget to keep your chip with you. You need it to get your gear and your bike back during the check out. out from 6.45pm to 0.30pm. No check-out will be allowed outside check-out hours.

Please keep in mind the social distancing (1.5 meters)

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Coaching is allowed only on the side of the race. It means that the coaches are not allowed to follow Please keep in mind the social distancing. athetes directly on the course.

Athletes cannot accept help from anyone during the race.

Due to the COVID-19 measures, you must respect 4 meters between you and other athletes. Non compliance can be punishable.

4 meters to respect Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 FINISH LINE Close to the Finish Line, put your bib on the front side. Zip your trisuits above the sternum. You must cross the Finish Line alone. Fans, kids or pets are not allowed to cross the line due to safety measures.

Do not stay on the Finish Line to avoid gathering and to respect health measures.

The medal will be given to you just after the Finish Arch. The organisation will provide you a mask. Please wear it immediately. If you do not comply with this rule a referee can punish you.

After-Finish

Enter into the Palais du Lac to get your lunch box composed by sweety and salty products.

Because of COVID-19, we cannot offer massages at the After Finish Area.

Get back your STREET WEAR bags and BIKE bag before leaving the Palais du Lac

Check - out

Timing Description Location

6.45pm - 0.30am Check out Bike and RUN bag Centre Omnisports P. Coulon - T2

Your BIKE bag will be with your Street Wear bag into the After Finish Area.

Do not forget to keep your chip with you. You need it to get your gear and your bike back during the check out. You must present your bib and athlete wristband at the check-out

Please remove your timing chip yourself and place it in one of the boxes provided for that purpose.

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@Théâtre de Verdure - Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon

Monday 23rd August – 11am

Qualifying slots for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championship Kailua-Kona will be available. Please be ready to pay the registration fees by credit card ONLY. We DO NOT accept cash or cheques.

Registration fees are : 1100 USD + 4.712% Hawa’i fees + 8% Active fees.

If you qualify at IRONMAN Vichy, you can participate in the World Championship IRONMAN 2022 Kailua Kona. Every participant willing to qualify must participate in the slot allocation ceremony. Since not all the participants are willing to get the qualification, qualifying slots will be proposed to the following athletes according to their official ranking in the age group until the slot allocation is over.

Please note that the Organizer will take the final decision concerning the slot allocation process.

Please don’t forget to bring your valid ID and bank or credit card to pay the registration fees at the Ceremony.

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Schedule reminder Timing Description Location COVID-19 10am - Monday 23rd Awards Ceremony Centre Omnisports P. Coulon Théâtre de Verdure CEREMONIES

11am - Monday 23rd Slots allocation Centre Omnisports P. Coulon Théâtre de verdure

Face mask mandatory TTrophy for the Top 3 of each AG category !

Trophy for the Top 3 Relays Team (Men, Women, Mixed)

Trophy for the Top 3 TriClubs

Social distancing to respect while you are waiting to pick up your trophy

The Awards Ceremony will take place as described below: Only one member of the TriClub can pick up the trophy - You will be invited to enter, collect your trophy and head to our podium to have your picture.

- Photographers will immortalize this moment and the photos will be available within 24 hours.

- Only IRONMAN athletes will have access. !

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SPECIFICITES COVID-19 : Face covering : Athletes must wear face coverings as soon as they enter our race venues for registration (Race village, We remind you that the complete rules and regulations are available on our website and that it is Athlete Check-in, Bike Check-in, Bike Park….) and after the race (Finish line, Post-finish line area, check- your responsibility to know them. out..). Failure to comply will result in a disqualification or a did not start. Referees can punish competitors before, during and after the event, from registration until final results have been published.

Social distancing: When issued a yellow card, no matter the course, the athlete must correct the fault (when Competitors must not run directly one behind the other, they must keep a minimum of 4 meters in possible) and do the 1 minute penalty on spot with the referee who issued the penalty. The between each other. Failure to comply with this rule will result in an athlete being punished with a 1 referee will start the stopwatch, and let the athlete know when they can carry on with their race minute Time Penalty (Yellow card) which must be served on spot with the referee wo issued the penalty. once the penalty has been served. For example (please read our rules and regulation for more cases): non-compliant uniform, intentionally interfering the forward progress of another athlete, littering outside of the ecozones, failure to keep 4 meters distance between yourself and other athletes on the run ** I did not comply with the draft zone on the bike course, and was issued a blue card from a referee, who course ... notified me as per the rules.

* A 5-Minute Time Penalty to serve in the penalty area at the entrance of the bike park, on the right side. A blue card is a 5-minute time penalty to punish athletes for drafting. ***** When issued a blue card, the 5-minute time penalty must be done in the penalty area at the entrance of the bike park or at the aid station KM 29 - 64 - 102 - 137 ** I littered outside of the trash zone and a referee issued me a yellow card.

Reminder: * I must stop on spot, correct the fault by throwing the waste away properly, and then serve the 1 minute 1 blue card = 5:00 Minute Time Penalty time penalty with the referee who issued the penalty. Then I can carry on with my race. 2 blue cards = 10:00 Minute Time Penalty 3 blue cards= Disqualification *****

The official results will be published once the race is over. ** I wore my bib underneath my neoprene wetsuit. A referee issued me a red card.

* I stop immediately where the referee is, and I cannot continue the race. A person from the organization will escort me to the streetwear zone where I can pick up my change of clothes. However, I will not be able to check out outside of opening hours.

A red card is an immediate disqualification. When issued a red card in the middle of a segment ***** (swim, bike or run) the athlete can complete the current discipline in order to make it to the transition area but the athlete can not continue on with the rest of the race. However, the athlete ** I took a shortcut in the Bike Park by passing underneath a bike rack. must not cross the finish line. * I must stop on spot, and serve the 1 minute time penalty with the referee who issued the penalty. Then I can carry on with my race.

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 GOOD TO KNOW

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Our partner Finisher Pix will shoot you during the race Look at your photos 48 to 72h after the race on their website. If you pre-order the photos, you will receive an email with a download link. If you do not receive the email, please contact [email protected]

If you have lost something during the event, please contact us at [email protected]

Athletes: Safety first, please do not take any unnecessary risks. Be sure to give your emergency contact your bib and your Active account information.

Coaches: If an athlete is no longer visible on the tracker, it may only be a fault chip. In the event of an incident, the organization will reach out to the emergency contact directly. If you are on site, you can go to the Medical Info Stand located near the main entrance of the Atlantes.

• If you witness a security incident: Please, contact 09.79.98.18.20 - security

• If you witness an accident or health problem: Please contact 09.79.98.18.24 - emergency services

When contacting our Security and emergency hotlines, please: o Keep calm o Be specific when providing the following information: Athlete’s bib number Exact location (e.g. the wording of a flagging post) The reason for your call The presence of witnesses

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COVID-19 Measures to know

Known to be a very festive triathlon, the IRONMAN Vichy will have to implement a number of sanitary measures in relation with the public. Therefore, the start and finish areas as well as other areas required the healt pass to enter in.

Face coverings and social distancing are mandatory on all times in our race areas.

IRONMAN.com

On IRONMAN.com. A link will bring you on the LIVE coverage with the ranking and the position of your favorite athletes as well as other options.

IOS & Androïd IM Tracker

Download the app IM Tracker on your smartphone to follow the race and know the ranking, position of your favorite athletes and more.

Face mask mandatory for the public ! in the race venue

Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 Gymnase Enregistrement Arrivée Vélo de la JAV Registration Finish Bike Restauration Volontaires Centre Voluntary Omnisports catering PB Registration / Enregistrement 6 70.3/ IRONMAN Entrée / Sortie EXPO Entrance / Exit EXPO

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Merchandising Parc à Vélo T2 + Bike Park T2 Entrée / Sortie PASS Entrance / Exit PASS Info

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