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Get in the vibe with 2019 highlights Your race program 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 Athlete Guide 2021 - IRONMAN Vichy SWIM 3.8 | BIKE 180 | RUN 42 © Nigel Roddis La Région fière de soutenir l'IRONMAN de Vichy La Région Plus d'informations sur sur tous les terrains auvergnerhonealpes.fr // kooworld.cc 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.