TENBY, Wales (March 20, 2023) –IRONMAN Wales triathlon has been recognised as one of the best events in the global IRONMAN Series of events after being voted in the Top-10 in multiple categories of the Global IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards.
IRONMAN Wales triathlon was voted second for Will Recommend To A Friend, beating far flung finalists such as Brazil, Cairns and New Zealand. Tenby should also be beaming with pride as IRONMAN Wales also came second in the Overall Host City category.
The scenic two lap bike course through Pembrokeshire Coast National Park was also celebrated by athletes as IRONMAN Wales was voted third in Overall Bike Experience, beating the bushland cycle of IRONMAN Western Australia and breathtaking Pacific Ocean views at IRONMAN Cairns
IRONMAN Wales also came eighth in Overall Run Experience, further showing that the epic course is internationally renowned.
And IRONMAN Wales came in the top ten for Overall Event Satisfaction, Overall Venue, and Will Attend Next Year’s Event.
“Having had a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 season was the first time since the 2019 season that athletes could have a full uninterrupted season of IRONMAN racing. This meant we were back racing in Tenby for yet another unforgettable racing experience which has resulted in multiple Top-10 rankings for the IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards,” said Sam Brawn, Regional Director for UK & Ireland at The IRONMAN Group.
“This event would not be able to receive so much praise without the incredible host community, local stakeholders and volunteers who come out year-on-year to be part of the event. We thank the athletes for voting for us and hope to provide them with an even better racing experience this season.”
IRONMAN Wales, known as the untouched charm of west Wales. With world-renowned spectator support and epic courses, this is the race that legends are made of in the IRONMAN race circuit. Hosted in the charming Welsh seaside village of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, athletes leave as friends in this unique, inviting and truly special destination nicknamed the “Iron Town”.
IRONMAN Wales sees Tenby come alive to a stunning sunrise swim on Tenby's sandy North Beach, wild bike course scenery along Pembrokeshire coastline, and a fan-filled town-centre run in Tenby.