This is an event that will take place in Nice for the next four years, at least.
The Ironman, one of the biggest triathlon events of the year will take place in the Riviera city, the organizers announced on Thursday.
By hosting the Ironman Nice is positioning itself even more as “
the number 1 city for long distance triathlon in Europe
”.
This year's edition will concern men this year and women the year after.
The world championship takes place alternately between men and women with the city of Kailua-Kona (Hawaii).
For the mayor of the city, Christian Estrosi, this shows the commitment of the Riviera city to sport: "
Nice has established itself as a real land of sport and has become a reference recognized throughout the world
", a. "
Every year, it hosts large-scale events such as the Paris-Nice cycling race which will celebrate its 90th anniversary next March, the IRONMAN triathlons, the 2023 Rugby World Cup with 4 matches at the Allianz Riviera or the historic finish of the Tour de France 2024
”.