Patrick Lange: Second position and faster marathon of the Ironman World Championship

Last Sunday, September 10, Patrick Lange obtained the second place in it Ironman World Championship In Nice behind the Frenchman Sam Laidlow. In addition, he managed to register the faster marathon of the Ironman world championship. Lange, who was already champion in 2017 and 2018 in Hawaii, got a position in the podium again with a surprising performance in the race on foot.

Ironman World Championship in Nice

The climatic conditions were perfect, without any wind and the calm sea to give the Ironman World In Nice. Ironman tests consist of almost 4 kilometers swimming, 180 kilometers by bike and 42.2 kilometers running that complete a total of 226 kilometers. The triathlon did not start at all well for Patrick Lange in the Swimming test, which did not achieve an outstanding position. During the demanding bicycle tour Nor did he get to the Laidlow level, but he advanced to Frodeno. It was in the marathon where Patrick Lange, with a difference of 13 minutes, managed to position himself in second position and return to the podium after a Incredible marathon of 2:32:41. These are the words that the German has shared with his Instagram followers: "What A the Ironman World Championships in Nice Today! Incredibly Grateful to Be Back On The Podium With A 2nd Place Wich Makes My Ironman World Championship Medal-Set Complete. More details to eat in the Next Days, Now it’s time to celebrate! "

Season 2023

Lange is not characterized by high participation in races during the season. Their seasons are usually quite similar in terms of programming, competing in a couple of Ironman 70.3, an Ironman Full Distence, plus the World Cup. This 2023 began with 5th place in Challenge Gran Canaria And before facing Roth, he got a 2nd place in Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau. In Roth, where he had already achieved great results, he won a 2nd place and beat the record in the long distance marathon with a time of 2:30:27. No doubt Lange, at 37, again demonstrated that there is no unbeatable record for him and that he continues to compete with a high level of overcoming and constancy. #FeedYourDreams