Island House Invitational Triathlon Set For This Weekend

Island House Invitational Triathlon organizers released the final start list ahead of this weekend’s event and, as expected, it features a star-studded lineup. Olympians and world champions are preparing for three days of thrilling competition in the beautiful Bahamas. Competitors will battle it out in an elimination format for a chance to take home part of the $500,000 prize purse.

This summer’s gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen returns as the defending champion for the women, and she’ll be joined by Olympic teammates Katie Zaferes and Sarah True. Also lining up will be reigning XTERRA and ITU world champion Flora Duffy of Bermuda. Newly crowned Ironman 70.3 world champion Holly Lawrence (GBR) and three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) will also make the start.

On the men’s side, ITU world champion Mario Mola and reigning U-23 champion Jorik van Egdom, as well as world duathlon champion Richard Murray, headline the field for the short-course athletes.

Leading the charge for the long-course athletes are Ironman 70.3 world champion Tim Reed and former Ironman world champion Sebastian Kienle.

The Format

The three days of competition include individual time trial events over swim, bike and run, as well as an Enduro event before culminating on day three with a sprint-distance race on the private island of Highbourne Cay. For race coverage, follow @islandhousetri on Twitter for updates and links to additional coverage and live timing. Learn more at Islandhousetriathlon.com.

See the start lists below:

Women

Gwen Jorgensen (USA)
Katie Zaferes (USA)
Lisa Norden (SWE)
Mirinda Carfrae (AUS)
Emma Moffatt (AUS)
Holly Lawrence (GBR)
Flora Duffy (BER)
Lauren Brandon (USA)
Magali Tisseyre (CAN)
Sarah True (USA)
Alicia Kaye (USA)
Leanda Cave (GBR)
Rachel Klamer (NED)
Ellie Salthouse (AUS)
Carolina Routier (ESP)
Helle Frederiksen (DNK)
Heather Wurtele (CAN)
Lauren Goss (USA)

Men

Richard Murray (RSA)
Brent McMahon (CAN)
Tim Don (GBR)
Mario Mola (ESP)
Cam Dye (USA)
Andreas Dreitz (GER)
Leon Griffin (AUS)
Tim Reed (AUS)
Ben Hoffman (USA)
Lionel Sanders (CAN)
Trevor Wurtele (CAN)
Joe Maloy (USA)
Barrett Brandon (USA)
Aaron Royle (AUS)
Tim O’Donnell (USA)
Terenzo Bozzone (NZL)
Sebastian Kienle (GER)
Jorik van Egdom (NED)
Eric Lagerstrom (USA)