Successful triathletes from Miesbach: secured World Cup tickets in Zell am See

Successful triathletes from Miesbach: secured World Cup tickets in Zell am See

in Zell am See Katja Kronschnabl and Pia-Marie Pichler from the Medius Schachenmeier Bike Base team at the Ironman 70.3 demonstrated their outstanding skills. Victories and qualifications are very popular here, and the two athletes were able to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Cup 2025. Her teammate Markus Appel also performed strongly and thus ensured a strong team result.

The Ironman 70.3 Zell am See is part of the renowned triathlon racing series, which has been taking place in this picturesque region since 2012. The demanding bike route leads over the felting saddle, a mountain pass with a demanding slope of up to 14 percent. This makes the race particularly challenging for the athletes. The breathtaking backdrop of the surrounding Alps contributes decisively to the popularity of the event.

fall and perseverance

After a short time to think about on the edge of the route, the experienced triathlete decided to continue the race. This was an impressive decision, because Kronschnabl fought and ended the race after 5:30:26 hours in the sixth place in her age group. This was particularly remarkable because it lost several minutes due to the fall and the subsequent break. The way to the World Cup team to Marbella was more than deserved.

Pia-Marie Pichler, on the other hand, struggled through the route without an opposing impairment. She initially dominated the race of women 18 to 24 and was only overtaken shortly before the finish in the half marathon. With a time of 5:05:21 hours, she secured second place in her age group behind Finnja Ernstberger and thus also a World Cup ticket. Her distance to third place was more than 15 minutes, which also underlines her performance.

The way to qualify was not only for the athletes, but also for their teammate Markus Appel with challenges. In the men's age group 55 to 59, he reached the finish line after 5:26:11 hours and took 13th place. At the top of this field was the Italian Riccardo Röolfatti, who won the event in a time of 4:45:35

For Kronschnabl and Pichler, this is already the second qualification for the World Cup, which illustrates their constant performance and their perseverance. In addition, both athletes are preparing for the Challenge World Cup in Samorin, which shows the intensity of their training program.

The impressive performance of the athletes and the demanding conditions of the race are also highly valued in the region. according to information from www.merkur.de The event is not only followed by the participants, but also by spectators with great interest.