Jamie Riddle and Bradley Weiss prepare to swim, cycle, and run through one of Europe’s most stunning IRONMAN courses in Nice, France, representing South Africa on the world stage.
Nice, France (12 September 2025) – Jamie Riddle and Bradley Weiss prepare to swim, cycle, and run through one of Europe’s most stunning courses in Nice, France, representing South Africa on the world stage.
South African triathletes Jamie Riddle and Bradley Weiss are gearing up to take on the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship this weekend in Nice, France. A city famous for its Mediterranean coastline, Alpine terrain, and the vibrant energy of the Côte d’Azur. With every kilometre promising breathtaking views. The championship combines the beauty of the French Riviera with the raw challenge of one of triathlon’s most gruelling events.
For Jamie, this marks his IRONMAN World Championship debut after earning his spot earlier this year at the African Champs in front of a roaring home crowd. He has spent the past months sharpening his skills alongside Sam Laidlow, the last athlete to claim the World Championship in Nice, and is ready to make an impression in the waters of the Mediterranean.
Bradley, meanwhile, returns to Nice following a strong 7th-place finish in 2023. After an intensive three-week altitude training camp in Livigno, Italy, he’s confident about tackling the course.
“Being one of my final chances to race on this stage, it would be the cherry on top of a wonderful career to get onto the podium at this event,” he says.
The challenge begins with a swim off the Plage des Ponchettes, where competitors dive into the azure Mediterranean waters. From there, the 180.2km bike course includes climbs and descents, totalling 2,427m of elevation gain. Finally, the athletes hit the flat, four-lap run along the iconic Promenade des Anglais, covering the marathon distance with barely a hint of uphill struggle.
Jamie and Bradley have a tough weekend ahead of them, but nothing that resilience, skill, and the joy of pushing their bodies to the limit can’t overcome.
Sources: IRONMAN South Africa
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