Search
shop

IRONMAN World Championship 2023: Full Men’s Start List and Bib Numbers for Nice showdown

The full men's start list for The IRONMAN World Championships in Nice.
Staff Reporter
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

For the first time ever, Nice will host the men’s IRONMAN World Championship this weekend, as the best athletes in the world head to the South of France to fight it out for a shot at the biggest prize in long-course triathlon.

On Sunday, former world champions Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange, along with previous podium finishers such as home favourite Sam Laidlow will line up on the French Riviera, with every one of the men on the start list harbouring ambitions of success, especially in the absence of defending champion Gustav Iden. You can watch the race live right here as well! Just click below…

Sadly this stellar field lost another major player on Tuesday with Denmark’s Daniel Baekkegard announcing that he has still not fully recovered from the illness he picked up while competing in the PTO Tour Asian Open in Singapore last month.

We have all the details you need on the full start list for the men’s race in Nice, including bib numbers for each individual athlete. Also, we’ve included the start times and streaming information so you can stay up-to-date with all the action this weekend.

IRONMAN World Championship Start List – Pro Men

The start list – as it stands – is as follows for Sunday’s big race:

BIBFIRSTLASTCOUNTRY
1JanFrodenoGER
2PatrickLangeGER
3SamLaidlowFRA
5JoeSkipperGBR
6LeonChevalierFRA
7MagnusDitlevDEN
8ClementMignonFRA
9BradenCurrieNZL
10DenisChevrotFRA
11RudyVon BergUSA
12DanielBaekkegardDEN
14PieterHeemeryckBEL
15KristianHogenhaugDEN
16BradleyWeissRSA
17MattHansonUSA
18MathiasPetersenDEN
19GregoryBarnabyITA
20ChrisLeiferman USA
21CameronWurfAUS
22BartAernoutsBEL
23ArnaudGuillouxFRA
25MikePhillipsNZL
27RobertWilkowieckiPOL
28FranzLoeschkeGER
29NiekHeldoomNED
30JonasHoffmanGER
32Andreas SalvisbergSUI
33RasmusSvenningssonSWE
34LeonardArnoldGER
35BrentMcMahonCAN
36MichaelWeissAUT
37FernandoToldiBRA
39KristianGrueNOR
40AdamFeighUSA
41AndresLopesUSA
42MaximillianHammerieAUT
43GeorgEnzenbergerAUT
44Tuan ChunChangTWN
45ReinaldoColucciBRA
46Matthew MarquardtUSA
47OliverMartinussenDEN
48BenjaminHillAUS
49ArthurHorseauFRA
50RemiConteFRA
51BenPhillipsNZL
52NathanDortmannAUS

Who is not racing at IMWC 2023?

We have a terrific field for Sunday, but it doesn’t include everybody when you are talking about triathlon’s biggest stars.

We’ve already referenced defending champ Gustav Iden, who is now out for the season due to Achilles issues. His compatriot Kristian Blummenfelt is also missing from the start list as he puts the focus squarely on short-course racing and Paris 2024.

North American stars Lionel Sanders and Sam Long have both been concentrating on 70.3 racing this year, while British superstar Alistair Brownlee saw an ankle injury wreck his chances of qualifying for Nice.

What time does the race start?

The professional men’s race in Nice will start at 06:50 local time on Sunday September 10 from the Plage des Ponchettes, which corresponds to 05:50 UK time. That is 00:50 Sunday on the East Coast of the United States or 21:50 PST Saturday.

How can I watch live?

The race will be broadcast live on The IRONMAN Website and also on social media via Facebook Watch on the IRONMAN Now channel, and also via IRONMAN Now on YouTube.

There will be additional pre-race coverage in the build-up to the race with interviews and behind-the-scenes content. The IRONMAN commentary is set to be hosted by Michael Lovato and Dede Griesbauer, with Greg Welch and Matt Lieto adding on-course reporting.

Perhaps more than ever, the IRONMAN Tracker app on your phone / mobile device, alongside the broadcast coverage, is your essential companion to keep up to date with all of the on-course action.

Tomos Land
Written by
Tomos Land
Tomos Land is a triathlon & running journalist whose expertise lies in the professional world of short course & long distance triathlon, though he also boasts an extensive knowledge of ultra-running.
Discover more
Caroline Pohle Lena Meissner ironman 703 jonkoping sprint 2025
PremiumTriathlon’s mid-season report card: Tim Don on who’s raising the bar this triathlon race season
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
Hayden Wilde bike supertri Boston 2024 photo credit supertri
Premium10 ways to make your road bike faster and more aero for triathlons
Kristian Blummenfelt photo credit: PTO Canadian Open
PremiumIs your gut health impacting your performance? The untapped potential of good gut health for triathletes
Laura Philipp and Kat Matthews on the run at the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship
PremiumHas triathlon reached peak performance? Tri experts and legends on how much faster triathletes could get
latest News
Sam Laidlow celebrates Challenge Roth win 2025
IRONMAN Leeds 2025: Date, start time and how to follow live
Anne Haug wins Challenge Roth 2024 [Photo credit: Simon Fischer | Challenge Roth]
Triathlon legend and current world record holder Anne Haug announces her retirement
Lovseth Perterer Sanchez IRONMAN Lake Placid 2025
Rising Norwegian star underlines Kona claims and says that’s now the big goal
Vincent Luis San Francisco 49ers tri suit 2025
Short-course triathlon great Vincent Luis is OUT of T100 London
Marquardt Hogenhaug Foley IRONMAN Lake Placid 2025
‘World Championship level’ – Marquardt says bike bar was raised at Lake Placid
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

TRI247-LOGO_Primary-Black_RGB-1

CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO BECOME PART OF SOMETHING EPIC

We’re on a mission to elevate the world of endurance sport, becoming your go-to resource for expert training tips and inspiration, unbiased reporting and creating a platform for grassroots voices. But we can’t do it without you on board! Choose a TRI247+ membership option below and become part of something epic.

£7.95/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

100+ new articles/month

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

£47.95/year
£95.40/year

50% Discount

100+ new articles/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

Share to...