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Igor Algarve Evaluates Season Start at Ironman 70.3 Curitiba
After securing a World Championship slot, the pro triathlete aims for a strong swim and home-crowd support in Curitiba.
Ahead of Ironman 70.3 Curitiba, Igor Algarve reflects on his early-season preparation and race expectations. The pro triathlete highlights his swim strategy and the power of team dynamics during daily training.
Opening his professional racing calendar earlier this year, triathlete Igor Algarve arrives at Nubank Ultravioleta Ironman 70.3 Curitiba following a transition season of learning new distances, capped off by qualifying for the World Championship in Florianópolis. With about nine weeks of base training under his belt in this fresh start, he approaches the first race as an opportunity to build rhythm and test his body at race pace.
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Swim strategy and course dynamics
Known for his strong performance in the water, Algarve anticipates a fierce battle right from the start and hopes for a non-wetsuit swim to break away before the bike leg. Facing strong cyclists, his goal is to stay in the lead pack and handle the technical Curitiba course, which combines tough climbs with fast descents.
Group training and a home-race atmosphere
The athlete also highlights the essential role of team dynamics in his daily routine, sharing key run and bike sessions with training partners who push the intensity. Living in Santa Catarina, Algarve views Curitiba as his home race on this year's men's pro calendar, relying on the energy and support of the local crowd along the course.
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