Luma Guillen Eyes 70.3 Floripa and a New Triathlon Chapter
Following a podium finish in São Paulo, the triathlete celebrates the strength of the women's field and explains her choice to stay in the sport.
In an exclusive interview with Stemma Sports, Luma Guillen shares her expectations for Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis. The triathlete assesses the competitive women's start list and reveals how she redefined her career after contemplating retirement.
Covering the Nubank Ultravioleta Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis, Stemma Sports spoke with professional triathlete Luma Guillen about this pivotal moment in her career. Fresh off a podium finish in São Paulo, the athlete detailed her goals for the race in Jurerê, the depth of the women's start list, and the personal journey that helped her rediscover her competitive drive.
Luma Guillen's Expectations for Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis
After securing third place at Ironman 70.3 São Paulo, Luma arrives in Florianópolis with high morale and a sharp focus on progress. Aware that the course and pace in Jurerê demand even more from competitors, she is banking on consistency and steady execution to contend for the top spots, relying on her training partners to maintain a competitive rhythm.
The Importance of Visibility and the Women's Start List
The Santa Catarina stage stands out by bringing together one of the strongest women's professional fields on the national circuit, featuring prize money extended down to eighth place. Luma highlights the positive impact of a growing pro pack, dedicated media coverage, and solidarity among competitors in boosting visibility and strengthening the infrastructure for women's triathlon in Brazil.
Redefining Her Career and Staying in Triathlon
Luma revealed that the São Paulo race was originally planned as her farewell to the sport, driven by exhaustion from high-performance pressure and a lack of support. However, altitude training and partner backing rekindled her love for the daily grind. By adopting a more relaxed approach and embracing competition even when not at peak fitness, the athlete chose to remain active on the professional circuit.