Les Sables d'Olonne, translated as "the sands of Olonne", is a seaside town on the western French coast, the Côte de Lumière. The region features a stunning array of landscapes, from picturesque beaches and jagged coastlines to pine forests and wetlands. After the inaugural race in 2019, the canal swim, bike through the forest, and half-marathon along Les Remblai promenade has made IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne an instant sensation. This race offers 40 qualifying slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2021 in St. George, Utah  plus an additional 25 qualifying slots exclusively for female athletes from the Women For Tri Initiative