Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, the only luxury hotel on the Mexican Caribbean Island of Cozumel, welcomed hundreds of athletes in November coming from the U.S., Mexico and abroad to compete in the November 23 GFNY Cozumel and November 30 Ford Ironman Cozumel competitions. The hotel strongly supported both events by hosting seminars for all participants and providing specialized training areas, equipment maintenance and nutritional stations for athletes staying on property.

GFNY Cozumel was a sold-out event with over 1,100 participants from all over the world. More than $50,000 in prizes were awarded among the top men and women’s competitors, which included for men, Yayir de Jesus Jimenez Godinez in first place, Manuel Ayala Balam in second place and Ezra Ward Packard in third place; and for women, Michelle Plipo in first place, Anahi Leon Becerril in second place, and Lisa Mangus in third place. Other prizes awarded included four Cervelo S3 road bikes valued at $5,000 U.S. each, two seven-day Royal Caribbean cruises, helmets by Limar and jewelry from Diamond International.

Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso, offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and is located on a half mile of white, sandy beach, surrounded by green vegetation and just steps from one of the world’s largest coral reef systems. Resort amenities include four restaurants and three bars, a world-class spa, 24-hour fitness center, tennis, Scuba Du in-house PADI dive shop and Chiqui Club year-round children’s program. Guests can also enjoy swimming with the dolphins at Chankanaab National Park or golf at the nearby Nicklaus-designed Cozumel Country Club.

For hotel reservations and information, visithttp://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com, or call toll free from the USA (800) 327-0200.