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Triathlon Live Sites launched around the UK before Olympic Test Event

By Paula Kim | 29 Jul, 2011

Triathlon is breaking new ground with an innovative and exciting concept which the International Triathlon Union (ITU) launched today with just under one year to go to London 2012. Triathlon Live Sites in six cities around the UK on August 6 and 7 will welcome visitors to experience live triathlon in an unprecedented format. 

Each city centre location will be transformed into a mini sporting arena where everyone can be part of the triathlon action with an Endless Pool, treadmills and stationary bikes bringing the sport to life. BBC coverage from the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London in Hyde Park will be simultaneously broadcast live on big screens right in the heart of each city.

As well as taking part in novice events, spectators can cheer on UK and international athletes as they race to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games.  This is a flavour of what to expect during the London 2012 Olympic Games next summer, where there will be 21 screens around the UK during Games time.

Next weekend, Triathlon Live Sites will be coming to Manchester, Birmingham, Plymouth, Derby, Cardiff and Portsmouth. Birmingham’s own Jodie Stimpson will be racing in the women’s elite race on Saturday giving fans the perfect opportunity to come together to cheer on local talent.

“Triathlon is a fantastic sport to watch, so I am excited that people in my home town have the opportunity to experience it live!” said Stimpson. “Hopefully lots of people will turn out to cheer me and the other British athletes on as we try to qualify for the Olympics.”

The Triathlon Live Sites are a unique concept and is the first of its kind to be trialled before an Olympic Games. It is a pilot project to encourage active community participation in the Olympic sport of triathlon during the Games.

“The Triathlon Live Sites are a great example of the growing popularity of triathlon in the UK and globally. Triathlon is a young and innovative sport and we are proud to lead the way with this unique collaboration between ITU and BTF,” said Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member.

The Live Sites were organised in partnership between the International Triathlon Union (ITU), the British Triathlon Federation (BTF) and the BBC Big Screens network around the UK.  Partners Endless Pools are providing the unique stationary swimming pools where athletes can swim at race pace in an area no bigger than a family car.

Related Event: 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series London
06 - Aug, 2011 • event pageall results
Results: Elite Women
1. Helen Jenkins GBR 02:00:34
2. Gwen Jorgensen USA 02:00:41
3. Anja Dittmer GER 02:00:49
4. Emma Jackson AUS 02:00:51
5. Emma Snowsill AUS 02:00:52
6. Andrea Hansen NZL 02:00:54
7. Sarah True USA 02:00:58
8. Nicola Spirig SUI 02:01:04
9. Ashleigh Gentle AUS 02:01:07
10. Emmie Charayron FRA 02:01:10
Results: Elite Men
1. Alistair Brownlee GBR 01:50:09
2. Alexander Bryukhankov RUS 01:50:34
3. Jonathan Brownlee GBR 01:51:04
4. Javier Gomez Noya ESP 01:51:16
5. Steffen Justus GER 01:51:25
6. Laurent Vidal FRA 01:51:27
7. David Hauss FRA 01:51:32
8. Brad Kahlefeldt AUS 01:51:40
9. Sven Riederer SUI 01:51:41
10. Vincent Luis FRA 01:51:41
Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-6
1. Sean Grundy GBR 01:12:21
2. Haseeb Ahmad B1 GBR 01:12:22
3. Jack Garner GBR 01:41:34
Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-5
1. JP Theberge USA 01:11:58
2. Martin Falch AUT 01:12:29
3. Matthew Emmerson GBR 01:16:20
4. Mikel Garmendia ESP 01:18:10
5. Kev Flint GBR 01:18:38
6. Adrian Howden GBR 01:23:45
7. Edson Dantas BRA 01:27:34
8. Raul Zambrana Romero ESP 01:33:44
DNF. Yan Guanter FRA DNF
Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-4
1. Péter Boronkay HUN 01:09:11
2. Martins Drusts LAT 01:11:04
3. Tommy Knapp USA 01:13:18
4. Tom Perkins GBR 01:14:46
5. Rob Noordzij NED 01:15:07
6. Alastair Mckean GBR 01:15:55
7. Stephen Webb GBR 01:19:44
8. Arnaud Hutinet FRA 01:23:28
9. Alexandre Meunier FRA 01:23:45
10. Ioannis Chatzimpeis GRE 01:25:34
Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-3
1. Steven Judge GBR 01:16:37
2. Sebastian Averesch GER 01:20:51
3. James Smith GBR 01:26:16
4. Paul Thomas GBR 01:43:56
DSQ. Chris Wagner RSA DSQ