800 triathletes in the fourth edition of the Half Triathlon of Seville
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The Half Triathlon of Seville has been presented, which celebrates next Saturday its 4 edition.
The IV NutriSport Half-Triathlon of Seville, the second test of the Europa FM Circuit, is already underway. Yesterday it was presented in the Laredo Building of the Seville capital this hard test under the Half Ironman mode which is celebrated next Saturday. The participants will have to travel 1,9 kilometers swimming in the Guadalquivir River, pedaling for 90 kilometers through the municipalities of Seville, La Algaba, La Rinconada, Salteras, Olivares, Gerena and Guillena; and finally running 21 kilometers (half marathon) along the banks of the Guadalquivir River to finish at the Parque del Alamillo.
Already in his fourth edition, the organizers had to close inscriptions upon arrival at the 800 triathletes, to ensure the safety of all athletes. A great success, which makes it one of the halfs with the largest participation in Spain. Of those registered, an 81% are from outside of Seville, with the significant economic impact that this has on the city. In addition, the 16,2% are foreigners, which denotes the international nature of the test.
David Guevara, delegate councilor for Sports of the Seville City Council, attended the presentation ceremony; Macario Cabeza, manager of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation and María Pujol, champion of Spain and Andalucía de MD and winner of the 2014 and 2016 editions.
David Guevara: "This is a test that is of great interest to the city, as it attracts more than 800 participants with a very complex organization. Approximately 80% of competing athletes are from outside the city, with a significant economic impact to it with more than 400.000 €, and which was also presented at FITUR in Madrid, so the City Council of Seville supports the 100 % this test. Thanks to the organization for undertaking this complex test from the logistical point of view. It is a pleasure to have these heroes this weekend because it is a test not for anybody".
Macario Head: "To thank the entire team of the Municipal Sports Institute of Seville, because without them it would not be possible, as well as the rest of the towns involved, such as La Algaba, Salteras, La Rinconada, Olivares, Gerena and Guillena in a circuit of more of 90km. Thank the sponsors and collaborators, Nutrisport, Europa FM, Coca Cola, Credus, Parque del Alamillo, Junta de Andalucía and Airesur Shopping Center. Thanks to this type of tests, more triathlon clubs are generated, as well as encouraging more people to practice sports.
It is a real honor to have María Pujol, current champion of Andalusia and Spain. As well as Gabriela Vieitez, from Argentina or Patricia Bueno, finisher at IM Hawai. At the male level we will have Antonio José Cardona, winner of the Half Sevilla in 2015; Sergio Cruz, winner of Desafío Doñana in two editions and Ivan Tejero, distance specialist. We have a great magnitude at the international level with a clear foreign presence, such as the Englishman Richard Ebbage, winner of Ironman tests outside of Spain. Thanks also to the great organizational level of this event, when the Andalusian Championship was already organized in 2015, the athletes themselves have demanded that we organize the Andalusian Medium Distance Championship again in this event for this year.. "
María Pujol: “As a Sevillian, I am very grateful to be here. I have already been in 3 editions, and I always recommend Half de Sevilla because it is a perfect organization. Also thank the innovative swimming system with differentiation of women and men in a clean segment. Lift is expected, and therefore great hardness is expected on the bike, as well as heat.
All the information you need always in www.triatlondesevilla.com already available in English and Spanish.
The Half Triathlon of Seville is organized by OF SPORT and the Andalusian Triathlon Federation, in coordination with the Municipal Sports Institute of the Seville City Council and the Andalusian Triathlon Federation. Sponsor Nutrisport.
With the collaboration of the municipalities of La Algaba, Salteras, Olivares, La Rinconada, Gerena and Guillena. Europa FM, Coca Cola, Andalucía is Sport, Parque del Alamillo, Credus Sports Center and Clinic and Pajares Ambulances.
The IV NutriSport Half-Triathlon of Seville, second test of the Europa FM Circuit, is already underway. Today has been presented at the Laredo Building in the capital of Seville this tough test under the form of Half Ironman held next Saturday. The participants will have to travel 1,9 kilometers swimming in the Guadalquivir River, pedaling for 90 kilometers through the municipalities of Seville, La Algaba, La Rinconada, Salteras, Olivares, Gerena and Guillena; and finally running 21 kilometers (half marathon) along the banks of the Guadalquivir River to finish at the Parque del Alamillo.
Already in its fourth edition, the organizers had to close registrations upon arriving at the 800 triathletes, to guarantee the safety of all the athletes. A great success, which makes it
one of the halfs with greater participation of Spain. Of those registered, an 81% are from outside of Seville, with the significant economic impact that this has on the city. In addition, the 16,2% are foreigners, which denotes the international nature of the test.
David Guevara, delegate councilor for Sports of the Seville City Council, attended the presentation ceremony; Macario Cabeza, manager of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation and María Pujol, champion of Spain and Andalusia of MD and winner of the 2014 and 2016 editions.
David Guevara: "This is a test that is of great interest to the city, as it attracts more than 800 participants with a very complex organization. Approximately 80% of competing athletes are from outside the city, with a significant economic impact to it with more than 400.000 €, and which was also presented at FITUR in Madrid, so the City Council of Seville supports the 100 % this test. Thanks to the organization for undertaking this complex test from the logistical point of view. It is a pleasure to have these heroes this weekend because it is a test not for anybody ".
Macario Head: "To thank the entire team of the Municipal Sports Institute of Seville, because without them it would not be possible, as well as the rest of the towns involved, such as La Algaba, Salteras, La Rinconada, Olivares, Gerena and Guillena in a circuit of more of 90km. Thank the sponsors and collaborators, Nutrisport, Europa FM, Coca Cola, Credus, Parque del Alamillo, Junta de Andalucía and Airesur Shopping Center. Thanks to this type of tests, more triathlon clubs are generated, as well as encouraging more people to practice sports. It's a real honor to have
María Pujol, champion of Andalusia and Spain in force. As Gabriela Vieitez, Argentina or Patricia Bueno, finisher in IM Hawaii. At the male level we will have Antonio José Cardona, winner at 2015 of Half Sevilla; Sergio Cruz, winner of Desafío Doñana in two editions and Ivan Tejero, distance specialist. We have a large international presence with a clear foreign presence, such as Englishman Richard Ebbage, winner of Ironman tests outside of Spain. Thanks also to the great organizational level of this event when the Andalusian Championship was already organized at 2015, it has been demanded by the athletes themselves that we would organize the Andalucian Middle Distance Championship in this event for this year. "
María Pujol: "As a Sevillian I am very grateful to be here. I have already been in 3 editions, and I always recommend the Half of Seville because it is a perfect organization. Also thank the innovator swimming system with differentiation of women and men in a clean segment. Lift is expected, and therefore great hardness is expected on the bike, as well as heat.
All the information you need always in www.triatlondesevilla.com already available in English and Spanish.
The Half Triathlon of Seville is organized by OF SPORT and the Andalusian Triathlon Federation, in coordination with the Municipal Sports Institute of the Seville City Council and the Andalusian Triathlon Federation. Sponsor Nutrisport.
With the collaboration of the municipalities of La Algaba, Salteras, Olivares, La Rinconada, Gerena and Guillena. Europa FM, Coca Cola, Andalucía is Sport, Parque del Alamillo, Credus Sports Center and Clinic and Pajares Ambulances.
There are no previous results.
