The countdown begins for the XXI Triathlon of Seville

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A new safer route for the cycling circuit, with a minimum height difference and few curves, is one of the novelties of this edition

On Sunday 28 of May the kick-off will be given to the XXI edition of the Seville Triathlon in the CEAR of Rowing and Canoeing of La Cartuja. This test is about one of the most prestigious and popular triathlons on the national scene. Last year had a great participation of athletes thanks to the diversity of the different categories, which aim to popularize and democratize triathlon as a sport discipline accessible to all audiences.

"The Triathlon of Seville is characterized by its desire to popularize even more this sport on the rise for amateur athletes. Most people think that this is a discipline that requires a lot of preparation, but the truth is that with categories such as Sprint or Super Sprint, triathlon is an affordable test for those accustomed to perform some of the three disciplines and want to pose as a personal challenge to do a triathlon, "says Nieves Infante, director of OF Sport. "This is really the great secret of the success of the Seville Triathlon, to democratize this discipline, turning the event into a great popular party attended by friends and families."Adds Nieves.

The 28 average grades of the Andalusian capital at the end of May, the little unevenness of the route, its course through the Parque del Alamillo and the versatility of its tests and modalities; make this competition one of the best rated on the national circuit.

In addition, this year has completely renewed the layout of the bike route, adding more straight and reducing the drop to the minimum. All this designed in order to provide greater security to the participants.

Categories for all audiences

La Sprint category is set up by an accessible circuit for people accustomed to practicing 750 m sport in the swimming stage, 20 km in the cycling and 4.95 km in the running race. Distance Super Sprint, designed for those athletes who wish to start in the triathlon, it is composed of 350 m of swimming distance, 11 km of cycling and 2.6 km of running. Finally, the Olympic distance it is the queen category of the competition. It consists of a swimming circuit 1.500 m, 38 km of cycling and 9,55 km of running. In addition, this edition also has the triathlon by relay and equality, which compete in the Super Sprint distance.

La Relay category It is designed for teams of three participants who will compete individually in each of the sectors of the test: swimming, cycling or running. On the other hand, Equality category aims to directly promote gender equality. In this modality, the competition will be held in pairs of men and women, with the final classification based on the fact that both components remain together throughout the course and pass through the finish line at the same time.

Seville Triathlon Cycling Circuit

In addition, the XXI Triathlon of Seville is committed to the integration and participation of all people who want to enjoy the competition. The event is open for athletes with diversity in any of the modalities that are presented, where the regulation for athletes with diversity of the Spanish Triathlon Federation (PARATRIATLÓN) will be applied.

Great demand for inscriptions

Registration will be open until May 23, although the organization anticipates early closure given the high demand for bibs. Due to this and continuing with the planned, after the next 8 of May the sale of inscriptions will enter its final stretch.

On the other hand, on Monday 1 in May the inscriptions of the Olympic category for non-federated athletes have been opened. It is a unique opportunity to compete at the highest level with top-level federated triathletes.

The inscriptions can be made through the website of the event or by clicking here.

Next to the bib number, a bag of the runner consisting of technical shirt, silicone cap and discounts will be delivered. In addition, during the course of the event there will be different refreshment points where water will be delivered, in addition to fruit, nuts and isotonic drinks at the finish line.

Pilar López, an amateur athlete, comments: "Swimming in the river, running alongside it and going by bike in one of the least-steep cities in Europe, makes it easy to make a debut in this discipline, where the animation at your it does not waver for a moment. "

More than a sporting event

 Although the different tests will take place on Sunday 28 in May, on Saturday 27 will start this great sport festival with the opening of the Triathlete Fair, with more than 20 stands focused on presenting the latest developments in the sector. In addition, the Seville Triathlon is not only a sporting event, but it is also a great party in which there will be activities aimed at the participants' companions and, especially, to the little ones, who will be able to enjoy games and bouncy castles.

This sporting event will be organized by OF Sport in coordination with the Municipal Sports Institute of the City of Seville and the Andalusian Triathlon Federation, in addition to the support of Europa FM, Nutrisport, Parque del Alamillo, Credus Clinic and Gym, Coca Cola and Expobikes.

More information, on the website of the Seville Triathlon from here

 

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