ŠKODA Triathlon Series Port of Seville arrives at the registered 1.500

This Sunday, 13 in September, the ŠKODA Triathlon Series circuit arrives in Seville for the 6ª race of the season. It will be at the Puerto de Sevilla Triathlon that, for the second time, is the venue for this national circuit of popular sports.

An excellent opportunity to enjoy the triathlon in the final stretch of summer in emblematic venues of the city such as the Torre del Oro or the Guadalquivir River. The climatic benefits, the scenery and the prestige granted by the Skoda Triathlon Series have made this Triathlon Port of Seville a great success of participation, bordering the 1.500 registered.

The test was presented this morning at the Laredo Building in Seville. The event was attended by José Luis David Guevara, delegate councilor for Sports of the City of Seville; José María Merchán, president of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation; Rocío Molas, triathlete; and Sergio Lorenzo, duatleta.

José Luis David Guevara, councilor of Sports of the City of Seville: "For us it is a pleasure to collaborate with this event, which is very important for the city. Because many athletes meet in Seville throughout the weekend. The IMD will be supporting this test so that it has a place in the national triathlon calendar and Seville is a benchmark ".

José María Merchán, president of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation: "The Triathlon Port of Seville has had an increase of participation of the 36% and, what is more important, the 63% of the triathletes are from outside the city. We want to attract tourism to the city and not be a one-day event. It is a pride to be on a national circuit of the Skoda Triathlon Series level. "

Rocío Molas, triathlete: "Unfortunately I will not be able to be in the test because this weekend I will participate in Águilas in the Spanish Championship by clubs. The event will be a success because any athlete can be part of it, having different distances. Both the most experienced can be present, as those who are starting. It's going to be a great day where everyone can have fun. "

With proposals for all types of triathletes, the test can be played at the following distances:

- Supersprint (350 m / 13 km / 2,5 km).

- Sprint (750 m / 22 km / 5 km). Individual and relay.

- Olympic (1.500 m / 40 km / 10 km). Individual and relay.

In addition, beyond the classic distances, the triathlon of equality will be played which, in supersprint distance, is played in mixed pairs.

ŠKODA Triathlon Series 2015 Calendar

After Seville, the ŠKODA Triathlon Series 2015 faces the final stretch of the season.

- September 20. Getxo.

- 4th of October. Malaga.

- October 11th. Gijón.

- October 25. Gava.

More information and registration: www.skodatriathlonseries.org