The Geneva Triathlon kicks off, with 2.200 participants

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An event that offers different formats 7, which is committed to accessibility for everyone and, after hosting the Triathlon European Championship in 2015, has become a reference thanks to its unbeatable location and circuits counting this 2018 with 2.200 participants

El Geneva triathlon will countn 60 nationalities represented, standing Spain in the TOP5 from the same. Switzerland, France, UK, Germany are the first, with Spain ahead of other countries such as Belgium, Italy, Portugal or Switzerland, among many others.

Yesterday took place the press conference for the presentation of the test, where it was possible to count on the presence of Benjamin Chandelier, Director of the Test, Eric Monnot President of the International Triathlon Association of Geneva, Dr Souhail Sayegh, Sports doctor at the Swiss Olympic Medical Center of the Hospital de La Tour, Christophe Parent technical director, highlighting Thomas Huwiler, as godfather of the same being a triathlete very loved in the country and a reference in the world of athletics.

The President of the Geneva Association, Eric Monnot, I do not hesitate to show the relevance of this test “In 2015 we were the European Championship, after the break in 2016 where the agreements were consolidated to celebrate the 2017 edition, hosting in 2018 a triathlon with a popular format, accessible to all athletes and which is sealed with the participation record of this year with 2.200 participants "

This test also shows the growth of the female triathlon with an 29% representation compared to the 71% of men, in ages ranging from the 6 to the 69 years, with the average age of the participant being 35 years. "Women boost the sport, it is remarkable the growth that has every year" declared Benjamin Chandelier, director of the event. "We will also have many animations and services for athletes and companions, Geneva lives the triathlon and we have great support from both the city and the canton"

As an example of improvement, it was possible to count on the presence of Thomas Huwiler as godfather and recognized ex-athlete of 1.500 "After an injury I had to put aside the power to compete in athletics that I liked so much.

A stress fracture in the ankle took me to the operating room, where I had no choice but to stop running to recover. Thanks to that I discovered triathlon, swimming and cycling were my sports for a season ... and later I won the victory in the Geneva Triathlon "

The main sponsor of the test was the presence of Dr Souhail Sayegh, sports doctor at the Swiss Olympic Medical Center of the Hospital de La Tour. From the same an excellent work of knowledge of essential subjects for the athlete is done, creating a series of videos and newsletters with information on key issues such as injury prevention and sports nutrition.

Further information: https://www.latourgenevetriathlon.ch/fr/la-tour-geneve-triathlon-live/