The Half Triathlon of Seville, a new challenge

In his 1ª edition already has 700 registered, becoming one of the most numerous tests in the country

The I NutriSport Half-Triathlon of Seville, third test of the Europa FM Circuit, is already a reality. Today has been presented in Las Setas de Sevilla (Plaza de la Encarnación) this hard test under the modality of planet Ironman 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 Guillena, Salteras, Olivares, Gerena, Alcalá del Río, La Algaba, San Juan de Aznalfarache and Seville; and finally running 21 kilometers (half marathon) along the banks of the Guadalquivir River to finish at the Parque del Alamillo.

In spite of being its first edition, the organizers had to close registrations when arriving at the 700 triathletes, to guarantee the safety of all the athletes. A great success, which makes it one of the three halfs with the largest participation in Spain. Of those registered, an 82% are from outside of Seville, with the significant economic impact that this has on the city. In addition, the 15,7% are foreigners, which denotes the international nature of the test.

The presentation ceremony was attended by José María Merchán, president of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation; Joaquín Rivas, director of Nutrisport Andalucía; Sergio Navarro Puntas, councilor of Sports of the City council of Guillena; María Pujol, triathlete; Y Josemi Pérez, triathlete

José María Merchán, president of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation: "For us it is a pride that tests of this level are held in our city. Having the first edition of Half means that this sport continues to grow. It's like the son of the Seville Triathlon, something demanded by triathletes. A dream come true, a participatory event with many municipalities and brands involved.

Joaquín Rivas, director of Nutrisport Andalucía: "Our mission is to make quality products for the athlete. We have made an important bet for triathlon. "

Sergio Navarro Tips Councilman Sports City of Guillena: "We want to thank the organization that has agreed to our people, because it will be a great opportunity for Guillena be known by the participants."

María Pujol, triathlete: "Being a Sevillian it is a pleasure to be able to participate in this first edition of the Half-Triathlon of Seville. For me it is also my first test at this distance, and I do not know how I will respond. Especially on the bike, since I have to change the position when riding in an aerodynamic ".

Josemi Pérez, triathlete: "Running in this incomparable setting is a marvel. I hope this test is the first of many and that I can be in all, because I'm falling in love with this city. "

The Half-Triathlon of Seville is organized by OF SPORT in collaboration with the Municipal Sports Institute of the Seville City Council and the Andalusian Triathlon Federation. Sponsor NutriSport.

With the collaboration of Europa FM, La Pera Limonera, CCilu, Catering Tavoletta, Las Setas de Sevilla, Clínica Beiman and Ambulancias Pajares.

More information at www.triatlondesevilla.com/half