The Edmonton World Cup will have team triathlon

Next Friday's 6 in July, two days before the Edmonton ITU World Cup, the team triathlon will take place in beautiful Hawrelak Park.

The ITu has added this event with the aim of promoting this format, which will be added to the program of the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014.

This will be the first time Edmonton has hosted this exciting format which will take place on a 250m swimming course, 6,6km in bike and 1.600m running. Teams may be formed from junior and elite athletes competing in the ITU World Cup.

The National Triathlon Federations have a deadline to confirm their intention to participate on June 1, 2012.

For more information, visit www.edmontontriathlon.org

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