The countdown begins for the Triathlon World Cup in Madrid

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Madrid City Council has officially presented the Triathlon World Cup to be held next Sunday 28 May in Madrid

The event was led by the Olympic triathletes Fernando Alarza y Miriam Casillas, and the double European champion Sub 23, David Castro

The Lake of the Country House, the Cuesta de la Vega, Puerta del Angel, Madrid River, Bailén, Pintor Rosales ... are some of the emblematic points where the segments of swimming, cycling and running will be developed. And with the goal located in front of the Royal Palace, in the gardens of the old East Palace. A luxury location that the City of Madrid offers to the 150 triathletes who, in the men's and women's category, will start the race on Sunday morning.

On Sunday we will live two competitions at the highest level, and I am sure that the public will carry our triathletes in order to continue achieving good results in the goal located in the Royal Palace. While on Saturday the day will be dedicated to popular triathlon in all their ages and categories, with the dispute of departures staggered from the 8: 00 in the morning and up to the 19: 00 in the afternoon.

The act of presentation has counted on the interventions of the Olympic triathletes Fernando Alarza y Miriam Casillas, and also with the double European champion sub 23 David Castro. As for personalities linked to the world of triathlon, Marisol Casado (president of the ITU and member of the IOC), José Hidalgo (president of the Spanish Triathlon Federation) and Alicia García (Executive Director of the competition) took the floor.

In addition, they have also highlighted the virtues of the test, the city and the values ​​transmitted by our sport Jaime González Castaño (General Director of Sports of the Superior Council of Sports); Pablo Salazar (Director General of Youth and Sports of the Community of Madrid); and María del Carmen Rojas (general coordinator of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Madrid City Council).

José Hidalgo He stressed that "after 15 years trying, finally has achieved the ideal scenario for the center of Madrid and next to the Royal Palace" and valued the solidary nature of the test, which is linked to three campaigns: a food collection ('Operation Kilo'), another against bullying promoted by Mediaset ('They look for brave') and the third linked to the fight against gender violence (There is a way out of gender violence, 016).

Marisol Married, who just participated with the IOC Evaluation Commission in the inspection visits to the Olympic candidacies of Los Angeles and Paris, thanked the support of the Spanish federation and stressed that "the best support is to deliver the medals and listen to the Spanish anthem, something that, "he said," fortunately happens very often. "

Jaime González Castaño He highlighted the magnificent results of the Spanish triathletes, "whose names are unfailingly associated with success and," he added, "make us feel proud."

Javier Gómez Noya will be present at the Casa de Campo in Madrid until the 14: 00 h, to chat, take photos and sign autographs among their fans after delivering the medals of the popular male Olympic distance test (scheduled at 12: 30 h) .

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