TriStar Madrid Interview with Lorenzo Bernal, president of the Madrilenian Federation
Don Lorenzo Bernal Sanz, the president of the Madrid Triathlon Federation He gave us an interview to analyze the preparations for TriStar Madrid, which he co-organises together with Star Events, and to comment on issues of interest to all triathletes. The 7 years of this Madrid native in office, and the more than 18 fighting tirelessly for and for triathlon, make Lorenzo one of the most important and influential people in the world of this sport in Spain.
What do you highlight most about TriStar Madrid? What does it offer different to triathletes from how many events are held in the Casa de Campo?
A serious organization and some new formats.
How is the tour?
A route in a natural environment, tough and selective through the 10 climbs in bike to Garabitas Hill.
What is it like to swim in the Casa de Campo lake?
Although it may seem unhealthy, it has all the necessary controls that allow swimming. Also the image of the Royal Palace and the La Almudena cathedral in the background, in addition to the proximity of the public make it very attractive.
How is the climb to Garabitas?
It is not excessively hard, it is quite smooth, but as the laps go by it can become complicated if the efforts are not well regulated.
The best triathletes in the world have passed through Madrid, both in the ITU events and in other more popular triathlons. Which ones do you remember with the most enthusiasm? Would you highlight anyone in particular?
Of course, all the Spanish champions who have competed in the different editions of the ITU tests, and of the foreign triathletes, I have no specific weakness for any of them. In my opinion, the most important thing for Madrid is that the best triathletes in the world want to compete in our city, and they always leave with excellent memories.
And now it's Chris McCormack's turn...
Well, it is a great blessing that the current world champion in the distance Ironman compete in our city, I hope that like the rest of the foreign triathletes who have passed through Madrid, he will stay hooked on our city and come back.
What do you think of the new distances proposed by TriStar? The ITU has officially recognized them
I think it is good and healthy that in addition to the official ITU distances we do different things so that a more varied number of athletes come and try triathlon, and always the variety that our sport already has is expanded with these new challenges.
What do you expect in the coming years from TriStar Madrid?
I hope that the test is consolidated and that in the coming years we reach many more triathletes. I think that after the first experience many more people will be encouraged for future editions.
A wish for July 2-3:
May everything go without incident and may people have a lot of fun in the competition.
Source: http://www.star-events.cc
