World Triathlon: "We are ready to enjoy an exciting 2021 season"

The fourth round of the World Triathlon took place just a few days ago with the dispute of the Valencia World Cup an exhaustive protocol against Covid-19.

Following the success of the event, the test scenario for 2021 sheds some light on the way.

The Hamburg World Championships (SMT), the Karlovy Vary, Arzachena and Valencia World Cups and the Alhandra Paratriathlon World Cup were a success, and always held with strict security measures.

Covid-19 measures aligned with the situation of each country

Each event was organized with the cooperation of local authorities to implement the measures established in each region.

Risks were also assessed at all events as requested by the World Health Organization, and medical certificates issued by doctors from the National Federations were awarded.

"From World Triathlon they want to deeply thank everyone for their professionalism and spirit of collaboration that they have shown in such a turbulent year for sport around the world, ”Said Marisol Casado, President of the World Triathlon.

"From the first indicators of the magnitude of the impact of the pandemic, our priority has always been to ensure clarity and transparency for our athletes and for all of us who are involved in triathlon.

We have felt frustration and disappointment, but the events that we have developed since August fill us with pride. Now we can say that the year 2021 finds us ready; ready to enjoy an exciting season."

The fundamental tests

The Hamburg World Cup race took place on a new circuit on the outskirts of the city, and was completely closed to the public, in order to comply with city regulations. The athletes had to submit a negative PCR test to enter the country.

The Arzachena World Cup was celebrated thanks to individual invitation letters to all competitors and visitors, while in Valencia there were antibody tests and rapid tests when necessary.

"The simple option would have been to cancel the races"

"Everyone brought something new from each event. The simple option would have been to cancel the races, but there was a great desire to develop them on the part of the National Federations, governments, Local Organizing Committees, and of course the World Triathlon and the athletes.. "

The Medical and Technical Committee will review all these measures for the next season and will incorporate updated information and advice from WHO.

These measures to fight Covid-19 can be consulted  here.