International Triathlon Union

Start mechanism: Starting Gun - Manual

Swim Conditions: 750 meters per loop. Rectangular shaped swim course (inspired by the DOHA Asian Games layout). Description: Clockwise direction of swim with 20 meters beach run each loop. The swim course will only be partially marked with buoy lines. The first 200 meters and last 200 meters or so of each loop will not be marked with buoy lines. Kayaks will be deployed to guide some of the swimmers or provide assistance. A C-shaped buoy line will be located offshore. Tired swimmers may hold on to a kayak or onto the buoy line to rest but not to propel forward. The distance from swim exit to transition is 30 meters, beach sand with intermediate shower.

Water Temp: estimated 27 deg C

Cycle Course: Olympic distance: 13.33 kilometer loop (3 laps). Direction: Counter clockwise, keep right. Road Quality : Smooth asphalt with some cemented portions. Description: 9k relatively flat, 2.1 k category 2 climb (54m elevation change), 2.1k fast descent per loop. With 9 left and right turns and 2 turnarounds per loop. Water & Ice Station: None for elite. Provided for age groupers, at top of Binictican hill (turn around point)

Run Course: Distance : 2.475 kilometers per loop (standard distance 4 laps, junior 2 laps). Direction: Clockwise, keep right. Road quality: Smooth asphalt. Description : Generally flat. From transition 2, triathletes climb Dumuk Bridge at the start of the run to cross over to other side. After completion of required loopps, triathletes will turn right at Espiritu St, right again at Dewey St and right again at Rojas St where the finish line is. A shower of water for cooling will be provided by SBMA Fire Department near Pancake House. Drinking water & ice station: 2 stations every loop, spaced + 1.2 kilometers apart. Available for all.

Elite Women

07 May 2006 06:20 2 laps - 3 laps - 4 laps

Elite Men

07 May 2006 06:45 2 laps - 3 laps - 4 laps

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