Triathlon Live Sites launched around the UK before Olympic Test Event

by Paula Kim on 29 Jul, 2011 01:42 • Español

Triathlon is breaking new ground with an innovative and exciting concept which the International Triathlon Union (ITU) launched today with just under one year to go to London 2012. Triathlon Live Sites in six cities around the UK on August 6 and 7 will welcome visitors to experience live triathlon in an unprecedented format.

Each city centre location will be transformed into a mini sporting arena where everyone can be part of the triathlon action with an Endless Pool, treadmills and stationary bikes bringing the sport to life. BBC coverage from the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London in Hyde Park will be simultaneously broadcast live on big screens right in the heart of each city.

As well as taking part in novice events, spectators can cheer on UK and international athletes as they race to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games. This is a flavour of what to expect during the London 2012 Olympic Games next summer, where there will be 21 screens around the UK during Games time.

Next weekend, Triathlon Live Sites will be coming to Manchester, Birmingham, Plymouth, Derby, Cardiff and Portsmouth. Birmingham’s own Jodie Stimpson will be racing in the women’s elite race on Saturday giving fans the perfect opportunity to come together to cheer on local talent.

“Triathlon is a fantastic sport to watch, so I am excited that people in my home town have the opportunity to experience it live!” said Stimpson. “Hopefully lots of people will turn out to cheer me and the other British athletes on as we try to qualify for the Olympics.”

The Triathlon Live Sites are a unique concept and is the first of its kind to be trialled before an Olympic Games. It is a pilot project to encourage active community participation in the Olympic sport of triathlon during the Games.

“The Triathlon Live Sites are a great example of the growing popularity of triathlon in the UK and globally. Triathlon is a young and innovative sport and we are proud to lead the way with this unique collaboration between ITU and BTF,” said Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member.

The Live Sites were organised in partnership between the International Triathlon Union (ITU), the British Triathlon Federation (BTF) and the BBC Big Screens network around the UK. Partners Endless Pools are providing the unique stationary swimming pools where athletes can swim at race pace in an area no bigger than a family car.

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Related Event: 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series London

06 - 07 Aug, 2011 • event page • all results

Results: Elite Women
1.	Helen Jenkins	GBR	02:00:34
2.	Gwen Jorgensen	USA	02:00:41
3.	Anja Dittmer	GER	02:00:49
4.	Emma Jackson	AUS	02:00:51
5.	Emma Snowsill	AUS	02:00:52

Results: Elite Men
1.	Alistair Brownlee	GBR	01:50:09
2.	Alexander Bryukhankov	AIN	01:50:34
3.	Jonathan Brownlee	GBR	01:51:04
4.	Javier Gomez Noya	ESP	01:51:16
5.	Steffen Justus	GER	01:51:25

Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-6
1.	Sean Grundy	GBR	01:12:21
2.	Haseeb Ahmad B1	GBR	01:12:22
3.	Jack Garner	GBR	01:41:34

Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-5
1.	JP Theberge	USA	01:11:58
2.	Martin Falch	AUT	01:12:29
3.	Matthew Emmerson	GBR	01:16:20
4.	Mikel Garmendia	ESP	01:18:10
5.	Kev Flint	GBR	01:18:38

Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-4
1.	Péter Boronkay	HUN	01:09:11
2.	Martins Drusts	LAT	01:11:04
3.	Tommy Knapp	USA	01:13:18
4.	Tom Perkins	GBR	01:14:46
5.	Rob Noordzij	NED	01:15:07

Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-3
1.	Steven Judge	GBR	01:16:37
2.	Sebastian Averesch	GER	01:20:51
3.	James Smith	GBR	01:26:16
4.	Paul Thomas	GBR	01:43:56
DSQ.	Chris Wagner	RSA	DSQ

Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-2
1.	Stephane Bahier	FRA	01:17:05
2.	Oswald Kydd	RSA	01:19:35
3.	David Peiffer	FRA	01:21:03
4.	Javier Merida	ESP	01:43:48

Results: Para Triathlon Male TRI-1
1.	Francesc Sola Garcia	ESP	01:14:08
2.	James Goddard	GBR	01:17:41
3.	Pierre Ouellet H1	CAN	01:23:49
4.	Rafael López Ordoñez	ESP	01:27:54
5.	Alan Rayment	GBR	01:31:20

Results: Para Triathlon Female TRI-6
1.	Joleen Hakker B1	NED	01:16:57
2.	Melissa Reid B3	GBR	01:17:41
3.	Susana Rodriguez B1	ESP	01:17:42
DNF.	Sara Butler	GBR	DNF

Results: Para Triathlon Female TRI-4
1.	Faye McClelland	GBR	01:13:35
2.	Lauren Steadman	GBR	01:15:45
3.	Clare Cunningham	GBR	01:17:32

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