Q&A with Technical Delegate Eugene Kraus on Gijón, host city of 2011 Duathlon Worlds

by Merryn Sherwood on 15 Aug, 2011 11:49 • Español

ITU Technical Delegate Eugene Kraus (LUX) recently visited Gijón, the host city of this year’s 2011 Duathlon World Championships which will be held on September 24 and 25. In a Q&A, he tells us what he thinks of the preparations in this Spanish city.

With the experience in lot of international events, tell us, what was your impression when you saw the city and the venue?
I was impressed by the beauty of Gijón, great beach in the middle of the city, beautiful surroundings that is green and hilly. The stadium with its interesting cycle track offers a lot of facilities like many offices, internet, a public address system, changing and shower rooms etc.. Strong and enthusiastic Local Organising Team, well-structured team all parties like National and Regional Federation, and the City of Gijón involved.

During the day, you have checked the venue and the courses; which do you think that are the key aspects, that makes attractive these event for the athletes?
Especially for the Age Group athletes the difficult bike course with a long uphill each lap, this avoids drafting situations (pelotons), passing in front of the beach and the city centre is also very attractive for the athletes.
The LOC offers a beautiful rain jacket to all athletes and the planed final party is in a traditional place in the region, to enjoy a party called “Espicha” that will be very interesting for the participants.

Tell us something about the AG Courses
All courses and the layout of the race venue is well chosen, congratulations to the race organisers and many thanks to Jorge Garcia with his long and great organising experience.

What would you say to the athletes not registered yet, on why they should come?
It is a well prepared venue with good courses, easy to reach by plane from different directions like Madrid, Barcelona, London, Paris and more. An interesting city, nice beaches and good shopping offers.

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Related Event: 2011 Gijon ITU Duathlon World Championships
24 - 25 Sep, 2011 • event pageall results
Results: U23 Women
1. Alexandra Cassan Ferrier FRA 02:05:43
2. Sofie Hooghe BEL 02:09:24
3. Arina Shulgina KAZ 02:13:32
4. María Ortega De Miguel ESP 02:14:17
5. Ami Haishima JPN 02:14:53
Results: U23 Men
1. Etienne Diemunsch FRA 01:50:36
2. Matthew Gunby GBR 01:51:40
3. Miguel Arraiolos POR 01:51:51
4. Fernando Alarza ESP 01:51:54
5. Miguel Angel Fidalgo ESP 01:52:28
Results: Junior Women
1. Joselyn Daniely Brea Abreu TRI 01:03:12
2. Elena Maria Petrini ITA 01:03:37
3. Melina Alonso Aradas ESP 01:03:51
4. Georgina Schwiening GBR 01:04:07
5. Aleksandra Antkiewicz POL 01:04:31
Results: Junior Men
1. Matthias Steinwandter ITA 00:56:31
2. David Mendoza MEX 00:56:36
3. David Castro Fajardo ESP 00:56:36
4. Nan Oliveras ESP 00:56:38
5. Delian Stateff ITA 00:56:42
Results: Elite Women
1. Katie Hewison GBR 02:02:45
2. Jenny Schulz GER 02:02:47
3. Sandra Levenez FRA 02:02:54
4. Stefanie Bouma NED 02:03:29
5. Ainhoa Murua Zubizarreta ESP 02:03:47
Results: Elite Men
1. Roger Roca Dalmau ESP 01:51:22
2. Victor Manuel Del Corral Morales ESP 01:51:29
3. Benoit Nicolas FRA 01:51:30
4. Sergey Yakovlev RUS 01:51:35
5. Matt Russell USA 01:51:36
Results: 80-84 Male AG
1. Edward Maruna USA 04:35:18
Results: 75-79 Male AG
1. Raino Kiander FIN 02:34:18
2. Wolfgang Funk GER 02:44:43
3. Arnott Kidd GBR 02:51:45
4. Eric Barber GBR 02:58:49
5. David Peck GBR 03:05:01
Results: 75-79 Female AG
1. Gabriele Pelz GER 04:20:28
Results: 70-74 Male AG
1. Francesco Fiori ITA 02:25:07
2. Warren Taylor USA 02:35:56
3. James Girand USA 02:47:02
4. Frank Lalo FRA 03:05:00
5. Ray Bunn GBR 03:10:56
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