One of the newest events in the Challenge Family will take place this weekend in Denmark with the inaugural running of the iron distance Challenge Copenhagen triathlon event. After two years of planning, race organizers with help from Denmark's own Torbjørn Sindballe are ready to show the world that iron distance triathlon belongs in the city centre. Copenhagen, one of Europe's most beautiful capitals is ready to give both athletes and spectators a magnificent and unique iron-distance triathlon experience.
On August 15, 2010 a nearly sold out event with more than 1600 athletes will be the first to swim the water of Amager Strandpark, ride the roads of Northern zealand, and finally run an amazing marathon in the heart of Copenhagen.
The race will features a spectacular 3.8 km swim in the lagoon at Amager Strandpark. It will have athletes going under three bridges that will give spectators a opportunity to see and cheer participants as the race progresses. After the swim they will then headed out on the 2-loop, 180 km bike course in and around Copenhagen. Athletes will experience a flat and fast course, where they will pass by some of the most famous sites of the city and countryside. After finishing the bike they will then head out on the 3-loop, 42 km marathon course on the Oceanside of Copenhagen where again they will experience a flat and fast course. Unlike some other iron distance events around th world MP3 players and headphones may be used on the run course.
The new race has attracted professional triathletes from around the world to vie for the 375.000 DKK (50,000 EUR / 65,000 USD) prize purse.
One the womens's side, Pro starters include: Virginia Berasategui, Belinda Granger, Hillary Biscay, Lisbeth Kristensen as well as several females. The men's professional field has: Chris McDonald, Petr Vabrousek, Tim Berkel, Luke Dragstra, Martin Jensen, Olaf Sabatschus, Ain-Alar Juhanson and others.
The Challenge group also has an opportunity for Juniors (6-13 years old) to participate in the festivities of the weekend with their own race on Saturday at Amager Stranpark with child friendly triathlon distances.
Live timing of the Challenge Copenhagen race will be available as well as status updates via Twitter. Check the website for details: www.challengecopenhagen.com
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