Premier race start list, Prize money and other news

With a month to go, preparations are stepping up for the Waterways Ireland Tri-Athlone.
We have had a great response locally to the event and this is reflected in the face that we
have now passed over the 400 entry mark.

We are capping the race at 500, relays included, so there is still some space left at the moment.
There is likely to be a rush of late entries however so just be careful if you havent made your mind up.
You can enter online through our website www.triathlone.com

The elite mens race has over 20 entries (published below). We will CLOSE the first preference entry for
Premier League athletes on the 12th June, so the race will be open to those eligibile on a first come first serve basis.
Remember, you must be able to swim around 13mins for the 750 or you risk being disqualified on the day.

We are delighted to announce that Irelands Top Triathlete, Gavin Noble who finished 15th in the commonwealth games and 12th in the world U23 championships will be racing. There are a number of top irish athletes including premier league champion, Brian Crinnion also competing.

Mens Entry List/Request to Entry list
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Aidan Murphy
Alan Maye
Aubrey Storey
Basil Henrick
Brian Crinion

Brian Jenkins
Bryce Irvine
Cathal Kelly
Conor McKenna
Dave Corcoran
Darren Crangton
Davis Sands
Edward Cooke
Fearghal Mulvihill
Gavin Noble
John Power
Kevin O Brien
Paul Wilson
Scott Hannon
Stuart Hannon
Tim Downing

However, we face a major problem with the womens event. To date there are only 4 entries. It will be very difficult for us to justify to the local community shutting down the town of athlone for a race of this size. We need more women or else this race will be cancelled. However we promise that all women will get automatic entry into the classic race at no extra charge, should this happen.

We are also delighted to announce that the prize fund will top over 5000€
Elite prize money will go from 1st to 10th.
All age groups 1st, 2nd, 3rd, will receive prizes.

We also have a number of course record Primes totaling 600€

100 fastest swim split
100 fastest bike split (both courses)
100 Fastest Run split
200 Course record

The prince of Wales are holding a summer party to coincide with our event. All athletes and race crew will be
given free passes to this event. So we encourage people to stay around for the night.

Over the next few weeks, a full event timetable, access, registration and parking information as well as both race briefings will be added to the website

www.triathlone.com

We also have a few surprises lined up.....

See you all soon.

Tri-Athlone