Richmond event aims to be largest duathlon event ever in the U.S.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 5, 2008) -- Registration for the 2009 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships, which organizers are anticipating to be “the largest duathlon in the American history of the sport,” is underway at duathlonnationals.com.
The two-day multisport festival will take place April 25-26, 2009, in Richmond, Va.
Races at the National Duathlon Festival include the USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championship, the USAT Duathlon Sport Race, the USAT Duathlon Youth/Junior Championship Races, the Off-Road Duathlon National Championship Race, the Off-Road Duathlon Sport Race and the Off-Road Duathlon Junior Races. In addition, physically challenged athletes will compete for titles in their classes. Athletes do not need to qualify to compete in any of the races.
In the USAT Duathlon National Championship race, the top 12 finishers in each age group, rolling down to 16th place, will earn a spot on Team USA for the 2009 Duathlon World Championship in Concord, N.C., on September 24- 26.
“A renewed commitment to the sport of duathlon by the local organizing committee and USA Triathlon will surely generate an event to remember in 2009,” said Jon Lugbill, executive director of the Sports Backers. “The greater Richmond area looks forward to the return of the best duathlon competitors in the country for the 2009 Duathlon National Championships.”
USA Triathlon will provide more details on the event as they are finalized.
Links
Duathlon Nationals website
About Richmond
Travel & Accommodations
2008 Results
Endurance Planet Interview: Putting Duathlon in the Spotlight
A Letter from Celeste Callahan: Get Out and Du It
About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon - the fastest growing sport in the U.S. - as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,500 races and connects with more than 115,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic Games.
Website: USATriathlon.org
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