HENDERSON, Nev. (August 11, 2010) --- The International Triathlon Union, USA Triathlon, the city's of Henderson and Las Vegas and Lowery's Multi-sport Races have officially announced the distances for the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships which will be held in Henderson, Nev., USA, on Nov. 5, 2011.
The distances for the race will be a 4K swim, a 120K bike and a 30K run. The course maps and more information will be available on the event Web site at www.silvermannv.com within the next 30 days.
About International Triathlon Union (ITU):
The International Triathlon Union is the world governing body for the Olympic sport of Triathlon and all related Multisport disciplines: Duathlon, Aquathlon and Winter Triathlon. ITU was founded in 1989 at the first ITU Congress in Avignon, France and has maintained its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada since then. It now has over 120 affiliated National Federations around the world and is the youngest International Federation in the Olympics. Triathlon was awarded Olympic status in 1994. ITU is proudly committed to supporting the development of the sport worldwide through strong relationships with continental and national federations, working with its partners to offer a balanced sport development program from grassroots to a high-performance level. For more information, visit: Triathlon.org.
About USA Triathlon:
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon -- the fastest growing sport in the world -- as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,800 races and connects with more than 125,000 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. Visit USATriathlon.org for more information.
About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon :
The Silverman Triathlon is a long distance triathlon held annually in Henderson, Nev. Branded as the toughest course in North America by triathlon icon Dave Scott and echoed by more than 2,500 participants over the past five years, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in the coming years. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Triathlon, please visit SilvermanNV.com.
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