NEWS

Important advice for athletes racing in Geneva

By Paul Groves | 08 Jul, 2015

Please note the information concerning the high air and water temperatures in Geneva at the present time:

High temperatures:
As is the case across most of Europe, Geneva is experiencing extremely high temperatures, forecasted to remain throughout the event. We would like to remind athletes, staff and accompanying family/friends to take extra precautions.

Prevention measures

  • Stay well hydrated at all times, before, during and after the event
  • When possible, wear a cap or hat to protect your head from the sun
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Try to bike and run early in the morning

Prevention measures taken by LOC

  • Sprays will be placed on the run course for athletes to step under & cool down
  • Provisions for extra water are in place if necessary

 

Duck fleas*

Due to high water temperatures, duck fleas have proliferated in our lake. This can create moderate to severe itching without gravity from the minutes following a lake swim and for up to 15 days after the appearance.

Prevention measures for the athlete

  • Prefer to swim in deep water and not near the shores
  • Avoid long bathing times
  • Energetically dry with a towel and shower quickly after swimming
  • Use of wetsuit and Vaseline can help
  • After swim familiarization and if you are swimming within the allowed swimming zones of the lake, please rinse off

Prevention measures taken by the LOC

  • A water jet will be situated at the exit of the AG swim exit and the Elite swim exit.

Additional to this, showers will be located at the start area during the swim familiarizations.

(*) The “duck flea”, a natural and common phenomenon, unrelated to pollution. Even on a beach whose bacterial hygiene is impeccable, there may be a risk of occurrence of “swimmer's itch” or “Duck fleas”, particularly in shallow waters, rich in vegetation and with temperatures above 20 ° C. This parasitic infection can cause moderate to severe itching, fortunately without any gravity. To prevent its appearance, it is recommended to rinse off or shower immediately after exciting the lake and then rub vigorously with a towel. If the rash still appears, avoid scratching to prevent secondary bacterial infections, a soothing skin lotion can help reduce the itch. The rash disappears without a trace in 10 to 20 days.

Related Event: 2015 Geneva ETU Triathlon European Championships
09 - Jul, 2015 • event pageall results
Results: 16-19 Male AG Sprint
1. Lars Holenweger SUI 01:04:45
2. Simon Weber GER 01:05:23
3. Pierre Moraz SUI 01:05:41
4. Alexandre Picard SUI 01:05:55
5. Joshua Jones GBR 01:06:23
6. Antonin Salamin SUI 01:07:00
7. Cristian Trujillo SUI 01:07:28
8. Joseph Ricciardi GBR 01:07:37
9. Finn Barnes GBR 01:07:39
10. Harry Palmer GBR 01:07:40
Results: 18-19 Male AG
1. Titas Pumputis LTU 02:02:21
2. Sebastian Kuhn GER 02:04:27
3. Harry Preston GBR 02:06:55
4. James Kershaw GBR 02:13:52
5. Jacob Anson GBR 02:16:23
6. Axel Hagenauer AUT 02:20:59
7. Joshua Evans GBR 02:31:16
DNF. Theodore Patel GBR DNF
Results: 20-24 Female AG
1. Désirée Gmür SUI 02:07:48
2. Alice Jenkins GBR 02:08:04
3. Hannah Johnston GBR 02:09:59
4. Nina Derron SUI 02:11:02
5. Hannah Cutajar MLT 02:15:31
6. Sabrina Rinaldi FRA 02:17:39
7. Jana Petr SUI 02:18:04
8. Sabrina Stadelmann SUI 02:18:29
9. Sophie Douziech FRA 02:18:57
10. Sabrina Exenberger AUT 02:19:52
Results: 20-24 Female AG Sprint
1. Malgorzata Wasik POL 01:11:34
2. Imogen Simmonds GBR 01:13:15
3. Hannah Cutajar MLT 01:16:08
4. Celine Senia FRA 01:16:57
5. Elle Twentyman GBR 01:17:00
6. Marion Marmorat FRA 01:17:24
7. Emily Legg GBR 01:17:59
8. Lisa Elena Grandjean SUI 01:20:54
9. Lea Hoffmann DEN 01:21:25
10. Elise Quarrington GBR 01:21:31
Results: 20-24 Male AG
1. Luke Pollard GBR 01:56:08
2. Thomas Davis GBR 01:57:32
3. Jordan Skelly GBR 01:59:28
4. Fraser Rounds GBR 02:00:51
5. Manuel Sainjon FRA 02:00:53
6. Antoine Cheval FRA 02:01:22
7. Massimo Köstl AUT 02:01:56
8. Jocelyn Mourier FRA 02:02:05
9. Peter Hogben GBR 02:02:22
10. Angus Smith GBR 02:02:40
Results: 20-24 Male AG Sprint
1. Nicklas Røssner DEN 01:04:21
2. James Phillips GBR 01:05:33
3. Marcel Pachteu AUT 01:05:54
4. Kristian Trier DEN 01:06:32
5. Christian Tschudi SUI 01:06:43
6. Tautvydas Kopustas LTU 01:07:17
7. Jeremy Basset Sagarminaga SUI 01:07:54
8. Michael Singer AUT 01:07:54
9. John Rutledge GBR 01:08:05
10. Kamil Magott POL 01:08:15