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‘Triathlon del Mediterraneo’ - International Gala, Palermo (ITA)

By David Peddie | 24 Nov, 2011

XX Edition Triathlon Del Mediterraneo

The final touches to a grueling year will take place in Palermo on Sunday, December 4th with the ‘Triathlon del Mediterraneo’.

Now in its 20th edition, this event is one of the oldest Triathlon races held nationally and is one of the most loved events in the Italian and International sports scenario.

The LOC would like to extend an invitation to all National Federations and have made the following announcement:

“We are delighted to invite your Federation to join the XX° Triathlon del Mediterraneo International Gala that will be held on December 4th 2011 in Piazza Valdesi – Mondello - Palermo.

RACE DETAILS

Federations must communicate the number of participants who fall within the ITU’s top 300 ranking.

The official list of participants will be published online by before the race.

The Elite Race is open to a maximum of 60 men and 30 women athletes and it is addressed to all ETU Federations.”

RACE FORMAT

The race follows the ever popular ‘heat’ format that has been trialed so successfully across many other races this year.

The qualification heats equate to two-thirds of sprint distance; 500m swim / 13.2km bike / 3.5km run.

The top ten qualifiers from each heat will compete in the Gala Finale which equates to; 250m swim / 6.6km bike / 1.5km run.

There is prize money on offer of € 20.000.

For further information, please visit the official website: www.triathlondelmediterraneo.it

Or contact the LOC via;

E-mail: info@triathlondelmediterraneo.it

Phone +39 091 682 33 75 from Monday to Friday, 10.00 a.m. - 13.00 a.m.

Eligibility is by invitation only and on behalf of the organizing authority.

RACE SCHEDLE - SUNDAY DECEMBER 4

09.00 Open National Race Start
11.00 Elite Men Heat #1 Start
11.40 Elite Men Heat #2 Start
12.40 Elite Women Heat Start
13.40 10 Elite Men Race Final Start
14.00 10 Elite Women Race Final Start
14.30 Awards Ceremony