Fierce competition at TriStar Salzkammergut 2012

17 Mai 2012

The inaugural edition of TriStar Salzkammergut on June 3rd will be one of the most exciting European races this triathlon season. One reason will be the extraordinary start list, which reveals names of great professional triathletes who will fight for the PRO prize purse of € 10,000. Jens Kaiser, Andi Fuchs, Johannes Moldan, Dejan Patrcevic, Andrej Vistica, Massimo Cigana and Alberto Casadei, among many others, will ensure a fascinating and thrilling race for the victory in the male category until the finishline. Some of the female PROs who are already registered are Heike Priess, Heidi Sessner, Monika Stadlmann, Barbara Tesar and Britta Martin.

The picturesque region Salzkammergut-Attersee attracts a great number of stars and champions of the European triathlon scene. Three weeks before the very first TriStar111 Salzkammergut, there is already a nice pack of PROs registered which will certainly take care of an especially exciting competition.

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TriStar Rio de Janeiro brings to Brazil a new concept of Triathlon Events

11 Mai 2012

A new concept in the organization of high-quality triathlon events is arriving to Brazil this year: The city of Rio de Janeiro will host a TriStar on October 14, 2012. Rio, home of the 2016 Olympics and the FIFA World Cup in 2014, will stage the inaugural edition of this race, part of an international series held also in other 15 different destinations in the world, such as Monaco, France, USA, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Estonia, the Caribbean or Croatia. The fun format of the triathlon becomes one of the international epicenters of sport and culture! Triathlon is rapidly growing and Star Events is offering something unique to the athletes worldwide in the best destinations.

The race course will be a real City Triathlon with a start from the beach in the bay of Guanabara. The stunning bike course will be on fully closed roads through the heart of the city and leading athletes along some of the most scenic spots in Rio, making them experience a mix of beautiful views on the sea, historic architecture and the modernity of the city. The run part will be held on a 5km loop along the sea. Rio will host a TriStar111 and a TriStar55.5, ideal for beginners and experienced triathletes who want to feel the new spirit of this well-known fun format which offers an easy recovery for the athletes. The TriStar111 Rio de Janeiro (1km swimming, 100km cycling and 10km running) is the premiere of this international triathlon series in South America and will offer a unique chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world. TriStar55.5 is an easy triathlon format ideal to debut in this sport thanks to its distance: 500m swimming, 50km cycling and 5km running. TriStar’s fun-focused format is accessible to both Individuals and Relay teams of 2 or 3.

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