Media Release

July 9, 2001 --- Morden Triathlons

Triathlon Manitoba is pleased to announce the upcoming weekend of triathlons in Morden. The 21st Morden International Triathlon will take place on Saturday July 14th. This is one of Canada's longest running triathlons. The race features a variety of distances that provide a challenge for all ages and abilities.

The Half Ironman features a 1.9 km swim, 90km bike, followed by a 21.1 km run. This portion of the race is a qualifier for Ironman Canada with 10 spots up for grabs and features a $2000 prize purse for the overall male and female winners of the Half Ironman Distance. Competitors can also qualify for spots on the 2002 Canadian Long Course age group team. These competitors will be starting the swim at 7:00 a.m. at the Colert Beach in Morden.

The second distance of the day is the Foilman race, which features a 950 m swim, 30km bike, and 7.2km run. A new event to this year's schedule is the Duathlon, which consists of a 3.6km run, 30km cycle, and 7.2km run. These events get under way at 9:30 a.m.

On the Sunday the Kids of Steel event will be running. The event is open to children between the ages of 8-18. Also available is a Tri - a - Tri Distance for anyone interested in trying the sport for the first time. It features a short 300m swim, 15km bike and 3km run. It is a great way to get your start in triathlon or increase to a new distance.

For more information please contact the Triathlon Manitoba office at 925-5636 or check out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca.

This page was last updated on July 9, 2001