Herbalife Nutrition has announced several professional triathletes set to compete in the May 15th Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles.
In its third year, the event will feature its largest field of elite athletes who are competing for an increased prize purse of US$100,000. This is up from a US$40K prize purse at last year’s event.
Race favourite, PTO World No.13, Heather Jackson, is set to return alongside international distance 2021 winner and PTO World No.6 Emma Pallant-Browne, as well as fellow Brit, and PTO World No.9, Katrina Mathews. Among the top male triathletes are Andrew Starykowicz, Jason West and Eric Lagerstrom.
“We are excited to welcome elite athletes who will race to the finish line in an effort to win the most significant prize purse in the event’s history,” said Ibi Montesino, Managing Director and Senior Vice President at Herbalife Nutrition, North America.
”But this is not only for the elites, we welcome athletes of all levels to join one of the various race offerings – as there is something for everyone and there’s never been a better reason to get moving, be inspired and live an active, healthy lifestyle.”
Aiming to appeal to a variety of athletes, the event includes an international triathlon distance, a sprint distance, PTO Pro-AM, an Aquabike international distance, a 22-mile Bike Tour, and a 5k Run/Walk that will traverse through the streets of Los Angeles.
Upon completing the race, athletes and spectators will be able to gather at the Finish Line Festival, which includes entertainment, a kid’s zone, a Ninja Nation course, and other family-friendly activities.
Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles has also formed a charity partnership with JDRF, a leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
