The Polish city of Krakow will be the stage for triathlon’s second European Games outing, the first since Baku 2015. The standard-distance event will witness some of the continent’s biggest names and up-and-coming stars.
On Tuesday, June 27, 55 women from 24 nations will toe the line on the edge of Nowa Huta Lake at 10:00 local time. Located east of the city centre, the 1.5km swim transitions to an 8-lap, 40km bike and finishes with a 4-lap 10km run. Wednesday, June 28, will be the turn for 60 men from 27 nations.
The women’s podium at the inaugural European Games Triathlon eight years ago in Baku was a trio of talent, topped by Nicola Spirig, with Rachel Klamer and Lisa Norden second and third.
This year’s edition may feature fewer Olympic greats but includes talent from the likes of: Verena Steinhauser (ITA), Zsanett Bragmayer (HUN), Alberte Kjaer Pederse (DEN), Olivia Mathias (GBR), Sian Rainsley (GBR), Sophie Alden (GBR), Julia Hauser (AUT), Sara Vilic (AUT), Therese Feursinger (AUT), Sandra Dodet (FRA), Jolien Vermeylen (BEL).
In the men’s race, competition will be between athletes such as: Mario Mola (ESP), Michelle Sarzilla (ITA), Gianluca Pozzatti (ITA), Adrien Briffod (CHE), Sylvain Fridelance (CHE), Simon Westermann (CHE), Marcin Stanglewicz (POL), Maciej Bruzdziak (POL), Michal Oliwa (POL), Connor Bentley (GBR), Hamish Reilly (GBR).
