The inaugural Challenge Galway, has reportedly seen close to 25,000 people descend on Galway city in Ireland throughout the course of the weekend. The event took place from 24-26 June and combined both triathlon racing and a festival of music in the docks in Galway.
This festival of triathlon saw thousands take to the roads and the waters in Galway to battle it out on Saturday at Sprint, Olympic and TryaTri a Tri distances – with Sunday showcasing both the Full and Half distance events.
Challenge Galway welcomed a field of international and national pro athletes. The race was won by British athletes taking home first and second positions; David McNamee in a time of 3:51:47 with Joe Skipper home in second place in a time of 3:55:11. A strong women’s field saw Emma Bilham take home gold in a time of 4:16:35 closely followed by Lucy Gossage in a time of 4:22:09.
As well as a field of pro athletes, Challenge Galway in association with Monroes Live hosted Rock The Docks with headline acts The Riptide Movement and The Strypes rocking out to large crowds on Friday and Saturday night.
“This was the first year for Challenge Galway and we are very pleased with how the event ran,” said Liam Heavin of Challenge Galway.
“It was a massive undertaking, which could not have been possible without a very strong team on the ground and major support from Galway City and County Council, Failte Ireland and the Gardai. The expo village and festival element was so well received by both athletes and people attending Challenge Galway. We are hoping that our first year will give merit to this being an annual event for Galway and the west
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