Taking place in Victoria, Australia, Challenge Shepparton has received the news that the long course event, scheduled for 13 November 2016, will be the only ITU World Championship Qualification Event in Victoria. This means that Challenge Shepparton will provide the opportunity for Elite, Under 23 and Age Group triathletes to earn points towards the 2017 ITU (International Triathlon Union) Age Group World Championships.
Triathlon Australia recently announced its National Calendar of events for the 2016-2017 season and Challenge Shepparton will be the feature long course race for Victoria.
The National Calendar consists of the Australian National Championship events and the Australian Age Group World Qualifying events. The calendar is designed to span all Australian states to promote and create fair and equal opportunities for Triathlon Australia members to participate.
Miles Stewart, CEO of Triathlon Australia said, “The National Calendar sets to showpiece some of the best triathlon and multisport events Australia has to offer. Not only are the events a unique experience, but our Race Directors delivering them are world-class.”
Kelvin Maude, Challenge Shepparton, Event Manager added, “After three years establishing Challenge Shepparton this now places our much loved race on the national and international triathlon stage.”
He continued, “A chance to win points to secure a place on the Australian ‘Green and Gold Team’ is a dream of many athletes.”
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