Challenge Almere-Amsterdam and Europe Triathlon will host the 2022 Europe Triathlon Championships Long Distance Almere-Amsterdam on 10 September 2022.
This tie-up with the Dutch event organising team and European governing body follows on from a collaboration at the 2021 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships.
In September 2022, European triathletes will compete for Europe Triathlon titles over 3.8km of swimming, 180km of biking and 42.2km of running. In addition, there are options on the table for the event to host the Europe Triathlon Long Distance Championships in 2023 and 2024 in The Netherlands.
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam has previously hosted seven European Championships: in 1985, 1991, 1999, 2006, 2014, 2017 and 2019.
Race Director Richard Belderok said “Throughout the years we have seen champions live up to their role as favourites and we have seen newcomers surprise. Each European Championship was incredibly exciting to see how the race would develop, so we are already looking forward to the undoubtedly exciting battles that will erupt in Almere next year.”
Europe Triathlon President Renato Bertrandi said “We continue creating unforgettable triathlon moments. It is wonderful that we are returning to Almere in 2021 to make history again.
“Almere is a city that breathes triathlon; and together we have built a rich history here. Meanwhile, we continue building and creating more unforgettable, spectacular and memorable triathlon moments, including with this 2022 Europe Triathlon Championships Long Distance in Almere.”
Challenge Family CEO Jort Vlam added “We are pleased to write history, together with Europe Triathlon. In our last edition we celebrated our 40th anniversary. That was a celebration of a wonderful history – including the book ’40 years of Holland Triathlon: from pioneering to tradition in Almere’ – so we are thrilled to kick off the next episode with the European Championship. We are pleased to continue writing history, together with Europe Triathlon.”
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam was one of the fastest races in the world in 2021. Kristian Hogenhaug (DEN), who crossed the finish line in a time of 7:37:46, crowned himself World Champion. His time was the fifth fastest time ever recorded over the long distance. In the women’s race, the win went to Sarissa de Vries (NED), who crossed the line in 8:32:05 and claimed the world title, recording the ninth fastest time ever.
In addition to these race records, dozens of national records were broken during the 2021 edition of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam. “In 2022 we hope to see even faster times,” continued Richard Belderok.
“Our course lies below sea level, runs through polders and is completely flat. Under favourable weather conditions you can really set an unprecedented pace here. It will be a pleasure to welcome all those athletes on our course again.”
More info about entry procedures and regulations regarding the competition uniform will be issued later this month.
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