Super League Triathlon has announced that the Garmin ecosystem will again play a key role in delivering the Arena Games Triathlon powered by Zwift, which will crown the first-ever triathlon esports world champions.
The real-life and virtual reality blended racing provides an immersive viewing experience that allows fans to get up close and personal with many of the best triathletes in the world without leaving the comfort of their seat. This year’s World Championship series kicks off in Munich (April 9) before heading to London (April 23) and Singapore (May 7).
Garmin will be at the heart of race day, beginning with the moment the athletes first visit the venues and step on the Index S2 Smart Scale. The scale will be used to weigh the athletes before the race to ensure the correct data is given to Zwift and to aid with a fair race – with watts per kg a key factor during virtual racing.
During the race, athletes will utilise the Tacx NEO 2T smart trainer. This has a road feel feature that aims to provide a realistic indoor cycling experience.
In addition, the athletes will wear the HRM-Pro. Here, Garmin’s premium heart rate strap will track athlete data during swimming, biking and running activities. It will also let athletes analyse their performance and help fans understand the efforts during race day.
