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ITU Cross Triathlon World Champs coming soon to Australia’s Snowy Mountains

By Oceania Triathlon | 13 Jul, 2016

As the very best of the world’s off road athletes prepare to #GetDirtyDownUnder at the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, Australia’s Snowy Mountains are putting final preparations in place to shine on the world stage, with locals preparing to be a part of the international explosion of culture, colour and world class sporting action that will engulf the region from 18th to 20th November 2016

The World Champs are coming to the Snowies and there’s an opportunity for everyone in the region to be a part of it.  It’s a chance to be inspired while watching the world’s best X Triathletes race. Elite Men and Elite Women tackle the Snowies course all hoping to bring home the coveted title as champion of the world!  Australian National Champion Ben Allen and Olympians Erin Densham and Courtney Atkinson will be leading the Aussie charge for gold, alongside reigning world champion Spaniard Ruben Ruzafa.

On the Sunday, the event will host for the first time in history, a World Champs Mixed Team Relay.  This is a fast, furious and exciting event for spectators where national 4-person teams including two men and two women complete a mini triathlon relay.  The Junior (under 19) and Para-triathletes world champs will also be an amazing spectacle on Sunday morning after the Team Relay.

For spectators, this is a once in a life time opportunity to take in the electric atmosphere of an international event with world class athletes racing at their very best.  Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa will be turning on the fun with entertainment and kids activities as well as a sports expo and regional stalls showcasing the very best of the Snowy Mountains, along with the chance to soak up some good old Aussie tucker in the ‘Eat Street’ precinct.
In Jindabyne the spectacle of the Parade of Nations and the Opening Ceremony on Thursday evening 17th November in Claypits Park will be another great opportunity to be a part of this international cultural festival.  It will include all the colour and pageantry of the athletes parade with entertainment, including our very own Snowy Horsemen, and the launch of the Event Anthem ‘Everybody’s Human Race’ written and performed by Adam Thomson.

Plus amateur athletes, families and the kids can be a part of the world champs festival with a series of short course events hosted on Sunday afternoon including a Sprint, Teaser, Junior and Dirt Kids triathlon which is open to all comers to have the chance to race on a world champs course. You don’t have to be fast, overly fit or experienced to come and have a go at these fun and friendly events.

So whether it’s as a spectator, cheer squad, volunteer or competitor, everyone can be a part of this world class event as we showcase this spectacular region to the world. To find out more about how you can be involved visit the event website at http://www.trextriathlon.com.au