In new York thousands of athletes participated in the triathlon

In new York thousands of athletes participated in the triathlon

On Sunday, July 16, in new York, held triathlone contest all-American series Life Time The 2017 TriSM called 2XU New York City Triathlon. They were attended by thousands of people, including professional athletes and Amateurs who love swimming, Cycling and running. Traditional competitions held in the city in 17-th time.

In new York thousands of athletes participated in the triathlonPhoto: facebook.com/NYCTRI

A grueling tour around Manhattan and the Bronx started around 6 a.m. with a swim in the Hudson River, with a length of one mile.

Then all the participants moved on bikes and rode 25 miles on the West Side Highway.

The final part of the race was run 6 miles, after which the triathletes finished in Central Park.

In new York thousands of athletes participated in the triathlonPhoto: facebook.com/NYCTRI

In men, the best among professionals became Cameron Let, overcame the distance in 1 hour 45 minutes and 10 seconds. For a moment he fell behind Jason vest, who finished second. «Bronze» went to Jackson Laundri.

In new York thousands of athletes participated in the triathlonPhoto: facebook.com/NYCTRI

In the women’s competition the victory with a score of 1:56:54 celebrated Lauren Goss. Company on the podium she made Amy Bevilacqua and Kristen Marchant.

In new York thousands of athletes participated in the triathlonPhoto: facebook.com/NYCTRI

2XU championship New York City Triathlon is the only triatlona starting with the Olympic distance, held in the «Big Apple».

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