About International Triathlon Union (ITU):
The International Triathlon Union is the world governing body for the Olympic sport of Triathlon and all related Multisport disciplines: Duathlon, Aquathlon and Winter Triathlon. ITU was founded in 1989 at the first ITU Congress in Avignon, France and has maintained its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada since then. It now has over 120 affiliated National Federations around the world and is the youngest International Federation in the Olympics. Triathlon was awarded Olympic status in 1994. ITU is proudly committed to supporting the development of the sport worldwide through strong relationships with continental and national federations, working with its partners to offer a balanced sport development program from grassroots to a high-performance level. For more information, visit: www.triathlon.org.
2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships Announces Event Distances
HENDERSON, Nev. (November XX, 2010) — The International Triathlon Union, USA Triathlon, the Cities of Henderson and Las Vegas and LoweryÕs Multisport Races are excited to announce further details about the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship race, taking place on Saturday, November 5, 2011, in Henderson, Nev., USA.
The official distances for the race will be a 4K swim, a 120K bike and a 30K run. Registration is now open for the event and will close for all countries on September 15, 2011. Mandatory check in for all athletes will end on November 3, 2011. As the host city for the Nevada Silverman Triathlon for the past five years, the city of Henderson and LoweryÕs Multisport Races have significant experience and expertise in managing an event of this stature.
In addition, Southern Nevada boasts 145,000 hotel rooms and the fifth-busiest airport in North America. The host hotel for the event will be the Loews Lake Las Vegas Hotel located at the Lake Las Vegas Resort, which will be the location for the swim start and T1.
A preliminary schedule of events is as follows:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
¥ Expo Opens at Henderson Multigenerational Center
¥ Athlete Registration / Race Packet Pickup at Henderson Multigenerational Center
Thursday, November 3, 2011
¥ Expo Open at Henderson Multigenerational Center
¥ Athlete Registration / Race Packet Pickup at Henderson Multigenerational Center
¥ Parade of Nations/Athletes ceremony at the Loews Hotel and Resort at Lake Las Vegas/T1
¥ Pasta Dinner/Mandatory Pre-Race AthletesÕ Meeting
Friday, November 4, 2011
¥ Expo Open at Henderson Multigenerational Center
¥ Pancake Breakfast at Henderson Multigenerational Center
¥ Mandatory bike and gear bag check in at T1 Lake Las Vegas
Saturday, November 5, 2011
¥ Race Day
¥ Spectator Viewing: Spectators can line the beautiful Lake Las Vegas Resort and view the swim start from Monte Lago Villages and the pathways lining the length of Lake Las Vegas from the Village to the Loews Hotel. Spectator viewing areas will also be set up along the run course that takes place throughout Henderson. The Silver-Mile Mixer at the District at Green Valley Ranch will be a gathering place for spectators to see their athletes and enjoy the festivities while they wait. In addition there will be designated spectator areas at the transitions and finish line.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
¥ Awards Banquet
**Locations and times to be determined at a later date**
More information on the race such as course maps and registration information will be available at www.lowerysmultisport.com
About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon – the fastest growing sport in the world – as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,800 races and connects with more than 125,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic Games. Visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information.
About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon
The Silverman Triathlon is a long distance triathlon held annually in Henderson, Nev. Branded as the toughest course in North America by triathlon icon Dave Scott and echoed by more than 2,500 participants over the past five years, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in the coming years. The next race will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2010. Race Directors were also recently awarded the contract to host the 2011 ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championships. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Triathlon, please visit www.silvermannv.com.
Event Contacts
Ashley Massi, Silverman Triathlon Media Manager
Email: silvermanmediarelations@gmail.com
Mobile: 702.375.3266
Frank Lowery, Silverman Race Director
Email: flowery719@cox.net
Mobile: 702.400.2790