More than 700 participants – leading triathletes (including Kacper Adam) and sports enthusiasts have announced their participation in the Prime Food Triathlon 2017. Registration for events that will take place in less than a month (26-27 August 2017) it will last until August 18, 2017.
The athletic form of the Tribloaters and the readiness of the organizers were checked by the Colleagues Triathlon Training. It was an opportunity to test the route, exchange experiences, and above all the general rehearsal before the jubilee edition of the competition, which was chosen last year by the contestants as the best triathlon event in the country. Colleague Triathlon Training took place on July 29, 2017 in Przechlewo. Approximately. 30 participants took part in the so-called. “Quarter”, that is 950 m swimming, 45 km cycling and 10.55 km run. The course was marshaled by TRIpaka Przechlewo, at the start there appeared amongst others. TKKF Triathlon Koszalin and TriTeam teams Decathlon Slupsk. After a sporting effort everyone was ready for a barbecue, integration and fun with prizes where one participant got a starter pack for the Prime Food Triathlon 2017.
– Colleagues Triathlon Training was the same last time, and this year was a great opportunity to check the form and start the tour in Przechlewo – says Agnieszka Kwietniewska, TRIpaka Przechlewo. – The most important event in our sporting calendar is ahead of us. The Prime Food Triathlon. There are not only competitors but also residents of the area, who every year get involved in the event by starting, volunteering or cheering – she adds.
Master our rivalries with the best competitors
A great Triathlon holiday will take place in Przechlewo for the fifth time in history. Riders are expected to compete individually at distances of 112,99 km (“half”), 56,5 km (so called “quarters”) and 28,25 km (“sprint”), as well as competitions at a distance of 56, 5 km. Tri Tour Cycle Championships will also take place at the event, which will attract Tribloaters from all over the country. There will be runners from the Tri-City (currently about 76), Słupsk (about 20), Koszalin (about 14) and have course the nearest area (about 14 from Przechlewa). Competitors will also come from Poznan, Leszno, Przeworsk and Katowice.
– I’m always happy to visit Przechlewo and this year I will come here for the third time in a row. What distinguishes a party against others is the cordiality and commitment of the inhabitants, fans and volunteers, family atmosphere and beautiful scenery – says Olympian Agnieszka Jerzyk. – This year I will start at a distance of 56.5 km, and the competition will be the last for me before September Ironman World Championships. In both cases they will want to fight for the highest possible position, although of course the priority will be the best performance in the class – she adds.
In addition to the best Polish triathlon competitor, he announced his participation in the competition. Kacper Adam – a triathlon champion of Poland, winner of the Enea Tri Tour 2015 and the first Pole who broke the 4-hour barrier at the “halfway” distance. At a distance of 112.99 km will be the Prime Triathlon winner 2016 Magdalena Lenz, who triumphed in Triathlon Energy this year, and will go 56.5 km. The fastest sprinter during Prime Food Triathlon 2016 and Challenge Poznań 2017 Magdalena Wiśniewska and Michał Czapiński, this year’s podium winner in their category on the Garmin Iron Triathlon and competitions in other locations (Gdańsk, Bydgoszcz, Susz, Charzykowy).
These are just some of the many interesting players who will be in the starting lineup this year.
All visitors to Przechlewo on 26-27 August 2017 will be able to count on a unique atmosphere, passionate cheering fans and many more attractions.
– For many months, many people have been working on the success of Triathlon’s anniversary show Przechlewo. Since the first edition, which has won numerous prizes and distinctions (among others for the best debut), we try to maintain a high level of organization and ensure interesting attractions for competitors and supporters – says Paweł Nowak, President of Prime Food and one of the organizers. – I am convinced that our volunteers and fans will take care of the unique atmosphere of the competition. I invite you to encourage all those who want to see for themselves the true triathlon holiday. I keep my fingers crossed for all the participants and I invite you to have fun together – adds Paweł Nowak, who will be competing as he does every year.
The start and finish of the competition will be located at the Sport and Recreation Center in Przechlewo. The swimming stage will be the Końskie Lake, and the cycling and cross-country – will be amongst he picturesque surroundings of our locality. For those who choose to visit Przechlewo, there are sports and non-sporting activities such as Ani Karwan, cheer competition, mini triathlon for children, EXPO zone, shows. The event will also have a charity dimension (blood donation with the Człuchowski Association HDK and registration in the bone marrow donor base with DKMS). In addition, PLN 5 from each buy-in will go to the Team of Nursing and Education Centers in the Człuchowski District.