Prague will come alive with best triathlon again in two months. Both amateurs and professionals will meet within third edition of the 2019 FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE, which will start on Saturday, July 27 in the heart of metropolis. World and home stars will not be missing on the start list.
Photo: © FAUST / FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE
The unique venue of FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE, which belongs to the top races of worldwide series Challenge Family, attracts athletes from the entire world. In last years, the competition was enjoyed by professionals and amateurs, this year the capacity has increased. Currently, over 800 competitors are registered in all categories – the number has been increasing in the main race FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE MIDDLE. Interested people may register for other categories as well. The most favorite race is SCOTT CHALLENGE TRY-ATHLON, whose distances are shorter than in classical triathlon, so it is ideal for amateur athletes.
Photo: © Jan Brychta / FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE
– “I am glad that athletes from both amateur and professional category return this year. I really appreciate their trust. At the same time, it is huge commitment for us to prepare them great experience, professional service and security,” – says Tomáš Vrzák, the director of the race.
This year, well-known triathlon names are not missing on the start list. For the first time, Radka Vodičková-Kahlfeldt, Czech star living in Australia, will compete. Last year she joined the race as a commentator of Czech television. “I am happy that I can attend the competition as a racer. Prague is well-known as a beautiful place for tourists and it will be such nice experience to compete in its centre,” – says Vodičková-Kahlfeldt.
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The last edition’s winners of FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE will attend the race as well. Belgian KatrienVerstuyft dominated the race yesterday, her countryman Pieter Heemeryck won in 2017 and in 2018 he finished third. The rising star Frederic Funk from Germany will fight for top ranks.
The attendance is promised by winner of IRONMAN 70.3 Emma Pallant and World champion of long triathlon and last year’s silver medalist Pablo Dapena.
“Three years ago, we would never think that one of the world best triathletes would compete here in Prague. The stars such as Javier Gomez or Lucy Charles choose races very carefully,” says Vrzák. “The fact, that we may welcome them within FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE is the question of good references and great services, which we secure them. They feel very well in Prague and we are happy for that.”
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Home fans can look forward to the top Czech triathletes – Simona Křivánková figured among best 10 athletes in the last year, Petr Soukup will start for the first time in elite category and Lukáš Kočař wants to attack medal places. The blind athlete Marek Moflár, former national team member in tandem cycling and many-times winner of European Cup will be on the start as well. “There is strong competition within FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE and the atmosphere is getting better year after year, so I am really excited,” says Moflár.
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The world triathlon will start on 27 July 2019 from Střelecký island. The centre of the race is placed on Legion Bridge with the finish at Vítězná street. There are four categories: the main race FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE MIDDLE consists of 1,9 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling and 21,1 km running. The SCOTT CHALLENGE TRY-ATHLON is designed for athletes who love challenges and at the same time do not dare to compete at the full-length track – the distances at this race are shorter. Popular team race CHALLENGE PRAGUE RELAYS will not be missing as well, such as HERVIS CHALLENGE JUNIOR, running competition for children, which will take place on Střelecký island in the afternoon on Friday, 26 July 2019. Families with children can look forward to another sports program during the weekend.
Photo: © Jan Brychta / FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE
2019 FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE Triathlon
Date ⇒ 27th July 2019
Place ⇒ Prague, Czech Republic
Start ⇒ Střelecký island (city center of Prague)
Finish ⇒ Vítězná Street (city center of Prague)
Photo: © FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE
PROGRAM
Friday, 26th July 2019:
• EXPO – trade show of the sporting equipment and partners of the race (Vítězná and Zborovská street)
• HERVIS CHALLENGE JUNIOR ⇒ (Střelecký island)
Saturday, 27th July 2019:
• EXPO – trade show of the sporting equipment and partners of the race (Vítězná and Zborovská street)
• SCOTT CHALLENGE TRY-ATHLON ⇒ (0,38 km swim, 18 km bike, 4,2 km run)
• FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE MIDDLE ⇒ (1,9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21,1 km run)
• CHALLENGE PRAGUE RELAYS ⇒ (three members: 1,9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21,1 km run)
Photo: © FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE
For participants of FORD CHALLENGE PRAGUE 2019, their company and fans, we have prepared an exclusive accommodation offer in cooperation with EA Hotels. You can choose from many hotels at a discounted price in many price categories. Choose an accommodation that suits your needs. For each of them, you will find the distance to the race start, route planner and also the possibility to order transfer from/to the airport!
Organizer: © Tomáš Vrzák / CHALLENGE PRAGUE
Worldwide Sports Promoter: Andrzej Waszkewicz / Swim.by
Andrzej Waszkewicz – Sports Manager
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