PROAM TRI SERIES DUATHLON 2018 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY
The Proam Tri Series Duathlon 2018 concluded successfully on October 28, 2018. The event added a level of vigour and zest for athletics while also acting as a warm-up event in anticipation for the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo which is set to take place early next year.
The Duathlon, which incorporates two disciplines; running and cycling, commenced with a 2.5 kilometre run, a 20km bike ride and ended with a 5km run.
The Duathlon was the second leg of the Proam Tri Series – the first was the Aquathlon, which also concluded successfully on September 30.
Athletes both male and female raced under the following age groups:
· Elite Category (Professional Athletes and under the following age groups 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and above
· Mixed Relay Teams Category
The Tri Series aims to bring to life the excitement behind taking part in a multisporting event which merges the three core sports pillars of swimming, cycling and running. Athletes, both professionals and amateurs from all walks of life have been involved with these events since the inception of the series and have been able to experience a world recognised sporting spectacle right here in Sri Lanka.
The main purpose of why we organised the Triseries is to motivate every individual to test their limits and to immerse themselves in an experience like no other, fuelled by ambition and carried on to glory for IRONMAN 70.3 which will be held on February 24, 2019
Adding his insight to the ongoing Tri Series, Yasas Hewage, Director, Pro-am Serendib (Pvt) Ltd. stated, “The main purpose of why we organised the Tri-series is to motivate every individual to test their limits and to immerse themselves in an experience like no other, fuelled by ambition and carried on to glory for IRONMAN 70.3 which will be held on February 24, 2019. I urge everyone to start training in teams or as individuals to bring glory to yourselves and to feel the exposure of a global multi sport event,” adding, “The introduction of the Pro-am Tri Series this year will give local athletes a taste of what to expect from the IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo Triathlon and help them become familiarised with it as well as understand the concept of adopting three disciplines and going for it by themselves.”
The third leg of the Tri Series, the Sprint Triathlon is scheduled to be held on November 24. The upcoming IRONMAN Triathlon is one not to be missed and it is high time for Colombo to wake up and get ready for one of Sri Lanka’s most anticipated multi-sport events. As of now, and with four months of ample time to train and get ready, athletes are encouraged to come forward and take part in these events and help to highlight Sri Lanka to the world.
Pro-am Serendib (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan sports event management company and the official licensee of the World Triathlon Corporation and owner of the IRONMAN global triathlon brand in Sri Lanka.
For more information about the races and to register, contact info@ proamserendib.com