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Racers to challenge in Le Fruit Triathlon

Over 500 athletes will race in the 15th Le Fruit Triathlon in Ho Tram beach on the southern coast on June 10, event organiser Pulse Active company told Vietnam News on April 4.
Racers to challenge in Le Fruit Triathlon ảnh 1Kids join their race in the Le Fruit Triathlon in Vung Tau city (Photo courtesy of Le Fruit Triathlon)
HCM City (VNA) - Over 500 athletes will race in the 15th Le Fruit Triathlon in HoTram beach on the southern coast on June 10, event organiser Pulse Activecompany told Vietnam News on April 4.

Foundedin 2002, the Le Fruit Triathlon is the longest standing multi-sport event andunique off-road triathlon in Vietnam.

The raceis reserved for all people, from beginners to amateur athletes and from kids toadults, challenging in five different categories including Sprinter Individual(500m swim, 20km bike, 5km);  Sprinter Relay (500m swim, 20km bike, 5km);Duathlon (5km run, 20km ride, 5km run); Rookie (100m swim, 4km bike, 3km run)and Aero-Kids (50m swim, 2km ride, 1.5km run).

Theorganising committee said the location of the event, which is easy accessibleby car or bus just two hours from HCM City, is part of an 11,000-hectarerainforest that was designated as a nature reserve in 1975.

The bikerace will go towards the rainforest and the run will take place in the beachalongside spectators and supporters who will be able to cheer along the path.

Theone-day race will offer a BBQ sunset party at the end of the day.

“Bybringing back this event, we aim to encourage people to try a fascinatingsport: the triathlon. However, in this occasion, it is not only aboutovercoming the challenge itself rather the Le Fruit Triathlon is about afestive celebration and an occasion to enjoy a friendly, fun and familyoriented weekend” said Bady Pham, Managing Director of Pulse Active.

Participantscan register and check out more at www.triathlonvietnam.com

Accordingto the organiser, another race, the Challenge Vietnam triathlon, will be alsohosted by the city of Nha Trang on August 27.-VNA 
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