Auckland to stage triathlon Grand Final 01/07/2010 |
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The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced that Auckland, New Zealand will host the 2012 ITU World Championship Series Grand Final.
The city was awarded the event ahead of rivals from Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
The Grand Final is the most prestigious race on the ITU calendar each year and Triathlon New Zealand chief executive Dave Beeche said: "Hosting this World Championship Series Grand Final will be a huge boost for the profile of Auckland and New Zealand, with an estimated global audience in excess of 13 million watching on TV.
“But just as important is what this event will do for the sport and its profile here in New Zealand. This is like having the Olympics come to town for our sport – the very best in the world will race the likes of Bevan Docherty, Kris Gemmell, Andrea Hewitt and Debbie Tanner in our own backyard."
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