We're well and truly into the triathlon season and this weekend Triathlon Holten makes a welcomed return to the competitive calendar. Find out who to watch this weekend as our British athletes face some of Europe's top stars.
What: Holten ETU Sprint Triathlon Premium European Cup
When: Saturday 2 July
Where: The Dutch village of Holten is no stranger to the sport, looking to host its 31st edition of the Triathlon Holten festival. Athletes will complete a sprint distance course, starting with a two-lap swim in the artificial lake of ‘de Domelaar’. They will then cycle to the centre of Holten to take on a hilly course through the National Park before finishing with a four-lap run to the finish.
Who: Lucy Hall and Jess Learmonth, fresh from their 1-2 at the ETU Sprint Triathlon European Championships last weekend, will be looking to repeat their podium positons on Saturday. ETU Aquathlon European bronze medallist, Hannah Kitchen, will also line up along with Zoe Thomas and Ffion-Haf Harrett.
Six British men will start as part of a 79-strong field this weekend. Iestyn Harrett goes in as the top-ranked Brit and will be joined by Thomas Davis, Jimmy Kershaw, Fergus Roberts, James Teagle and George Goodwin.
How to follow: Follow @TriathlonHolten on Twitter for race updates. The men dive in at 10:00am, with the women setting off at 13:00 (local times).
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What: Holten ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup
When: Saturday 2 July
Where: Junior athletes will take on the same course as the senior athletes.
Who: Always a popular race in the junior calendar, as usual Holten has attracted a strong British crowd. Sian Rainsley headlines the women’s pack, ranked fourth. She will compete alongside Bronwen Owen, Megan McDonald, Emily Alderson, Sophie Alden, Olivia Mathias, Emer Wintsch, Nixie Turner, Lizzie Hood, Julie Nimmo and Kate Waugh.
Sam Dickinson leads the British male contingent, having claimed two European Cup podium finishes already this year. He joins Jack Willis, Jordan Hull, Jake Callis, Kelton Aldridge, Cameron Harris and Barclay Izzard to take on the field this weekend.
How to follow: Follow @TriathlonHolten on Twitter for race updates. The women set off at 11:00am, with the men starting soon after at 11:55am (local times).
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