Caribbean’s best to battle in Tinman Rohr Triathlon

The region’s best triathletes are expected to go head to head once again for the fourth annual non-profit AUA Tinman Rohr Triathlon in Antigua & Barbuda, slated for Saturday, March 28.{{more}}

The first half-iron distance triathlon to be held in the English-speaking independent Caribbean now enters its fourth year, with Guadeloupe having retained the title for the past two years.

The gruelling 2 kilometre swim, 90 kilometre bike and 21 kilometre run is considered one of the toughest tests for Caribbean athletes held within the region.

Twelve-time Guadeloupe national champion is the reigning Tinman Rohr Champion, having followed up his 2013 success last year by securing the title ahead of Cuba’s national athlete Vincente Sanabria in 2nd place.

Six-time Trinidad and Tobago national champion Ancil Greene in 2014 secured third for the second year running, after Antigua & Barbuda took second place on home soil in 2013.

Former world champion swimmer turned triathlete Benjamin Sanson won the inaugural event in 2012, which also attracted his colleague Stephane Poulat and Argentinian national triathlete Claudio Delpueche.

The event, which attracts competitors from across the region and the wider world, will have a cap of 200 entrants in 2015 to ensure ideal race conditions for all participants. Registration is open to amateurs and professionals alike via www.antiguatinmantriathlon.com.

Young athletes will also compete in a host of shorter distances to include a mini triathlon of a 500 metre swim, 10 kilometre bike and 2 kilometre run or a sprint distance of a 1 kilometre swim, 18 kilometre bike and 5 kilometre run. Age group awards will be given for 6 & under, 10 & under, 14 & under and 18 & under.