World Triathlon Series to return to Leeds in 2017

By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jun 2016, 09:00 BST
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Leeds's status as the country's triathlon capital is confirmed today with the announcement that the prestigious World Series event will return to the city next year.

Confirmation of the decision comes two weeks after some 80,000 people lined the streets of the city to watch the world’s best athletes swim at Roundhay Park before cycling and running in the city centre.

Olympic gold medal winner Alistair Brownlee, from Bramhope, hailed the decision as “fantastic news”.

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After the success of the inaugural Leeds leg of the prestigious ITU World Triathlon Series on June 11 and 12, international officials have today confirmed that the home of the all-conquering Brownlee brothers has been chosen to host the event again next year.

Date: 12th June 2016. Picture James Hardisty. Columbia Threadneedle ITU World Triathlon Series Leeds. Pictured Start of the Elite Men Race at Roundhay Park.Date: 12th June 2016. Picture James Hardisty. Columbia Threadneedle ITU World Triathlon Series Leeds. Pictured Start of the Elite Men Race at Roundhay Park.
Date: 12th June 2016. Picture James Hardisty. Columbia Threadneedle ITU World Triathlon Series Leeds. Pictured Start of the Elite Men Race at Roundhay Park.