How long is the Commonwealth triathlon?
Gold Coast 2018’s triathlon was contested at the ‘sprint distance’ of a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run. This fast and frenetic version of the event will be retained at Birmingham 2022, ensuring maximum excitement for spectators.
Where is the commonwealth Games Triathlon?
Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LH The Triathlon and Para Triathlon (for athletes with a visual impairment – PTVI) events will take place within Sutton Park and on the local roads to the south of the park, in and around Boldmere High Street.
Is there Triathlon in the commonwealth Games?
Triathlon is a ‘core’ Commonwealth sport and has been included in four Commonwealth Games having been introduced in Manchester in 2002 when England last hosted the Games, with mixed relay included in Glasgow in 2014 and paratriathlon first included in the Gold Coast in 2018.
Where are the next Commonwealth Games being held 2022?
Birmingham 2022
Home of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
How many Commonwealth Games have there been?
It would be the sixth time Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games (1938, 1962, 1982, 2006, 2018, 2026?). Canada has hosted four Commonwealth Games (1930, 1954, 1978, 1994). Nine nations have hosted the Commonwealth Games at some time….Commonwealth Games Host City List.
| Year | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Number | I |
| City | Hamilton |
| Country | Canada |
| Date | 16-23 Aug |
What happens at the Sutton Park triathlon?
The Triathlon swim section of the event will take place in Powell’s Pool in Sutton Park, starting on a purpose-built pontoon The athletes will run from the swim course into transition within Sutton Park The cycling section of the course is 5km in length and starts within Sutton Park.
What will happen at the Birmingham 2022 triathlon?
This fast and frenetic version of the event will be retained at Birmingham 2022, ensuring maximum excitement for spectators. There are five medal events in the Birmingham 2022 Triathlon competition; Individual Women, Individual Men, Para Individual Women, Para Individual Men and a ‘Mixed Team Relay’ event.
Where do triathlons take place in Boldmere?
The Triathlon and Para Triathlon (for athletes with a visual impairment – PTVI) events will take place within Sutton Park and on the local roads to the south of the park, in and around Boldmere High Street. Sutton Park is a 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve located 6 miles north of the city centre. It’s one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
Could Sutton Park be used for the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
A report to councillors states Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council welcomed the “use of Sutton Park to facilitate the 2022 Commonwealth Games”. Commonwealth Games 2022: How is Birmingham celebrating the one year countdown?
