Kelly Holmes will be starting off the elite race at this year's London Triathlon on Sunday. Five time World Champion Simon Lessing will be challenged by rising star Tim Don while the women's race will be a close fought battle between favourite Michelle Dillon and rival Jodie Swallow. Other strong contenders include Henrietta Freeman, Annaliese Heard, Beth Thomson and Andrea Whitcombe. In addition to winning the London Triathlon title and part of the record prize fund, the elite competitors have an added incentive; Citroën, Official Car of The London Triathlon, is offering a new C5 (V6 Exclusive), worth £23,800 to both male and female winners if they beat the 2000 Olympic Gold Medal time (1:48:24.02 male and 2:00:40.52 female).

The elite field is just one of the attractions of this year's event. For the first time, the London Triathlon will have an indoor transition and finish. Each lap of the bike and run route will pass through ExCeL, a 60,000 sq m exhibition centre, providing fantastic viewing for spectators. Rod Alexander, Chairman of the London Triathon, commented "Our aim has not only been to improve the presentation and image of the London Triathlon but also to encourage new members to the sport of Triathlon. We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience and to help us make the London Triathlon a key date in the UK's sporting calendar."

Over 2,000 competitors, comprised of club triathletes, companies and fun runners will be competing throughout the day, with the first race starting at 7am. Entry is free to spectators, with expo and restaurants open to all. For more information see their website.

Confirmed elite

Female - 12 noon start

Sue Clark, Michelle Dillon, Henrietta Freeman, Holly Gibbs, Alexandra Hardy, Annaliese Heard, Samantha McGlone, Lenke Radova, Mieke Suys, Jodie Swallow, Beth Thomson, Andrea Whitcombe.

Male - 12:25 start

Richard Allen, Benvenuto Baldelli, Mark Bayliss, Andrew Cairns, Paul Clements, Matthew Dixon, Tim Don, Edward Dyer, Peter Gardner, Mike Greenberg, Richard Haines, David Haines, Daniel Hayes, Stuart Hayes, Simon Lessing, Andrew Lloyd, Nigel Leighton, Rory Mackie, Chris Moffatt, Ewan Mulhern, Dan Plews, Mark Redwood, Bryan Rhodes, Anthony Shippard, Oliver Simon, Richard Stannard, Peter Swaine, Craig Twigg, Andy Tarry, Tim Weeks, Alun Woodward Chris Volley, Chris Chamberlain