Held on Easter Sunday this year, the Cannes International Triathlon (www.cannes-international-triathlon.com) added two new international winners to its illustrious history, as Cameron Wurf (AUS) and Camilla Pedersen (DEN) earned early season victories in the sixth edition of the race. (Full report is HERE).
The 2km / 107km / 16km event is perfectly timed for athletes to enjoy a great race in stunning surroundings, and also as a stepping stone towards summer target races. As I’ve mentioned several times before, it’s an event I thoroughly enjoyed back in 2015 and is one that is very simple to access, through the nearby Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. If you want a long weekend away with a race involved, this is well worth considering.
Here are some great images of the race, all courtesy of top photographer Jose Luis Hourcade (www.joseluishourcade.com).
Tyler Butterfield (left), giving swim course instructions to Tim Don and Camilla PedersenTim looking nervous……others looking far more relaxedNow it’s Tims’ turn to help Cameron Wurf with directionsAnd they are offA hugely popular Age-Group race tooSwimmers exiting the waterA strong start for Tim Don through the opening 2kmWurf was 75 seconds behind Don through the swimDenmark’s Camilla Pedersen was with the leaders through the waterCameron Wurf chasing hard,, early in the bike legTim Don at the front of the raceIf you have time to look, it’s a stunning venuePedersen dominated on the bikeEmma Bilham, winner last week of Triathlon PortocolomPlenty of climbing in CannesCharlotte Morel and Justine GuerardMore great sights during the 107km rideMargi Santimaria (ITA) would finish fourthTim Don on another climbA welcome descentCameron Wurf took a narrow lead onto the run courseTim couldn’t match the pace of the Aussie todayNot his day on the bike – but fastest run for Tyler Butterfield (BER)Yacht’s it all about…?With a big lead of the bike, Pedersen had it under control during the 16km runWurf was running to victory alsoCharlotte Morel (FRA) took third place on home soilA happy Cameron Wurf takes victoryCamilla Pedersen won in style
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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