The Club La Santa Lanzarote International Duathlon ‘retires’

After more than 20 years, the Club La Santa Lanzarote International Duathlon in no more with news of its 'retirement'. A distinguished set of athletes have topped the podium at this one over the years...
Club La Santa Lanzarote International Duathlon
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No more Lanzarote International Duathlon

The event which has seemed like part of the fabric of Club La Santa, Lanzarote, has seen its last edition following this news today from the popular Canary Island training venue:

“After more than twenty editions it has been decided not to continue with the organization of the International Lanzarote Duathlon for 2019.

“It has been something thought and agreed after the last edition on January 13th, 2018. Thanks to all those who have made this race possible for so long and we hope to continue growing and improving with our events.”

Club La Santa Lanzarote International Duathlon
Photo: James Mitchell

The event has seen many high profile winners over the years, including Anne Haug (GER), Yvonne Van Vlerken (NED), Bart Aernouts (BEL), Ritchie Nicholls (GBR), Eimear Mullan (IRL), Joerie Vansteelant (BEL) and Julie Dibens (GBR) amongst others.

Written by
John Levison
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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