Search
shop

AWOL Technology Boost to Outlaw Triathlon Series

Facial recognition technology will ensure that Outlaw Triathlon Series competitors in 2021 will get their race photography in double-quick time!
Chief Correspondent
Last updated -
STRENGTH. ENDURANCE. PERFORMANCE.

The Outlaw Triathlon Series has partnered with AWOL to access their state-of-the-art facial recognition photography, which has been developed with help from Space Agencies. Free race photography is a popular feature at Outlaw events and the new partnership with AWOL will benefit every competitor taking part across the five events this year.

Using facial recognition technology along with timing chips and race numbers means that each competitor will have a lot more pictures available, faster, and at a more diverse number of locations. Visible race numbers will still be necessary for officiating purposes but manually sorting through thousands of swim exit photographs will be a thing of the past. AWOL technology can overcome most visors and large sunglasses, too.

Outlw Triathlon 2019 - Simone Mitchell

Competitors will have the option to to have pictures sent to their friends and family live during the race and will have immediate access to high quality photographs as soon as they finish.

Event Director, Iain Hamilton said: “We’re excited to introduce AWOL photography into our events and believe it will really add to the Outlaw experience. Waiting days to see precious finishing line pictures is a thing of the past!”

He added: “We’re really pleased to have a full season of events planned and to be able to introduce this technology is really exciting.”

Chief Operations Officer, Richard Burnett from AWOL added: “We specialise in getting stunning photos to athletes with minimal fuss. We’re excited to be part of the Outlaw Triathlon Series to help them deliver maximum customer satisfaction as part of their standard offer to all competitors.

“We are also looking forward to introducing our live photography services into the Outlaw portfolio as the year progresses. This is a new technology we’ve been working on, in conjunction with the UK and European Space Agencies.”

The Outlaw Triathlon Series will start with Outlaw Half Nottingham on 20 June, quickly followed by Outlaw Half Holkham on 4 July and Outlaw Nottingham on 25 July. The remaining two events, Outlaw Half Bowood and Outlaw X are set for September. Having successfully delivered a covid secure edition of Outlaw X in September 2020, the Series has taken record entries for 2021.

Outlaw X 2019 Simon George
John Levison
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.
Discover more
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 navigation and colour display
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 GPS bike computer review
Best triathlon swim courses – our top 10 triathlons for an epic start to race day
triathlon swimming open water
“Triathletes shouldn’t kick during the swim” and other triathlon swimming myths- BUSTED by an expert swim coach
SunGod FORTY2s running sunglasses review
First look at the NEW SunGod FORTY2s running sunglasses – TRI247 Review
Gustav Iden aero position body rocket
How to get better at holding your time trial position – Expert tips from former PRO time trial cyclist Alex Dowsett
latest News
Sam Long - T100 San Francisco 2024 bike
US triathlon superstar Sam Long has to redefine meaning of winning after T100 Vancouver
Alistair Brownlee Olympics Triathlon London 2012 Podium Gold
Olympic triathlon legend Alistair Brownlee awarded an OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List
Joe Skipper finished fifth at Challenge Roth 2023
IRONMAN Austria: British triathlon star Joe Skipper issues update after ‘out of the blue’ DNF
Jackie Hering IRONMAN Cairns 2025 Finish Line
IRONMAN Cairns results: Jackie Hering completes spectacular US win double in Australia
Matthew Marquardt IRONMAN Cairns 2025 Finish Line
IRONMAN Cairns results: US star makes history with incredible win against all the odds
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...