Star-Studded Field Lines Up For TriGrandPrix Basque Country
- By Paul Moore
- Published June 8, 2011
- Updated June 8, 2011 at 8:31 am
This weekend sees the second round of the TriGrandPrix series in the Basque Country, and a massive prize pot has attracted a stellar field. The likes of Eneko Llanos, Normann Stadler and Mathias Hecht will all challenge for the men’s title, while Cat Morrison will defend the crow she won in 2009 against some stiff opposition.
Full Press Release below:
This year we have broken the record. With 700 Triathletes the BH ZARAUZKO TRIATLOIA 2011, TriGrandPrix stage 2, will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The Pro field is simply amazing. With 20,000€ in Prize Money, the stage two of TriGrandPrix will see Eneko Llanos (Champion of Ironman Texas) racing against Mathias Hecht (Champion of Ironman Utah) and the 2X World Champion Normann Stadler. Besides the Ironman Champion Stadler, TriGrandPrix Basque Country will also have strong contenders like Mikel Elguezabal, Bjorn Andersson and Herve Faure.
Athletes like Clemente Alonso, Francesc Godoy, Francisco Pontano, Hektor Llanos, Jon Unanue, Miquel Blanchart, Owen Cummins, Peru Alfaro, Richard Calle, Tom Sturdy, Xabi Boneta and Raul Amaitrian will try to conquer Eneko Llanos’ domain.
On the female side the race gets even better. The 2010 defending champion Catriona Morrison is the favorite. This 2011 has been great for her winning 70.3 de St Croix, Texas and maybe TriGrandPrix Basque Country 2011?
Catriona will not be alone. She will defend her title against Eva Ledesma (winner of the first two challenge races), Julia Grant (winner of TriGrandPrix UK), Ana Burgos and Natalie Barnard. Anna Cleaver, the new Star of Siri Lindley, coach of Mirinda Carfrae and Leanda Cave, will also try to be the new Basque Champion.
The race will be LIVE online and the road will be 100% closed. The race will also be televised in Spain. Stay connected at trigrandprix.com and follow the race this coming June 11.
FILED UNDER: Press Releases TAGS: Anna Cleaver / Basque / Catriona-Morrison / Clemente-Alonso / eneko-llanos / Francesc Godoy / Francisco Pontano / Hektor Llanos / Ironman / Jon Unanue / Julia Grant / Mathias-Hecht / Miquel Blanchart / Normann-Stadler / Owen Cummins / Peru Alfaro / Richard Calle / Spain / Tom Sturdy / Triathlon / TriGrandPrix / Xabi Boneta
Paul Moore
Paul Moore is the Online Editor for Triathlete Europe. When not glued to a computer he can be found writing books - most recently Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes which you can buy on Amazon
