Sanremo has also been Sanremo in triathlon for over twenty years now and, after having hosted races on Olympic distances, national finals for youth categories, it is also the land of great triathlon on the 70.3 distance. Officially entered into the circuit Challenge a couple of years ago on Sunday it repeated with a third edition that obviously took notes and put in place many details for a weekend of great sporting event. They will be 600 athletes at the start in the various scheduled tests. It starts today at 12:00 with the races dedicated to young people (40 athletes registered) who will dive into the sea and then pedal and run on the cycle/pedestrian path. In the afternoon, starting at 2:30 pm, the Swimrun – Memorial Alessio Bianchia test that includes alternating swimming and running for a total of 20.5 km for the medium route and 11.5 km for the short route (60 athletes at the start). Tomorrow will be the key day. At 8 o’clock sharp, the Sanremo Challenge on medium distance (1.9 km swimming, 82 km cycling, 21 km running) with 300 athletes representing 30 nations and 3 continents (America, Europe, Asia) who will assign the slots for The Championshipthe world final of the Challenge Family circuit. Following, at 9:00, the Sprint triathlon will start (0.75 km swimming, 20 km cycling, 5 km running) with 200 athletes competing. “With great pleasure, we have confirmed and in some trials increased attendance compared to last year – he says Daniel MoragliaRace Director and President of Riviera 1992 – the medium, sprint and swimrun races are on the rise thanks to a more massive foreign presence compared to last year while registrations for the youth races were lower than expected as the Federation has included a race in the calendar at the same time aimed at the same categories”. As for the 70.3, big names will be taking part, starting with the German Maximilian Sperlwinner of the 2023 edition, while his compatriot will make his debut in the Riviera dei Fiori race Jonas Schomburgprotagonist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. First time in Sanremo also for Michael Sarzillawho faces this challenging test after having concluded the Olympic cycle. In the women’s field, a welcome return for the Austrian Lisa Maria Dornauer and the French Justine Guerardboth already on the podium at the Sanremo Challenge; the Italian is also starting Martha Bernardimultiple Italian champion of this specialty. In the sprint triathlon, all eyes are on Ilaria Zanestandard-bearer of the Italian national team in various World Series and World Cup events around the world. “I am very honored to be able to host more than 600 athletes in the City of Sanremo for this important event at a national and international level – explains the mayor of Sanremo Alessandro Mager- It’s the fruit of the dedication and work of Daniele Moraglia and his staff. I would like to wish good luck to all the athletes in the race: it is a pleasure to see so many young people at the start…”.