World Triathlon

ATHLETES BRIEFING AVAILABLE >> http://www.triathlon.org/docs/events/uploads/Ishigaki_Briefing_2012.pdf SWIM COURSE : Start Mechanism: Pontoon start Water temperature:24°C Number of laps:2 Ocean, Inner harbour BIKE COURSE : Number of laps:7 Technical corners, one large bridge RUN COURSE : Number of laps:3 One large bridge Prize money distribution. Elite men and women: 1st. 6,250 USD 2nd. 5,000 USD 3rd. 3,750 USD 4th. 2,500 USD 5th. 2,000 USD 6th. 1,750 USD 7th. 1,500 USD 8th. 1,000 USD 9th. 750 USD 10th. 500 USD The organizing committee of the Ishigaki World Cup would like all athletes to be aware of the following: The police will be monitoring the use of bicycles leading up to the race. All athletes need to follow local traffic rules which means staying on the left hand side and not riding in groups. Athletes riding in the dark must have lights on their bikes. Please use common sense and be careful while training.