World Triathlon

IMPORTANT UPDATE - SWIM CONTINGENCY During the past week the LOC has been closely monitoring the surf conditions on the Sunshine Coast which are being influenced by the cyclone activity off the east coast ofAustralia. In addition to advice from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, local professional lifeguards and the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club and in conjunction with the ITU a decision has been made to revise the swim course location. Current forecasts are indicating that the surf on Mooloolaba Beach on Saturday afternoon will be approx. 2m high, combined with low tide this will create dangerous rip conditions for athletes and subsequently the swim leg has been moved to the Mooloolah River. Water temperature: Average 26 C Number of laps: 1 lap For more details please see the Race Briefing Presentation>>>http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/ITU_WC_Mooloolaba_Athletes_Briefing_13th_March_2014.pdf Swim map in Mooloolah River >> http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/events/mooloolaba_swim_map.pdf BIKE Number of laps:4 laps at 5km per lap Out and back clockwise ride along Mooloolaba Esplanade and Alexandra Parade. Gradual climb along Mooloolaba Esplanade from transition to Buderim Avenue intersection before descent onto Alexandra Parade. Sharp turn point at the corner of Maroubra street before inbound journey along Alexandra Parade. Sharp technical dog leg turn before downhill descent onto Beach Terrace to transition. RUN Number of laps:4 Laps at approximately 1.25km per la. Out and back clockwise run along Mooloolaba Esplanade and Alexandra Parade. Gradual climb along Mooloolaba Esplanade from transition to Meta Street intersection avoiding the steep climb on Alexandra Parade. Water station is located approximately 30 meters after the run turn at approximately 800 meters from transition. Athletes will pass this location 4 times. Maps available in `Docs` section. Prize money distribution. Elite men and women: 1st. 7,500 USD 2nd. 6,000 USD 3rd. 4,500 USD 4th. 3,000 USD 5th. 2,100 USD 6th. 1,800 USD 7th. 1,500 USD 8th. 900 USD 9th. 675 USD 10th. 525 USD 11th. 450 USD 12th. 375 USD 13th. 300 USD 14th. 225 USD 15th. 150 USD