World Triathlon

New Plymouth will again play host to an ITU World Cup Triathlon, with confirmation that the Quality Hotel Plymouth International ITU World Cup race will be hosted in the city on April 2nd 2017. The event dubbed ‘Sprint by the Mountain’ was confirmed by the ITU with the release of their international calendar and is made possible with the ongoing support of Quality Hotel Plymouth International, Venture Taranaki, Port Taranaki and TSB Community Trust. It is another boost for a region that continues to enhance its reputation as a welcoming, vibrant and exciting region for domestic and international visitors. “Lonely Planet has judged Taranaki the second best region in the world to visit in 2017, and this event contributes to the community’s vibrancy and energy that was praised by the award,” said Venture Taranaki Chief Executive Stuart Trundle. 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