Eton Sprints named a qualifying event for 2015 ITU Sprint Worlds

Fast and competitive racing expected at Eton Dorney next May

Published: October 29, 2014 at 3:31 pm

Eton Dorney – known as one of the flattest and fastest triathlon tracks in the UK – has been chosen to host a qualifying event for the 2015 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships.

The Eton Sprints will take place on 23 May next year, sending athletes on a 750m swim in the famous rowing lake, followed by a 21.2km bike and a 5km run. This year, the three top finishers all posted sub-1hr times.

Eton Dorney lake (credit: dsearles)The other two UK qualifiers will be held in St Neots and Nottingham, and the 2015 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon Worlds will be held in Chicago next September.

To secure your spot at the Eton Sprints, head to www.humanrace.co.uk/triathlon.