Bali International Triathlon 2008

Repeating its success of the previous year, the Bali International Triathlon 2008 is once again organized. At least two hundred and fifty athletes from sixteen countries will compete in the international triathlon at the end of this June at Jimbaran, Bali. This athletic contest consists of three different events, typically a 1.5 km swim, resumed with cycling a distance of 42 km and ending with a long-distance run of 10 km.

According to Gentri Amalo, one of the committee members, swimming would take place at the area of Jimbaran Bay, right in front of Four Seasons Resort. Having swum, they would take their tools and bicycle to resume their competition by covering the track of Jimbaran Hill. There is a slight change on the bicycle track. In this year’s event the bikers will pass through the more beautiful and challenging track following the route of Jimbaran—Nusa Dua—Kampial—Ungasan—Pecatu—Jimbaran.
Having cycled, participants will continue the event by running for 10 km passing through the main road of Jimbaran and Kedonganan customary village. Afterward, they turn to beach road along the two customary villages before ending at Four Seasons Resort. Previous fastest record maker, an English athlete, Daniel Plews, with a time of 2 hours 50 minutes, is ensured to participate again in this year’s event.
Still related to the Bali International Triathlon 2008, there are two other activities put into competition; the Bali Hotel Association (BHA) Corporate Relay Challenge namely the triathlon team of runners participated by members of the association of hotels in Bali and 5K Fun Run with the route of 10K triathlon around Jimbaran customary village having spectacular beach view. (BTN/*)