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Some of Salford's promising triathletes of the future were joined by Commonwealth medal winning athletes at Salford Quays yesterday, to mark the one month countdown to the spectacular Salford BG Triathlon World Cup.
Britain’s only World Cup race returns to Salford for the fifth year running on 29 July. With four current world champions, hopes are high for home success.
Yesterday’s countdown event saw Salford Junior Tri Club members and Commonwealth medallist, Emma Davies Jones, champion swimmer Alex Scotcher and GB rower, Alex Brooks competing in a mini-triathlon at Esporta Gym, finishing off with an adrenalin fuelled sprint across the city's iconic Lowry Footbridge.
Cheshire born Emma Davies Jones was keen to support the preview having fought back from serious injury to claim a medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. With a close allegiance to Salford, having been treated at the city's Hope Hospital, Emma is involved in fundraising for the hospital for research into spinal injuries.
Emma commented: “The Salford BG Triathlon World Cup is set to make a stunning return to the Quays on 29 July. International triathletes from all over the world will descend on the Quays, making the Triathlon one of the most colourful and exciting events coming to the Northwest this summer.”
Commonwealth gold medallist swimmer, Alex Scotcher added : “I hope that some of my swimming tips will help the juniors go on to race at the Salford BG World Cup event themselves one day. I enjoyed a fantastic career and travelled the world as a swimmer, but there is nothing better than racing in front of a huge home crowd.”
Cllr Merry, leader of Salford City Council hosted the event yesterday: "With a month to go to the Salford BG Triathlon World Cup, the preview was a great way of getting a snap shot of this spectacular event and we were delighted to be joined by athletes who have excelled at the highest level.
"We look forward to welcoming both triathletes and spectators to Salford Quays on 29 July to be part of a truly world class sporting experience."
Last year 22,000 spectators came to the Quays to watch the triathlon, which was also shown on BBC Grandstand. It will be a highlight of the Salford Events calendar and is a fantastic free day out for all the family.
For more information on the Salford BG Triathlon World Cup visit www.trisalford.info.
Britain’s current Triathlon World Champions:
Tim Don: Senior World Champion
Will Clarke: Under 23 World Champion
Alistair Brownlee: Junior World Champion
Richard Stannard: Aquathlon World Champion, winner of the recent Royal Windsor Triathlon
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