Sabato 27 giugno, a Motala in Svezia si svolge la rassegna mondiale del Triathlon su Lunga distanza: il DT Mario Miglio ha convocato, su indicazione del coordinatore di settore Leonardo Beggio, il portacolori delle Fiamme Oro, Alberto Casadei, a prendere parte al campionato. Era prevista anche la partecipazione di Jonathan Ciavattella (CS.Esercito) ma a causa di un infortunio è stato costretto a rinunciare alla trasferta.
Lo staff tecnico è composto da Leonardo Beggio.
Il percorso sarà sui 4km a nuoto, 120km in bici e 30km a corsa.
La gara prenderà il via sabato alle ore 9.00
Alla manifestazione iridata, prende parte unico age group italiano iscritto, Alessandro PASTORE , categoria 45-49, del Circolo Canottieri Irno.
- Approfondimento presentazione da ITU:
/>ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Titles on the line
The ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships return to Sweden for the third time this weekend, with the town of Motala debuting as the host of an all-star list of athletes. Camilla Pedersen (DEN) returns to defend her crown over the likes of Mary Beth Ellis (USA) and Asa Lundstrom (SWE), while the men’s field welcomes an impressive depth for the races on Saturday including Dirk Bockel (LUX), Joe Gambles (AUS), Samuel Betten (AUS), Peter Robertson (AUS).
The Championships will be contested over a two-lap 4km swim in the bay, followed by a picturesque three-lap hilly 120km bike and will be finished off with a three-lap 30km run that traverses the stunning shoreline of Lake Vattern. In addition to the elite titles, the event will offer age group and paratriathlon races.
SCHEDULE:
Elite Women and Men
Saturday 27 June - 9:00 UTC/GMT +1
LIVE COVERAGE:
Follow all the events live with timing and text updates on twitter at @triathlonlive.
COURSE PROFILE:
Swim - (4km) Two lap swim in the bay.
Bike - (120km) Three-lap picturesque course with a tough hill on each lap.
Run - (30km) Three-lap run that covers paved & trail roads, the most scenic of which is along the shores of the Vattern Lake.
PAST ITU LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
2014 Weihai ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Camilla Pedersen Bertrand Billard (FRA)
2013 Belfort ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships-
Bertrand Billard (FRA) Melissa Hauschildt (AUS)
2012 Vitoria-Gasteiz ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Chris McCormack (AUS) Caroline Steffen (SUI)
2011 Henderson ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Jordan Rapp (USA) Rachel Joyce (GBR)
2010 Immenstadt ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Sylvain Sudrie (FRA) Caroline Steffen (SUI)
2009 Perth ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Timothy O'Donnell (USA) Jodie Swallow (GBR)
2008 Almere ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Julian Loy (FRA) Chrissie Wellington (GBR)
2007 Lorient ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Julian Loy (FRA) Leanda Cave (GBR)
2006 Canberra ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Torbjorn Sindballe (DEN) Bella Comerford (GBR)
2005 Fredericia ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Viktor Zyemstev (UKR) Kathleen Smet (BEL)
2004 Sater ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Torbjorn Sindballe (DEN) Tamara Kozulina (UKR)
2003 Ibiza ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Eneko Llanos (ESP) Virginia Berasategi (ESP)
2001 Fredericia ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Peter Sandvang (DEN) Lisbeth Kristensen (DEN)
2000 Nizza ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Peter Sandvang (DEN) Isabelle Mouthon-Michellys (FRA)
1999 Sater ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Peter Sandvang (DEN) Suzanne Nielsen (DEN)
1998 Sado Island ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Luc Van Lierde (BEL) Rina Hill (AUS)
1997 Nizza ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Luc Van Lierde (BEL) Ines Estedt (GER)
1996 Muncie ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Greg Welch (AUS) Karen Smyers (USA)
1995 Nice ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Simon Lessing (GBR) Jenny Rose (NZL)
1994 Nice ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Rob Barel (NED) Isabelle Mouthon-Michellys (FRA)