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8 June, 2017
 

Support getting Triathlon Mixed Relay into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!

IOC Excecutive Board meeting is held on July 9-10, 2017 and IOC will annouce the final program of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Mixed Team Relay is the innovative triathlon format that most thrilling, energetic and exciting mixed-gender event. The whole Triathlon Family and spectators love to take a part in this event since first introduced to the world in 2009.

      Mixed Team Relay promotion video
       

"I really think the Mixed Relay is a great show for our sport, for us the athletes and also for spectators. It is always great to show that we, women are as important in the team as the guys and that all together can form a strong team to represent our conuntries. I feel very proud to help my teammates every time I compete in a team event." Ai Ueda, Three-time Olympian, commented.
Rio de Janeiro Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen, USA, said"It will be amazing if we could have two opportunities to get a medal at the Olympic Games."

 

Sharing on your own social media platforms and show your support!
Please make sure to use the hashtag #TriMixedRelays and tag @worldtriathlon on your posts.

 

Hands up if you want to see more mixed relays!

 

 

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