USA Triathlon Announces Duathlon World Championship Qualifying Events

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon has announced two additional qualifying events for the 2009 ITU Duathlon Short Course World Championship in Concord, N.C.

In addition to the 2009 USAT Duathlon National Championship in Richmond, Va., on April 25-26, duathletes can qualify for worlds at the Desert Classic in Phoenix, Ariz., on Feb. 24 or the Apple Duathlon in Sartell, Minn., on May 24.

Twelve spots per age group, rolling down to 16th place, will be up for grabs at the USAT Duathlon National Championship. The Desert Classic and Apple Duathlon each will have three spots per age group, rolling down to sixth place.

The 2009 USAT Duathlon National Championship is being held in Richmond for the second straight year. Last year, 450 duathletes from around the country competed in the event as pros, age group athletes, sport racers, juniors and youth racers.

“We’re excited to have three qualifying events for 2009 as we build toward a sole qualifying event in 2010 – the Duathlon National Championship – which will allow for more head-to-head competition for coveted world championship slots among the best athletes in the country,” said Jeff Dyrek, USA Triathlon’s National Events director.

Links

USAT’s 2009 Short Course Duathlon World Championship site

Duathlon National Championship website

Desert Classic Duathlon website

Apple Duathlon website