DTU-Asse want to demonstrate Olympic form in Hamburg

triathlon - DTU-Asse want to demonstrate Olympic form in Hamburg

Approximately two and a half weeks before the decisions at the Summer Games in Paris, German Triathlon elite athletes Lasse Luhrs and Lisa Tesch test their Olympic form in Hamburg. The duo leads the host selection at the World Triathlon Championship Series race in the Hanseatic City over the weekend.

On Saturday, the 22nd edition of the event features individual starts over the sprint distance (750m swimming, 20km cycling, 5km running). Men start at 1:50pm, and the women's race begins at 3:55pm. The World Championship title for the Mixed-Relay will be awarded on Sunday at 3:00pm. All decisions will be broadcast live by ZDF.

Despite not the entire German team competing in Hamburg for Paris, DTU President Martin Engelhardt explained the different preparation methods of the athletes. He still hopes for "excellent placements" and added, looking towards the staffel race, "it would be a dream to defend the title."

However, top athletes from other nations also forgo a final Olympic test in Hamburg. "The field is still very strong," Engelhardt assured.

Apart from the Elite race as the fourth station of the World Series this year, Sprint and Olympic distance Jedermann races will also be offered. Around 6000 athletes and athletes have registered.

1. Lasse Luhrs and Lisa Tesch, aiming to fine-tune their Olympic strategies, participate in the Triathlon World Series event in Hamburg during the weekend.
2. The upcoming World Triathlon Championship Series in Hamburg offers Sprint races, including individual starts for both men and women, serving as a crucial precedent for the Summer Game competitors.
3. The Women's Triathlon in Hamburg is one of the highly anticipated events within the World Triathlon Championship Series, with fierce competition expected from top athletes worldwide.
4. As part of the World Triathlon Championship Series, the Sprint races in Hamburg serve as an opportunity for athletes to earn points towards qualifying for major events, such as the Olympic Games in Paris.
5. Although not all German Triathlon athletes will participate in Hamburg for their final Olympic test, the focus remains on securing strong performances in the upcoming Sprint races and, more so, the Mixed Relay at the Olympic Games.
6. During the World Triathlon Championship Series in Hamburg, the Mixed Relay event will determine the WM champion, adding another layer of excitement to the summer game preparations, as well as the World Series title chase.
7. In light of Hamburg's World Triathlon Championship Series hosting sprint races, top triathletes from various countries view the event as an ideal platform to showcase their form ahead of thecoveted Mixed Relay at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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