“Home to Challenge’s qualification-only The Championship, alongside an open middle distance race and short course, draft-legal events. Challenge Šamorín is a true celebration of triathlon, with an Olympic training facility providing the setting for an incredible weekend of swim-bike-run.”
The Championship is Challenge Family’s flagship event, requiring qualification for the main event. Every year, tens of thousands of enthusiasts compete for a coveted starting ticket (both pro athletes and Age Group athletes), and it’s not surprising, because the appeal of this race in Samorin, Slovakia, is enormous. TRI247 once dove into the world of The Championship and wrote a great article about it.
“Hit your next personal best at Challenge Family’s iconic flagship event, where a lightning-fast course meets a unique venue to create a race experience like no other.
“Alongside the qualification-only Championship race and the open middle distance event. Triathletes also have the option of participating in sprint and Olympic distance races, a ‘Tryathlon’ pool-based super sprint race for beginners, or a dedicated kids’ run for the inspired next generation. With the opportunity to train and race alongside some of triathlon’s top middle distance pros in a world-class Olympic sporting facility, Challenge Šamorín and The Championship offer an incredible experience for competitors and triathlon fans alike.”
Location – a triathlon training destination like no other
“Sitting on the bank of the Danube River, Šamorín is a small town in Slovakia situated a few miles southeast of the capital of Bratislava. Within easy reach of popular tourist spots such as Vienna and Budapest, Slovakia offers a ‘road less travelled’ destination with plenty of culture, history and stunning natural landscapes to explore – including the popular EuroVelo 6 Atlantic-Black Sea cycling route.
“When you think of a triathlon training destination, your mind might automatically cast itself towards the Canary Islands. But x-bionic® sphere, the home to Challenge Šamorín and The Championship, offers up a strong contender for the ultimate alternative triathlon getaway. Equipped with facilities for 26 Olympic sports, this training venue plays host to all the world-class facilities you could dream of to help you get race day ready. From 25m and 50m swimming pools, to an athletics track and a gym complete with an indoor training room equipped with Wahoo turbo trainers. Plus, a wellness centre with several saunas, cold pools and even a salt cave for that all-important recovery.
“Šamorín might just become your new favourite triathlon training location.”
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