In Caribbean sports news, professional triathlete and multiple Ironman World Champion, Chris McCormack – aka “Macca” has teamed up with the Nevis Tourism Authority and the St Kitts & Nevis Triathlon Federation.
They have now officially launched the Macca X Nevis International Triathlon – the announcement was made at a VIP reception held in London on Saturday 27 July 2013.
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Representatives from the Nevis Tourism Authority and the St Kitts & Nevis Triathlon Federation were visiting the UK for the Virgin Active London Triathlon Expo.
Present were: Greg Phillip – the recently appointed Chairman of the Nevis Tourism Authority, Julie Claxton – the UK & Europe Sales Manager, and Winston Crooke – the event organiser and President of the St Kitts and Nevis Triathlon Federation.
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“We are thrilled to have Chris on board. As a decorated sports star his sheer dedication to the sport has already taken him to great heights” said Greg Phillip.
“We are confident this collaboration will expose the event to more athletes and will grow it in level of participation and international acclaim, while “Macca” will be a fantastic inspiration to first-timers taking to the sport. We wish him success in this year’s event.”
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Chris McCormack, “Macca”, thinks the Caribbean island of Nevis is magic: “I am looking forward to returning to Nevis to race again, the island is magic, and the course presents a unique challenge in an amazing environment.
I have raced in some incredible places in my life, but Nevis is seriously spectacular. It is such a beautiful, energetic and ‘community feel’ race in paradise, and I am so happy that Triathlon has returned to the West Indies.”
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The Nevis Triathlon event organiser, Winston Crooke – who the Editor of Active Caribbean has had the pleasure of cycling with on the island – says: “Having Chris on board with us is a huge bonus for the Nevis Triathlon. We have been making steady progress over the last twelve years and now “Macca” and his team will take us to the next level. It will truly be an event not to be missed.”
Facts about the Nevis International Triathlon
Started eleven years ago as an event to celebrate Tourism Week on the island, the Nevis International Triathlon is now of the Caribbean’s premier races and attracts entrants not only from around the Caribbean but also from around the globe – including Australia, France, USA, UK, South Africa and Brazil.
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The Nevis International Triathlon has been recognised internationally by international triathlon publications for its quality – Triathlete Magazine (2008) listed it as one of its ‘Top 5 must’do races’, Triathlete Europe (2011) named it amongst its list of ‘Top 20 must-do races’, and also in 2011 L’Equipe Magazine listed the island of Nevis as one of its three most exotic triathlon locations.
Facts about Chris McCormack (“Macca”)
The Australian triathlete, Chris McCormack, began competing on international-distance courses in 1996, winning the 1997 Triathlon World Championship and the 1997 ITU World Cup Series. To date no-one else has won both titles in a single year. ESPN named him the “World’s Fittest Man” and Forbes Magazine the “World’s Greatest Athlete”.
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Chris McCormack is a very strong triathlete – he’s won over 200 triathlons over the course of his career and has been four-time World Champion Triathlete, two-time Ironman World Champion, ITU Long Course World Champion and ITU Short Course World Champion, fourteen-time Ironman Champion, and eight-time World Cup Champion.
Quite an impressive list of triumphs!
Facts about the Macca X Nevis International Triathlon – Saturday 16 November 2013
The 2013 Macca X Nevis International Triathlon will take place on the Caribbean island of Nevis on Saturday 16 November 2013.
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It will include a long distance race involving a 1.5 k swim, a 60 k bike and a 10 k run, plus a standard sprint distance (750m/20k/5k). This popular three-day triathlon festival will kick off with a swim event and a 5 k charity run – “Macca”, as well as other visiting triathletes, will also be competing in this.
For more information on the Nevis Triathlon visit www.nevistriathlon.com
