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Triathlon through the middle of a million strong metropolis - that's something you will only find in Hamburg. Each year the Dextro Energy Triathlon Hamburg is staged in front of a record breaking backdrop. Nowhere else are the athletes cheered on so frenetically by such a mass of enthusiastic spectators. Nowhere else does the athlete have such impressive scenery. Swimming in the Alster, cycling on the main shopping streets of the old trading city, running on the banks of the Binnenalster and the finish in the Triathlon stadium before the historic setting of the Hamburg City Hall - this is all part of the Dextro Energy Triathlon Hamburg.
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Technical information
Swim course:
The start is a waterstart. There is one lap to swim. The first turn is after 650 meters (220m for Sprint Distance). A poorly lit tunnel of about 40 meters leght is to be crossed. The water will be exited via a wide staircase. The transfer to the entry of the transition area is about 200 meters long and laid out with carpet. The transition area itself is 500 meters long.
Bike course:
Mostly flat course with three 180° turning points (Sprint Distance: one 180° turning point). The participants of the Olympic Distance complete two laps; the participants of the Sprint Distance complete one lap. Technically not very demanding with exception of the turning points. Maximum ascent of 5% on 2 x 200m per lap. Very good road/asphalt conditions. The exact length of the bike distance for the Olympic Distance is 40,0 km and for the Sprint Distance 22,1 km.
Run course:
Complete flat run course without any ascents. Two sections (each about 500m) are dirt roads, otherwise the stage is continuously asphalted. The running stage comprises mainly of bicycle- and footways. Wheelchairs have only limited possibilities to overtake.
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