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USAT Begins Haul to the Great Wall

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 8, 2005) – USA Triathlon has
announced a five-race series of intermediate distance triathlons
that will allow triathletes and spectators to get their first look
at who might be competing at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing,
China.

The 2005 Elite Cup Challenge – "The Haul to the Great Wall" –
includes five races known not only for their exciting international
elite competitions, but also for their popular age group events in
interesting locales.

Each race is sanctioned by USAT, and also the International
Triathlon Union (ITU). The ITU's world rankings system is used to
determine which athletes may try to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Each elite race, which will allow drafting on the bike, has a prize
purse of at least $20,000. Moreover, the overall series men and
women's champions – whether from the United States or another
country – will each receive $5,000.

Age group triathletes interested in racing the same courses as the
pros should visit the race web sites for more details and to
register. Drafting is not legal in age group races.

2005 Elite Cup Challenge
"The Haul to the Great Wall"

April 16: JAL Honolulu Triathlon

Honolulu, Hawaii

ITU World Cup

$80,000 prize purse

Race Director: Bill Burke

www.honolulutriathlon.com

May 22: Tempe International Classic Triathlon

Tempe, Ariz.

ITU Continental Cup

$20,000 minimum prize purse

Race Director: Jonathan Grinder

www.tucsonracing.com

July 10: Ford New York City Triathlon

New York, N.Y.

ITU Continental Cup

$20,000 minimum prize purse

Race Director: Bill Burke

www.nyctri.com

Aug. 7: Baker's Healthy Start Foundation Triathlon

Bellingham, Wash.

ITU Continental Cup

$20,000 minimum prize purse

Race Director: Bill Burke

www.trithecookie.com

Sept. 4: The Boston Triathlon

Boston, Massachusetts

ITU Continental Cup

$20,000 minimum prize purse

Race Director: Dave McGillivray

www.bostontriathlon.org

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