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date: 11/05/07
ATHLETES PREPARING FOR TROPICAL POWER COAST 2 COAST!
This is the second year that Tropical Power Limited will be sponsoring the Coast 2 Coast Multi-Sport Race, after pledging its support of $1,000,000 over three years. This year’s race will take place on October 6 and 7 and athletes are already preparing their minds and bodies for the tough two-day stage race that comprises trail running, cycling and paddling. The race attracts athletes from all disciplines, including triathlon and swimming. Last year, there was an increase in the number of cyclists and marathoners who participated in the event.
The event course begins at the Toco Lighthouse on Trinidad’s East Coast and ends at Williams Bay Chaguaramas, in the West. Local participants are expected to test their mettle against regional and international racers – participants have the choice of entering either as an Individual or Relay Team. There is also a Corporate Relay category through which the race organizers, ECO Adventures Limited, which also handles the race management for the BG T&T Energy Challenge, are hoping to involve teams from Trinidad and Tobago’s business sector. This is the third year that the event is being held – top local triathlete Jason Gooding won the 2005 event, while last year’s race title was taken by then-reigning Multi-Sport World Champion, New Zealander Richard Ussher.
The prizes for this year’s event include over $10,500 US in cash for the winners in various categories and these, along with the high quality of the course, have been attracting tremendous interest in the race.
Anyone interested in taking part in the Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast 2007 can log on to www.trinidadcoast2coast.com for more information.
PRIZE STRUCTURE
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OVERALL WINNER |
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US $3000 |
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FIRST
FEMALE |
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US $1500 |
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SECOND
PLACE MALE |
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US $1000 |
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SECOND
PLACE FEMALE |
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US $1000 |
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THIRD
PLACE MALE |
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US $750 |
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THIRD
PLACE FEMALE |
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US $750 (Each) |
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FIRST PLACE RELAY |
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US $1500 (Each) |
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SECOND PLACE RELAY |
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US $1000 (Team) |
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THIRD PLACE RELAY |
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US $750(Team) |
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