Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
THE prestigious Ocean Lava triathlon series, a world renowned brand, is to incorporate new events in Kerry in association with the Hardman Triathlon series run by Killarney man Alan Ryan.
Two of the four new branded races, over four distances between June and September, will take in Killarney National Park with others planned for the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way.
A sprint distance event will take place on Valentia Island on June 17, Waterville will host the middle distance race on July 8, the first of the two Killarney events – a full distance race – will be on August 19 and the series will end with an Olympic distance event, also in Killarney, on September 2.
Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
This expansion for the Ocean Lava brand also encompasses events in Lanzarote, Slovenia and Croatia, as well as Portugal and Galicia in North West Spain.
Ireland now has one of the highest per capita participation rates in triathlon worldwide, with membership of the governing body increasing by 159 per cent since 2009.
Killarney’s Alan Ryan, who holds the licence for Ocean Lava Ireland, said he subscribes to an ethos of athlete first, great value races run in a more relaxed yet professional style.
“I look forward very much to bringing our representatives from Ireland to the finals in Lanzarote in 2018,” he said.
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