PARALYMPICS CAMPAIGN

Triathlon Canada Backs International Triathlon Union’s “Para-Triathlon for Paralympics Campaign”

December 9, 2010 

TORONTO—Triathlon Canada and its team of athletes offered official support to the International Triathlon Union’s bid for inclusion of Para-Triathlon into the Paralympic Summer Games lineup in Rio De Janeiro 2016, the governing body for the sport in Canada announced on Thursday.

Triathlon Canada has joined a star-studded lineup of athletes and organizations backing the bid to encourage the International Paralympic Committee to make a favourable decision for inclusion of Para-Triathlon into the 2016 Games.

“Since making its debut in the Olympic Games in 2000, triathlon has emerged as one of the fastest growing sports at all levels in Canada, and around the world, and there is no question in our mind, the sport should now also be showcased on the world’s biggest stage for Para-sports where it belongs,” said Alan Trivett, executive director, Triathlon Canada. “On behalf of Canada’s entire team of para- and able-bodied athletes, we give the International Triathlon Union our full support.”

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