Rhodes will host the NatWest Island Games XII from June 30 to July 6, 2007.
Work has begun and is progressing at a rapid pace in preparation for the Games. In the past, Rhodes has successfully organised many world and international sports events, but this will be the largest in part due to the staging of fourteen different sports simultaneously.A perfect location for Triathlons with an ideal climate an abundance of sea, sun and picturesque locations, more and more athletes are getting involved in this exciting sport.
Two clubs exist in Rhodes and, with the support of the National Federation, organise several activities such as training camps of the Greek National team and various local competitions.
Triathlon will be held in the beautiful Aegean sea on the west side of Rhodes and the circuits for cycling and running have been designed in and around the town centre of Rhodes, promising many spectators. The triathlon competition will take place on the 6th July 2007 at 16.00hrs around the town of Rhodes.
The Isle of Wight team will comprise of Jack Grundy,Darren Perkins and Chris Volley who will race over the olympic distance of a 1.5k swim a 40k bike ride and a 10k run.
Island Games 2007: triathlon, swimming route
Island Games 2007: triathlon, cycling route
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