The coastal town of Kilifi is hosting the 2024 Africa Triathlon Cup, which brings together top triathletes from around the world for an event featuring swimming, cycling, and running.
The competition will include categories for Elite Women, Elite Men, Youth Men and Women, Age Group athletes, and Schools Aquathlon races.
Elite athletes will tackle a sprint-distance race consisting of a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometre bike ride, and a 5-kilometre run.
Participants from Tanzania, Morocco, Rwanda, Uganda, Mauritius, Cambodia, Austria, Germany, and Japan have confirmed participating in the event, reflecting the event’s growing international appeal.
Sanctioned by World Triathlon, the Africa Triathlon Cup provides a platform for athletes from developing nations to compete globally.
The event offers valuable World Triathlon ranking points and includes a $300 (about Ksh39,000) prize for each of the top five Elite Men and Women.
“We are honoured to host the Africa Triathlon Cup in Kilifi,” said Ole Salonik, Secretary General of Triathlon Kenya.
“This event has grown immensely, attracting athletes from Japan and the USA. We look forward to witnessing extraordinary performances,” he said.
The Kenyan team, currently in camp in Kilifi, is confident about the event.
Triathlon Coach Ted Mwatha highlighted Kilifi’s beaches and bike course as ideal for the competition.
Team Captain Meagan Irungu expressed readiness to compete internationally.
By Emmanuel Masha
