{"id":71623,"date":"2014-10-28T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/71623\/triathlon-set-to-take-to-the-streets-of-germiston\/"},"modified":"2014-10-28T09:01:38","modified_gmt":"2014-10-28T07:01:38","slug":"triathlon-set-to-take-to-the-streets-of-germiston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2014\/10\/28\/triathlon-set-to-take-to-the-streets-of-germiston\/","title":{"rendered":"Triathlon set to take to the streets of Germiston"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second instalment of the exciting Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship Triathlon is no longer around the corner, but knocking on the door.<\/p>\n

Come November 2, South African and international Ironman athletes will gather at Germiston Lake to take part in the swimming, running and cycling race.<\/p>

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The event starts at 6am and ends at 1pm.<\/p>\n

Regular visitors to the park should take note that, due to the preparations for the triathlon, the area will be closed to the public from October 27 to November 1.<\/p>

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Picnickers and members of the public are, however, welcome to come and experience the biggest triathlon in Gauteng on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

Athletes will compete in the flat and fast 1.5km swim in Victoria Lake, and then contest a new route for the 40km cycle-leg on the N17 highway, followed by the 10km run at the park.<\/p>\n

The athletes who outclass the rest share the spoils of the R212 500 prize purse.<\/p>\n

For more information on race logistics visit www.5150.co.za and select Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship.<\/p>\n

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