Audi  Athlone, have come on board once again, as the main sponsor for this exciting sprint triathlon. A sprint triathlon consists of a 750m open water swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run. It is a fantastic achievement for our Lanesboro Triathlon Club, that this year’s race has been selected by Triathlon Ireland for their National Series calendar. This means that the best triathletes from all corners of the country will descend on the villages of Lanesboro and Ballyleague to compete. It is expected to have well over 500 competitors entered in this year’s race. As per our race director – “The feedback from last year’s race was fantastic. We take pride in hosting a race where water and road safety are a priority…..we want every competitor, whatever their fitness level, to come home safely and enjoy their experience”

Also taking place on the same day is the Audi Athlone Kidathon. The 2013 race promises to be even more exciting than last year kids triathlon. The kid’s race is currently full as it sold out within weeks. We had to cap the entrants at 75 entrants to ensure maximum safety for all junior swimmers in the open water.

To find out more about the Audi Athlone Two Provinces Triathlon and the Audi Athlone Kidathon, visit the event website atwww.audiathlonetwoprovinces.com

It promises to be a great day in Lanesboro on Saturday, and the current weather is a real bonus so the crowds will be big. We even have celebrities taking part as Niall Breslin, known as Bressie, shall be competing so huge numbers will be out with their cameras for a glimpse of the famous singer!!!

This is a fantastic occasion for the communities of Lanesboro and Ballyleague, and one that has generated huge interest throughout Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon & Westmeath and also at National level.