Liverpool Triathlon becomes 5150 European Championship

Now in its fourth year, the Liverpool Triathlon has a growing reputation as a great race on a fast course.



Its credentials have now been recognised with the event being honoured as the first 5150 European Championships, to be held on 1 July 2012.



While still offering racing for athletes of all abilities, there will be a stronger field than ever competing for the European 5150 title and the opportunity to qualify as an age group athlete to the Hy-Vee, the world’s richest triathlon with over $1m prize money on offer for both pros and age group athletes.



The city centre course takes in the iconic landmarks of Liverpool including the Liver Building, Echo Arena and the Albert Docks and with a number of events having moved due to the Olympics, Liverpool 5150 European Championships is ideally placed to offer athletes a closed road race in the summer.



For more on the Liverpool 5150 European Championship click here.

Matt Baird Editor of Cycling Plus magazine

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Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.