The "All Japan Triathlon Kaike Tournament," known as the first triathlon tournament in Japan, was held on the 17th at courses such as Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, for the first time in three years.
The "All Japan Triathlon Kaike Tournament" was the first triathlon tournament in Japan that started in 1981, and was canceled last year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but about 1,100 athletes from all over the country gathered on the 17th. , Was held for the first time in 3 years.
Due to the swell of the sea, the first swim was changed to a run and started all at once from Yonago City.
The players ran along the Hino River and at the foot of Oyama on a bicycle with the cheers of the roadside, and then ran through the course overlooking the Sea of Japan again.
This tournament has shortened the course because the number of volunteers and staff has been reduced to about half of the previous number due to the spread of the new corona infection.
In addition, as an infection control measure, we reduced the number of places to replenish food and drink, and instead of handing it to volunteers, we asked the athletes to take it.
About 6 hours after the start, the athletes arrived one after another at the athletics stadium in Yonago City, and they were scoring with their families waiting for them.
Hiroki Ibe of Wakayama Prefecture, who won the men's division for the second time in a row three years ago, said, "I was able to participate with peace of mind because of proper corona measures. It was very helpful with a lot of warm support." Was there.
Maki Takahashi of Osaka Prefecture, who won the women's division for the second time in a row, said, "I was very happy that the local people supported me along the road even in Korona-ka. Thank you."