If you can’t make the trip to London’s Hyde Park, then don’t worry – you can still catch all the exhilarating action via live sites in the UK, in the comfort of own home via TV or online or if you’re on the move follow via your mobile device.
The 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London round officially gets underway when the women’s race starts at 8:30am (local time) on Saturday August 6. The men’s race starts at 1:30pm on Sunday August 7.
Live Sites
Triathlon Live Sites in six cities around the UK on August 6 and 7 will welcome visitors to experience live triathlon in an unprecedented format. Each city centre location will be transformed into a mini sporting arena where everyone can be part of the triathlon action with an Endless Pool, treadmills and stationary bikes bringing the sport to life. BBC coverage from the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London in Hyde Park will be simultaneously broadcast live on big screens right in the heart of each city. Click here for more information.
Online
We will be offering full live video coverage of the race via www.triathlonlive.tv.
On race day you can enjoy live video, audio and timing updates with full lap and split times. There will be over 26 camera positions around the course as well as motorcycle, boat and helicopter cameras. You will have the best view in the house. Audio, text and timing updates are completely free and you can upgrade to video at any time. Why not get involved via our live text application also and give your opinion on the race and support your favourite athlete?
Not only can you watch the races live, but you can watch them again in their entirety, only hours after they end. If it’s athlete interviews and behind the scenes action you’re looking for, then make sure to tune into our one hour magazine show which will be available on the Wednesday after the race.
Triathlonlive.tv is the only website offering live and on-demand streaming video of all Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series events, plus extended highlights of the ITU World Cup Series. By purchasing a pass from Triathlonlive.tv, you will get access to all live broadcasts, 17 archived broadcasts and 14 magazine shows; packed with features and behind the scenes action. The Season Pass is now only €12.99. Get it Now.
TV
Numerous TV stations will be broadcasting the event live including the BBC in the UK. Please check your local listings or click here to see if the races are being broadcast in your area.
iPhone
Click here to download the series app which includes the latest news, rankings, photo and video highlights as well as live timing, text and audio coverage of the event. Also, if you are at the event you will have the chance to participate in a survey on behalf of London 2012 regarding your experiences at the venue. The survey will be made available shortly after the end of the women’s elite race.
Other Mobile Device
Visit http://triathlon.org/mobile on your mobile device to access mobile live coverage of the event. We will be providing live text and timing updates together with full live audio so you won’t miss a second of the action no matter where you are.