SINGAPORE – Injuries have hampered Alistair Brownlee’s career over the past few years, but the two-time Olympic triathlon champion is keen to compete again for the 2024 season.
With the revamped T100 Triathlon World Tour season kicking off in March with a total prize pool of over US$7 million (S$9.4 million), Brownlee’s return will include various races around the world, including the Singapore T100 from April 12-14. Includes tournaments.
He said: “I’m really excited to be racing in the Singapore T100. It’s my first time coming to Singapore and I’ve heard a lot of good things about the city.
“Based on what I’ve seen since last year, I think it’s going to be a tough race due to the heat and humidity, but there are many beautiful views along the way, and the race will be held in a wonderful environment where you can hear the cheers of the spectators right next to you.”
The 35-year-old, who returned to competitive action at the end of 2023 after missing most of the season with an ankle problem, is hoping to stay injury-free this season. Before that, a stress fracture in his femur and an illness affected his 2022 season.
He said: “My goals for the first half of the season are to stay fit and healthy and to train continuously. And I aim to build on this even more in the second half of the season.”
The Singapore T100 (previously known as the Pro Triathlete Organization (PTO) Asian Open), to be held for the first time in 2023, will feature Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Christian Blumenfeld and PTO Women’s World No. 1 Ashley Gentle. won.
The 2024 Singapore leg is part of the eight-event T100 Triathlon World Tour jointly launched by the PTO and governing body World Triathlon. The race will consist of a 2km swim, an 80km bike ride, and an 18km run.
Each race offers US$250,000 in prize money, with the winner taking home US$25,000. The overall male and female winners will receive US$210,000.
Mr. Brownlee also expressed support for the PTO rebranding, saying: “I want more people to be able to watch top-level long-distance triathlons and be inspired by watching top athletes race… It’s hard to create something new, but in the end it benefits everyone.” Triathlete.
“Therefore, the best way forward is for the PTO to work closely with World Triathlon to organize great races in great locations where athletes can develop and reach their full potential, while also broadcasting them all over the world in the right way.” We have to go to bring in new fans and people who want to engage with the sport in new ways. ”
Gentle may also return to the Republic. The 32-year-old Australian said: “Singapore was my favorite race of 2023 so I’m looking forward to racing there again…I hope to retain at least one PTO title.” . It’s going to be harder than ever, but that’s always the goal.
“I’ve had quite a bit of success on the PTO Tour, so I’d like to continue to be on the podium and be competitive at the top end of this sport. I’ll also continue to have fun, train and race. I want to continue to love you.”