ITU to Launch 2010 Series in Sydney with Global Charity Partner Laureus
ITU elite athletes including 2000 Olympic champion Simon Whitfield (CAN) and Australian favourites Brad Kahlefeldt, Emma Moffatt and Emma Snowsill will address their ambitions for the upcoming series races. A newly-announced partnership with the Laureus Foundation will also be unveiled with legendary Laureus Ambassadors Edwin Moses and Layne Beachley.
Athletes, ITU and Laureus together hope that you will be able to attend and look forward to seeing you there.
Event Details
When: Friday, 9th April 2010
12:45 doors open 13:00 press conference. Photo call and one-on-one interviews to follow.
Where: Harbour Room, InterContinental Sydney (117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, 2000)
Attendees: - Emma Moffatt (AUS), 2009 World Championship Series champion - Emma Snowsill (AUS), 2008 Beijing Olympic champion - Jan Frodeno (GER), 2008 Beijing Olympic champion - Simon Whitfield (CAN), 2000 Sydney Olympic champion - Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS), 1st at 2010 ITU Triathlon World Cup opening race in Mooloolaba - Marisol Casado, President, International Triathlon Union - Paul Coleman, Managing Director, Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series - Edwin Moses, Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy - Layne Beachley, Seven-time World Champion in Surfing, Laureus Friends & Ambassador - Kristina Keneally, Premier, New South Wales Other top ranked ITU athletes to be confirmed.
Notes: Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Photo call with the ITU athletes and Laureus Ambassadors will be organised after the press conference with an iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House.
For Registration: R.S.V.P. to LOC Press Officer Lisa Pringle <[email protected]> by Monday, 5 April with the following details: 1) Organisation, 2) Name, and 3) Still or video crew
Media Accreditation: All inquiries on media accreditation for the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney should go to: - Jeremy Wilshire [email protected] Mobile: +61 (0)427 374 636 - Lisa Pringle [email protected] Mobile: +61 (0)417 005 743
