Vying for USD 20,000 Prize Purse 24 Nov in Phuket, Thailand
The Race of Legends once again features a strong pro athlete line up vying for USD 20,000 prize purse on Sunday 24 November in Phuket, Thailand. Headlining this year’s pro field is Michael Raelert (Germany) who holds three-peat LPT Championship (2015-2017). He will be joined by Luke McKenzie (Australia), Ruedi Wild (Switzerland) who has double LPT wins in 2012 and 2013, Per van Vlerken (Germany), and Massimo Cigana (Italy) who currently holds four-time LPT champion status.
In the women’s field, sports fans will get to see top performances by LPT podium veteran Imogen Simmonds (Switzerland) whose recent impressive records include great debut performance in Kona, 3rd in Nice World Championship and 2nd Frankfurt’s European Championship. Simmonds will race neck and neck with Emma Pallent (UK) and Yvonne van Vlerken (Netherlands), the latter is nicknamed “The Flying Dutchwoman”. Beth McKenzie (USA) will also be there adding to the strong pros lineup this year.
Thai triathletes will be led by Phuket born Jaray Jearanai who holds the record as LPT’s Thai champion for 8 consecutive years (since 2011) and recently broke his own record at the World Championship in Kona.
26th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, comprising 1.8Km swim, 50Km bike and 12Km run in Asia’s premier destination resort “Laguna Phuket” area as well as various scenic locations in Thalang District of Phuket Island, is scheduled this year for Sunday 25 November and featuring short distance race 25 For 25 Sprint. The sold-out sprint triathlon race comprises 0.5Km swim, 18.5Km bike and 6Km run, totaling 25Km. The race day will be participated by thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world.
2019 LPT will also see LPT Charity Fun Run. Scheduled for Saturday 23 November to feature 2Km Kids run, 5Km and 10Km runs, the Charity Fun Run aims at raising funds in support of more than 400 underprivileged children in Phuket’s 7 orphanages through Children First Fund (CFF) as well as hospitals in Thailand through Kao Kon La Kao Foundation.
Registration opens until 17 November (or until sold-out). Spectators welcome.
