The people of Erdek, Turkey witnessed a high level competition yesterday, June 28th, at the 9th edition of the World University Triathlon Championship. The participation record for a WUC Triathlon was broken and the race took place under a leaden sun on a race track that was very technical.  

The women's team from Spain made quite an impression winning the gold, which is a good omen fore the next edition which will take place in Valencia, Spain in 2010. In the men's competition, the Swiss team fought like lions to take home the championship's title as they wanted to mark their presence being the previous host when the WUC was staged in Lausanne in 2006. It was indeed a fierce battle which will soon be online on the FISU TV website at http://www.fisu.tv. Those who can't wait can already have a look at the website of the Organising Committee at http://wwww.wuctriathlon2008.org. 

At the Closing Ceremony, the legacy of the WUC Triathlon was stressed. Indeed, to host this FISU event, the road network of the town of Erdek was renewed and the town was cleaned and decorated in a festive way. Mr. Huseyin Sari, the Mayor of Erdek approved important works to make of his town the Turkish Triathlon centre, but also brought an international dimension to Erdek through this sport. The ITU delegate, Mr. Andreas Galanos, stressed the enormous work the town has delivered to host the event. Also the support of Cemil Aksak was instrumental for the success of the Championship.  

A big thank you goes to TUSF and its President Kemal Tamer who was present during the WUC and the Turkish FISU Member Association once more displayed its professionalism and hospitality.

Mr. Hassan Chick, FISU Vice President and CISCA Chair was very pleased to officially close a successful 9th edition and present the FISU banner to the delegates of the 10th WUC Triathlon which will be hosted in Valencia, Spain in 2010. 

Final Ranking

Click on the link below to download the final ranking in an Excel file. 

Results

Women
Individual
1. Whipple Justine – USA – 02 :15 :07
2. Pujol Perez Maria – ESP – 02 :15 :56
3. Herklotz Tina – GER – 02 :16 :16

Team
1. ESP – 06 :59 :11
2. GBR – 07 :01 :09
3. USA – 07 :06 :05 

Men
Individual
1. Daubord Brice – FRA - 02 :01 :32
2. Rusterholz Charles – SUI – 02 :02 :19
3. Casadei Alberto – ITA -02 :02 :23

Men Team
1. SUI – 06 :09 :58
2. USA – 06 :11 :23
3. POL – 06 :14 :33