ITU World Triathlon Chicago Event Program

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EVENT PROGRAMJUNE 27-29, 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letters 6-8

Schedule of Events 9

Awards Ceremony Schedule 10

Event & Race Information 36

About the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series 37

Athlete Profiles 40

Elite Races 41

Current Start list 41

Elite Maps 42

Elite Paratriathlon 43

Dare2tri 44

Elite Para Maps 44

Expo 47

Volunteer 45

Social Media 45

Universal Sports, Watch Live 48

40 Years of Triathlon 49

About ITU – page 51

About USAT– page 52

2015 Grand Final, Age-group Qualifying 55


THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS WITHOUT WHOM THIS EVENT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE!

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CITY PARTNERS


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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND ALL ITS DEPARTMENTS AND

AGENCIES, THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, ALDERMEN REILLY AND FIORETTI, CHOOSE CHICAGO AND THE CHICAGO SPORTS

COMMISSION FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SUPPORT.

THE RACES WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.


WELCOME FROM INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNION PRESIDENT AND IOC MEMBER MARISOL CASADO

Greetings and welcome to the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago, I’m thrilled to welcome Chicago to the World Triathlon Series. Chicago is the third U.S. city to welcome a WTS race, with Washington, D.C., having hosted a race in the inaugural season of the WTS in 2009. San Diego also welcomed com-petitors to its shores the last two years.

Chicago has a rich tradition of triathlon, as it is home to one of the largest triathlon clubs in the country. More than 75,000 spectators are expected to witness the ex-citement and drama of age-group and professional triathlon on June 27-29 in one of the world’s most scenic and iconic venues. What’s not to look forward to?

We’ve seen some thrilling WTS racing here in the U.S. Last year in San Diego we saw Gwen Jorgensen become the first American woman to win an WTS event and she did it on home soil. Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee from Great Britain also treated the crowds to his winning ways when he took gold with a last ditch final sprint to the finish line. I have no doubt we will again see epic racing this weekend. After all, the U.S. is the birthplace of our great sport.

I’d like to offer a warm welcome to the age-group athletes who also get their chance to make history in Chicago, and assure all of you, athletes, volunteers, organizers, media and supporters, that we are working hard to grow the sport of triathlon.

I would like to thank USA Triathlon, the Local Organizing Committee, the Chicago Sports Commission, and the City of Chicago for helping to put this weekend together.

Overall, enjoy the beautiful city of Chicago and the spectacle of ITU triathlon. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Marisol CasadoPresident, International Triathlon UnionIOC Member

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WELCOME FROM USA TRIATHLON CEO ROB URBACH

Dear Athletes,

On behalf of USA Triathlon, I’d like to welcome you to the inau-gural ITU World Triathlon Chicago. I hope that you enjoy rac-ing in one of the most endurance-friendly cities in the United States. Lake Michigan, Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain are just a few of the iconic landmarks you will see during your race.

In addition to enjoying your own race experience, I hope you take the time to watch the world’s top Olympic-distance athletes competing this weekend. These athletes are seeking valuable qualifying points on the Road to Rio, and Chicago is an important step in that journey this year and next year when we host the Grand Final and World Championships. In 2014, American elites will also be competing for a USA Triathlon elite national title. Don’t miss the thrills of draft-legal triathlon racing at its highest level. The women start at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, and the men compete at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The weekend will begin with the elite ITU World Paratriathlon event, presented by local paratriathlon club Dare2tri, with 60 paratriathletes competing on a sprint-distance course. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, and this is a great time to witness these inspirational athletes as we approach the sport’s Paralympic debut in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

In coordination with many others, the USA Triathlon staff has worked diligently for months to make sure you enjoy a top-notch race experience, and events such as this one would not be possible without the backing of the Chicagoland community and its infrastructure.

USA Triathlon would like to thank the many individuals and groups in the community and elsewhere who helped to make this event possible: the Chicago Sports Commission, the City of Chicago, Lagardère Unlimited and the International Triathlon Union.

ITU World Triathlon Chicago corporate partners and local sponsors also have worked hard to make this event a showcase for the sport. We are grateful for their support, and their dedication to multisport helps make international events such as this a reality.

Thank you for your commitment to our sport and best wishes for a successful and memorable race.

Sincerely,

Rob UrbachUSA Triathlon CEO

usatriathlon.org


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 274:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Expo Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Packet Pick-up Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

SATURDAY, JUNE 288:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Expo Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Packet Pick-up Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Elite Paratriathlon Race Grant Park

Elite Para Awards Ceremony

9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mandatory Bike Racking

Grant Park/Arvey Field

Age-group All Distances

10:30 a.m.

Elite Women Check-In

Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Elite Women Race

Grant Park

followed immediately by

Elite Women Awards Ceremony

SUNDAY, JUNE 294:00 a.m. - 5:45 a.m. Transition for Olympic-Distance Grant Park/Arvey Field

opens (prior to race start)

5:00 a.m. Gear Check opens Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

6:00 a.m. Start Age-group Olympic-distance Queen’s Landing

including relays

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Expo Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Transition for Sprint-sistance Grant Park/Arvey Field

opens (prior to race start)

11:30 a.m. Transition Olympic-distance Grant Park/Arvey Field

re-opens for bike check-out

11:30 a.m. Start Age-group PC Open Queen’s Landing

11:45 a.m. Start Age-group Sprint Queen’s Landing

2:00 p.m. Elite Men Check-In Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

2:00 p.m. Transition Sprint-distance

re-opens for bike check-out.

4:00 p.m. Transition Age-group closes Grant Park/Arvey Field

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Elite Men Race Grant Park

followed immediately by Elite Men Awards Ceremony6:00 p.m. Gear Check closes Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

Grant Park2:45 p.m.


AWARDS CEREMONIES SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014Approx. 2:30 p.m. ITU World Triathlon – Elite Women Elite Grant Park/ Awards Ceremony Buckingham FountainApprox. 2:35 p.m. ITU World Triathlon – Elite Women Elite Grant Park/ Overall Leader Ranking Buckingham FountainApprox. 2:45 p.m. ITU World Paratriathlon Elite Grant Park/ Awards Ceremonies Buckingham Fountain

SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014

9:00 a.m. Awards Ceremonies Olympic-distance Grant Park Males 30-34, Females 35-39 ONLY11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremonies Olympic-distance Grant Park Females 40-44 / Males 40 -44 Females 45-49 / Females 50+ Males 50-54, Males 55-59, Males 60+ Relays12:30 p.m. Awards Ceremonies Olympic-distance Grant Park Males 24 and under, Males 25-29 Females 29 and under Females 30-34, Males 35-39, Males 45-491:30 p.m. Awards Ceremonies Sprint-distance Grant Park PC Open Females 30-39 / Males 30-39 2:15 p.m. Awards Ceremonies Sprint-distance Grant Park Females 29 and under, Males 40-44, Females 45-54, Males 45-49, Males 50-59, Females 55+, Males 60+2:45 p.m. Awards Ceremonies Sprint-distance Grant Park Males 29 and under, Females 40-44 Relays6:00 p.m. ITU Word Triathlon – Elite Men Grant Park Awards Ceremony6:05pm ITU World Triathlon – Elite Men Grant Park Overall Leader Ranking


EVENT INFORMATION

AAid StationsThere will be no aid station on the bike course. The run course will have two aid stations that athletes will pass multiple times. The aid stations will provide water, Gatorade and carb BOOM! energy gels.

Airport TransferArriving via airplane and don’t want to rent a car or pay $45 for a one-way cab ride into town? Catch a ride with GO Airport Express, the premier shared ride airport shuttle for Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway Airports. They offer efficient and econom-ical shared ride services. Their ticket counters are located in each of the airport’s baggage claim areas. Shuttles depart from O’Hare and Midway Airports every 10 - 15 minutes for Downtown Chicago Hotels. Reserve your GO Airport Express ride at http://airportexpress.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=ITUAG&LOGON=GO.

Don’t forget to check out the special GO Airport Express offer in your virtual goodie bag.

AwardsAwards are given to the Top 3 finishers of each age-group. Age-group awards cere-monies will take place in groups to cut down on the waiting time for those age groups with earlier start times. Please consult the awards ceremonies schedule on page 10.

If you missed your awards ceremony and would like to claim your award, please send an email to [email protected] with your name, bib number, age group, race distance, and timing result. A shipping and handling fee of $15.00 will be charged.

BBeer Garden & ConcessionsBe sure to visit the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago Beer Garden, presented by Goose Island. Directly adjacent to the race course at Buckingham Fountain, you can sit down and enjoy select Goose Island beers and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a varied food menu that includes burgers, bratwurst and healthy salad selections.

The opening hours of the Goose Island Beer Garden are Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.


Bike Check-inMandatory bike check-in for age-groupers competing in 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago will be on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. All bikes for Olym-pic-Distance and Sprint-Distance must be racked at this time.

Please note: No bags can be left in transition. The security of bags and personal items is the responsibility of the athletes, not the race organizer.

Only those items that you will need for the event will be able to be placed at your rack position on RACE Morning. Extra gear may be dropped in the clear bag you receive at packet pick-up and dropped off in the assigned tent near the packet pick-up location. Do NOT leave any bags unattended at the venue!!

Do not leave bottles, helmets, etc, on your bike overnight. You may bring those items with you on race morning.

Bike Course In true ITU style, the age-group bike course is designed as a 10km loop course. Friends and family will be able to see you, support you and cheer for you several times as you pass them on the bike course. If you are participating in the Olympic-distance, you will ride 4 laps of the course. If you are participating in the Sprint-distance, you will ride 2 laps. It is your responsibility as an athlete to count your laps and ensure that you are riding the full bike course distance required for your race.

The age-group bike course starts on S. Columbus Drive with athletes heading north past the main venue located at Buckingham Fountain. At the intersection of N. Colum-bus Drive and Lower Wacker Drive, athletes will make a left turn onto Lower Wacker Drive. Athletes will head west on Lower Wacker Drive until they get to the turnaround point where they will make a U-turn and head back east. At the intersection of Lower Wacker Drive and N. Columbus Drive, athletes will make a right onto N. Columbus Drive heading back into Grant Park. After 0.55 miles, athletes will turn right onto E. Congress Parkway. At the end of E Congress Parkway, athletes will make a wide, sweeping U-turn heading back towards S. Columbus Drive. At S. Columbus Drive, athletes turn right and head back south for 0.5 miles where they will make a U-turn and start a new lap. If finished with the bike course distance, athletes will head into transition at this point.

When you start a new lap, please be mindful of athletes merging onto the course that are just starting their bike leg of the race. Always follow the direction provided by race staff, course marshals and volunteers. Pay close attention to the posted on-course signage – it has been planned out and created to provide a safe racing environment and give you visual cues. Ultimately you are responsible for the course though so please study the maps before race day.

The bike course is located on wide roads that provide sufficient space per athlete and that allow for sweeping U-turns. Please be courteous to other athletes on the course!A portion of the bike course takes place on Lower Wacker Drive which is both a par-tial and a enclosed tunnel. Permanently installed artificial lighting on that area of the course provides good visibility.


Important note: the age-group races are not draft-legal. Drafting will incur penalties. Visit usatriathlon.org/rules for complete race rules. Please refer to page 18 for the map of the age-group bike course.

Bike Mechanic Support Element Multisport – the event’s official bike mechanic partner – will provide bike mechanic services at their booth at the expo during regular expo hours. Element Multisport will also be there for you on race morning in Age-group transition for your last minute needs – may it be a small adjustment to your saddle or some extra air in your tires.

Bike mechanical service powered by Element Multisport will be provided on site during expo hours. Stop by at their booth in the expo for your last minute race needs.

Bike Shipping with Raceday TransportRaceday Transport is the Official Bike Partner for 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago. Raceday Transport will be located at the Northwest corner of the Age-group Transition area, located near Bike Out/Run Out.

Thursday, June 26 Age-group Transition area, located near Bike Out/Run Out 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Driver’s License identification is required.

Friday, June 27 Age-group Transition area, located near Bike Out/Run Out 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Driver’s License identification is required.

Saturday, June 28 Age-group Transition area, located near Bike Out/Run Out 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 29 Age-group Transition area, located near Bike Out/Run Out 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Raceday Transport is the most convenient way to transport your bike and race gear. Check out Raceday Transport at RacedayTransport.com. Raceday Transport, the premier bike transport provider - official supplier of USA Triathlon.

http://www.usatriathlon.org/rules

http://www.racedaytransport.com


Body MarkingVolunteers will be available to assist with body marking on race morning at the en-trance to transition. You may body mark yourself at home prior to arriving at the race venue. If you choose to do your own body marking, (a thick marking is preferred) you must include the following information:

Location What to mark Outside of both upper arms Race number Outside of both legs Race age (your age as of Dec 31, 2014) Back of right hand Race number

CContact SectionDo you have any questions regarding the event? Please be sure to check the FAQ sec-tion which you can at http://chicago.triathlon.org/event_info/faq

If you cannot find an answer to your question and require assistance on general event and race info, please contact the race staff via email at [email protected]

If you have a question regarding your registration, you can contact our registration via email at [email protected]

You can also reach out to us via social media on Facebook at facebook.com/WorldTriathlonChicago or via Twitter at @WTS_Chicago. Our staff is there to help with any questions you may have while preparing for the race and your travel to Chicago.

#WTSChicago @WTS_Chicago

Corporate ChallengeIndividual teams are made up of three participants, including any male/female/coed in both the Sprint and Olympic-distance. For example, three females, or two males and one female, or two females and one male, etc., each participating in one leg of the race – swim, bike, or run. All relay team members must check in at packet get to pick up their race packet. (Relay members CAN NOT pick up race packets for their teammates) A relay team will be assigned one bib number: the swimmer will pick up the swim cap and timing chip, the biker then will pick up the bike number and helmet stickers, and the runner will pick up the bib number. Relay teams will transfer the tim-ing chip and ankle strap by their assigned bike rack. (The timing chip is the “baton”). All hand offs of the chip MUST be done in the transition area. For example. The swim-mer is responsible for the short run to the transition area after he/she exits the wa-ter. Team members must be employees of the company they are racing for (part-time, full-time, or spouse of employee); must be able to verify employment if requested.

For a team to be scored, all team members have to complete their leg of the race

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and pass on the timing chip to the next team member. The team will only be scored if the runner crosses the finish line. Each relay participant will receive a finisher medal

and their team members can pick up their medals in the Transition Area. There is one award each for the fastest Corporate Challenge team for Sprint and Olympic-distance.

Each team member has to pick up his/her own race packet at the same time.

Course Cut-Off TimesBike course cut-off is at 2:15 p.m. for both distances. If you have not completed the bike course by then, you will be taken off the road and will be listed as DNF in the results.

Run course cut-off is at 3:15 p.m. If you have not crossed the finish line by then, you will be taken off the course and will be listed as DNF in the results.

Course Talks /Race BriefingTwo course talks will be offered at the expo via the big screen; one on Friday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. and one on Saturday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m. where athletes will be able to ask questions regarding the course and the race. Course talks will only be held if it does not rain.

If you cannot make the course talk, you can watch and listen to the pre-race briefing which will be available as a recorded webinar posted on the event website http://chicago.triathlon.org/ in the next few days.

EEvent Alert System (EAS)The Event Alert System communicates the status of the course conditions to partici-pants, volunteers and spectators on race day. All participants, volunteers and specta-tors should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System color indicators, remain alert for directions from race officials, announcers, and volunteer captains and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day. Look for EAS communications at the start, the main venue, in the expo, at packet pick-up, at aid stations and via public announcements. EAS communication is done via color cod-ed flags and banners; please see the chart below.


Equip AfricaJoin the movement to support youth athletes in the U.S. and Africa by taking part in USA Triathlon’s fundraising event, in association with the Chicago Park District, this June 27-29, 2014, at the ITU World Triathlon Chicago.

What? We’re collecting gently-used clothing and shoes at the ITU World Triathlon Chicago Expo, where every item of clothing and every pair of shoes counts.

How?Total donation weight will be converted to funds.

Why? Support the Chicago Park District’s efforts to provide programming and recreational sporting opportunities for local children and a 10-day training camp for 50 youth and junior athletes at the new ITU Development Centre in Egypt.

Equip Africa is an endeavor to bolster preparatory effort for young triathletes to com-pete at the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Brazzaville, Congo, in May 2015, as well as boost triathlon participation among local youth in Chicago.

Plus, meet Gwen Jorgensen in the Equip Africa booth when you make a donation during event weekend.

For more information on how your club, organization or company can get involved and spread the word, contact Julie Hill at [email protected].

Thank you for your support! See you at the Equip Africa booth!

FFinisher CertificateOur photo partner marathon-photos.com will provide a complimentary finisher certificate in a special design for every participant. The finisher certificate will be avail-able for download post-race via http://www.marathon-photos.com

GGear CheckGear check will be offered on race day. It will be located in the same tent where pack-et pick-up takes place on Friday and Saturday. Gear check opens at 5:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. Before you line up for your swim wave, drop-off your pre-race/post-race clothing and personal belongings in the provided clear gear check bag at the Gear Check located where packet pick-up was located. While you race, your gear will be held at Gear Check.

Each participant will receive a clear gear bag at packet pick-up that will serve as your


gear bag on race day. Use only the provided bag for checking your gear. Gear check staff will not accept any other bags than the ones provided to you. Attach the gear tag from number sheet you will receive at packet pick-up your gear bag before you leave it with the Gear Check crew. After the race, reclaim your checked bag at the designated Gear Check area. You will be asked to present your bib in order to pick-up your items. Please note: DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag. The event team is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before close of the Finish Line Festival on race day.

Goodie BagsAll registered athletes will receive a goodie bag at packet pick, which is up located at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park on Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sat-urday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Goodie bags are filled with offers and items from event sponsors.

Virtual Goodie BagsBe sure to check out the ITU World Triathlon Chicago virtual goodie bag for special offers from event sponsors. This link will be active until July 10, 2014. http://bit.ly/1pzCsgJ

HHost City ChicagoBe sure to explore more than the event venue and the race course while you are in town. The host city Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, has a lot to offer: exciting tourism attractions, a vibrant restaurant scene, legendary sports teams, beautiful beaches, a scenic lakefront with an 18-mile bike path, and hundreds of beautiful parks like Millennium Park and Lincoln Park all nestled within a skyline of architectural wonders. Our partners at Choose Chicago have put all there is to know about Chicago into a useful visitor’s guide which you can access at http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=202037

Welcome to Chicago!

LLost & FoundLost and Found is located at the Information Tent within the expo during the expo hours. Any valuables found should be turned in to the Information Booth, not the announcer locations.

Please be sure to mark your gear with your race number. In case you lose gear, this will help getting it back to its rightful owner. The 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago is not responsible for lost items.

Please contact [email protected] to locate any lost items after the event and to arrange returns. Shipping fees will apply. All unclaimed items will be donated after July 31, 2014.


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DISCLAIMER: THIS COURSE IS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL BY THECITY OF CHICAGO AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION.


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Medals / Finish LineRace past iconic Chicago landmarks until you reach a grandstand finish on blue carpet at Buckingham Fountain. Then sit back and watch the world’s fastest pro triathletes and Olympians battle it out for World Triathlon Series points. All athletes who finish the ITU World Triathlon Chicago race will receive a well-deserved finisher medal.

Medical CareMedical care is provided through the event medical team that will help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. Medical tents are located at the swim exit and at the finish line. Spotters and ambulances are placed at strategic locations throughout the course.

MerchandisingLooking to take home a memento of the inaugural ITU World Triathlon Chicago? Want to show off to friends and family that stayed at home? Stop by the official merchandising booth locat-ed within the Asics booth to get your official 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago gear before it sells out. Official event shirts, jackets and hats are available in limited quantity!

OOn-Course TrainingThere is NO course familiarization provided for age-group athletes. The age-group rac-es take place on public roads that will not be closed to traffic outside of race hours. Bike riding in regular traffic – especially on Lower Wacker Drive – is dangerous. Please take note that race organizers do not condone riding on the course outside of race hours. Swimming in Monroe Harbor is prohibited outside of race hours.

PPacket Pick-Up Packet pick-up is where you will check in to the event and pick-up your race number, race bag and wristband. Packet pick-up for the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago is located at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park and is open from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27 and from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. Look for a large white tent close to the Asics merchandising tent – this is the location of packet pick-up. All athletes who will be participating in the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago will need to pick up their own packet for the event — there will be no excep-tions! You must pick up your packet if you are to participate in the event.

Onsite packet pick-up will be available until Saturday, June 28 if the event is not sold out. All registration packet pick-ups must be done prior to the day of the event. There is no race-day packet pick-up.

Please bring a government-issued photo ID (i.e. state license, passport, green cards, military ID) to packet pick-up. If you are a USA Triathlon (USAT) member, please be


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sure to bring your USAT membership card and/or be prepared to show your valid USAT membership on your phone.

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR WRISTBAND UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF YOUR RACE AND UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED YOUR BIKE OUT OF TRANSITION! Your numbers sheet that you will receive has two coupons attached to it: one for your goodie bag and one for your athlete shirt. Please hand in the respective coupon to our volunteers to receive your goodie bag and your athlete shirt.

Athletes that are signed up for the race and are unable to participate, can claim their goodie bag and athlete t-shirt by sending an email to [email protected] with their mailing address, t-shirt size and registration confirmation number. A shipping and handling fee of $15 will be charged.

Parking

The closest parking is available at Millennium Garages which are a short walk north from the venue. Pre-paid discounted parking is available at Soldier Field which is locat-ed 1 mile south of the venue.

Due to various road construction projects in Chicago and road closures related to the races, we recommend arriving via public transportation. For age-group athletes arriving early Sunday morning, it is strongly suggested that they carpool to the event or have a friend/family member drop them off near Bucking-ham Fountain area before parking in the lots. Doing this will save time and space on the shuttle busses.

Travelling by CTAPublic transportation via CTA is a fast and convenient way to travel to the race site. The closest CTA stations are: •Jackson-Red&Harrison–bothontheRedLine •Jackson-Blue–ontheBlueLine •HaroldWashingtonLibrary&Adams/Wabash – both on the Brown, Pink, Orange, Purple Lines

The venue is located to the east of all CTA stations. Please keep in mind that the ven-ue is a short walk from these CTA stations.

Travelling by car Closest parking is available at Millennium Garages which are a short walk north from the venue.

Pre-paid discounted parking is available at Soldier Field which is located 1 mile south of the venue.

Due to various road construction projects in Chicago and road closures related to the races, we recommend arriving via public transportation.


For age-group athletes arriving early Sunday morning, it is strongly suggested that they carpool to the event or have a friend/family member drop them off near Buck-ingham Fountain area before parking in the lots. Doing this will save time and space on the shuttle busses.

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PC OpenThe ITU Chicago World Triathlon Weekend is excited to include a PC Open race. The Physically Challenged (PC) Open race is a wave of the Age-group Sprint race that is open to any and all Paratriathletes wanting to participate. Not all athletes with ADA defined disabilities fit into a Paratriathlon medical classification or are able to follow the strict equipment usage rules of Paratriathlon. Accordingly, USA Triath-lon offers a PC Open Division as an accommodation for those persons who wish to participate in a sanctioned event but who will not follow some Paratriathlon rules. Participation in the PC Open Division is available to athletes with a medically verified physical, visual, or neurological impairment that substantially limits one or more ma-jor life activities. As defined in the Paratriathlon rules, athletes with miscellaneous conditions such as, but not limited to, intolerance to temperature extremes, organ transplants, joint replacements (endoprosthetics), kidney dialysis, hearing impairments, and or cognitive impairment are not eligible for the PC Open Division. Formal Paratriathlon classification into approved categories is not required. They are also entitled to have a personal handler who can assist them with various tasks in transition and they are provided assistance getting into and out of the water. Con-duct and standards for handlers and guides shall remain as defined in the Paratri-athlon rules.

These athletes will complete the same Sprint-distance race on the same course as the able bodied age-groupers participating in the sprint race.

Adaptive equipment used in the PC Open Division must conform to the equipment specifications listed in the Paratriathlon Rule Modifications or in Article 5.11 of the Competitive Rules with the following exceptions:

•Participantswithanydisabilitythatmayaffectbalancemaychoosetouse stabilizer wheels on the bicycle. The BIKE USA, Inc. Stabilizer Wheel Kit is an adult training wheel kit and it has been approved for use. For information and pictures of the product, see http://www.stabilizerwheels.com/ •Recumbentstyletricyclesareallowed.

•Hand-cyclesthatdonotmeettheParatriathlonmeasurementrestrictions for length, wheel size, seat angle, and have no safety bars are allowed

PC Open athletes may use any of the allowed adaptive equipment in combinations that are not permitted in Paratriathlon. Any request to use adaptive equipment not

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defined in the Paratriathlon Rules or in the exceptions above must be submitted to USA Triathlon at least 14 days in advance of the event.

Conduct of athletes in competition, other than equipment restrictions, shall be governed by the Paratriathlon Rules and the USAT Competitive Rules, which can be referenced at http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx#Paratri-athlon

Personal Communication PlansWe strongly recommend that each athlete should put a post-race communication plan into place with family and friends BEFORE leaving for the race. Please inform your friends and family of your start time and expected finish time so they know when to expect you near the finish line.

Determine a clear meeting point with friends and family for after the race as it can be difficult to locate friends and family with thousands of athletes and excited specta-tors in the event area.

Post-Race AreaThe age-group recovery area is located in the South Rose Garden in Grant Park. Af-ter crossing the finish line, athletes will be directed to head south into the age-group recovery area.

Race partner Herbalife will be handing out shakes made with the Herbalife24 Rebuild Strength product which provides a blend of amino acids, whey and casein to help rebuild muscle over a multi-hour period. If you would like to learn more about this product, please go to http://catalog.herbalife.com/Catalog/en-US/Energy-Fitness/Herbal-ife24/Herbalife24-Rebuild-Strength

The recovery area will also have post-race food such as bagels and fruit for age-group athletes.

Staff from race partner Illinois Bone & Joint Institute will be on hand to provide post-race massage and demonstrate recovery techniques such as foam rolling and proper stretching. They will also be availableto assess your physical therapy needs.

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Race Briefing/Course TalksThe pre-race briefing will be available as a recorded webinar posted on the event website http://chicago.triathlon.org/ during race week. There will also be course talks held at the expo via the big screen; one on Friday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. and one on Saturday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m. where athletes will be able to ask questions regarding the course and the race. Course talks will only be held if it does not rain.


Race-Day Check-InTransition for the Olympic-Distance opens at 4:00 a.m. and stays open until 5:45 a.m. prior to race start. The transition opens up for Sprint-distance at 9:45 a.m. and promptly closes at 11:30 a.m. prior to race start. You must have on your wristband to get into transition.

Race Photos by marathon-photos.com 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago age-groupers will be captured in both photos and video by the event’s official photo partner marathon-photos.com. Marathon-photos.com photographers will ALSO be ready to take your official finisher photo near the age-group recovery area. This photo will be made available as a complimentary download to all race participants via the photo partner’s website. Competitors will also be able to view their SWIM, BIKE AND PHO-TOS finish online, get a complimentary race certificate online and order a download-able video showing their finish. Don’t miss the chance to purchase THE photos AND VIDEO of this memorable race. For more information, visit www.marathon-photos.com

Race Site and Transition AreaThe transition area for the 2014 World Triathlon Chicago age-group races is locat-ed south of Buckingham Fountain in Arvey Field and is an on grass transition area. It is easily accessible on race morning prior to the start of the Olympic-Distance race.

Athletes competing in the Sprint-distance will need to cross the Olympic-distance race course to get to Sprint transition on race morning. Please use only the official crosswalks and plan your time accordingly!

The swim start area for the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago age-group races is located east of Buckingham Fountain at Queen’s Landing. After athletes have checked in at transition on race morning, they are being asked to walk north on the sidewalk along Lake Shore Drive and cross to the swim start at Buckingham Foun-tain.

Sprint athletes: preferred access into the venue after the start of the Olympic-dis-tance race is via E Jackson Blvd, which is located north of Buckingham Fountain.

The finish line, packet pick-up, gear check and the event expo are located at Buckingham Fountain which is located in Grant Park.

Rules Briefing/Competitive RulesThe pre-race rules briefing will be a recorded webinar posted on http://chicago.triathlon.org/ during race week.

RelaysEach relay is a team of three with each team member racing one leg of the race – swim, bike, run. There are three categories of relays: all male, all female and mixed (any combination). Awards will be handed out to the three fastest teams from each category.


Sprint-distance relays will race as part of the Sprint-distance race with a non-drafting 750m swim, a 20km bike and 5km run. Olympic-distance relays will race as part of the Olympic-distance race with a non-drafting 1,500m swim, a 40km bike and 10km run.

Individual teams are made up of three participants, each participating in one leg of the race – swim, bike, or run. A relay team will be assigned one bib number: the swimmer will pick up the swim cap and timing chip, the biker then will pick up the bike number and helmet stickers, and the runner will pick up the bib number. Relay teams will transfer the timing chip and ankle strap by their assigned bike rack. (The timing chip is the “baton”). All hand offs of the chip MUST be done in the transition area. For example. The swimmer is responsible for the short run to the transition area after he/she exits the water.

For a team to be scored, all team members have to complete their leg of the race and pass on the timing chip to the next team member. The team will only be scored if the runner crosses the finish line. Each relay participant will receive a finisher medal and their team members can pick up their medals in the Transition Area. Each team member has to pick up his/her own race packet up. There are no

During the event, a ‘relay pen’ will be utilized within the Age-group transition area. When a relay team member is waiting in transition area for their team mates they must remain within the transition area and cannot exit the area until their teammate enters. This is to ensure each relay team competes in a fair transition area.

ResultsResults will be posted near the age-group post-race recovery area. Please note: Athletes will have 60 minutes after the completion of their race to protest any penalties. Any protests must be made to the race officials from USA.

Run CourseThe run course – much like the bike course – is based on a lap format. Like the elites, age-group athletes will pass through the event stadium located at Bucking-ham Fountain several times before crossing the finish line.

Olympic-distance athletes will pass through the stadium three times before finishing on their fourth lap. Sprint-distance athletes will pass through the stadium twice be-fore finishing on their third lap. It is your responsibilities as an athlete to count your laps and ensure that you are riding the full bike course distance required for your race.

The run course starts at Arvey Field with athletes heading out of transition running north on the path parallel to Lower Hutchinson Field. Leaving the park at Balbo Avenue, athletes will merge to the left onto S. Columbus Drive running north to the turnaround point just before E. Jackson Drive. Then athletes will make a left onto the fountain table top where they will circle Buckingham Fountain before turning left, back onto S. Columbus Drive, immediately followed by a slight left turn back into the


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park. After passing through the garden section in the South Rose Garden, athletes will continue onto Balbo Avenue. At the intersection of Balbo Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, Sprint athletes will make a U-turn and head west on Balbo Ave to start their next lap. Olympic-distance athletes will turn right back into the park and will pass transition before beginning their next lap.

For Sprint-distance and Olympic-distance athletes alike - when starting a new lap on the run, please be mindful of other athletes merging onto the run course. Always fol-low the direction provided by race staff, course marshals and volunteers. Pay close attention to the posted on-course signage – it has been planned out and created to provide a safe racing environment and give you visual cues. But, also know you are ultimately responsible for knowing the course.

Refer to page 18 for map of Age-group run course.

RulesFor the age group races, athletes will be racing under the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, please take the time to read the following summary of Position Violations which you know as the drafting rules. The Position Rules apply to the following concepts which everyone can remember:

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fairness in the competition. There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition.

Non-draft legal triathlon is an individual-effort event, and it is your personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties.

Referee. After review, the Head Referee will then decide if a variable time penalty is

there are no protests or appeals of Position penalties. The most commonly cited violations are the following:

• Position – Riding on the left side of the lane without passing • Blocking – Left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor • Illegal Pass – Passing on the right • Overtaken – After being passed, failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing • Drafting – Following a cyclist closer than the three bike lengths and failing to

-sult in an additional penalty. If you are cited for three violations, you will be

have a conversation with the Head Referee if you have any questions.Check your helmet to be sure it is a CPSC-approved model. All helmets legally sold in the United States are CPSC approved. However, if you have purchased your helmet online from another country, it might be illegal for use in the USA Triathlon-sanctioned events.

While on your bike, always have your chin strap securely fastened – before, during and after the event. The chin strap rule is easy to follow so please do not forget.

Wear your race numbers.

Do not leave your trash on the course and do not carry or use any portable audio devises during the race.

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Race-Day Check-InThere is no race day check-in.


SSolutions The solutions desk is located inside of the packet pick-up tent at Buckingham Foun-tain. It will be open on Friday and Saturday during packet pick-up hours only and will not be open on Sunday, race day.

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Swim Course / Swim Waves / Swim CapsThe swim takes place in Monroe Harbor in Lake Michigan. The swim start is located at Queen’s Landing, east of Buckingham Fountain where the main venue is located. Athletes enter the water via a pontoon which is located parallel to the seawall. The swim start is an in-water wave start and the starting waves and times will be

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posted at packet pick-up and have been published on http://chicago.triathlon.org/event_info/schedule. Please note that they are subject to change without notifica-tion.

Age-group athletes competing in the Olympic-distance will swim a course of 1,500 meters which first heads north for 375 meters at which point the athletes will make a U-turn and then head south past the swim entry point to the southern end of the harbor.

Athletes competing in the Sprint-distance will swim a course of 750 meters, point to point. They will start in the water directly at Queen’s Landing and will swim south parallel to the seawall to the southern end of the harbor.

All athletes will exit at the southern end of Monroe Harbor, near the Field Museum.Athletes will enter the water with all athletes from their swim wave with sufficient enough time to acclimate to the water.

Swim StartThe swim start is a wave start and the starting waves and times will be posted at packet pick-up and on http://chicago.triathlon.org/ during event week.

TTiming ChipsTiming chips will be handed out at packet pick-up. You will receive exact instruction from the timing company as to how to affix the timing chip. Do not lose your chip! If you do lose your chip, please report to the registration team onsite. Do not trade your chip with another athlete! Your chip is linked to your name and race information.

The chip must be worn during the entire race (swim, bike, run) to produce accurate timing data. It is the athlete’s responsibility to cross each timing mat. All chips must be returned at the finish line. If you forget to return your chip, you may also hand it in at the information tent. In that case, be sure to let the event staff know your name and racing number. If you are unable to complete the race, return your timing chip at the information tent and inform race staff and/or officials. If you do lose your chip, you will be required to pay a fee before being assigned a new one.

Relay members: your timing chip is your baton. You must hand off your timing chip to your teammate after completing your leg of the race.TrainingAthletes are not allowed to train or test the bike course on Lower Wacker Drive. Athletes are also not allowed to swim the course at Queen’s Landing.

Transition Area Access / HoursThe age-group transition is located at Arvey Field, south of Buckingham Fountain. Olympic-distance athletes will rack their bikes in the southern section of transition, Sprint athletes will rack in the northern section of the transition area. There will be a designated area for relays as well as a designated area for PC Open athletes.


Every athlete will have an assigned spot within transition that will be marked with the athlete’s race number.

Pre-Race transition hours are as follows:Olympic-distance pre-race 4:00 a.m. – 5:45 a.m.Sprint-distance pre-race 9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Transition re-opens for bike check-out as follows:Olympic-distance 11:30 a.m.Sprint-distance 2:00 p.m.

Athletes will be permitted back into transition for bike check-out in small groups. Note that we will only let athletes back in transition if all athletes in that respective race are on the run course

The age-group transition area closes by 4:00 p.m. All bikes need to be checked out of the transition area by then. Age-group athletes need to be aware that S. Columbus Drive will remain shut down for the Elite Men race until 7:15 p.m. Age-group athletes looking to leave Grant Park and the venue will need to do so via the designated official crossing points.

Transportation/ Airport Transfer/ Getting ThereTravelling by CTAPublic transportation via CTA is a fast and convenient way to travel to the race site. The closest CTA stations are:

•Jackson-Red&Harrison–bothontheRedLine •Jackson-Blue–ontheBlueLine •HaroldWashingtonLibrary&Adams/Wabash–bothontheBrown,Pink,Orange, Purple Lines

The venue is located to the east of all CTA stations. Please keep in mind that the ven-ue is a short walk from these CTA stations.

Travelling by car Closest parking is available at Millennium Garages which are a short walk north from the venue.

Pre-paid discounted parking is available at Soldier Field which is located 1 mile south of the venue.

Due to various road construction projects in Chicago and road closures related to the races, we recommend arriving via public transportation. For age-group athletes arriving early Sunday morning, it is strongly suggested that they carpool to the event or have a friend/family member drop them off near Bucking-ham Fountain area before parking in the lots. Doing this will save time and space on the shuttle busses.


Trash / RecyclingPlease help keep the venue and the streets clean. Do not leave your trash on the course or anywhere within the venue. Plenty of trash and recycling receptacles are provided at the aid stations and throughout the venue.

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WWristbands At packet pick-up, all athletes will be given a wristband that must be worn during the race. This wristband also will allow athletes into transition at bike check-in on Satur-day, before the race on Sunday morning and also into the age-group recovery area post-race.

For the safety of the athletes and their gear, no one will be allowed into transition without a wristband.

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR WRISTBAND UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF YOUR RACE AND UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED YOUR BIKE OUT OF TRANSITION!

Wristband Colors Olympic-distance dark blue Olympic-distance Relay light blue Sprint-distance dark green Sprint-distance PC Open red Sprint-distance Relay light green

Warm-Up SwimNo warm-up swim will be allowed other than the time you are allocated just prior to your respective swim start.

Water SafetyWe know there have been some questions and concerns from race participants regarding water temperature for next week’s event, and we hear you! We have been monitoring water temperatures in Lake Michigan through local meteorological sourc-es, and beginning Monday, June 23, we will be taking water temperatures directly in the harbor where the swim will be held. We have contingency plans in place in the event that the water is too cold on race day, and we will update participants with any


new information via social media and email when appropriate. When packing and planning for this race, we strongly recommend packing a wetsuit. If you need a wetsuit for the race, Running Away Multisport will be providing wetsuit sales and rentals for event partner TYR Sport at ITU World Triathlon Chicago. They will be on site at the expo, or you can contact them in advance to secure your wet-suit at one of their two retail locations in Chicago and Deerfield, Illinois. Visit runningawaymultisport.com for more information. It’s also important to be prepared for any race conditions you may face. The article at http://bit.ly/1jMWvo6 outlines eight tips to handle swimming in cold water, and may be a good resource for you as we approach race day.

Water Temperature Please be sure to check the current weather conditions and water temperatures when preparing and packing for your race in Chicago. For updates on the water tem-perature please visit http://chicago.triathlon.org/event_info/weather_update

WeatherThe month of June is characterized by gradually rising daily high temperatures, with average daily highs around 83 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the month and daily lows around 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Please visit http://chicago.triathlon.org/event_info/weather_update for further updates.

Feel free to check weather.com for the averate temperature in Chicago. They provide great tables and detail. Please plan ahead and keep in mind it will be chilly in the ear-ly morning hours when you check into transition on race morning.

Wetsuit Rentals – TYRWe strongly recommend packing a wetsuit. If you need a wetsuit for the race, Running Away Multisport will be providing wetsuit sales and rentals for event partner TYR Sport at ITU World Triathlon Chicago. They will be on site at the expo, or you can contact them in advance to secure your wetsuit at one of their two retail locations in Chicago and Deerfield, Il. Visit runningawaymultisport.com for more information.

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ABOUT THE 2014 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES The 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series is an innovative series that allows the world’s top athletes to compete head-to-head on an ongoing basis. Expanding upon the previ-ous single-day World Championship, the format features eight world-class events and finishes with an exciting Grand Final.

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World Triathlon Series ScheduleDate EventApril 5-6 Barfoot & Thompson World Triathlon AucklandApril 26-27 ITU Discovery World Triathlon Cape TownMay 17-18 ITU World Triathlon YokohamaMay 31-June 1 PruHealth World Triathlon LondonJune 27-29 ITU World Triathlon ChicagoJuly 12-13 ITU World Triathlon HamburgAug. 23-24 Vattenfall World Triathlon StockholmAug. 26-Sept. 1 TransCanada Corp. World Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton

Prize Money For 2014, ITU has increased the bonus pool by $177,000 (all USD), making it the biggest ever with a total of $755,000 available to the top 35 men and women. With $2.2 million dollars total prize purse up for grabs, the WTS remains one of the rich-est triathlon circuits worldwide. The exact prize money schedule is available at http://wts.triathlon.org/series/prizemoney

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TOP U.S. WOMENHeading into World Triathlon Chicago, the U.S. has two top-ranked women, Gwen Jor-gensen and Sarah Groff are ranked No. 1 and 3, respectively, thanks to outstanding performances on the World Triathlon Series circuit.

Gwen JorgensenGwen Jorgensen got her start in the sport in 2010 after competing for the University of Wisconsin as a runner through college. Jorgensen made her WTS debut in 2011 in Madrid, and on Aug. 6, she finished second in London to qualify for the 2012 Olympic team. Though she sustained a flat tire in the London 2012 Olympic Games, Jorgensen finished on her second WTS podium at the Grand Final in Auckland. In 2013, Jorgensen started the season with a bang, winning the Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego to become the first American woman to top the podium at a WTS event.

She also won series events in Yokohama and Stockholm, es-tablishing herself as a threat to the competition on the run, where she continually posted the fastest run splits in the races she completed. Jorgensen has earned two WTS titles in 2014 in Yokohama and London.

Sarah GroffSarah Groff has been an elite triathlete since 2005, and was crowned the 2007 Aquathlon World Champion early in her career. A consistent performer, Groff earned the first-ever podium finish in a WCS event by a U.S. woman by taking third in Kitzbühel in 2011. She also earned her Olympic spot in London, finishing seventh in the qualifying event on the proposed Olympic course in 2011. Groff recorded the top season by an American in the history of the ITU World Championship Series in 2011 by plac-ing third overall to earn a spot on the series podium. At the London 2012 Olympic Games, Groff led the U.S. with a fourth-place finish when she bridged back up to the leaders on the final 2.5k lap before falling 10 seconds short of the podium.

From 2013 to 2014, Groff has finished in the top eight in her last eight ITU races, including a second-place finish in London on May 31.

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Come out on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 to witness the fastesttriathletes in the world battle it out on the blue carpet for the ITU World TriathlonChicago title. With their sights set on the 2014 ITU World Championship title andOlympic qualification points on the line, Olympians and Olympic hopefuls will be sprint-ingthrough a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike, 10-kilometer run course and youcan catch all the action. The course is centered at Grant Park’s Buckingham Fountain,and with multiple laps on the swim, bike and run, you will have an opportunity to seethe best of the best in the sport of triathlon up close. Plus, get a preview of the deliteaction before the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final heads to Chicago inSeptember 2015. It’s one race weekend you won’t want to miss

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ELITE PARATRIATHLON RACESAthletes are separated into five categories based on type of disability.

PT1 Wheelchair users. Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impair-ment of, but not limited to: muscle power, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia, atheto-sis that prevent the ability to safely ride a conventional bike and run. Through classifi-cation assessment, athletes must have a score of up to 640,0 points. Athletes must use a recumbent handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment;

PT2 Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score of up to 454,9 points. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.

PT3 Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score from 455,0 to 494,9 points. In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.

PT4 Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle pow-er or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score from 495,0 to 557,0 points included. In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.

PT5 Total or Partial visual Impairment (IBSA/IPC defined sub-classes B1, B2, and B3): Includes athletes who are totally blind, from no light perception in either eye, to some light perception but unable to recognize the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction (B1) and partially sighted athletes with a visual acuity of less than 6/60 vi-sion or visual field less than 20 degrees with best corrective vision (B2-B3). One guide is mandatory throughout the race. Must ride a tandem during the bike segment.


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Launched in 2011, Dare2tri serves youth, adults and injured service members who have a physical disability such as amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke, Spina Bifida and Cere-bral Palsy, as well as those with visual impairments or blindness. Dare2tri serves athletes of all ability levels, from beginners to elites. The club is committed to providing adaptive equipment, training opportunities, qualified coaching and support for athletes through ac-cess to trained handlers and guides, ensuring that athletes are fully prepared to dare2tri and inspire others to do the same. Learn more at: www.dare2tri.org.


VOLUNTEERS

WANT TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2014 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON CHICAGO?

There are many positions to fill. We need your help to make this event spectacular! With over 700 volunteer positions available, there is a spot for everyone, including teams, schools, corporate groups, friends and family. With an all-star cast of ITU elite athletes, thousands of age-groupers and a bike course suited for fast racing, you will definitely want to be a part of the action.

There are many volunteer duties to sign up for -- either along the course or behind the scenes. Volunteers are needed to help assemble expo race bags; work the swim, bike and run courses and the transition area; support the elite athletes; and in many more areas. Even if you are racing this year, there are pre-race volunteer jobs. One could be perfect for you!

If you have volunteered before you know that being a volunteer is the best way to see the action close up, celebrate community, and that you get far more out of the experi-ence than you put into it

Those volunteering during the event will receive a special volunteer T-shirt, and refreshments.

Benefits of Volunteering:

•OfficialVolunteerT-Shirt •Bepartofanepicsportingevent •Fulfillcommunityservicehours •Haveagreattime!

If you are interested in volunteering for our Medical Team, please email the Race Doctor, Dr. Andrew Hunt at [email protected].

For more information and to sign up for one of the volunteer opportunities, email [email protected].

SOCIAL MEDIAConnect with WTS Chicago on Social Media!

Stay connected with ITU World Triathlon Chicago on social media. Follow us on Face-book and Twitter for race updates, training tips and much more.

Share your own race experiences with the hashtag #WTSChicago. From training and


traveling to the event, to race day excitement or favorite race signs — show friends, family members and the rest of the #WTSChicago triathlon community what the event weekend is all about.

Visit facebook.com/worldtriathlonchicago and twitter.com/wts_chicago for all the latest on this exciting event.

TWITTER@triathlonlive: live updates from the elite races@WTS_Chicago: live photos from the elite races@WorldTriathlon: updates from Chicago and all ITU events@USATlive: live updates from the elite races and photos from Sunday’s age-group races

Follow #WTSChicago for all updates from the weekend. You can also share your pho-tos on Instagram using this tag.

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PREDICT THE PODIUMIn addition to cheering for your favorite elite athletes on Saturday and Sunday, multisport fans can predict the elite podium finishers in the new fantasy triathlon TRIFECTA game, launched this spring by USA Triathlon and ITU. Podium picks must be submitted at before the women’s race begins on June 28.

WATCH WTS CHICAGO LIVE ON UNIVERSAL SPORTSUniversal Sports Network will air exclusive national television and online coverage of the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Chicago for race weekend. The elite women’s race will air Saturday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET LIVE, followed by the elite men’s event on Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m. ET LIVE both on air and online at universalsports.com to authenticated users.

Following the live telecasts, Universal Sports will air encore presentations of both rac-es — the elite women on Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET and 11:00 p.m. ET and the elite men on Sunday, June 29 at 9:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. ET.

To find Universal Sports in your area, go to Universalsports.com/iwantuniversalsports.html

TRIATHLONLIVE.TV WATCH ALL RACES IN A LIVE STREAMWatch the ITU World Triathlon Series races unfold live at http://triathlonlive.tv. Triathlonlive.tv lets you stream all races in the series live and on-demand, gives you access to event recaps, exclusive interviews and over 100 hours of archived content.

USA Triathlon members can receive a 20 % discount on new season passes. Visit http://www.usatriathlon.org/ and login into your account for your discount code CHI-CAGO2014 for 20% off.

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HISTORY OF TRIATHLON – 40 YEARS OF THE SPORT

Over the past 40 years, triathlon has evolved from a form of cross-training to a thriv-ing sport for elite and age-group athletes. In addition to the sport’s 40th anniversary, 2014 also marks another big milestone: 25 years since the inception of the International Triathlon Union and its world-class competition.

Here’s a timeline of events that have added to the rich history and development of the sport.

1974The first official triathlon was held in San Diego’s Mission Bay on Sept. 25, 1974, and welcomed 46 athletes. 1978John Collins helped organize the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon — the first event of its kind. Fifteen participants attended the race and 12 crossed the finish line.

1979A Sports Illustrated article featured the Hawaii Ironman. Entries increased to 108 the following year.

1982The U.S. Triathlon Association and American Triathlon Association merged under one unified National Governing Body called the U.S. Triathlon Association. In 1983, it was renamed as the Triathlon Federation USA.

1989The first Congress of the International Triathlon Union was organized in Avignon, France. A total of 30 National Federations were in attendance. In August, the first ITU World Championships were held.

1990The U.S. hosted the second ITU Triathlon World Championship in Orlando, Florida.

1991The first ITU World Cup event was held in St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

1995The first Pan American Games triathlon was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

1996Triathlon Federation USA changed its name to the present USA Triathlon, a move that further identified the federation with the United States Olympic Committee’s National


Governing Bodies.

2000Triathlon made its first Olympic debut in Sydney. Jennifer Gutier-rez, Sheila Taormina and Joanna Zeiger were on the U.S. wom-en’s team and Ryan Bolton, Hunter Kemper and Nick Radkewich were on the U.S. men’s team.

2004The U.S. won its first Olympic triathlon medal when Susan Wil-liams of Littleton, Colorado, placed third.

2009The ITU World Triathlon Series was introduced, creating a series of races instead of a single-day championship.

2012The World Championship Series was renamed the ITU World Triathlon Series. The sport returned to its roots with the inaugural ITU World Triathlon San Diego, held in close proximity to the first-ever triathlon in Mission Beach. Hunter Kemper became a four-time Olympian.

2013Gwen Jorgensen made history at WTS San Diego when she became the first American woman to win an ITU series event.

2014Chicago became the third U.S. city to host a WTS race — joining San Diego (2012, 2013) and Washington, D.C. (2009).

2015The City of Chicago will host the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final and World Championships.

2016 Paratriathlon will make its debut at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.


ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNIONThe International Triathlon Union is the world governing body for the Olympic sport of Triathlon and all related Multisport disci-plines including Duathlon, Aquathlon, Cross Triathlon and Winter Triathlon. ITU was founded in 1989 at the first ITU Congress in Avignon, France. It has maintained its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada since then and also has offices in Lausanne, Switzerland and Madrid, Spain. It now has over 160 affiliated National Federations on five continents and is the youngest International Fed-eration in the Olympic Games. Triathlon was awarded Olympic Games status in 1994 and made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000. Triathlon is also featured in the Asian Games, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games. Paratriathlon was ac-cepted into the Paralympic Games in 2010 and will make its Paralympic debut in Rio 2016. ITU is proudly committed to supporting the development of the sport world-wide through strong relationships with continental and national federations, working with its partners to offer a balanced sport development programme from grassroots to a high-performance level. For more information, visit: www.triathlon.org

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ABOUT NATIONAL FEDERATION USA TRIATHLONUSA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States.

Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 races (including ITU World Triathlon Chicago) and connects with nearly 500,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches and race directors on the grassroots level, USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes. USA Triathlon is a proud member of the ITU and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).

Chicago is part of USA Triathlon’s Mideast Region, which features some of the most popular events in the country. USA Triathlon is broken down into 10 regions. No mat-ter which region you live in, there are sanctioned races, camps and clinics to enjoy. Visit usatriathlon.org/eventcalendar to find an event near you.

Looking for some training partners? Find a club in your area at usatriathlon.org/clubs. New to the sport or looking to step up your training? Utilize the expertise of a USA Triathlon Certified Coach. Visit usatriathlon.org/coaching to find a coach to make the most of your training.

Visit usatriathlon.org to learn more about the organization and all it has in store for you.

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GRAND FINAL

2015 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES GRAND FINAL AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSIn September 2015, Chicago will become the first U.S. city to host the ITU World Tri-athlon Grand Final, and the first city since Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2005 to host the age-group ITU World Championships. The best triathletes in the world will race throughout the 2015 season in cities around the world with hopes of earning a spot and com-peting for a world title. Races will include the elite ITU World Triathlon Grand Final (for men and women), juniors, under-23s, paratriathletes and age-groupers racing at the sprint and Olympic-distances.

The event week will begin with the ITU Aquathlon World Championships, a growing swim-run discipline. In 2013, more than 8,000 athletes competed in the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final and World Championships, one of the most prestigious triathlon events in the world. This heads to Edmonton in 2014.

Want to earn your chance to shine in Chicago when the World Championships are held here in the U.S. in 2015? To compete in the championship events, you’ll need to qualify for a spot with your National Federation.

In the U.S., your chance to qualify comes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 9 - 10 at USA Triathlon Age group Nationals. Olympic-Distance Nationals will be held on Satur-day, Aug. 9, and Sprint Nationals will be on Sunday, Aug. 10, with the venue centered at the Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World. Registration is open now for both events:

Olympic-Distance Nationals – usatriathlon.org/agnc14oly (*requires qualification) Sprint Nationals – usatriathlon.org/agnc14sprint

There will be 18 slots on Team USA available per age-group, with slots rolling down to 25th place after the age-up rule. Age-groups are: 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-plus.

Team USA Age-Up RuleAt 2014 Age group Nationals, athletes will race in their appropriate age-groups based on their age as of Dec. 31, 2014. Awards will be issued based on those results. If an athlete “ages up” into another age-group in 2015, a separate set of results will be issued accounting for those athletes who aged up and Team USA slots will be awarded based on these results. So their finish time will be compared to those athletes in the older age-group.

For example, if John Doe is going to be 49 years old by Dec. 31, 2014, he will age-up


up into the 50-54 age-group for the 2015 World Championships since he will be 50 years old by Dec. 31, 2015. Thus, for Team USA qualifying purposes, his time at the qualification event will be compared to the men currently in the 50-54 age-group.

Who can qualify for Team USA?All athletes eligible to represent the United States must:

Be a U.S. citizen OR Be a U.S. national – someone who has resided in the US for three consecutive years and has not competed for their country of citizenship in the prior year.

Team USA eligible athletes must not have competed for their country of citizenship in the prior year. Athletes who choose to be recognized as nationals who have competed for their country of citizenship in the last year may get dispensation by obtaining a let-ter from the National Federation of their home country allowing competition as a U.S. athlete.

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2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMESThere will be thousands of athletes from around the world descending on Chicago for an unforgettable event, but this is also your chance to catch Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls in action before the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

ITU has designated the 2015 Paratriathlon World Championships as an important event for paratriathletes vying for a spot in triathlon’s Paralympic Games debut. Top-ranked paratriathletes in each medal event will earn a Paralympic spot for their Na-tional Federation.

Some countries, including the U.S., are also considering the 2015 Grand Final and World Championships in Chicago as an individual qualifying event. If Chicago is chosen as a qualifying event for a National Federation, elite triathletes and paratriathletes could receive a nomination to represent their country in Rio in 2016. More informa-tion on the athlete qualification process for Rio 2016 will be shared as it becomes available.

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