Olympians and World Champions Lead Field of Professional Triathletes Set to Compete in Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
40th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Starts Sunday, August 15, at 7:30 a.m.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#escapealcatraztri–IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced the pro field for the 40th Anniversary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, set to take place August 15, in San Francisco. The line-up includes Olympian Ben Kanute (USA), 2016 IRONMAN World Champion Holly Lawrence (GBR), two-time World Duathlon Champion Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR), two-time XTERRA World Champion Bradly Weiss (RSA) and more.
“Escape is one of my favorite races and this year, it is even more special since it is the 40th anniversary for the race and my family will be there with me,” said Kanute. “I am looking forward to testing myself on the challenging course and against my competitors again this year while going for a fourth straight win.”
The field also includes 2016 Escape from Alcatraz Champion Holly Lawrence (GBR). Lawrence is also a 14-time IRONMAN 70.3 Champion and she recently took first place at 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel. Seven-time IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion Ben Hoffman (USA) will also compete. Most recently victorious at the 2021 IRONMAN Boulder 70.3, Emma Pallant-Browne (GBA) will compete in her first Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
The following pros will join 2,000 amateur triathletes for the 40th year of this annual event:
Men:
Ben Kanute (USA)
Max Fennell (USA)
John Dahlz (USA)
Greg Harper (USA)
Jason West (USA)
Bradley Weiss (RSA)
Ben Hoffman (USA)
Timothy Winslow (USA)
Women:
Holly Lawrence (GBR)
Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR)
Grace Theck (AUS)
Jackie Hering (USA)
Lara Gruden (USA)
Zuzana Trnovcova (USA)
Ginger Howell (USA)
Triathletes will hit the water at 7:30 a.m. to embark on a challenging 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the shoreline of Marina Green, an 18-mile twisting bike ride through the Presidio, and an 8-mile trail run out to Baker Beach and up the infamous 200-plus step Sand Ladder. Triathletes will then follow a path under the Golden Gate Bridge and finish at Marina Green. Fans can experience the excitement at Marina Green, where the swim exit, athlete transition area and finish line are easily visible. This year’s event will also feature the first ever ESCAPE Aquathlon on Saturday, August 14. Visit www.EscapeAlcatrazTri.com.
Link to Photo of swim start: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q1v4ycu9xk4e25z/EFAT%20Swim%20Start%20Photo%20Credit%20Rocky%20Arroyo.jpeg?dl=0
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