Some of the world’s finest triathletes are set to launch their T100 Triathlon World Tour campaign in Singapore this weekend. The Singapore T100, taking place on 5 and 6 April at Marina Bay, will feature the Women’s Pro race on Saturday followed by the Men’s Pro race on Sunday.
Reigning T100 men’s world champion Marten Van Riel will defend his title against a formidable line-up, including Singapore T100 defending champion Youri Keulen and Paris Olympics medallists Hayden Wilde and Léo Bergère. In the women’s race, Australian Ashleigh Gentle aims for a third consecutive win in Singapore, facing tough competition from Olympic silver medallist Julie Derron and Tokyo 2020 champion Flora Duffy.
The Singapore T100 is more than just a professional race; it is a multi-sport festival catering to various fitness levels. Over 7,000 enthusiasts are expected at the F1 Pit Building for age-group races on Sunday. Participants can choose from a 100km triathlon or two duathlon races. Additionally, the Music Run on Saturday evening offers a 5km fun run with music along the route.
Road closures will be in effect to ensure the smooth running of the event, affecting several major roads on both days. The T100 Triathlon World Tour will continue across nine locations, culminating in the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final in December.
Ashleigh Gentle remarked on the challenging conditions, stating, “Singapore is definitely one of the hardest races on the circuit. You can’t go there unprepared.” Meanwhile, Youri Keulen expressed his excitement to return, saying, “I love to be back. It felt like I’m back at the place where I belong.”
The Singapore T100 marks the beginning of a thrilling season, with athletes vying for points towards their T100 Race To Qatar ranking.
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