Pre-Race From The Beijing International Triathlon

From South America to Australia, this year’s event will welcome pro triathletes from four continents including returning top names.

Photo: Rocky Arroyo_www.arroyophotography.com

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Josh Amberger during a swim workout to prep for race day
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Greg Bennett at the entrance to the Forbidden City
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Eric Lagerstrom, Magali Tisseyre, Greg Bennett, Joe Maloy and Vicente Hernandez at the entrance to the Forbidden City.
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At the Forbidden City
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Mingling with Chinese Nationals
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Alistair Brownlee assembles his bike in preparation for Sunday
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Alistair Brownlee assembles his bike in preparation for Sunday
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Alistair Brownlee assembles his bike in preparation for Sunday
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Kevin Collington on a morning run in preparation for Sunday’s race
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Pros during a photo opportunity with Chinese Nationals at the Summer Palace
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Cameron Dye, Lauren Goss, Joe Maloy and Vicente Hernandez tour the bike course
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One of the tours offered to the pros to preview the challenging bike course
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Joe Maloy during the autograph signing session
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Autograph signing session
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Autograph signing session
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Autograph signing session
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Autograph signing session
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The entrance to Friday night’s welcoming party
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Participants begin to take their seats at Friday’s welcoming party.
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Holly Lawrence affixes her race numbers for Sunday’s race
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The pros are introduced by lead staff members and local Chinese dignitaries at Friday night’s welcoming party
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Performers during Friday night’s welcoming party
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Backstage at Friday’s welcoming party
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Performers during Friday night’s welcoming party
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Holly Lawrence preps her bike for Sunday’s race
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Radka Vodickova on the video production set
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Age groupers at check-in and packet pickup
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Age groupers at check-in and packet pickup
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Age groupers at check-in and packet pickup
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Age groupers at check-in and packet pickup
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Some of the many volunteers at check-in and packet pickup
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Age groupers at bike check-in
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Cameron Dye on the video production set
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Age groupers begin to arrive at packet pick-up and check-in

Photos: Rocky Arroyo

The Beijing International Triathlon has become a must-race for several professional triathletes since its inception in 2012, attracting racers from across the globe. From South America to Australia, this year’s event will welcome pro triathletes from four continents including returning top names, as well as several new faces.

Professional triathletes participating in Sunday’s 2016 Beijing International Triathlon include:
Men:
Josh Amberger (Australia)
Greg Bennett (Australia)
Alistair Brownlee (Great Britain)
Kevin Collington (United States of America)
Cameron Dye (United States of America)
Eric Lagerstrom (United States of America)
Joe Maloy (United States of America)
Vicente Hernandez (Spain)

Women:
Ashleigh Gentle (Australia)
Lauren Goss (United States of America)
Holly Lawrence (Great Britain)
Barbara Riveros (Chile)
Magali Tisseyre (Canada)
Radka Vodickova (Czech Republic)

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