champions, Greg Bennett from Australia and young Canadian Samantha
McGlone have confirmed that they will return to Phuket on 3 December
2006 to defend their titles.
Both Bennett and McGlone, who were newcomers to Phuket last year,
thoroughly enjoyed their experience and warm Thai welcome, and are
looking forward to racing in Phuket again this year.
For the first time in the history of the event, registration was closed
prior to the 2005 race with a record number of triathletes from over 30
countries entered. The race office is anticipating another sell-out this
year after receiving a tremendous amount of positive feedback from athletes,
sponsors and spectators following the 2005 race.
Event Director, Paula Himel, attributes the overwhelming success to a number
of factors. "The popularity of triathlon in Southeast Asia and around the
world has taken off, and continues to do so. I believe this continued
growth, and the fact that we offer a unique and fun event in such a
spectacular setting, makes this a race that the pros and amateurs from all
over the world truly look forward to every year."
As in past years, the 2006 course will comprise a 1.8km swim, a 55km cycle
and a 12km run which for the first time will wind its way around the
award-winning Laguna Phuket golf course.
The Laguna Phuket Triathlon offers a US$20,000 Pro Prize Purse and 25
guaranteed entries into the 2007 Ironman Australia to the highest place
finishers in each age group.
Once again, a 6-km Fun Run will be held on race day, set to begin once the
triathletes have transitioned to the bike course.
Online registration will begin on 1 May and all five Laguna Phuket hotels
will offer discounted room rates.
In addition to offering a spectacular race course, Laguna Phuket also offers
a list of leisure activities suitable for travel companions including spa
treatments, golf, water sports, kid's clubs, local day trips and much more.
The Laguna Phuket Triathlon is a magnificent race and an experience of
beauty, tranquility and excitement.
One Destination, Five Experiences... Laguna Phuket is Asia's leading resort
destination comprising five deluxe hotels: Banyan Tree Phuket, Dusit Laguna
Resort, Laguna Beach Resort, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket and Allamanda
Laguna Phuket, which all share 600 acres of tropical parkland and three
kilometres of beach frontage with the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, Canal
Shopping Village, Banyan Tree Spa, four Angsana Spas, Laguna Wedding Chapel
and Quest Laguna Phuket Adventure, a leading corporate training and outdoor
recreation facility.
For online registration or further information and updates, please visit
www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com
