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NORDIC TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS IN 2022

After five years of break the Nordic Triathlon Championship returns in 2022 and will be held in Linköping on June 6th – the Swedish National Day.

Behind the return of the Nordic Championships 2022 are the five Nordic Triathlon Federations, local clubs and Visit Linköping whom all are looking forward to organizing, arranging and to welcoming triathletes and audience from all the Nordic countries to a world class triathlon event.

”It is fantastic news that we get to welcome a Nordic Championship to Linköping. Linköping’s goal, from day one in this collaboration with the Swedish Triathlon Association, has been to get an international championship and that the association fulfills it after two years of cooperation feels very satisfying” Anders Thorén, Visit Linköping.

Sprint, Mixed Relay and fun

At the Nordic Championships triathletes from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland will race for the Nordic Championship title in triathlon Sprint and Mixed Relay.

The Swedish Championships held by Linköping Triathlon in the same distances will be take place at the same time and together with Visit Linköping, Swedish Triathlon Association, and the local clubs the plan is to arrange an absolute great event with world-class triathlon.

”We are very happy to be able to warmly welcome you to the Linköping Triathlon for the Nordic Cham- pionships 2022. On site you will meet a nice event with nice and challenging courses, not least we want together with all competitors, organizers, and audience to create an event that will be memorable and fun. Welcome! ” Henrik Nöbbelin, President of the Swedish Triathlon Association

A great possibility for young athletes

The Nordic Championships are a great opportunity particularly for young triathletes to compete internati- onally and gain valuable experience without having to travel far away.

”We in Norway are very happy that the Nordic Championships will be held again after a break of a few years. For us, this is a very good development arena for our younger athletes, and we look forward to meeting in Linköping to compete for Nordic titles” Arild Tveiten, Sports Director and Head Coach.

Last time a Nordic Championship was arranged was in Fredericia, Denmark in 2018.

“It is great that the Nordic Triathlon Federations have joined forces and are working together to arrange the Nordic Championships after a five-year break. We look very much forward to collaboration with our Nordic neighbors and competing for the Nordic Championship on June 6th”, Morten Fenger, CEO Triathlon Denmark.