BEIJING, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 7 to 8, 2024, the "2024 Challenge
Beijing" concluded successfully in the picturesque Yanqing District
of Beijing. This two-day event
attracted over 1,100 athletes from 20 countries and regions, who
gathered at the Beijing Shiyuan International Tourism Resort to
experience the thrill of competition amidst stunning natural
landscapes, while also appreciating the rich cultural charm of
Yanqing.
Notable attendees included representatives from the China
Triathlon Sports Association (CTSA), the Yanqing District's
government, Beijing Shi Yuan Investment Development Co., Ltd.,
Challenge Family, and Druid Sports, who witnessed the successful
debut of this event in Yanqing.
With the theme "Burning Passion, Infinite Breakthroughs," the
2024 Challenge Beijing offered athletes of all ages and abilities a
world-class competitive experience. Recognised as an A+ level event
by the China Triathlon Sports Association, the event featured both
Olympic and Sprint Distance races, and boasted a strong lineup of
12 international professional athletes.
On September 7, the Sprint
Distance age group race, spanning 27.75 kilometers, saw
participants unleash their energy amidst the scenic beauty of
Shiyuan, challenging themselves and fully embracing the pure joy
and exhilaration of competition.
The highly anticipated Olympic Distance professional and
age group races took place on September
8, with a strong lineup of elite athletes adding suspense
and excitement to the competition.
After a thrilling 53.5-kilometer race, Kyle Smith (NZL) and Paula Findlay (CAN) have taken the wins at the
inaugural Challenge Beijing, taking home the lion's share of the
$100,000 prize purse.
Kyle Smith secured the men's
professional title with an impressive time of 1:47:00, followed
closely by Marc Dubrick at 1:47:08
and Henri Schoeman at 1:47:23.
Frederic Funk, Aaron Royle, and Tyler
Mislawchuk rounded out the top six with times of 1:47:58,
1:48:05, and 1:50:49, respectively.
In the women's professional race, Paula
Findlay took the crown with a time of 1:57:36. Lucy Byram finished as runner-up at 1:57:56,
while Julie Derron secured third
place with a time of 1:58:28. Ellie
Salthouse, Sian Rainsley, and
Amelia Watkinson completed the top
six with times of 1:59:57, 2:01:20, and 2:03:38, respectively,
highlighting the event's world-class competition.
The 2024 Challenge Beijing is not only a benchmark sports
competition but also a vivid example of promoting the integration
of sports, culture, tourism, agriculture, and commerce, showcasing
Yanqing District's international vision and innovative spirit.
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