Elite Field Of Professional Triathletes Set To Compete In 2018 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
SAN FRANCISCO – (May 16, 2018) IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced the pro field for the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon set to take place on Sunday, June 3. The line-up includes 2016 Rio Olympian Ben Kanute, Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker (USA), Olympian Ryan Fisher (AUS), Olympian Paula Findlay (CAN), 2018 Surf City Escape Triathlon winner Jason West and more.
The new official coach of the Escape Triathlon Series Andy Potts will also be competing. Potts represented the United States in the 2004 Olympics, is a seven-time IRONMAN champion, 28-time IRONMAN 70.3 champion, and a six-time Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon champion.
“I am super excited about my new role as the Escape Triathlon Series coach and look forward to competing this year and supporting all levels of participants as they work to accomplish their goals,” said Potts.
The pros will join 2,000 amateur triathletes for the 38th year of this annual event. Athletes have qualified to race through the newly-formed Escape Triathlon Series. 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Champions Ben Kanute and Lauren Goss will attempt to defend their titles. The full list of professional triathletes set to compete in the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon includes:
Men:
Kevin Collington (USA)
Brian Duffy Jr. (USA)
Robbie Deckard (USA)
Cameron Dye (USA)
Ryan Fisher (AUS)
Ben Kanute (USA)
Eric Lagerstrom (USA)
Garrick Loewen (CAN)
Andy Potts (USA)
Jarrod Shoemaker (USA)
Jason West (USA)
Timothy Winslow (USA)
Matthew Wisthoff (USA)
Women:
Liz Baugher (USA)
Paula Findlay (CAN)
Lauren Goss (USA)
Sarah Haskins (USA)
Alicia Kaye (CAN)
Caroline Shannon (USA)
Erin Storie (USA)
Lindsey Jerdonek (USA)
Top triathletes from around the world will take over the streets and waters of San Francisco for the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon on a course showcasing the beauty of the city. Triathletes will hit the water at 7:30 a.m. to embark on a challenging 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the shoreline of Marina Green, an 18-mile twisting bike ride through the Presidio, and an 8-mile trail run out to Baker Beach and up the infamous 400-plus step Sand Ladder. To finish the race, triathletes will follow a path back under the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Crissy Field, and finish on the grass at Marina Green. Fans can experience the excitement at Marina Green, where the swim exit, athlete transition area and finish line are easily visible.
For additional information, visit www.escapealcatraztri.com or follow @escapealcatraztri on Instagram, @escapealcatraz on Twitter and www.facebook.com/EscapeAlcatrazTri on Facebook.
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