Penticton and its citizens made a big impression on the International Triathlon Union board member and president of U.S.A. Triathlon.
害羞草研究所淔ive years ago when ITU dreamed of this concept and started talking about it, never imagined it could be this spectacular,害羞草研究所� said Barry Siff, the day before the Long Course World Championship race. 害羞草研究所淭he Penticton setting, it害羞草研究所檚 going to be hard to match.害羞草研究所�
Siff believes Penticton害羞草研究所檚 setup is 害羞草研究所渟o perfect害羞草研究所� with everyone being able to stay in the area and have things to do between events. Penticton害羞草研究所檚 spectacular landscape with the weather, food and activities, to him it is the whole package. The view of the lake, mountains and course is unbeatable.
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While spending time in the Peach City, Siff was impressed by the spirit, especially from the volunteers. He felt a buzz and high level of enthusiasm, community feel. To him, it brought the other racing events to the forefront.
害羞草研究所淢ichael Brown and his team have done an amazing job of execution,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 been flawless. I害羞草研究所檓 sure there are a lot of challenges behind the scenes. The volunteers are great, the community, I害羞草研究所檝e met a lot of the people who live here, just walking around and they are all so friendly.害羞草研究所�
When asked about the complaints from resident regarding street closures, Siff didn害羞草研究所檛 have much to say. What he did say is people need to recognize the value of the festival to the community. He said some business owners he spoke to felt the impact of the Multisport World Championship Festival had on their business and the community exceeded what Ironman brought in its best days.
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As for a potential return, Siff said Penticton had not done anything to hurt its chances after 2020.
害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 just an amazing venue. If Michael wants to put in another bid for it, which I害羞草研究所檓 sure he will, I害羞草研究所檓 sure ITU would look at it very favourably,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淭hey害羞草研究所檝e done a great job.害羞草研究所�
The criteria to host the event is race execution, financial support to cover what is an expensive event, which includes prize money. Athletes won a total of $200,000 in U.S. funds, with the Long Course race paying out $80,000 and the Aquathlon, $7,000 at the low end. The organizing team having a proven track record as well as providing accommodations.
