YEP Says: Leeds really is the triathlon capital of sporting world
Of course, Leeds would not be hosting an event of this magnitude if it wasn’t for Alistair and Jonny Brownlee. Brothers, role models and Yorkshire ambassadors like no other, it is their exploits which mean they get the chance to compete in their own back yard.
As the Brownlees are the first to admit, their success wouldn’t be possible without world-class sports and training facilities while the city council deserves praise for going for gold and not only prizing a global event like this out of London’s grasp, but having the foresight – and vision – to stage a weekend of triathlons for youngsters and all those novices who have embraced this endurance sport.
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Hide AdAnd while the elite competitors will draw the crowds, the amateur participants deserve credit too.
Let’s hope crowds line the streets in sufficient numbers to more than justify the city’s faith in sport.