Cyprus Triathlon Federation

Cyprus Triathlon Federation on Friday 14/3/2008 has honouredthe achievements of the athletes for 2006 and 2007.

In a simple awards ceremony held at the Olympic House in Nicosia the best athletes in Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Aquathlon and Duathlon for the years 2006 and 2007 have received their prizes and the appreciation of our Federation for their efforts.

Present at the ceremony was amongst other quests the vice-president of the Cyprus Olympic Committee Mr. Demetris Lordos and the member of the Cyprus Olympic committee Mr. Nikos Markoulides. Their presence shows that our National Olympic committee has an interest in what we do and that they value our efforts.

A reception followed for all our quests and athletes.

awards 2006
awards 2007
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Prizes to be won

1st : £150
2nd : £100
3rd : £50

Details, Regulations and Entry Form (151KB)

Another Photographic Contest

Cyprus Triathlon Federation is in the pleasant position to announce that an agreement with Gregory Bikes has been reached. Gregory Bikes is from now on an official sponsor of our Federation.

As for our International Triathlon on the 15th of October a total value of 350 Euro in Gifts is offered.
All competitors will get a free Gregory Bikes sports T-shirt ,

In addition the following Specialized Cycling Brand Products are offered to the winning

Men Olympic distance,

1st :Specialized Tires (All condition Pro)
2nd :Specialized bicycle pump (Wind pipe)
3rd :Specialized Mini Wedgie bicycle mini bag

Women Olympic distance,

1st :Specialized E.M.T. Survival Kit
2nd :Specialized tires (All Condition)
3rd :Specialized Air Force 2 mini bicycle pump

A large field of competitors in Cyprus' first triathlon of the season was mainly due to the participation of a group of 13 athletes from Trispeed Mamer from Luxemburg. (www.trispeed.lu). Bambos Spanoudes, from the Cyprus Triathlon Federation, had 43 athletes on the start line, 40 doing the Sprint Distance 750/20/5 and three doing the Super-Sprint tri, 300/10/2.5. The K1 Club from RAF Akrotiri was well represented, with 10 members. Patrick Ney, one of the visiting triathletes stormed away on the bike, and clocked an incredible average speed of over 36 kph on the hilly St. Rafael course, eventually winning the race by more than 2 minutes in 57 minutes and 49 seconds. K1's James Redler and two other LUX athletes diced for second place, with Jamie winning the bike duel. Onto the run, gaps appeared, leaving James to finish 3rd by 46 seconds! The second podium place went to Cristian Crombach from Luxemburg who finished in 1:00:02.
Stavros Antoniou was the first Cypriot home, in fifth place in 1:01:58. Four participants from the north of Cyprus made the trip to Limassol to compete, the top placed of which was Murat Mehrübeoglu who finished in 23rd place. See pictures from the event.

The next CYTRIFED triathlon is on 7 May at St. Rafael marina in Limassol.