HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 19 (acn) The 1st stage of the Cuba Triathlon Cup will take place next Sunday at La Guayaba dam, with the participation of the leading figures of the national team and guests from provinces.
Alejandro Puerto, national commissioner of this sport, told JIT sports publication that the only absent will be Leslie Amat, who is recovering from an injury.
As planned, the athletes will face the Olympic distance, which includes 1 500 meter swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running.
According to JIT, the favorite in the men´s event is Havana´s Michel Gonzalez, six-time national champion and medalist in Central American and Caribbean competitions.
Among women, the absence of Amat leaves more options for Havana's Tania Rizo and Daniela Siarra and Las Tunas´ Beatriz Marino.
JIT also noted that the Cuba Triathlon Cup 2016-2017 will have eight other stages and will conclude on June.
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