Triathlon = three sports, it is rumored to have started in france, arround 1920, and the word is actually Greek and means three trials. Swimming, running and cycling.
I was asked to cover the even in the photography side.
A lot of athletes from all over Greece, plus other countries joined this hard race.
This specific triathlon is organized by a beach bar in Katerini, the city that i live. Beach bars name is Almyra, which means "salty"
And the triathlon is called Almira-man. But it has become a well known place for triathlon athletes,and its beeing held there a lot of years.
Located under the mountain Olympus, the house of the 12 Gods, preparations anxiety and of course a lot of concentration is needed. Bikes, swimming equipment, even sun cream protection fills the air...
First sport is swimming. 1.9km in the sea. Luckily no waves or strong currents at that day.
Second is cycling. 90km. up to the mountain Olympus (the foot of the mountain) and down again on the sea.
Last but no least...running 21km. On a road near the beach bar. Police,and the red cross were of course on high alert.
I dont know if i could do all these trials on after another in my current fitness state...(the bikes shots where show from an open car trunk,, running sideways with the athletes ;) )
oups! i couldnt resist.! :P
i forgot to mention that women and men are playing this sport, on the same rules. There is no man or woman on the trialthon. Everyone participates together.
Some expensive looking bikes.. (But the same can be said for my photography equipment so we are even.)
Some of these guys looked on god mode with unlimited cardio.
oups No2 :)
oups No3! I guess i cant forget my normal photography habbits.
Thats my favorite photo of that day... the wheel of the bike and in the backround Mountain Olympus.
Thats all for now... thanks a lot!
interresting pics
thanks for sharing
@steemychicken1, Are you sure it's trialthon?? I guess your heading needs revision. It's Triathlon! Hope you rectify and update your post.
correct, i mispelled it. thanks.
Great theme!
Very difficult game indeed...Trialthon
Thanks for sharing this nice images...
I'm definitely not fit enough to do a triathlon.
I'd just pass out half way through let alone finish haha
i would jump in the car with the photographers :P
Stunning pictures ! This is really a spartan challenge ! 😳
Yes, really nice!
very good post.
Oops pictures 😎
Impressing captures :)
Love this post. These are some great photos!
ζορι μεγαλο το τριαθλο! ζητω οι ουπς ληψεις !!! 🤗🤗
Woah it would be interesting to do, the only thing I can't do is ride a bike. Also I am unfit for this intense activity. Also great photos.
I am one of the triathletes. The photos are very nice.
Great pictures. Those mountains inspired me!)
nice photos!
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Awesome and congratulations to all who did the triathlon - I did my first half marathon (21km) in March so I take my hat off to these guys - wow. Upvoted and following you.
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Great pics!
Love the 2nd to the last pic :-P
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Hi @steemychicken1, those photos are so great, thanks for sharing! I especially like the one with the hugging couple and the oe with girl in yellow sunglasses. :D
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