Velocity Triathlon, a triathlon training academy and sports event organizing company based in Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria, managed to secure first place in the Triclub competition at Strandräuber IRONMAN 70.3 Ruegen event. The team consisted of six women and 13 men, all of whom participated in a 1.9 kilometer swim, 90 kilometer bicycle ride, followed by a 21.1 kilometer run in the German island of Ruegen. Along with winning the competition, Velocity Triathlon made sure to leave a positive impression of Egypt among all those they encountered. “At Velocity Triathlon, we love making people experience life changing moments by defying what was once thought to be impossible,” said co-founder of Velocity Triathlon Ahmed Tarek to Egyptian Streets. “Wherever we go, we leave our Egyptian imprint, promoting tourism to a country we adore.” Maged Mansi, a 53-year-old CEO at Mansi Eyewear who was part of the Velocity Triathlon team in Germany, said the experience was one not to miss. “It was an overwhelming experience that liberates your soul from all inhibitions and fills your heart with love and gratitude,” said Mansi. “As a team, we showed sportsmanship and group work…
Egypt’s ‘Velocity Triathlon’ Wins Germany Triclub Ironman Competition
September 12, 2018
