South Africa, South America and the South of the USA ... (07.04.2011)

... are the countries or areas where athletes of Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team will race on the upcoming week.

Jan van Berkel will bet he first one who jumps in the water. On Saturday he will race his 2nd ITU Pan American Cup race in 2011. After winning the event in Lima last weekend „The Berkelizer“ is looking forward to the event in Mazatlan (Mex). He is ready to reach another top result and to collect points fort he world ranking.

But the big day will be Sunday. Early in the morning at 7 Central European Time as well as South African Time Rachel Joyce and Swen Sundberg will race their first Ironman this year. Both of them are fit and look forward to their race in Port Elisabeth. Rachel already placed 3rd two years ago which she wants to improve this time.

Paul Ambrose will also have a tough challenge in Gavelston, Texas. Just a week after Ironman 70.3 California he will race again over the half Ironman distance. This time in Texas which is the 70.3 race with the highest price money so it attracts a lot of strong athletes.