Málaga Age Group World Championships Oct 2024

Triathlon Forum
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So i have qualified for the age group world championships in Málaga in Oct 2024. I know it’s a year away, but i was wondering if anyone had any insights on logistics. The only thing i can guess is an ocean swim with transition off one of the beaches near the port.

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Malaga has a very decent airport with frequent flights from all over Europe and a high speed train just a few hours from Madrid. Then it’s surroundings are a favourite holiday destination, so plenty of places to stay with lots of availability in October.

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A very minor point: Malaga is a sea city, not an ocean one. (North American posters will often call the Mediterranean Sea an “ocean”). Which may have practical implications, I guess, weather depending.

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there was a para world cup in malaga today and one would assume the swim venue will be used for the age group race next year the bike course will likely be elongaded to be one 20 k loop . no guarantee but a good likely hood.

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There was also a SuperSprint race with many elite triathletes of the country.
The race will be held in the harbour area , so the best logistics is to book accommodation in town .
Malaga has international airport , many direct arrivals from Europe and also from NY , Montreal and Middle East.

I live in the area , happy to help anyone.

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A very minor point: Malaga is a sea city, not an ocean one. (North American posters will often call the Mediterranean Sea an “ocean”). Which may have practical implications, I guess, weather depending.

hmmm… I’ve been surrounded by North Americans my whole life and have never once heard anyone refer to the Mediterranean as an ocean.

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A very minor point: Malaga is a sea city, not an ocean one. (North American posters will often call the Mediterranean Sea an “ocean”). Which may have practical implications, I guess, weather depending.

hmmm… I’ve been surrounded by North Americans my whole life and have never once heard anyone refer to the Mediterranean as an ocean.

It doesn’t really matter , ocean or mediterranean side (both hold many local triathlons) can get equally rough. Even water temperature it’s very similar in Marbella to “ocean” .
October is usually very windy.