“Angelenos came out and cheered the thousands of athletes from around the world who attended today’s events,” said This is Montesino, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Herbalife Nutrition, North America Region. “We would like to thank our sponsors, elected representatives and everyone who made it possible to hold this event safely.”
To ensure the safety of attendees and spectators, the company worked with public health officials in The angel to ensure that security protocols are in place and that all applicable federal, state, and local protocols have been followed. The event also followed the COVID-19 security protocols adopted by United States of America Triathlon. In addition, disinfection stations and masks were available for everyone throughout the race.
In the elite class of men Vincent Luiswho trains in Tinqueux, FranceHe crossed the finish line with a time of 01:46:43. On second place, Ben Kanute from Phoenix, Arizona, finished the race in 1:47:55, and Miki Taagholt from Odense S, DenmarkIn 01:48:14 she took the last podium place.
Winning the women’s elite class, Emma Pallant-Brownewho trains at Farnham, United KingdomHe crossed the finish line with a time of 2:02:42. On second place, Amy Sloan from Lafayette, Colorado, finished the race in 02:04:07 and Heather Jackson from Bend, OregonShe finished third with 02:04:20.
In 2019, the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles brought the sport back to the streets of The angel. In 2020 the event was canceled due to the pandemic. This year, too, the athletes began swimming at the iconic ocean again Venice Beach. After the contestants got out of the water, the bike race continued down Venice Blvd. and through the heart of The angelthat eventually culminates next to iconic LA landmarks and ends at the iconic outdoor Xbox Plaza on Xbox Plaza.
This triathlon is the only urban point-to-point course that offers athletes a variety of options, from an international and sprint distance triathlon and relay teams, as well as an aquabike, a bicycle tour and 5K Go for a walk.
After the end of the race, athletes and spectators came together at the Finish Line Festival. The festival offered entertainment, a children’s zone and Ninja nation Course and other family friendly activities.
Fundraiser from the 5k benefited JDRF, this year’s nonprofit that is committed to funding type 1 diabetes research. At the finish the organization was handed over an official check $ 100,000 Donate on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation.
More information is available at www.Herbalife24Tri.LA.com.
About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people’s lives since 1980 with great nutritional products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors. The company offers high quality, science-based products that are sold in over 90 countries, entrepreneurial distributors who offer one-on-one coaching, and a supportive community that inspires their customers to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles. Through the company’s global hunger eradication campaign, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to providing nutrition and education to communities around the world.
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