Olympic triathlete and Bermuda Day Half-Marathon champion Tyler Butterfield was at East Broadway lending his support to the upcoming Tokio Millennium Re Sprint Triathlon.
Butterfield, attired in his Tokio triathlon kit, hopped onto a stationary bike — as did several Tokio staff members – and waved to the motoring public commuting into Hamilton.
Additional Tokio employees dressed as runners, swimmers and cheerleaders helped brighten up the early morning commute into town.
The Tokio Millennium Re Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, June 9th, starting at Albuoy’s Point.
The Triathlon has opportunities for all abilities from age seven and up. Those new to the sport are encouraged to participate in the Try-a-Tri event featuring a 200m Swim, 8km Bike and 2km Run. Individuals and teams can also take part in the sprint distance race consisting of a 750m Swim, 20km Bike and 5km Run.
Companies can enter teams for either the Corporate Division or the (Re) Insurance Division, which compete over the same distance as the senior athletes and have the chance to win $5,000 for their charity of choice. Kids aged seven to 10-years-old can compete in a Duathlon comprised of a 1km Run, 4km Bike and another 1km Run. Juniors 11 to 14-years-old will compete over a longer distance — 2km Run, 8km Bike and 2km Run.
Participants may register online at racedayworld.com.
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