The Pho3nix Foundation is excited to confirm a date and venue for the Pho3nix Sub7 and Sub8 Project, powered by Zwift which will see Alistair Brownlee, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Kristian Blummenfelt and Nicola Spirig attempt to break seven hours for men and eight hours for women over the full distance of triathlon. The audacious attempt will be held on either the 5th or 6th June 2022 (weather dependent) at the Dekra Lausitzring in Germany, an incredible racing complex and automotive proving ground used by Europe’s premier vehicle manufacturers, the German Touring Car (DTM) Championship series, and the Superbike World Championship. The venue was chosen after an exhaustive global search for the fastest possible course which accounted for various factors including time zone, climate, wind, altitude, track surface and layout. Having taken these elements into consideration, event producers Mana Sports and Entertainment have determined that the Dekra Lausitzring will provide the optimum conditions for four of the most successful and decorated athletes in triathlon to write their names in the history books. Talking about how the course will help achieve the goal of going Sub7 and Sub8, Alistair Brownlee said: “The Dekra Lausitzring is designed for racing and speed, so it is […]
