After many months of speculation and anticipation, a date has finally been announced for the Pho3nix Sub7 and Sub8 project.
Triathletes all over the world won’t have long to wait to see this historic challenge take place, with the action set to unfold on either 5 or 6 June 2022.
Which day the challenge eventually takes place on will depend on weather conditions.
The challenge will see Alistair Brownlee and Kristian Blummenfelt attempt to complete a long-distance triathlon in under seven hours, while Lucy Charles-Barclay and Nicola Spirig will try to break under eight hours.
The attempt will take place at the Dekra Lausitzring in Germany, which is a racing complex known for hosting the German Touring Car Championship series and the Superbike World Championship. It’s also used for testing by vehicle manufacturers.
In choosing a venue, the organisers considered courses that would lend themselves to the fastest possible times. The decision making took into account things like time zone, climate, wind, altitude, track surface and layout.
Speaking about the choice of venue, Brownlee said: “The Dekra Lausitzring is designed for racing and speed, so it is the perfect location for us to attempt to break the mythical Sub7 and Sub8 barriers.
“Every element of the course needs to create optimal conditions for us to make gains and having a controlled environment to maximise results and minimise risk will be essential.”