The brains behind the Bahrain Endurance Racing Team have revealed their grand vision for the project, saying that it aims to set a new standard not only in triathlon but rival sporting teams around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A number of athletes have already been confirmed for the Bahrain Endurance 13 elite team, including:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Javier Gomez (ESP)
\u2013 Jodie Swallow (GBR)
\u2013 Tim Don (GBR)
\u2013 Jan Frodeno (GER)
\u2013 James Cunnama (RSA)
\u2013 Brent McMahon (CAN)
\u2013 Terenzo Bozzone (NZL)<\/p>\n
The full line-up will be revealed later this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Former Ironman World Champion Chris \u2018Macca\u2019 McCormack said: \u201cThis is not just about triathlon, but about endurance racing in all its forms including marathon swimming, cycling, ultra marathons, and more. The Bahrain Endurance 13 counts among its members some of the world\u2019s best athletes not just in triathlon, but in world sport.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Bahrain\u2019s Prince, His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, is the driving force behind the project, and will be racing alongside other members of Bahrain Endurance 13 at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca this Saturday (9 May).<\/p>\n
Find out more about the Bahrain Endurance Team on their Facebook page and Twitter.<\/p>\n
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(Photo credit: Sascha Deforth)<\/p>\n<\/section>\n