Thousands join the Geneva Triathlon

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Thousands of athletes and spectators turned out for the Geneva Triathlon over the weekend, with organisers hailing another successful edition of the lakeside event.

Competitors took on races ranging from the Half Distance to beginner events, while the junior programme proved especially popular. 

New parent-and-child races, along with Kidsathlon and youth events, gave hundreds of young competitors the chance to experience the sport in a fun, family atmosphere.

The children of WRS’s late business correspondent, Henk Potts, joined in. Henry and Emila raised thousands of francs for the hospice that cared for Henk before his death. Many of the donations came from you. 

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