Thousands of professional and amateur swimmers could race down the North Saskatchewan River this summer if a non-profit organization’s plan for major triathlon events goes ahead.
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EDMONTON Organizers at the World Triathlon Championship are excited to be able to welcome spectators at the event in Edmonton later this summer. The championship and other events will take place August 20-22 at Hawrelak Park. The event will not only feature world-class racing but include community events for all ages, including a kids’ splash and dash, an open water swim, American Ninja Warrior, corporate triathlon, and open amateur triathlon. In addition, the Edmonton Urban Cycling Fondo community bike race will take place on a closed course. Participants will enjoy a route travelling through the river valley and have a variety of distance options.
EDMONTON The lake situated in Hawrelak Park may soon get a bit more use during the summer months. Edmonton city councillors are discussing a $2-million plan to make the water at Hawrelak Park clean enough to paddle on. But, it would still not be considered safe enough for swimming. Phosphorous levels are considered too high for safe human swimming, mainly because of the geese and their droppings. Steve Bourdeau with World Triathlon Edmonton told city council s Community and Public Services Committee he wasn’t surprised with a city report that found sediment disruption and lawn fertilizer were partially to blame for poor water quality.