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BOSTON (WBZNewsRadio) - In a little less than 10 days, South Boston will fill with runners, swimmers, and bicyclists taking part in the 15th anniversary of Boston's only Triathlon.
The 2023 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon will take place both Saturday Aug. 26th and Sunday Aug. 27th. bringing Olympic and professional athletes to Boston. The race will include a swim at Carson Beach, a bike ride along William Day Boulevard, and finally a run through South Boston.
"There is no accomplishment that outrivals the other one. The person who wins the overall race doesn't feel better than the person who finished the race, who beat their time from the year before." Mike O'Neil, president and event director of the Triathlon. "People ask me what do I do for a living and I say I'm in the shared human experience business."
Ahead of the main race day, Sunday Aug. 27th, Saturday will be all about the kiddos this year. What's more, this year's race will be completely free for all kids, thanks to funding from Amazon.
Over the last 15 years, more than 20,000 racers have taken part, from all over the world including 36 different countries, and all 50 states.
WBZ's Tina Gao (@TinaGaoOnAir) reports
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