WTCS Yokohama bubble and protocols hailed a great success as World Triathlon racing resumes 05/19/21
The 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series and Para Series Yokohama were the first events of their kind to be delivered under the ‘bubble’ restrictions this year, taking place with less than 10 weeks to go before the opening of the Olympic Games. Despite the challenges, restrictions and pressure caused by the circumstances of the pandemic, the events were delivered without a glitch, proving that elite sports events are possible in such conditions and that Japan is ready to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer.
With the considerable extra layers of precaution and security proving incredibly valuable and effective, the best triathletes in the world were able to experience first-hand a similar scenario to the conditions that they will find this summer for the Games. And their performances on the return to the blue carpet were magnificent.