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2021 World Triathlon Cup Haeundae
ATHLETES OFFICIAL GUIDE
Version 3 : 14 October 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION P1-2
Introduction P1
Key Dates P1
Key Contact P1
Contact Details P2
TV Live Coverage P2
VISA P2-3 K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) P2
63 suspended countries for K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) P3
All the other Countries P3
QUARANTINE EXEMPTION REQUEST P3-4
Quarantine Exemption Guideline P3-4
COVID-19 INFORMATION P4-5
PWorld Triathlon Covid 19 Health Screening Process P4
Quarantine Information P5
Who is in the Bubble? P5
TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMODATION, MEALS P6-10
Transportation P6-8
Accommodation P9
Meals P10
VENUE P11-12
Venue P11
Elite Athletes Lounge P11
Doping Control P11
Medical Service P11
Bike Mechanic Service P12
Information Center / LOC Office P12
Security P12
TRAINING P13-15
Swim Training P13
Bike Training P14
Run Training P14-15
COURSE FAMILIARIZATION P15
Swim P15
Bike / Run P15
COMPETITION INFORMATION P16-17
Competition Schedule / Elite P16-17
FOP INFORMATION P17-19
Swim Course P17
Bike Course P17
Wheel Stations / Penalty Box P17
Run Course P17
Aid Stations P17
Weather Conditions P17
Results P17
Protest & Appeals P17
Accreditation P18
Accreditation Card Request P18
Course Map P18
Venue Layout P19
Water Quality Test Result P19
ATHLETE BRIEFING ZOOM REGISTRATION P20
Zoom Registration P20
SUBSIDIES P20
Subsidies for Athletes P20
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Athletes Guide is to ensure that all Elite Athletes and Support Personnel are well informed about
all procedures regarding the 2021 World Triathlon Cup Haeundae. Please keep in mind that this information
may change and the final race information will be provided at the Athletes’ Briefing.
KEY DATES
ELITE
Elite Athletes Briefing Thursday, October 21, 18:00 / Online
PCR Test (ALL) Friday, October 22, 08:30-09:30 / Haeundae Health Centre
Elite Bike Familiarization Friday, October 22, 10:30-11:00
Elite Swim Familiarization Friday, October 22, 14:00 - 15:00
Elite Registration and Race pack pick-up Friday, October 22, 15:30 - 16:30 / Garden Park next to the Hotel
15:30 - 15:45 : AUS, AUT, BER, BLR, CAN, CZE, ESP, FRA
15:45 - 16:00 : GBR, GER, HUN, IRL, ISR, ITA, JPN
16:00 - 16:15 : KOR
16:15 - 16:30 : LUX, MAR, MEX, POL, ROU, SUI, USA
Elite Women Competition Saturday, October 23, 08:30
Elite Men Competition Saturday, October 23, 10:30
KEY CONTACTS
World Triathlon Team Leader Ms. Adele Cheah [email protected]
Mobile : +6012-3893868
World Triathlon Technical Delegate Ms. Melody Tan Phaik Tho [email protected]
Mobile : +6012-2381154
World Triathlon
Assistant Technical Delegate
Mr. Gie Dong Lee [email protected]
World Triathlon Medical Delegate Dr Sang-Don SHIM [email protected]
Mobile: +82 10 3627 7852
LOC Office Coordinator Ms. Helen Kim [email protected]
Mobile: +82 10 2073 1284
COVID-19 Official Ms. Yeo Eun-hye,
Mr. Kim Yoo-tak
Mr. Lee Mok-eun
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Transportation and accommodation Travel Agency
Mr. Park, Chongchul
Mr. Hwang, Dokyu (David)
Mobile: +82 10 9240 0467 (Mr. Park)
+82 10 7112 9192 (David)
CONTACT DETAILS
Korea Triathlon Federation
1F, Olympic Convention Center, 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Telephone: +82-2-3431-6798
FAX: +82-2-3431-9437
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.triathlon.or.kr
World Triathlon Haeundae Executive Office E-206, 9, Centum 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
Telephone: +82-51-790-9414
FAX: +82-51-7111-8484
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.triathlon.kr/
TV COVERAGE
Edited TV show: Women and Men Elite / KNN (Live Coverage)
Visas
K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Athletes from nations of 49 countries/regions must get K-ETA in order to travel Korea (from 01 September 2021)
※The list of countries is subjected to change. Travellers are reminded to check the K-ETA website regularly for updates.
Albania, Andorra, Barbados, Dominica, Guam, Guyana, Holy See, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Caledonia,
Nicaragua, Palau, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Slovenia, United Kingdom, United
States of America, Venezuela, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Estonia, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Portugal, Poland,
France, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland
How to apply for K-ETA for nationals of 49 K-ETA eligible countries :
1. Nationals of 49 K-ETA eligible countries are required to apply through the Korea ETA website or mobile phone
app at least 72 hours before departure. (10,000 KRW) - https://m.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do
2. Application by proxy is available and in the case of group tourists, one representative applicant may apply for up
to 30 people at once.
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63 suspended countries for K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Athletes and officials from nations of 63 countries/regions must ask Korean Triathlon Federation for K-ETA
Macau, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Japan, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Grenada,
Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Brazil, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda, El Salvador, Uruguay, Jamaica,
Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Peru, Canada, Argentina, Honduras, Paraguay, Ecuador,
Russia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Nauru, New Zealand, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Samoa,
Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Australia Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman,
Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Republic of South Africa, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Botswana, Seychelles, Eswatini,
Tunisia
Please email Helen Kim at [email protected] or contact +82 10 2073 1284 to request for K-ETA :
1. KTF will send you the K-ETA result (official letter) once it is approved by Ministry of Sports
2. The applicant must carry the K-ETA evaluation result (official letter) to enter Korea
NOTE : It will take 2 weeks so please immediately email with a soft copy of your passport photo page.
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All the other Countries
Athletes or officials from all the other countries must get a VISA to enter Korea (K-ETA is not applicable)
1. Please contact the nearest Korean Embassy and clarify required documents for getting a VISA
2. If documents from Korea Triathlon Federation (Invitation letter or other documents) are required, please contact
Helen Kim at [email protected] or +82 10 2073 1284
NOTE : It will take more than 3 weeks so please immediately email with a soft copy of your passport photo page
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Quarantine Exemption Request
Quarantine Exemption Guideline
1. Application process required for ALL athletes and officials. Please contact KTF to apply for Quarantine
Exemption and submit required documents below:
a. Quarantine Exemption Application form with sign (refer to the enclosed form 1)
b. Agreement to the Terms & Conditions with sign (refer to the enclosed form 2)
c. Flight tickets - please also send a copy to the LOC staff and Travel agency on a reservation is made
d. Please fill up the form and email to [email protected]
2. KTF will request to Ministry of Sports to issue a Quarantine Exemption on your behalf
3. Ministry of Sports will review application and send it to Korean Embassy located in applicant’s country
4. Korean Embassy will issue Quarantine Exemption Certificate to applicant via email
5. Applicant must bring along 4 copies of Quarantine Exemption Certificate before leaving for Korea
FICIAL GUIDE FOR ELITE
World Triathlon Covid-19 Health Screening Process
The event will follow World Triathlon’s Health Screening process. In this case, the PCR test conducted at the airport
in Incheon will be considered as the pre-race test.
Also, the PCR test required to enter the country will be considered as the pre-travel test.
All individuals (except for the LOC, its volunteers and contractors) applying for an accreditation to World Triathlon
and Continental Triathlon events must respect the following conditions:
1. Fill in the online pre-event questionnaire through the link:
2. Find the World Triathlon Pre-event Covid-19 Screening Guide
https://triathlon.org/pre_event_covid_19_screening_guide
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Information about the Quarantine
Before entering Korea
1. Send information requested by KTF
2. If Visa/ETA is required, request Invitation letter from LOC
3. Flight arrangements (Entry & Exit point : Incheon Airport only)
4. Visit your local Covid-19 testing center and get a test 72 hours prior to your departure.
5. Please have 3 copies of Covid 19 PCR Test Certificate and 4 copies of self-quarantine exemption letter ready.
When entering Korea
1. After arriving at Incheon Airport, submit 2 copies of self-quarantine exemption letter at the airport quarantine
station and immigration respectively and you will be sent to a temporary facility for COVID-19 testing.
2. Everyone is required to download ‘self-quarantine safety & protection app’ and ‘self-check app’ in your
smartphone. (The airport staff will help you)
3. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency will check up on your health status once a day via phone call.
During your stay
1. Only dedicated vehicles designated by the event are allowed to move during your stay.
2. Avoiding contact and keeping social distance from other people in the host hotel is recommended.
3. During your stay, you will only be allowed to train at a designated venue and / or time.
4. One must always carry their smartphone at all times for daily check-up calls from the Korea Disease Control and
Prevention Agency.
5. There is no run familiarization.
6. Swim and Bike familiarizations will be conducted at the time specified in schedule.
7. Please wear your mask at all times.
8. If you have any symptoms during the week, please contact the Covid-19 Official immediately. You will need to
get a PCR test and then be quarantined until the results are out.
Departure From Korea
1. PCR test and getting negative certificates are mandatory prior to departure.
2. After arriving at the airport, depart under the supervision of a management staff.
3. Departure & Safe Travel.
Who is in the Bubble
1. All athletes
2. All (Accredited) support staff
3. Technical officials who need to have face-to-face interaction with athletes in an indoor environment
4. International Federation staff
5. Athlete Services staff
6. International ancillary staff (e.g. broadcast/media)
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TRANSPORTATION
Instructions for your travel to South Korea
Step 1: Visa
Step 2: Flight arrangements
Step 3: Send the information to Korea Triathlon Federation to apply for self-quarantine exemption documents
Step 4: Visit your local Covid-19 testing center and get a PCR test within 72 hours to your departure
Step 5: Prior to your travel, prepare:
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※ 3 copies of COVID - 19 PCR Negative Test Certificate
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※ 4 copies of Quarantine Exemption Letter
Airport Arrival
Arrival route information
1. Arrival
Arrival at Incheon Airport Terminal 1,2
2. Quarantine inspection (visitors)
Submit PCR Test Certificate and Self-Quarantine Exemption.
Download of Self-quarantine safety & Protection app to
pass through the inspection area (You will need a USIM card for
that -see below).
3. Immigration inspection
To verify K-ETA then pass through immigration
4. Baggage claim
Pick up checked baggage from the baggage claim area
5. Customs
Fill out the customs form and submit to the customs officer
6. Entry
Proceed to the Arrival Hall (Welcome Hall)
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USIM Card
It’s mandatory to have a Korean USIM card
Option 1. Buy USIM card online before coming to South Korea
Korea Telecom - https://roaming.kt.com/ib/eng/cts/sim.asp
SK Telecom - https://www.skroaming.com/reserve/reserve.asp
Option 2. Buy USIM card before Incheon Airport National Quarantine Station
(Next to Quarantine Inspection)
Option 3. Buy USIM card in Arrival Hall (Welcome Hall)
(Recommended from CU convenient store)
Note :
Option 1 and Option 2 are recommended as Incheon Airport Quarantine Inspection will check that a Korean mobile
number can be reached. Option 1 is the cheapest but if you need to choose Option 3 due to unavoidable
circumstances, please explain to Quarantine Inspection to call LOC Staff or Travel Agency Staff (Not recommended)
PCR test upon arrival & Self-quarantine Facility
1. Transfer from the airport to a self-quarantine facility under the guidance of the police
2. Move to quarantine facility and proceed with PCR test at the facility
3. Inform the travel agency about the facility address, checkout time and drop off station location after PCR result
4. Quarantine for one day until PCR test result comes out (usually within one day)
5. After the result, the facility bus will drop the athlete to the station nearby the facility
6. Travel agency will wait at the drop off station location and take the athlete to Haeundae
NOTE : Please note that all of the above are free of charge. Quarantine facilities are randomly assigned so teams
may not be assigned to the same location.
TRANSPORTATION From Incheon Airport To Haeundae
Detail Date
Arrival Date
(To Incheon Int. Airport)
18th Oct. ~ 20th Oct.
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※ It will take approximately 6 hours by bus from Incheon Int. airport to Haeundae.
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※ If an athlete cannot arrive or depart on the designated date in Korea due to the flight schedule,
please inform the LOC.
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Departure From Haeundae to Incheon Airport
After Haeundae Event, follow the guideline from LOC Staff
(PCR test on Friday, 22 October. This is required before the departure.)
Detail Date
Departure Date (From Haeundae) 24th Oct. ~ 25th Oct.
1. Athletes will be transported on Friday 22 at 08:30 to the Haeundae Health Center under the guidance of the LOC
staff
2. Take the PCR test (Free of charge)
3. Only those with negative test results will be allowed to race and depart Korea.
4. All athletes will depart for Incheon International Airport at 09:00 on Sunday, October 24th, 2021.
Transport will take a minimum of 6 hours.
Note : Bike recovery training is available after the Haeundae race at the B1 parking lot on a first-come-first serve
basis.
TRANSPORTATION From Haeundae to Tongyeong
After Haeundae Event, follow the guideline from LOC Staff
(Additional PCR test required 6-7 days after arrival to South Korea on Sunday, October 24)
1. Athletes will be transported on Sunday 24 at 11:00 to the Tongyeong hospital under the guidance of
the LOC staff. The journey is approximately 1 hour by bus from Haeundae to Tongyeong.
2. Take the PCR test in hospital (Free of charge)
3. Quarantine one day until PCR test result comes out (Tongyeong Stanford Hotel)
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ACCOMMODATION Grand Josun
292, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48099, Republic of
Korea
Grand Josun is located near the competition venue.
Accommodation Rate (Per 1 Person)
Daily Rate:
$210 (Single Type) per day (Including breakfast) : Room only $180
$160 (Twin Type) per day (Including breakfast) : Room only $130
1. Every international participant must stay at the host hotel(Grand
Josun).
2. Carrying your bike upstairs to your room is strictly forbidden. All
bikes must be placed in a designated space located in a parking
lot. It will be secured by private hotel securities.
3. There is no strict bubble protocol so all athletes are able to use
hotel restaurants (Korean, Chinese, Western, Seafood and
Bakery) and convenient stores in the hotel without restrictions.
4. Hotel amenities available
5. It is forbidden to go outside except during designated training
hours.
Please book the hotel room through our travel agent. The LOC will provide an airport shuttle to the official
hotel through a travel agent.
Travel Agency
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +82 10 9240 0467 (Mr. Park)
+82 10 7112 9192 (David)
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MEALS Restaurants
Aria F2 (Grilled BBQ & Seafood) Palais de Chine F5 (Chinese Food)
+82-51-922-5050 +82-51-922-5050
WEEKDAY/WEEKEND WEEKDAY
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
06:30 – 10:00 12:00 - 14:30 18:00 - 21:30
Adult 52,000 KRW / Children 28,000 KRW WEEKEND
LUNCH LUNCH DINNER
MON ~ SAT 11:30 - 14:30 12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 21:30
SUN - PART Ⅰ 11:30 - 13:20
SUN - PART Ⅱ 13:50 - 15:40
Adult 90,000 KRW / Children 40,000 KRW
DINNER
SUN ~ FRI 17:30 - 21:30
SAT - PART Ⅰ 17:20 - 19:20
SAT - PART Ⅱ 19:50 - 21:50
Adult 120,000 KRW / Children 45,000 KRW
Delivery Food
Please download the following Food Delivery App if you would like more options:
1. Yogiyo https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sampleapp
2. Baemin https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fineapp.yogiyo
3. Coupang Eats https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coupang.mobile.eats
Note: You will need to collect the delivery at the lobby
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VENUE
VENUE
The venue is Haeundae beach and nearby roads, featuring scenic views of the wonderful beach in Busan
amongst the sophisticated urban landscape.
ELITE ATHLETES LOUNGE
Facilities including athletes’ lounge and toilets are provided to the athletes at the finish area. Sealed bottles of water
and fruit will be offered to the athletes before and after the race in the athletes’ lounge.
DOPING CONTROL
Doping Control will be performed according to the World Triathlon/WADA rules. The venue is located near Grand
Josun Busan.
MEDICAL SERVICES
First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available at the venue on October 23rd before and during the
competition hours. Medical and paramedical personnel from Event will be available throughout competition times.
Several ambulances will be available to provide emergency transfers to the hospital. A medical tent will be provided
on site near the finish area.
Certain medical services at the venue are free of charge. Treatment in clinics and private practices is to be paid by
the participants. Athletes / teams should ensure that they have appropriate medical insurance coverage.
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BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE
“Bike MCS” will offer comprehensive bike mechanic support from October 20th to 22nd and is also available in case
of emergency.
Grand Josun Busan (parking lot B1)
20th ~ 22nd, October 13:00-17:00
In the athlete’s lounge
Saturday 23rd October 6:30-10:30
If you have any special needs in Korea, please contact Mechanic Mr. Lee Yongwook by his mobile phone. Mobile
Phone: +82 10 4377 5000
INFORMATION CENTER / LOC OFFICE
The LOC Office is located at the Grand Josun Busan (2F). It takes 10min from the start of the swim. The office is
open daily from Tuesdays, October 19th until Saturday, October 23rd, 2021.
LOC Contact: Helen Kim
Mobile: +82-10-2073-1284
World Triathlon Office : Grand Josun Busan 2F
Opening Hours
Tuesday 19th ~ Thursday 21st October 9:00-21:00
Friday 22nd October 7:00-19:00
Saturday 23rd October 6:00-14:00
Information and transfer desk will also be located at the World Triathlon Office, Grand Josun Busan 2F. It is open
daily from Tuesdays 19 October until Saturday 23 October.
SECURITY
The security company will be responsible for the venue security while community police and Field of Play (FOP)
marshals will patrol the Field of Play. Police will manage the road closures and the traffic around the course.
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TRAINING
Swimming
Swimming pool training is not available in
Haeundae. The only option is open water
swimming at the beach of the race. Please
swim according to the assigned groups and
times as per table below.
Date
19, 20, 21, October from 09:30 till 11:30.
Venue
Haeundae Beach - You must register at the
desk in the garden before and after your swim.
Groups
Group A – AUS, AUT, BER, BLR, CAN, CZE, ESP
Group B – FRA, GBR, GER, HUN
Group C – IRL, ISR, ITA, JPN
Group D – LUX, MAR, MEX, POL, ROU, SUI, USA
TUESDAY 8 9 10 11 19 OCT 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30
GROUP A SWIM BIKE GROUP B SWIM BIKE GROUP C BIKE SWIM GROUP D BIKE SWIM
WEDNESDAY 8 9 10 11 20 OCT 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30
GROUP A BIKE SWIM GROUP B BIKE SWIM GROUP C SWIM BIKE GROUP D SWIM BIKE
THURSDAY 8 9 10 11 21 OCT 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30
GROUP A SWIM BIKE GROUP B SWIM BIKE GROUP C BIKE SWIM GROUP D BIKE SWIM
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BIKE TRAINING
A designated area in the underground parking lot will be
used for bike training. LOC will be providing 23 units of bike
trainers and 10 bike rollers. Please bike according to the
assigned groups and times as per table under swim training
above.
Date
19, 20, 21, October
Venue
B1 parking lot at the official hotel
THE MAIN RULES FOR SAFE BICYCLE RIDING
You should keep your distance with other athletes.
You should not talk with others.
You should wear your mask before and after the training.
RUN TRAINING
A designated running area around Dongbaek Island is provided. There will be shuttle vans between hotel and
Dongbaek. Please run according to the assigned groups and times as per table below.
Date: 19, 20, 21, October
Shuttle bus (2~3km distance from the hotel)
Training Venue: Dongbaek island
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COURSE FAMILIARIZATION
SWIM
There is swim familiarization on Friday, October 22 at 14:00 till 15:00. The location will be the same as the start of the
race.
Please note: It is forbidden to swim outside of the course.
BIKE/RUN
There is no run familiarization.
There will be a bike familiarization on Friday, October 22 at 10:30 till 11:00. The location will be the same as the start
of the race. It may be subject to change or cancellation.
TUESDAY 12 14 15 16 19 OCT 00 00 20 40 00 10 30 50 10 20 GROUP A LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP B LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP C LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP D LUNCH BUS RUN BUS WEDNESDAY 12 14 15 16 20 OCT 00 00 20 40 00 10 30 50 10 20 GROUP A LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP B LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP C LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP D LUNCH BUS RUN BUS THURSDAY 12 14 15 16 18 21 OCT 00 00 20 40 00 10 30 50 10 20 00 30
GROUP A LUNCH BUS RUN BUS
BRIEFING GROUP B LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP C LUNCH BUS RUN BUS GROUP D LUNCH BUS RUN BUS
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COMPETITION INFORMATION
EVENT SCHEDULE / ELITE
Time/Date Event Venue
Thur. 21 Oct
09:00-21:00 LOC Office Grand Josun Busan
18:00 Elite Race Briefing Online Zoom
Fri. 22 Oct
07:00 - 19:00 LOC Office Grand Josun Busan
08:30 - 09:30 PCR test (All International athletes) Haeundae Public Health Center
10:30 - 11:00 Bike Familiarization
14:00 - 15:00 Swim Familiarization
15:30 - 16:30 Race Package Distribution
15:30 - 15:45 : AUS, AUT, BER, BLR, CAN, CZE, ESP, FRA
15:45 - 16:00 : GBR, GER, HUN, IRL, ISR, ITA, JPN
16:00 - 16:15 : KOR
16:15 - 16:30 : LUX, MAR, MEX, POL, ROU, SUI, USA
Garden park next to Grand Josun Busan
Sat. 23 Oct
07:00 - 14:00 LOC Office Grand Josun Busan
07:00 - 08:00 Elite Women Athletes Lounge Check-In
07:30 - 08:15 Elite Women Transition Zone Check-In
07:30 - 08:15 Elite Women Warm-up
08:20 Athlete’s Introduction Venue
08:30 Elite Women Race Start Venue
09:00 - 10:00 Elite Men Athletes Lounge Check-In Venue
09:30 - 10:15 Elite Men Transition Zone Check-In
09:30 - 10:15 Elite Men Warm-up
10:20 Athlete’s Introduction
10:30 Elite Men Race Start Venue
11:50 Awards Ceremony Elite Women & Men Haeundae beach Outdoor Stage
13:00 - 22:00 Bike recovery training time B1 parking lot
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Sun. 24 Oct
11:00 Transfer to Tongyeong for PCR test Grand Josun Busan to Tongyeong
FOP INFORMATION SWIM COURSE
Elite
There is one lap clockwise to swim. The first turn is after 250m. The water temperature at the end of October can be
expected to be approximately 20℃ to 22℃. Wetsuit may be used depending on low air temperature in the morning.
BIKE COURSE
Elite
There are 5 laps of 20km to ride. Generally flat course.
WHEEL STATIONS / PENALTY BOX
Elite
There are two Wheel Stations in the bike course.
Team Wheel Station : 400m from the transition. leave the team wheel in front of athlete lounge
Neutral Wheel Station: Located at the bike 2 turning point provided by the LOC.
Neutral wheel are 2 Shimano 11 gears
RUN COURSE – NEW
Elite
Generally flat course. There are 4 laps of 5km to run.
AID STATIONS
Elite
The aid stations are located on the run course at 800m intervals. 0.5 litre bottles of sealed water will be handed out.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Busan has relatively mild weather. The air temperature on race weekend is between 13℃ to 26℃
RESULTS
Results will be uploaded live at World Triathlon’s official website: www.triathlon.org
All the results information will be available to the Coaches at the LOC information Office
PROTEST & APPEALS
Standard procedures will be followed according to the World Triathlon Competition Rules.
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ACCREDITATION
LOC will provide all athletes, coaches, technical officials, media, etc. registered with an official accreditation card
according to the World Triathlon Event Operational and Technical Requirements.
Accreditation cards for coaches will be handed out during the official registration on October 22.
Only accredited persons will be allowed to access certain venue areas. Accreditation cards are number-coded and
provide access to specific areas of the competition areas. All accredited persons are requested to carry their
accreditation cards with them at all times and to show them upon request.
ACCREDITATION CARD REQUEST
National Federation representatives and observers apply for accreditation by sending their request to World Triathlon.
ELITE COURSE MAP – REVISED RUN COURSE
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Venue Facilities Layout
Water Quality Test Results / August
Summary : 1 = “Very good water quality” : E-Coli < 250 or Enterococci < 100 with no or potential visual pollution during
sanitary check or forecasted heavy rain.
transition
Start point
Reception desk
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ATHLETE BRIEFING ZOOM REGISTRATION
The athletes’ briefing will be held online due to COVID-19 restrictions. It is not mandatory to attend. Please
register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0sVYWhWOSWuL1qKvElzHEQage 11
SUBSIDIES
To facilitate participation in both Haeundae and Tongyeong events, both World Triathlon and Korea Triathlon
Federation are contributing a total of USD 50,000 of subsidies:
1. Departure PCR test for every athlete will be covered.
2. Meal vouchers about USD 150 per athlete will be provided (exact amount will be communicated after
the start lists are finalized.)
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