Israeli Triathlon Association registered thousands of members aged 8-80.  The response to the competition has been enormous, with many world class athletes entering to compete..
Among the thousands of participants expected to take part in the triathlon championship 2011,to be held in Eilat , are Olympic medalist Sven Rider, former European champion 
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 Frederic Louvre, David Hauss, 4th place in the world and Vidal Laurent 9th in the world.
Israeli triathletes participating in international competitions have also been reaching remarkable achievements,.and had five outstanding triathletes representing Israel in The Triathlon world championships held last weekend in China.
The Triathlon events are unique in a way that they are designed for amateurs and professionals alike, allowing athletes to meet the best on the starting line and watch them in action
The Israeli Triathlon Association CEO said: "The event in Eilat is the highlight of the triathlon season, and it attracts thousands of athletes from around the world".
Eilat City is proud to be hosting this Exciting International event, and It will be a wonderful sight to see the Athletes training through our city preparing for the competition .Thousands of athletes and their families will arrive in convoys to Eilat and will fill the city with a wonderful atmosphere of International sportsmanship
We wish them all Good luck, and we hope they will enjoy our City.
For full details and information see
Triathlon Association website: http://www.triathlon.org.il/ita.php