On Saturday, April 25th, the sprint triathlon will take place in Lignano, a test event for the EYOF 2027 races.
Ronchi dei Legionari, April 18, 2026 – The sprint triathlon will take place on Saturday, April 25, in Lignano, an important test event for the competitions linked to the 19th European Youth Olympic Festival – Summer Edition, which will be held in Lignano Sabbiadoro from July 24 to August 1, 2027.
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The 9th edition of the Triathlon Sprint Rank, organized by Triathlon Lignano ASD and dedicated to the memory of Renzo Ardito, was officially presented on Saturday 18 April at the President Hotel, attended by the president of the Eyof 2027 executive committee, Giorgio Brandolin. It was also the first opportunity to officially announce the new partner of the European Youth Summer Games, Credito Cooperativo FVG, represented on this occasion by Carlo Antonio Feruglio, president of BCC Venezia Giulia.
The race course on Saturday, April 25, will run between Piazzale Marcello D’Olivo and the Bella Italia EFA Village, with the men’s start scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and the women’s start at 12:40 p.m.
Race details:
Swimming (750 m): start from the BELLA ITALIA EFA VILLAGE beach, on a rectangular course in the sea; Exit and transfer to the transition area on Lungomare Kechler.
Cycling (21.5 km): 5 laps on a city circuit of approximately 4.3 km.
Running (5 km): 2.5 laps on a 2 km course, finishing in Piazzale Marcello D’Olivo.
President Brandolin is pictured during the event presentation.
