The Triathlon took place at Farka Lake in Tirana, with 116 athletes, both professionals and amateurs, competing in swimming, cycling, and running.

Italian athlete Thomas Greco won the sprint event, competing solo in all three disciplines. In the Olympic triathlon for men, Eduart Dalla took first place, followed by Albion Ymeri in second and Strahinja Trakić in third.

The sprint race gathered 36 participants, including 3 women, over a 750-meter course. The Olympic distance, with 21 participants (6 women), covered 1,500 meters in all three sports. Teams also competed: 5 Olympic groups and 15 sprint groups, each with three members.

Competitors ranged in age from 13 to 65. About 25 international athletes joined from 10 countries, including Greece, Kosovo, Serbia, Italy, Spain, North Macedonia, and the United States.

Roland Hysi from Tirana’s Sports Directorate said participation has grown each year. He stressed the event promotes healthy living and inclusiveness and marks the fifth edition in the capital. For the first time, the triathlon partnered with Albania’s official Triathlon Federation.

The Municipality and Police prepared traffic restrictions from 08:00 to 13:00 to ensure the smooth running of the race.

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