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Race Reports for Vietnam International Triathlon 2011

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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • Lots of volunteers to help?No
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Please note that normally this race is quite well-organized and fun but they were under severe constraints owing to the political situation and, to a lesser extent, the weather. This meant we had to ride much of the bike leg in traffic with no police support; many local volunteers couldn't come; they weren't allowed to have music or "celebration" type stuff at all. Start was delayed owing to the beach washing away (a tropical depression is offshore and weather/waves have been abnormal for the past few days). I think the organizers and athletes did a good job of pulling it off in really tough circumstances. My only complaint is the awards--first place male and female didn't get any special trophy or medal, just the one for winning AG. They just get a huge umbrella (really) advertising that horrid sugary drink and a goodie bag. Got some good goggles but there were other items that I couldn't use and/or were hard to transport back. I'd happily give them up (well, maybe except for the cool
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