Australia's first Paralympic Triathlon Team to be announced

Triathlon Australia: 02 AUGUST 2016 - This Wednesday on the Gold Coast, the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) will officially announce the seven athletes selected to the 2016 Australian Paralympic Triathlon Team.

With the sport of Triathlon making its debut in the Paralympic program, this will be Australia’s first ever Paralympic triathlon team, and will be lead by five-time world champion Bill Chaffey, who trains on the Gold Coast. 

The Australian Paralympic Triathlon Team will also be the final sport to be announced on the 2016 Australian Paralympic Team, bringing the final number of selected athletes to 169. 

Members of the media are invited to attend the announcement and meet athletes. 

WHEN:             Wednesday, 3rd August

TIME:               11am

WHERE:         Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club
                        Marine Parade
                        Coolangatta
                        
VISION AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
 
•      Chef de Mission of the 2016 Australian Paralympic Team, Kate McLoughlin

•      5 members of the 2016 Australian Paralympic Triathlon Team

•    Athletes with their equipment

•    Athletes on the beach