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The London Triathlon (currently known as the "AJ Bell London Triathlon", and previously the ''Virgin Active London Triathlon'', ''Mazda London Triathlon'' and the ''Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon'', for sponsorship reasons) is the largest triathlon in the world. As of 2016 it will be the largest triathlon in the world and also the only triathlon to take place in central London following the relocation of the ITU event up to Leeds. Those interested can join the priority list to receive early entry into the 2016 event by visiting www.thelondontriathlon.com.〔()〕 Held annually in London, England, the race attracts a world-class field of elite athletes and in excess of 13,000 competitors and 30,000 spectators to the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, in the London Docklands. The 2015 event took place on 8th and 9th August and participants can choose from a number of distances, including Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, Olympic Plus and Team Relays. Previous winners include Tim Don, Stuart Hayes, Vicky Holland, Helen Jenkins, Jodie Swallow and Emma Snowsill. The 2015 elite male and female races were won by Peter Kerr and Helen Jenkins, respectively. The event is owned by IMG.〔(IMG Acquires Quintus )〕 Thousands of pounds is raised every year and the 2015 Gold Charity was Macmillan Cancer Support. A large number of companies taking part in the corporate waves; Price Waterhouse Cooper and TSB had the most number of corporate places at the 2015 event. An hour highlights show of the event is broadcast on Channel 4, Sky Sports and British Eurosport in the weeks following the event. ==See also== *Sport in London *London Marathon 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「London Triathlon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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