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hopey
Not sure if anyone on here plans to do the Bolton Triathlon?
Popular triathlon event sunk
8:10am Thursday 12th March 2009
By Steven Thompson »
UNITED Utilities has pulled the plug on Bolton Triathlon — because it does not want people swimming at Rivington Reservoir.
The company says the athletes will send out the wrong message and encourage youngsters to risk their lives in its waterways. But despite its safety fears, United Utilities is allowing another triathlon to take place at the reservoir.
The company was last night accused of double standards by Bolton Triathlon organisers who fear the tough sporting challenge — which attracted hundreds of competitors last year — could now fold. Bolton Triathlon has taken place at Rivington each September for the past four years, providing vital funds for Bolton Triathlon Club.
But United Utilities says it is only willing to allow one event at Rivington and has chosen the Ironman UK International Tri-athlon, which is coming to Bolton for the first time, in August, this year.
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