{"id":20127,"date":"2024-05-17T15:45:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T15:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/the-championship-press-conference-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:31:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:31:41","slug":"the-championship-press-conference-2024","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/the-championship-press-conference-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Championship Press Conference 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\" lang=\"EN-GB\">Many of the world&#8217;s top professional athletes are preparing for The Championship, which begins this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in Samorin, Slovakia. During the recent professional press conference, it became evident that the race will be intense, and no one will be holding back. All athletes are getting ready for what they describe as a very tough race.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span>Jort Vlam \u2013 Challenge Family CEO<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Welcome to the X-bionic sphere, a venue made for championships. More and more people are having the opportunity to qualify for this event and join together in this high-profile race\u2014it\u2019s a joy to be here with like-minded people who enjoy the sport so much.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Michal Kraus \u2013 X-bionic CEO<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">We have quite a large family gathering here over the weekend with around 2,000 athletes!<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Everyone has one thing in common: the joy of racing and pushing their limits, whether just starting out or seasoned athletes. Race hard, race safe with respect and remember to enjoy it!<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">India Lee (GBR)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Last year, I was under the radar, so that makes it a bit easier, but this year, I\u2019m not under the radar! Training has gone well, and I\u2019m looking forward to being out there.. I\u2019m feeling pretty good compared to last year \u2013 I don\u2019t know what to expect at the weekend.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Els Visser (NED)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">It\u2019s pretty cool that I\u2019ve already had my best season. I\u2019m really happy with how I recover after each race; I\u2018m in my best shape. I&#8217;m excited to be here in Samorin; it\u2019s a race you definitely have to do once in a lifetime.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Caroline Pohle (GER)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Getting onto the podium is always the goal, but the field is good and strong; let\u2019s see what happens on Sunday. After last year, I decided to make this race a highlight for 2024, so I\u2019m really looking forward to Sunday&#8217;s race. It\u2019s great to be back here and see many familiar faces.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Fenella Langridge (GBR)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">It\u2019s a really stacked field. It keeps growing every year, and triathlon is getting more competitive. Of course, I want to be at the top of the field, but there are some really good athletes working hard and fast. Hopefully, fourth time lucky!<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Kaidi Kivioja (EST)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">I\u2019m enjoying long curse racing, a new challenge I\u2019m enjoying now. I always wanted to do this race and am really looking forward to Sunday.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Pieter Heemeryck (BEL)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">This weekend is all about getting the top spot I\u2019m in good shape and looking forward to the race &#8211; it\u2019s my fifth time here, and for me, it\u2019s like coming home.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Frederic Funk (GER)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">I\u2019m in good shape, especially on the bike \u2013 I think the race on Sunday will suit me. I prefer the hills, but I\u2019m good at this course. I\u2019ve done a lot of preparation, and I expected another great\u00a0field here; as it is every year. That\u2019s why it\u2019s The Championship. It\u2019s going to be exciting and close racing against some of the best in the world.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Kyle Smith (NZL)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">I love coming back here to x-bionic Sphere \u2013 it\u2019s an amazing vibe, and it\u2019s an amazing venue. Heat is definitely my Achilles heel. I was nervous going into Singapore because of this so I\u2019m looking forward to a cooler canal and the lower temperatures early in the morning on the bike.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Rico Bogen (GER)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">It\u2019s crazy how much my life has changed in two years; I\u2019m still only 23. Two years ago, I switched to pro after winning my age group by over 15 minutes\u2014no one expected me to win the world championships, and now I\u2019m here at The Championship, and I\u2019m looking forward to racing.<br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">Mark Dubrick (USA)<\/span><br class=\"ac-designer-copy\" \/><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">I&#8217;m excited to face this field and see how I can do here. This hotel, the Challenge Family, has treated us well, and we are already looking forward to returning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of the world&#8217;s top professional athletes are preparing for The Championship, which begins this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in Samorin, Slovakia. During the recent professional press conference, it became evident that the race will be intense, and no one will be holding back. 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