Supertri brings 'the cream' of athletes to Jersey

Georgia Taylor-Brown is looking forward to returning to Jersey

Organisers of the Supertri triathlon competition say they are looking forward to bringing some of the best athletes in the world to Jersey.

Triathlon's most decorated Olympian Jonathan Brownlee will be joined by fellow Olympic medallists Georgia Taylor-Brown and Cassandre Beaugrand for the event on 21 September.

Supertri chief executive, Michael D'hulst, said: "It's the cream of the crop, the best athletes in the world."

The event first came to Jersey in 2017, its debut year, and last took place there in 2021.

French athlete Cassandre Beaugrand is among the competitors

"It's been a few years, and we're extremely excited, not just as an organisation, but the athletes too," Mr D'hulst told BBC Radio Jersey.

The competition will once again be staged along Jersey's waterfront, with the course offering spectators close-up views of the action.

"Now that the developments are finished, there's even more space for fans to get close to the athletes and engage with them," Mr D'hulst said.

The Supertri League operates with a team-based format, drawing comparisons to Formula One.

Teams such as Brownlee Racing, Stars and Stripes Racing, American Crown Racing, and Podium Racing will compete, each featuring hand-picked elite athletes.

Georgia Taylor-Brown, "one of the coolest British triathletes" had been "asking for years when we're coming back" to Jersey, said Mr D'hulst.

"The athletes love the community feel here, the school visits, the training sessions, the outreach."

Beyond elite competition, organisers said the event aimed to inspire broader participation in sport.

A series of fun runs, 2.5km (1.5 miles), 5km (3 miles), and 10km (6 miles), will be held to raise money for the Jersey Child Care Trust.

"It's not just about triathlon," said Mr D'hulst. "It's about promoting swimming, biking, and running as accessible sports for everyone."