1988 Triathlon Des Hauts De Seine

Here’s 1988. Although I still haven’t finished translating 1987 yet. The Triathlon des Hauts de Seine was another triathlon in downtown Paris. Like the Triathlon International de Paris. Both started in 1986. Hauts de Seine in May. And Paris in June. Neither are still going. But I really want to get to Puteaux to check out the old venue. And all the other sports facilities. I’ve pencilled a trip in for February 2025.

I’ll do a full translation later. But there are few interesting things to see in the images in the article. Look how close La Defense towers are. And check out the cool Winning Club / Aquaman wetsuits. And the field is much deeper than in 1987. Neff beats a young Delemer in the women’s race. And Blondeel a minute ahead of Reynolds for the men. I’d really like to speak to Nigel Reynolds. A pioneer of feoreign racers in France.

The transition area and finish seem to be in an athletics stadium. But I’ll try and find out for sure. And I think the run course loops the island. But there’s several bridge crossing shots. Which might mean running on the mainland as well. Again. More research needed.

Images: Tri-Athlete (FR) Juillet 1988