On Sunday June 7th 2020; decathlon world record-holder Kevin Mayer, reigning world champion Niklas Kaul, and the 2019 world championships silver medallist Maicel Uibo will square off from their training bases in Montpellier, France, Mainz, Germany, and Clermont, Florida respectively, in a unique virtual triathlon that combines strength, speed, and stamina to mirror a gruelling combined events competition.
Kevin Mayer
Decathlon world record-holder
Niklas Kaul
Reigning world champion
Maicel Uibo
2019 world championships silver medallist
The competition consists of pole vault, shot put, and a shuttle run. The points scored in each event will be tallied to crown the overall winner.
The event is scheduled to last one hour and commences at 5pm CEST. It will be broadcasted live on World Athletics’ YouTube channel, Twitter feed, and Facebook page.