The Int'l Triathlon Union named Edmonton as the host city for the ITU World Championships Grand Final in '20. ITU President Marisol Casado said, "The city provides unprecedented support to the event, while the local organizing committee offers an exceptional experience for both elite and age grouper athletes." The event will mark the third time Canada has hosted the World Championships, with Edmonton having organized the race in '01 and '14. Last year, Edmonton welcomed paratriathletes for a World Paratriathlon Event, which it will do again in '17 as host of a stop on the World Paratriathlon Series (ITU). The ROYAL GAZETTE's Dexter Smith reported Bermuda has "again punched above its weight by securing three stops" on the ITU World Triathlon Series. Bermuda will host events in '18, '19 and '20 at the start of the triathlon season, "with April being the target date." Thousands of athletes "are expected to descend upon the island for each of the events, accompanied by friends and family, and a significant media presence" (ROYAL GAZETTE, 12/15).
