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April 12, 2021

Author: Fabio

World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon Championships Zofingen on September 19, 2021

Friday, 05 March 2021 by Fabio

This year the Duathlon World Championships will be held in Zofingen. The World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon Championships Zofingen are now planned to be held on September 19 instead of May 30, 2021. The organizers justify the postponement with the still virulent Corona pandemic. In September, a significant improvement of the epidemiological situation is expected.

The World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon Championships Zofingen will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The preliminary program will take place on Saturday, September 18. This was decided by the local organizers in coordination with the national and international federations. The date of May 30, 2021 became unrealistic due to the still difficult COVID-19 situation.

Situation to improve by fall
Powerman Zofingen has closely monitored the situation in recent weeks and has noticed that the situation in Switzerland, as well as in many of the athletes’ home countries, is not improving fast enough. “We would like to have participants from around 30 nations in Zofingen again, but in order to host a fair race, as many of them as possible must be able to train in their home countries and compete in world championship selections,” says Stefan Ruf, president of the organizing committee Powerman Zofingen. Referring to the COVID-19 situation in Switzerland, Ruf says: “A pure World Championships without open long distance categories, short distance, Powerkids and charity races is not an option for us.”

Together with the International Federation World Triathlon (WT), it has now been decided to make use of the previously defined alternative date of September 19, 2021. This is also in the interest of the local and national sponsors, who want to see as broad a field of participants as possible.

World Triathlon – until recently known as the International Triathlon Union ITU – had already confirmed in mid-2020 that in 2021 Zofingen is scheduled for the official World Triathlon Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships (10 km run course, 150 km bike course, 30 km run course).

Optimized bike course
Accordingly, Zofingen expects the race to be held in the current year. The bike course has been further optimized; the historical town will be bypassed in the process. “We have never had such a safe bike course in the history of the Powerman Zofingen,” says Stefan Ruf. The level of difficulty is comparable to the previous routes, he adds.

Support from sponsors
The Powerman Zofingen can expect the support of the sponsors also this year: The Powerman is supported by the main sponsors Vanoli, Swisslos, ZT Medien and gaz-energie (together with StWZ Energie). Likewise, the Powerman Zofingen hopes to receive financial support from the federal government, the canton and the city of Zofingen. The organization is based on voluntary work.

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Duathlon World Championships 2021 in Switzerland

Friday, 18 December 2020 by Fabio
Next year, Switzerland will again host the Duathlon WC: The Powerman Zofingen WORLD TRIATHLON Long Distance Duathlon World Championships. The preparations are in full swing. The Powerman Zofingen can count on the goodwill of its sponsors.
Like most international sporting events, the Powerman Zofingen had to be postponed due to the Corona pandemic. It was originally scheduled to be held on September 20, 2020.

Now the organizers are focusing on May 30, 2021, as the date for the Long Distance World Championships. World Triathlon (WT) – until recently known as the International Triathlon Union ITU – had already confirmed in the middle of this year that in 2021 Zofingen (Switzerland) is scheduled for the official WT Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships (10 km run, 150 km bike, 30 km run). If May 30, 2021 is not feasible due to Covid-19 then September 19, 2021 is set as an alternate date.

Bike course optimized
The organizers clearly expect the race to be held next year. The bike course has been further optimized. The historical center of Zofingen will be bypassed. “We have never had such a safe bike course in the history of the Powerman Zofingen,” says Stefan Ruf, president of the organizing committee Powerman Zofingen. The level of difficulty is comparable to previous courses, he adds. Stefan Ruf: “Zofingen remains the toughest duathlon in the world.” The following municipalities will be passed through from the start in Zofingen: Mühlethal (city of Zofingen), Uerkheim, Holziken, Schöftland, Wittwil (municipality of Staffelbach), Staffelbach, Mooslerau, Attelwil (Reitnau), Reitnau, Wiliberg, Reiden, Wikon, Brittnau, Strengelbach, Vordemwald and Rothrist.
Registrations possible until May 2021
Athletes from Switzerland and Europe in general will be even more widely represented in 2021. However, not only those athletes who originally registered for Powerman Zofingen 2020 will be at the start. Registrations are possible until May 30, 2021. By the way: All athletes who do not want to participate in 2021 will have their entry fee refunded upon request.
High solidarity
Powerman Zofingen should be able to count on the support of donors – companies, the federal government, the canton Argovia and the city of Zofingen. “We appreciate this solidarity enormously,” says Walter Bloch, Powerman Zofingen’s sponsorship manager. The civil defense organization will provide 140 days of service. The Powerman is supported by the main sponsors Vanoli www.vanoli.ch, Swisslos www.swisslos.ch, ZT Medien www.ztmedien.ch and gaz- energie www.gazenergie.ch together with StWZ Energie www.stwz.ch.
Voluntary – a Swiss trademark
The situation regarding sporting events is unpredictable, Markus Bindschädler says in a statement. “Nevertheless, we are now looking optimistically into the future and planning in scenarios for 2021. Always for the sport, always for the passion and always for an important contribution to society and health. Voluntary, of course – a Swiss trademark that is unique in the world.”
“Because we are committed to the region”
Why do companies support the Powerman Zofingen? Paul Marbach, Managing Director StWZ Energie AG, in his statement: “StWZ and “Gazenergie” support the Powerman Zofingen because we are committed to the region around Zofingen and because the energy-packed Powerman fits very well with StWZ and with natural gas/biogas.”
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Powerman is postponed to May 29th / 30th 2021

Friday, 17 July 2020 by Fabio

Dear athletes

After the situation around COVID-19 has worsened again in Switzerland and worldwide in the last weeks, ITU, IPA and Swiss Triathlon together with the authorities and the local organizing committee have decided to postpone the ITU Long Distance Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen to 2021. Of particular relevance are the stricter entry restrictions to Switzerland and the increased protection requirements for major events. All races of the event weekend are affected by the postponement.

The partners involved have decided to reschedule all races of the Powerman Zofingen to May 29 and 30, 2021. ITU has confirmed that the Powerman Zofingen will be the official ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championship on May 30, 2021.

The Powerman Zofingen thanks that so many athletes have registered despite the prevailing uncertainties. The registrations will be transferred to the 2021 event and the registration portal remains open.

See you in Zofingen, end of May 2021

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Update ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships 2020

Wednesday, 01 July 2020 by Fabio

Dear Athletes

The sports year 2020 is a huge challenge for athletes, federations, organisers and all of us.

Today, tomorrow and perhaps even in the years to come, we have to face completely new standards for sporting events. This means a great deal of extra work for the organisers and requires understanding and tolerance from the athletes. Whether or not an event can finally be held on the planned date is not guaranteed. It may even have to be cancelled unexpectedly at very short notice due to binding force majeure conditions, government directives or any other reasons.

At this point in time, the national regulations of the Swiss government allow the staging of an event of the size of the ITU Powerman World Championships, but this is still connected with uncertainties. The International Powerman Association IPA and Swiss Triathlon are striving to hold the event within the given possibilities and are continuously coordinating with the ITU and local authorities further steps.

We will inform regularly and, if necessary, immediately about further developments.

Should the race in 2020 have to be cancelled at a later date, the starting places will be transferred to 2021.

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The final decision will be taken on 1st of July

Wednesday, 24 June 2020 by Fabio

We had planned to communicate on the 20.06.2020 about the decision to hold the ITU Powerman LD Duathlon World Championships event September 20, 2020. It will take a few more days to coordinate the new rules of the Swiss government, valid from June 22nd, with the local authorities and to exchange the results with the national and international federation. We are convinced that it is in the interest of all parties to make the best possible decision and hope for your understanding.

As you all might think, in the current situation there are many reasons against an implementation and many reasons for an implementation.
We would like to examine the new facts seriously and for this purpose we need time until the end of June and will communicate a decision on July 1, 2020.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding.

OK ITU Powerman LD Duathlon World Championships Zofingen

PS: Entry Fees won’t be risen by 01.07. and stay at same amount till 31.07.

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Powerman 2020: Current situation

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 by Fabio

Dear athletes, partners and friends!

Every day we can read thousands of information on the current pandemic situation in medias. Based on this information, it is still not possible to make reliable forecasts as to whether sport events such as the Powerman Zofingen can take place in September. The LOC of the Powerman will wait until June 20th – that is three months before the race – and decide based on the then available knowledge and regulations. The LOC remains optimistic and still hopes to be able to communicate a “GO” on June 20th.

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Registration for Powerman 2020 is open

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 by Fabio

From now on you can register for the Powerman Zofingen 2020. The event will take place on September 20th 2020. Those who already register now will benefit from attractive participation fees. All further information about the event can be found here:

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PowerKids 2019 video is online

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 by Fabio

In the meantime Klaus Aberger has edited a great video for this year’s PowerKids race. We hope you enjoy the video!

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Thanks from OK President Stefan Ruf

Monday, 09 September 2019 by Fabio

Dear Participants

An unforgettable ITU LD Duathlon World Championship 2019 is behind us. I congratulate Nina Zoller and Diego Van Loy to the World Championship title and all other participants to the successful finish. I thank all partners and helpers who made the event possible.

I am looking forward to welcoming you all to the 32nd Powerman Zofingen, ITU LD Duathlon World Championships on September 19-20, 2020.

The registration system will open shortly. The first 50 registrations on the long distance will get an early entry discount. Write us an email with the keyword “earlyentry20” and ask for the conditions and the code.

See you September 2020 in Zofingen

Stefan Ruf, President

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Powerman 2019: live stream, live ticker and live rankings

Sunday, 08 September 2019 by Fabio

You can’t be live at the elite race on Sunday? No problem, we provide you with the most important information in real time. Here you can find our live stream, our live ticker and the live rankings.

Live Stream:

Live Ticker:

Live rankings

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