Hello Laureus Blog readers,
Just like in previous years the Triathlon in Hamburg showed why it has become one of the most prestigious Triathlons in the World. I was impressed when I saw a sea of people around the proven circuit through the city of Hamburg. It created a spectacular atmosphere which certainly left an impression on every single one of us almost nine thousand athletes.
Here’s a short interview with Layne Beachley and Edwin Moses from Sydney which you are reading first on the Laureus Blog:
Edwin Moses Layne Beachley at Grassroots Sport Project in Sydney
The inaugural Laureus London-to-Paris Bike Ride begins tomorrow with Daley Thompson getting back on the bike to lead the peloton of cyclists across southern England en route to France. On the other side of the English Channel, they will be joined by five-time winner of the Tour de France Miguel Indurain, who will lead the ride at the end of the final day as it finishes at the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees on September 26.
Funds raised from the event will be distributed to projects which tackle a range of issues such as social exclusion, gun and gang violence and conflict resolution.
Fingers crossed, there should be a video diary of the ride over the next few days…
What a week of sport. Some great moments and a lot of stars making their cases for next year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.
1) Cycling – Mark Cavendish’s win in Paris on the final stage of the Tour de France was a moment to remember. Yes, the jersey winners had already been decided but the race for victory along the Champs-Elysees produced one of the most exhilarating pieces of sporting action this year. The build-up was dramatic as Team Columbia chased down a breakaway group along the streets of Paris at speeds of 60kph. The final sprint was devastating with Cavendish, led out by his Australian team mate Mark Renshaw, leaving his main rivals trailing out of camera-shot in a similar manner to Usain Bolt’s 100m sprint in Beijing a year ago.
You can watch the final minute here.
2) Baseball – Mark Buehrle’s ‘Perfect Game‘ for the Chicago White Sox came a very close second. A Perfect Game occurs when a pitcher scores a victory without allowing the opposition, in this case the Tampa Bay Rays, to reach a single base. Read more
After the success of his cycle from Manchester to London, Daley Thompson has decided to get back on the bike to join Miguel Indurain on the Laureus London to Paris Bike Ride, 24 – 27 September.
If you are interested in joining the ride and raising money for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, please download our brochure.
Alternatively, register your interest by leaving a comment and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Miguel Indurain, a legend of the cycling world, on a three day ride through the English countryside, stunning vineyards and beautiful French villages before arriving at Paris in true Tour de France style.
