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WELCOME TO OLSZTYN!

Olsztyn is the largest city and the capital of region of Warmia and Mazury. In the city of 650 years history live over 170 thousands people. Most famous monuments of Olsztyn are gothic castle, Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Upper Gate located on the boarder of old city walls.
The biggest advantage of the city is its unique location among the forests and the lakes. 12 (and some people say that even 15!) lakes and City Forest – one of the biggest European park are located within the borders of Olsztyn. To accent those advantages, the vision of Olsztyn development extracts to the conception of city garden. The defensive architecture of the XIV-century’s Warmia, unrepeatable XIX- and XX-century secession and interesting performances, concerts and exhibitions – all of that cause tourists, who want cameral atmosphere and tranquillity, to seek in Olsztyn the possibility of the escape from the daily routine’s noise. Strolling through the streets of the Old City they may admire the rests of city walls, castle’s massive construction or overlooking the buildings cathedral’s copula. Facing the original astronomical plaque (totally unique hand-made by Nicolaus Copernicus!) they have a chance to feel the blow of the history and later discover its present “face” at Olsztyn’s planetarium.
Nicolaus Copernicus is the most famous person in the history of Olsztyn, where he managed goods and defended the city from Teutonic forces. Here he carried out his great researches and wrote magnificent works. Today four Olsztyn’s colleges maintain this science tradition. Over 45 thousands people study in the largest of them – University of Warmia and Mazury.
Olsztyn is worth visiting – genuinely “Naturally Garden!”.

MANDATORY ANTIGEN TEST
Following the new World Triathlon COVID19 Guidelines, and the Europe Triathlon Executive Board decision a mandatory antigen test will be done by the LOC to all Elite and Junior athletes, coaches, NFs medical and support team before the race pack distribution and the various document checks and race package/accreditation distribution.

Tests will be available on Friday 28th of May, from 08:00 to 16:00. Tests will take place in Hotel Omega, Sielska 4A Street, Olsztyn. TO SMOOTH THE PROCESS, we ask the athletes and NF support team accredited to bring ID and come on time at the hour settled in a schedule which will be communicated 10 days before the event.

In case of positive result of antigen test LOC will provide possibility of PCR test, which will be made at the athlete/coach/support expense immediately after getting a positive antigen test result. Waiting time for PCR test result is approximately 24 hours.

While waiting for the test result, tested person must remain in isolation.

In case of confirmation of a positive result with the PCR test, according Polish Government guidelines, sick person have to spend 10 days in isolation or negative PCR test result.

TESTING PROTOCOL AND HEALTH SCREENING
All individuals applying for an accreditation to World Triathlon and Continental Triathlon events must respect the conditions in WORLD TRIATHLON PRE-EVENT COVID-19 SCREENING GUIDE.

To complete the Pre-Event COVID-19 Screening, you will need:
• Access to your Triathlon.org member account
• A copy of your pre travel PCR/Antigen Covid-19 test results
• A copy of your completed World Triathlon Pre Travel Medical Certificate (Athletes only)
• If you have receive a Covid-19 vaccination, a copy of your vaccination certificate
Finally all elite/u23/junior, coaches, team medical and support NF personnel must perform an
Antigenic pre-race test at the arrival in the hosting city. In case of positive result of antigen test LOC will provide possibility of PCR test, which will be made at the athlete/coach/support expense immediately after getting a positive antigen test result. Waiting time for PCR test result is approximately 24 hours.

While waiting for the test result, tested person must remain in isolation.

• PARENTS OF ALL JUNIOR ATHLETES should fill the online parental consent form at the triathlon.org website. ADRESS TBA.

COURSE INFO:

Race map - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cU9gzar83AHW6VZqsHAmK2NTwkA&usp=sharing

SWIM COURSE
Type: lake race
Start procedure: pontoon start
Number of laps: one
Average water temperature: 17°C

BIKE COURSE:
Number of laps: 4
Surface: asphalt
Quality: very good

RUN COURSE:
Number of laps: 2
Surface: asphalt
Quality: very good
Penalty box location: on the inside corner of the hairpin turn, just before transition.