The country’s top multisport athletes battled for victory in a large-scale competition at Lake Turgoyak.

The Cross Triathlon event on the shores of Lake Turgoyak lasted three days and featured three stages: a 1.5 km swim, a 30 km mountain bike leg, and a 10 km cross-country trail run.

Athletes praised the challenging and picturesque race course. The swim took place in Lake Turgoyak, one of the world’s oldest lakes, while the cycling and running segments wound through a natural park with panoramic views of Lakes Turgoyak and Inyshko.

Yevgeny Stepovik, organizer of the Turgoyak Cross Triathlon, noted: “At the first triathlon, there were 46 participants. Now, more than 500 athletes are taking part in the festival.”