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Rabat – The Tamuda Bay Eco Triathlon wrapped up a weekend brimming with athletic spirit and a strong call for environmental protection, championing ecological sustainability.
The standard Olympic Triathlon took place on the last day of the event, offering a traditional challenge for seasoned competitors, with a race that included a 1500-meter swim, 40-kilometer cycle, and 10-kilometer run.
The sprint category presented a less aggressive, tailored experience for newcomers and non-professionals, enabling them to immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of Tamuda Bay and experience the excitement of the sporting adventure firsthand.
In this race, participants completed a race that included a 750-meter swim, 20 kilometers of cycle, and a 5-kilometer run.
Othmane Benhalima, director of the Tamuda Bay Eco Triathlon, shared insights with Morocco World News (MWN) regarding the second day of the course.
“We had on this beautiful weekend four distances in total, many participants were here to discover new places in the region. Thankfully the atmosphere and the vibes were very good,” he remarked.
“We had the long distance 80 km experience where the participants discovered the Tamuda Bay cities by bike. We also have the Jbala Crossed Triathlon. It’s a new distance where participants can see mountains and lakes.
Yahya Benchekroun, champion of the Olympics distance triathlon at Tamuda Bay Eco Triathlon, also spoke to MWN about his victory and race experience, finishing first with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 25 seconds.
“I won, I came first as I did in 2022…I am very happy, and very stoked for my win today. Thanks to everyone, thank you for the organization. The crowd was amazing, cheering and applauding. So, yeah, very happy” beamed Benchakroun.
Benchekroun demonstrated exceptional dominance throughout the event, boasting a substantial lead of over 9 minutes ahead of the second-place contender, Ahmad Farhat.
Omar Gomghar, winner of the Sprint Triathlon at the Tamuda Bay Eco event, with a time of 56 minutes and 14 seconds, told MWN that he credits his success to his club CMND.
“I achieved first place in this competition, and I owe it all to my club CMND. I want to thank them, along with the technical staff and my coaches. Thank you all, and here’s to hoping for more triumphs in the future,” Gomghar told MWN.
Under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Triathlon Federation (FRMTRI), the event was organized by the Al-Amal Association in collaboration with the Municipality of M’diq-El-Fnideq and the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, and Sports.
The sporting event offered athletes, both amateurs and professionals from across 21 countries, the chance to explore the scenic wonders of Morocco’s northern region, situated amidst the splendor of the Mediterranean Sea and the Rif Mountains.
According to the event organizers, the Tamuda Bay Eco Triathlon is more than just a sporting competition, but also has a dual-goal of bringing awareness to environmental sustainability. Its flagship initiative consists of making use of recycled materials as well as using energy-efficient transportation.
On the sidelines of a press conference about the event in May, Benhalima told MWN that “this year, with our Partner Aramex, we completed a great partnership, that will offer our participants the possibility to transport their bike and to reduce their carbon impact, which will be the first time in Morocco and also in Africa.”
