LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife
Nutrition (NYSE:HLF) celebrates Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles
winners Vincent Luis and Emma Pallant-Browne on taking
the top podium spots winning the $40,000 prize purse. This year's event welcomed
more than 2,000 elite and amateur triathletes, as well as 60 pros
from the United States,
Asia, and South America who battled it out for the top
prize.
"Angelenos came out and cheered on the thousands of athletes
from around the world participating in today's events," said
Ibi Montesino, senior vice president
and managing director for Herbalife Nutrition, North America
Region. "We thank our sponsors, elected officials, and everyone who
made it possible to host this event safely."
To ensure the participants and spectators safety, the company
worked with public health officials in Los Angeles to ensure safety protocols were in
place and followed all applicable federal, state, and local
protocols. The event also followed COVID-19 safety protocols
established by USA Triathlon.
Additionally, sanitization stations and masks were available
throughout the race for all.
In the men's elite division, Vincent
Luis, who trains in Tinqueux, France, crossed the finish line with a time of
01:46:43. In second place, Ben
Kanute from Phoenix,
Arizona, completed the race in 01:47:55, and Miki Taagholt
from Odense S, Denmark, captured
the last podium spot in 01:48:14.
Winning the women's elite division, Emma
Pallant-Browne, who trains in Farnham, United Kingdom, crossed the finish line with a
time of 02:02:42. In second place, Amy
Sloan from Lafayette,
Colorado, completed the race in 02:04:07 and Heather Jackson from Bend, Oregon, took the third-place position
with 02:04:20.
In 2019, the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles brought the sport
back to the streets of Los
Angeles. In 2020, the event was cancelled due to the
pandemic. This year, athletes once again began the ocean swim at
the iconic Venice Beach. After
participants exited the water, the race continued on bike down
Venice Blvd. and through the heart of Los
Angeles, ultimately culminating alongside iconic L.A.
landmarks and finishing at the famed L.A. Live's Xbox Plaza outdoor
venue.
This triathlon is the only urban point-to-point course,
offerring athletes various options from an International and Sprint
distance triathlon and relays as well as an Aquabike, a Bike Tour,
and 5K Run/Walk.
Upon completing the race, athletes and spectators came together
at the Finish Line Festival. The festival featured entertainment, a
kids zone, and Ninja Nation course,
and other family-friendly activities.
Fundraising efforts from the 5k
benefitted JDRF, this year's non-profit of choice that works to
fund Type 1 diabetes research. At the finish line, as part of an
official check presentation, the organization was given a
$100,000 donation on behalf of
Herbalife Nutrition and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation.
For more information, visit www.Herbalife24Tri.LA.com.
About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has
been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a
business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980.
The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in
over 90 countries by entrepreneurial distributors who provide
one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their
customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through
the Company's global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife
Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to
communities around the world.
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