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The reputation of ActivateCyprus’s O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon extends beyond the borders of Cyprus

Cyprus takes center stage at the extreme triathlon
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The reputation of the O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon, an event organized by Activate Cyprus, extends beyond the borders of Cyprus, as the event has established itself as a unique triathlon, attracting athletes from both Cyprus and abroad.

The event’s momentum is confirmed every year by the large turnout of athletes who love the challenge of triathlon, and the challenge of pushing their limits through the demanding courses of the O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon.

The race will take place on November 7, with participants invited to take on a unique endurance challenge, starting at sea level and finishing at the highest peak in Cyprus, Mount Olympus, at an elevation of 1,952 meters.

The event features two distances, allowing athletes to choose the challenge that suits them best. The first O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon consists of a 1.9-km swim, an 84-km bike ride, and a 21-km run, while the longer distance race, the O3 Xtreme Olympus Man – Triathlon—will also take place on the same day, featuring a 3.8 km swim, a 178 km bike ride, and a 43 km run.

Since 2025, the O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon has been one of the five races included in the Extreme Triathlon Series 0.5 Hall of Fame. Athletes participating in the series’ races have the opportunity to compete for one of the five medals required to win the Extreme Triathlon Series 0.5 trophy.

The event’s inclusion in this distinguished series of races strengthens its international recognition and showcases Cyprus as a destination for athletes seeking demanding challenges and unique experiencesin the world of triathlon.

The O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon is sponsored by Atlantic Insurance and the Troodos Hotel.

For more information about the O3 Olympus Man – Triathlon, visit https://www.activatecyprus.com/o3-olympusman-1, and for the O3 Xtreme Olympus Man – Triathlon at https://www.activatecyprus.com/o3-olympusman-xtreme-o3.

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