Παρασκευή 22.11.2024 ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ

2nd Greek Hero XTRI completed successfully

2nd Greek Hero XTRI
18 Οκτωβρίου 2024 / 12:41

CORFU. The Greek Hero XTRI is renewing its date for its third official year in Corfu on October 11, 2025, and registrations have already opened on the event΄s official website.

The 2nd Greek Hero XTRI was held again this year in Corfu, with great success, both in terms of participation and organisation. With 51 participants from 20 different countries, Juuso Manninen finished first in the men's race, with a total time of 10:33 and Olivia Dietzel in women's race with a total time of 13:01.

In a perfect autumn weather, in the beautiful yet challenging terrain of the Corfu countryside, the male and female athletes of the 2nd Greek Hero XTRI swam 3,8 km from Mon Repos to the Old Fortress, cycled around Corfu on a 176 km route and finished with a 40 km trail on the islands's west side, finishing in the picturesque and historic Aggelokastro. 

The Greek Hero organisers express their gratitude to all those who helped ensure the successful organization of the event, starting with the volunteers, tirelessly worked for three consecutive days, the Cultural Societies and the residents of the villages of Giannades, Kastellani and Krini, the Greek Rescue Team, the Corfu Nautical Sports Club, Corfu Cycling Route, S-Bikes, Kantas Travel, the Central Corfu Municipality and the Ionian Islands Regional Authority, sindetiras.gr and the media sponsors, as well as everyone who helped with any way in the event organisation. 

The Greek Hero XTRI is renewing its date for its third official year in Corfu on October 11, 2025, and registrations have already opened on the event's official website.

Photo: GIORGOS SALVANOS