The north coast of Madeira laurel forests was chosen to receive the first stage of the Long Distance Triathlon Championships in Portugal, proof of the date for the National Club Championship. Four athletes with preparation of US Elite Sports Agency attended cm and optimal results.
Jorge Duarte was the winner with more than eight minutes ahead to the second. The benefit from swimming at the highest level could just dig in cycling a distance that became impossible to chase. Octavio Vicente was the big surprise by finishing in 3rd place overall after the best part of cycling and a race with great suffering and claw.
Marco Cruz achieved an excellent rating being the best in class veterans 1, after winning in the Azores he returned to assert itself as one of the consistent athletes in all their race and with great leeway. Nuno Ventura, the athlete who represents the TAP Club, closed the top-10 in a race as expected.
