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Last Updated: Friday, 2 June 2006, 13:36 GMT 14:36 UK
Sponsorship boost for triathlon
Triathlon competitors at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games
The ITU wants to widen triathlon's appeal
Triathlon has secured a lucrative $20m (£10.6m) sponsorship deal over the next nine years with BG Group.

The partnership between International Triathlon Union and BG Group aims to increase participation in the sport.

ITU president Les McDonald said: "BG Group's support will help us expand the global appeal of triathlon.

"It will also help us achieve our long-term objective of more athletes representing more flags at future Olympic Games."



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