Triatlon Sandefjord Cancelled Amid Sabotage Claims and Safety Issues

Triatlon Sandefjord Cancellation Details

In a significant turn of events, Triatlon Sandefjord has been cancelled as of Saturday afternoon. Organizers confirmed that the cancellation was made in collaboration with the police due to pressing safety concerns. They released a statement on Facebook stating, ‘Unfortunately, we must confirm that Challenge Sandefjord is cancelled today for safety reasons.’

Safety Issues and Sabotage Allegations

Controversy surrounded the cancellation, as several participants alleged that sabotage played a role in the disruption. A participant expressed frustration, saying, ‘We have heard that people are sabotaging. They are driving inside the barriers and throwing thumbtacks onto the cycling route.’ However, organizer Olav Kyrre Fjeld refuted these claims, stating, ‘The cancellation wasn’t due to sabotage; rather, it was because of inconsiderate behavior from traffic, which made it unsafe for our volunteers.’

• Approximately 500 participants were set to take part in the triathlon this weekend.
• National Championship (NM) was also scheduled to take place.

Participant Morten Hamre expressed disappointment, stating, ‘It is incredibly frustrating to see all our hard work for the year come to this.’

Zibi Szlufcik, president of Challenge Family, also voiced his dismay, declaring, ‘I have never experienced anything like this. How can a few individuals ruin it for so many?’