The first edition of the event,
held June 17, 2007, featured the largest prize in triathlon history, at
$200,000 each for the men's and women's elite winners. Approximately 10,000
spectators came downtown to the event, which was held in downtown Des Moines,
swimming at Grey's Lake and finishing at the Iowa State Capitol.
The 2008 edition, held June 22,
served as the final United States qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,
China. Due to flooding, it was moved to West Des Moines.
Initially, there was
uncertainty about its Olympic qualifying status, as bacteria levels in nearby
Blue Heron Lake left the swimming option in questionable status. However,
officials confirmed that there would be swimming. As part of the Olympic
qualifying Hunter Kemper and Sarah Haskins claimed the final United States
Olympic spots as Rasmus Henning and three-time World Champion Emma Snowsill
were the overall winners.
In 2011, the World Triathlon
Corporation (WTC) announced that the Hy-Vee triathlon would serve as the site
for its 5150 Series U.S. Championships. The race will have the largest prize
purse in triathlon, with $1 million total being paid out and $151,500 going to
the men and women’s winners. You can purchase Olympic Triathlon Tickets from
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