Alistair Brownlee to Make Xterra Debut at Weston Park, England

Why it matters: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee will make his Xterra debut at Weston Park on May 13, 2023.

Setting the pace: Xterra returns to England for the first time since 2015 with the fifth stop on the Xterra EMEA Tour at Weston Park House in Staffordshire, attracting over 500 competitors.

What they're saying

• Alistair Brownlee: "Xterra has always been on my radar, and I've really enjoyed having the excuse to do more off-road training in the last few weeks."
• Maxim Chane: "I can't wait to race one of the biggest names in triathlon. We all know his capacity to swim, bike, and run."
• Scott Anderson: "Alistair and Maxim will definitely make it a tough race."

By the numbers

• 500+: Competitors at Xterra Weston Park
• 13: Elite men competing
• 1st: Xterra race for Alistair Brownlee

Between transition: Brownlee's off-road training and experience in fell races and gravel racing could give him an edge in his Xterra debut.

Through Time: This will be the first Xterra race in England since 2015, marking a significant return for the off-road triathlon series to the country.

The bottom line: Alistair Brownlee's debut in the Xterra Weston Park race will provide an exciting clash between one of the greatest triathletes of all time and some of the best off-road specialists in the sport.