Between May 1 and September 9, 2013 the International Triathlon Federation held in Rio Maior a training camp designated ITU Development & U23 World Junior Camp, attended by 52 people from 5 continents, 17 countries, including 30 athletes and 10 coaches.
Marisol Casado, the President of the International Triathlon Federation and member of the International Olympic Committee, followed this camp by two days, ending up with a very positive impression on the Rio Maior Sports Centre.
In an interview to our website, Marisol Casado characterized the complex "as fantastic, the pools, the race track, the rooms, the food, everything is very good. I came from Spain so it is very special to me, the way people from here host, making us feel like we were at home. The whole environment is very helpful for athletes, coaches, visitors, for everyone. "
Watch in this video interview.