Visser aims for top ten in Noumea

Meanwhile up and coming Kiwi triathlete Ben Visser will race in Noumea this weekend as he looks to make headway on the international triathlon circuit.

It is not the first time 21 year old Visser has raced at the event, one he is using as a stepping stone towards the Vancouver World Championships in June this year.

“I competed in the Noumea International Triathlon in 2005 where I finished 27th. This year I hope to get top 10. However if I feel strong in all three disciplines and stay on track for world champs, then I will also be happy. It is a non-drafting race but given the importance of the worlds, I won’t change my bike position or freshen up too much.”

The fact the race is a rare non drafting event and carries a reasonable prize purse will see a strong field of athletes’ line up with the French in particular sending a strong representation.

For Visser though his goals are long term, beyond even Vancouver when he will line up in the elite U23 event.

“My longer terms goals are to be able to support myself comfortably in the next couple of years, confirm myself as one of the top NZ triathletes and then to go to London 2012. However because of my age I will be gunning for 2016 as well.”

Results from Noumea will be posted to www.triathlon.org.nz