Thousands of athletes descend on downtown for Supertri Chicago; street closures in place
The Supertri Chicago brings everyone from first-time competitors to elite pros together for a swim, bike, and run through the city.
Thousands of athletes converged on Chicago's downtown lakefront on Sunday for the nation's largest triathlon, Supertri Chicago. The event featured a swim, bike, and run through the city, attracting both beginners and elite competitors. The swimming portion was still in progress at 8 a.m., with athletes transitioning to cycling and running thereafter.
The competition spanned two days, with the kids' triathlon taking place on Saturday. Last year, over 9,000 athletes participated in the event, which also provides a significant economic boost to Chicago. Road closures were in place throughout the day, starting at 5 a.m. on August 22nd and ending at 7 p.m. on August 23rd. These closures affected various streets, including E. Balbo Dr., DuSable Lake Shore Dr., N. Lake Shore Dr., Simmonds Dr., and others, with different time slots and routes for each closure.
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