New Zealand has won a bid to host the final of the 2012 world triathlon championships.
More than 4500 tri-athletes, including international stars, and supporters are expected for the event that will not only include the men’s and women's grand finals, but also seven other triathlon events over several days.
A sporting festival will surround the races scheduled to run from 18 - 22 October, 2012 with the hub at downtown Auckland's Queens Wharf.