The hybrid race will be available live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

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The BBC is to live stream The Super League Triathlon Arena Games Powered by Zwift from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London on 27 March.

Coverage of the hybrid (real-life and virtual racing) event will be available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website from 3pm.

Athletes complete in three rounds of ‘short and sharp’ swim, bike and run, with the order of the legs shuffled every time.

The 200m swim legs take place in the Olympic pool while the 4km bike and 1km runs are completed on smart trainers and self-powered curved treadmills. The power and speed of the athletes is translated into a virtual race via Zwift’s online platform.

Double Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee and current world champion Georgia Taylor-Brown will take part in the games, along with a variety of other high-profile athletes.

IMAGE: Zwemcentrum Swimming Centre, Rotterdam 22 August 2020. Pro Athletes Visit the race venue for kit checks and Interviews Ahead of Race day on 23rd August 2020. CREDIT: That Cameraman/Darren Wheeler/Super League Triathlon