Panasonic Becomes Title Sponsor of New York City Triathlon

July 29, 2014

Panasonic has been announced as the title sponsor the 2014 Panasonic New York City Triathlon.

Set for Sunday, cialis August 3, the iconic triathlon is part of the 2014 Life Time Tri Series, which includes 12 triathlons across the country between May and October.

The New York City Triathlon also marks the second event in the Toyota Triple Crown Series, which will award $50,000 to the top professional female or male triathlete competing in Life Time Tri Minneapolis, New York City Triathlon and Life Time Tri Oceanside.

An estimated 4,000 triathletes are expected to participate in this year’s event and will swim 1.5 kilometers (.9 miles) in the Hudson River, bike 40 kilometers (25 miles) on the Henry Hudson Parkway, and run 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) through Central Park.

“As a leader in consumer product technology, Panasonic is very excited and proud to partner with Life Time to sponsor one of the greatest triathlons in the country,” said Julie Bauer, President of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Technology is playing a greater and greater role in enhancing the active lifestyle and Panasonic is excited to work with triathletes to capture their experiences and help them relive them through many of our rugged, adventure-focused products.”