The media coverage for Powerman Zofingen is expanding and becoming even more spectacular. This year, the live TV broadcast on Tele M1 and the sports channel S1 will last for 3 hours, and the expert crew in the 8-hour livestream is truly world-class. Among them is Erika Csomor. The Hungarian athlete won Powerman Zofingen seven times between 2004 and 2010, setting a record for consecutive victories (Her video in the attachment is very charming, though you'll need to turn the volume up to hear it clearly).
No matter where you are on the globe, the 35th Powerman Zofingen can be followed live on September 8, 2024. The most impressive way to experience it is, of course, on-site in Zofingen. Additionally, at the finish area, a large video wall will provide all the important race information.
But even if you're not there in person, you can follow this iconic duathlon race via mobile, tablet, or TV, anywhere in the world. This is made possible by the state-of-the-art Zurich Broadcast Center of NEP Switzerland in Volketswil, where the action will take place on September 8. NEP Switzerland AG (www.nepgroup.ch) is part of the NEP Group, one of the world's leading broadcast companies with over 4,000 employees.
Expanded TV Production
Until now, viewers could enjoy a two-hour live TV broadcast. This year, Tele M1 and S1 will broadcast live for three hours (from 1 PM to 4 PM). Raphael Galliker, head of media for Powerman Zofingen, will have a top-notch team in Volketswil. On the one hand, dozens of NEP staff will ensure captivating live images and the right sound in and around Zofingen. A similar number of NEP professionals will be working in the studio in Volketswil. The well-coordinated Powerman Zofingen crew will also be on hand, including Natascha Badmann (Powerman Zofingen ambassador, three-time Powerman Zofingen and six-time Ironman Hawaii winner), Paul Groves (the former Technical Delegate of the World Triathlon Federation, who is traveling from Argentina), Marc Widmer (the former elite top athlete who handed over his role as Duathlon Director at Swiss Triathlon to Thomas Mächler at the beginning of the year and will first compete in the short duathlon in Zofingen on September 8, 2024, before heading to Volketswil), Michael Ott (the Swiss bronze medalist at the 2022 World Championships in Zofingen, who will once again prepare cool short videos for social media channels and the livestream, and co-host the TV broadcast), and team leader Raphael Galliker (head of media for Powerman Zofingen and an experienced multimedia professional with over 40 years of experience).
Top Experts On Board
Natascha Badmann, Marc Widmer, Michael Ott, and Raphael Galliker will be featured both on live TV and in the livestream, where Paul Groves will showcase his versatility. The global livestream runs from 7:55 AM to 4 PM and will be offered in English. The easiest access is via the Powerman Zofingen homepage at www.powerman.swiss.
World-renowned top-tier experts will join the livestream and the start of the TV broadcast. Maddy Tormoen, Erika Csomor, Marc Allen, Olivier Bernhard, and Cameron Lamont are well-known names to all duathlon and triathlon fans.
Maddy Tormoen is a former American duathlete and two-time world champion in the long-distance duathlon (1993, 1995). She became the long-distance duathlon world champion in Zofingen in 1993. The following year, she became the vice world champion, and in 1995, she secured the title for the second time.
Mark Allen competed in and won the Triathlon Longue Distance de Nice ten times, which was the most media-covered triathlon alongside the Ironman Hawaii in the 1980s and 1990s. He won the Ironman Hawaii six times. The American's nickname is "The Grip." His results at Powerman Zofingen: 1992: 4th place, 1993: Winner.
Erika Csomor holds the record for most victories at Powerman Zofingen. The Hungarian won Powerman Zofingen seven times between 2004 and 2010 in a row. Additionally, Csomor finished in 2nd place in 2003 and 2001, and in 3rd place in 2011.
Olivier Bernhard is also a record-holder at Powerman Zofingen. The East Swiss athlete won Powerman Zofingen eight times: 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004. He also achieved 3rd place in 1997 and 1990 (European Championship 5/30/5 km).
Cameron Lamont has been the successful coach of the Swiss national duathlon team since early 2020. The New Zealander has also completed the Powerman Zofingen long-distance event himself.
Live Broadcast on Tele M1 and S1:
Live Broadcast Times:
7:55 AM – 4:00 PM: Internet livestream www.powerman.swiss 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Live TV broadcast on Tele M1 and S1. Text: Raphael Galliker
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