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The British team have arrived in Wroclaw for 2016 World Cup Round 1

The British team have arrived in Wroclaw, southern Poland, for the first World Cup races of the year writes Cat Taylor.

 

S​pring has also arrived and the sun has certainly helped the athletes enjoy their preparation. The team members have varying amounts of international experience, and therefore an exciting range of aims for the weekend in terms of performance and learning. Spirits are high and all are looking forward to competing.

 

 

 

Wroclaw itself is flat but tomorrow's Middle race will be held on the slopes of the nearby Sleza ski area. The terrain features mixed forest and an extensive track network typical of central Europe, with some rockier areas, and isn't always as straightforward as suggested by a first glance at the map. The athletes competing in the Middle have taken 1-2 trips to the map adjacent to the competition area to get acquainted with the challenges they'll face. Hector Haines commented that the forest can seem a bit rough at first but is, "quite nice once you've tried it a second time."

 

 

 

 

Both Sunday's Sprint (Qualification and Final) and Monday's Sprint Relay will be in the city, much flatter but nevertheless offering many different types of terrain. City parks, rougher open riverbanks, campus buildings with tricky gardens and housing areas will all feature, meaning that athletes' ability to adapt running speed to the intensity of the orienteering will be key. The sprint team report that the final area "looks really fun! Different to anything you'd find in the UK. It will be a great experience."

 

You can follow the action and cheer on the British athletes from home! The Middle distance starts at 9:00 UK time and you can find links to live results, tracking and TV at worldcup2016.pl

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