Britain’s top pentathletes have been
given some extra ‘drive’ in their quest for home medals and Olympic
qualification at the European Championships later this summer.
Mercedes-Benz of Bath, part of the
prestigious Sytner Group, has signed up as the official vehicle supplier for
the competition, which is to be held at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down
campus between 18 and 23 August.
“As a sponsor of major sporting events,
it is tremendous for us to be associated with such a prestige brand as
Mercedes-Benz,” said Nigel Laughton, Pentathlon GB’s Chief Executive Officer.
“This link will undoubtedly help to cement the European Championships as a key
part of UK Sport’s National Lottery funded #EveryRoadtoRio events series, which
involves more than 30 events between now and Rio, and during a great summer of
sport.
“It is fantastic to see our athletes’
impressive performances receive the recognition they deserve, as well as all
the work being done behind the scenes, led by Event Director Kara Luck, in
bringing an international Modern Pentathlon event to Bath for the first time.”
The partnership will involve
Mercedes-Benz of Bath supplying a variety of vehicles to transport competition
organisers and dignitaries around the city throughout the championships. Tim
Sett, Head of Business for the Retailer, was delighted with the tie-up.
“It’s a tremendous honour for
Mercedes-Benz of Bath to be part of an exciting event that will bring
world-class athletes to the city for such a high-profile competition,” he
added. “We are absolutely thrilled to be involved in something that clearly
benefits Bath, will be enjoyed by the local community and strengthens the
reputation of the University of Bath as a centre of sporting excellence.”
GB’s pentathletes are currently
preparing for two of the biggest competitions in the calendar: the World
Championships, held in Berlin from 28 June, and the much anticipated European
Championships.
Competing in Bath in front of a home crowd will
be the pinnacle of the athletes’ season.