"Zofingen is the world's leading and most challenging long distance duathlon series, having taken place every year since 1989," said Zofingen Powerman President Stefan Ruf.

"We are thrilled to again be able to crown the ITU World Champions at the most important long distance duathlon race for the seventh time.

"Our Swiss precision in organisation makes Zofingen a unique experience for athletes."

Sweden's Eva Nystrom has won the women's event for the past two years, winning by an incredible 11 minutes in the 2013 Championships ©Getty Images



The event will serve as the pinnacle of the ITU's long distance season with elite duathletes fighting it out for gold, and a share of the prize purse of $50,000 (£30,000/€37,000), over a 10 kilometre run followed by a 150km bike trial then a 30km run.

"Multisports are an integral part of our Federation," said ITU President Marisol Casado.

"We look forward to again partnering with Powerman to provide the highest level of competition possible for duathletes."

Last year, Sweden's Eva Nystrom won the women's race for the second time by an astonishing 11 minutes, while Belgium's Rob Woestenborghs earned his first long distance title in the men's race by nearly three minutes.

This year's event is set to take place on September 7.

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