Competitors will need to complete this route to reenact Ben Cousins’ escape from a booze bus.
This event is one of the ultimate challenges for any fan of Ben Cousins.
Those participating in the Ben Cousins Biathlon will retrace the ex-footy star’s steps, starting from the location where Cousins left his girlfriend, Samantha Druce, behind.
The incident took place on the Canning Highway, at the moment Cousins decided to bolt from the booze bus, leaving Samantha.
With a combination of running and swimming, this event will certainly test sober participants who aren’t financially compensated to maintain peak physical condition. It’s notable that Cousins began to swim across the river before realizing it was a bad idea, as he may have drowned in the process.
However, I believe the race would be far more interesting if it commenced at the nearest 
pub, where competitors could down five pints in an hour before embarking on the booze bolt. This would certainly provide more entertainment than watching elite athletes compete just to boost their self-esteem and egos.
So far, over 1900 people have indicated their intention to join the event via a Facebook group, with numbers rising by the hour.
The concept of Cousins’ drunken Biathlon was unveiled in his latest documentary. The event organizers have meticulously retraced Cousins’ movements, confident that on Saturday, February 12th, 2011, the Cousins Biathlon will proceed successfully.
Cousins’ actual bolt involved running through backyards, hopping fences, swimming to the center of the river and back, and then racing up to the Blue Water Grill to request a phone call while denying his true identity.
Event organizer Damon Bull stated that the occasion would serve as a genuine celebration of Cousins’ adventures, taking place on the fifth anniversary of his flight from the police.
“I found humor in many of his antics,” Bull remarked on Cousins’ various escapades.
“Growing up in Perth allows you to relate to some of his experiences. Everyone appreciates a good time.”
The organizers are currently seeking local residents to volunteer their backyards for inclusion in the race and are considering hosting the after-party at the Blue Water Grill, the destination of Cousins’ dramatic chase.
Undoubtedly, the fun police will view this as a troubling initiative, sending the wrong message to youth about evading police, drink driving, and a host of other questionable activities involved in the chase.
There’s even been speculation that Cousins himself might wish to participate in the event.
Buford Balony says: This event is the only positive outcome stemming from Ben Cousins. I stand with Dennis Cometti; do you?
