Triathlon News

Top Athletes Reflect on Ironman South Africa - 05/01/2010
Some thoughts from the top pros competing at Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa, which was won by Sonja Tajsich and Raynard Tissink (pictured):
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May 1: Australia and New Zealand General Entry Opens - 05/01/2010
This Saturday, general entry will open for Ironman Australia/Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie and Ironman New Zealand. Following the sell-out of Ironman Western Australia on Monday, interest in both events has intensified.
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Ramp Up Show on Ironmanlive - 05/01/2010
Beginning the day before the event, April 30 at 12 p.m. EDT, you can visit ironmanlive.com to watch the free and on-demand IronmanLIVE.com Ramp Up Show!
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Ironman Western Australia 2010 Registrations Full - 05/01/2010
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 brands, announced that the 2010 edition of Ironman Western Australia is sold out. Entries reached the maximum of 1,400 competitors early on the morning of April 27, 2010, more than nine weeks before the scheduled closing of entries.
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Gearing up for Ford Ironman St. George - 05/01/2010
It's hard to say what's more exciting about Saturday's Ford Ironman St. George - the impressive pro and age group field that is set to compete or the spectacular course they'll enjoy. Set in the sports and active-living paradise of St. George which offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States, Saturday's race promises to be a special one.
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Cheap Insurance: The K-Edge Chain Catcher - 05/01/2010
Tell me you haven't had this happen; you've been powering along in the race, flying downhill in the big ring and headed to a rise on the course. You dump that front derailleur to move from the big ring to the small ring for the climb when...
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Star-Studded Field Races St. Croix - UPDATED WITH PHOTOS - 05/01/2010
The St. Croix Ironman 70.3 does not have to do a lot to entice a phenomenal pro field each year. For 22 years virtually every major professional triathlete from Mike Pigg to Dave Scott to Karen Smyers and Mirinda Carfrae has raced on the island that can best be described as"paradise." The 22nd running of "The Beauty & The Beast" will be no different.
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Weiss and Wurtele take Ford Ironman St. George - 05/01/2010
Michael Weiss became the first Austrian man to win an Ironman title, while Canadian Heather Wurtele claimed her second Ironman title as the two champions used dominating bike splits to claim the first Ford Ironman St. George event.
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TYR and Chrissie Wellington Extend Sponsorship Deal - 05/01/2010
TYR has extended its sponsorship of Chrissie Wellington, the three-time Ford Ironman World Champion. Wellington will represent the TYR triathlon and swim collections for the rest of her career and into her retirement. After signing the extension, Wellington said:
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Bringing Ironman into focus for blind athletes - 05/01/2010
Seeing is believing - unless you are Mark Griffin. Born legally blind, this amateur triathlete from Chicago sees only a fraction of what a fully sighted person does. Yet, what Griffin lacks in vision, he makes up for in his beliefs. Among other things, he believes he can be successful in life without full sight. He believes poor vision is no excuse for poor fitness. And, most importantly, he believes anything is possible. (Photo: Heidi Musser and Matt Miller)
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USA Triathlon Webinar Schedule Updated - 04/30/2010
USA Triathlon encourages athletes and coaches to fuel their multisport lifestyle by participating in...
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USA Triathlon Monday Notebook - 04/30/2010
Sarah Haskins and Cameron Dye were winners at the St. Anthony's Triathlon to highlight a busy...
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USAT Names 2010 USA Paratriathlon National Team - 04/30/2010
Fifteen of the nation's most decorated paratriathletes have been selected to represent USA Triathlon...
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USAT National Duathlon Festival Features Top-Notch Field - 04/30/2010
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Hall of Famer Karen Smyers Speaks at Princeton - 04/30/2010
USA Triathlon hall of famer Karen Smyers recently spoke at her alma mater, Princeton University, as...
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Catching Up With Collegiate Champ Nicole Kelleher - 04/30/2010
Competitor.com recently caught up with Nicole Kelleher, the women's winner of USA Triathlon's...
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Entry Fee Deadline Approaching for Long Course Worlds - 04/30/2010
All Team USA athletes competing in the 2010 ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championships MUST pay...
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Haskins, Dye Take St. Anthony's - 04/30/2010
USA Triathlon national team member Sarah Haskins and Project 2016 teamer Cameron Dye were victorious...
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VanOrt, Farrell Earn Overall Duathlon Crowns - 04/30/2010
Kaleb VanOrt and Amy Farrell outlasted a record field of nearly 1,300 participants to claim overall...
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National Duathlon Festival Under Way in Richmond - 04/30/2010
USA Triathlon's 2010 National Duathlon Festival kicked off Saturday in scenic downtown Richmond,...
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USA Triathlon Life – Big Question - 04/30/2010
Want to see your name in the summer 2010 issue of USA Triathlon Life? Send us an answer to the Big...
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Duathlon Nationals New Territory for Some Athletes - 04/30/2010
Excitement continues to build as athletes gear up for the 2010 USA Triathlon National Duathlon...
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Duathlon Age Group Champions Return to Richmond - 04/30/2010
A record 1,257 athletes will be in Richmond, Va., this weekend to compete in the 2010 USAT Duathlon...
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Q&A With USAT Board President Brian Harrington - 04/30/2010
Brian Harrington, the president of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors, recently sat down with...
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Duathlon Popularity on the Rise - 04/30/2010
Thousands of athletes are leaving their goggles and wetsuits at home and focusing on duathlon...
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MyStory - 'Ryding the Wave' - 09/08/2009
At school sport was never really a favourite of mine. I didn’t really take any interest. I never did any exercise at all, and the thought that the naturally slim figure I had would stay there forever. When I went to university, however, it was to a city with a strong Rugby heritage. I was hooked. ...
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MyStory-'It's Just Fun' - 09/08/2009
Editor’s Note: Norfolk Island is the middle of nowhere –smack bang in the middle of the South Pacific due North of New Zealand and home to about 2,000 people. The opportunity to represent Norfolk Island in the ITU Triathlon World Championships is a huge honour and a massive challenge. It is...
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ITU Sport Development Success - 09/07/2009
With less than 36 hours until the closing of the 2009 ITU Sport Development Junior and U23 Training Camp on Australia’s Gold Coast, we reflect on the successes and stories from the past week's activities and ongoings at the Sports Super Centre in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast. View the camp gallery ...
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MyStory-'Idiosyncrasies' - 09/07/2009
My story towards the ITU World Triathlon Championships began shortly after completing my first marathon - the 'original' marathon in Athens, Greece last November. Following this race I decided it was time to put my new found running skills and my swimming background together with some cycling and t...
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The World Champs Series So Far... - 09/06/2009
With the Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series Grand Final in sight, it’s time to reflect on the exciting action of the previous seven legs and look forward to what we can expect as the world’s best triathletes go head to head for the coveted prize on Australia’s Gold Coast...
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Interview: Sarah Haskins, USA - 09/06/2009
Sarah Haskins, 2008 world championship silver medallist, currently sits in the fifth ranking position heading towards the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Grand Final. We caught up with the American to see how she is looking forward to the biggest race of the year. How have you...
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Age Group Coverage from Australia - 09/06/2009
También texto en español.With just a few days to go until the paratriathlon and age group racing gets underway for the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships, amateur competitors from across the globe are making their way to Australia’s Gold Coast. ITU is committed to ensuring that triathlon ...
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MyStory2009 - Triathlon? - 09/06/2009
Editor’s Note: Pooja is one of many young and talented athletes attending the 2009 ITU Sport Development World Junior & U23 Camp in Gold Coast prior to the world championships. To find out more about the World Camp keep checking triathlon.org for updates. Two years ago I received a call from a...
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Ranked 2 - Norden & Gomez - 09/05/2009
Sweden’s Lisa Norden shocked a lot of people in 2009 as she made the successful transition from under 23 potential to elite race winner. With an impressive podium display across the season, including one win, she sits in second place behind Australia’s Emma Moffatt, with every chance of landing ...
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Ranked 1 - Moffatt & Brownlee - 09/05/2009
Despite collecting a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympic Games attention in Australia and across the world was focussed on Olympic champion Emma Snowsill, rather than compatriot Emma Moffatt. However 2009 has seen the tables turned and it’s Moffatt who heads the Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU Wor...
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