The ITU Level 1 Technical Officials seminar was held in Aqaba, Jordan from November 16-17, to enhance technical officials in the West Asia region in combination with the inaugural 2016 Aqaba ASTC West Asia Triathlon Championships.
Six participants from four countries took part in the two-day seminar to update ITU competition rules and further enrich their experience by David Hoong, one of the most experienced ITU facilitators from Singapore.
David ensured environmental implementation of the sessions. This mood made participants free enough to have confronting environment but also to share their experience and knowledge under guidance of David.
“Triathlon is still a developing sport in our region. I am certain that this seminar reinforce their knowledge and skills and adjusting their interpretation of ITU rules. Video and role-plays in practical sessions help us to be aware of TOs' duties and roles.” said Mr. Adam Amawi, School PE Teacher from Jordan.
“It's my great pleasure to help emerging countries build a solid foundation for the development of technical official. I tried my best to make every session interactive by inviting questions, open discussion, and group workout to learn by asking many practical questions. I am looking forward to working with them in the future” said ITU Facilitator, Mr. David Hoong.
“Jordan Triathlon Federation put a lot of efforts to have good seminar. We placed an important footstep to develop technical officials in the Middle East even if we had small number of participants in this seminar. 3 NFs (Bahrain, Jordan, and UAE) entered their best technical officials who are willing to share what they learnt here with their colleagues in their countries.” said Ki, Wookyong, ASTC Sports Development Coordinator.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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Monday, November 28, 2016
Best of 2016: Women's Run
The 2016 triathlon season was a year that the world will never forget. From the World Triathlon Series, World Cups, World Championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was a busy year that produced nothing short of unbelievable moments.
So what moments stood out the most?
Over the next few weeks we will be naming the “Best of 2016” moments from the year, anything from top performances to inspirational finishes, because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it.
Women's Run: Gwen Jorgensen (USA) in Leeds
Triathlon is used to seeing Jorgensen pull off incredible performances during competitions, but the run made by her during WTS Leeds was on a whole other level. After finding herself in the chase pack on the bike and chasing after Bermuda's Flora Duffy who was holding the lead, she entered the second transition down by a sizeable gap of 1:40.
But what is a 100-second deficit when you are a two-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist?
Jorgensen charged through the field, bypassing the competition with ease and because she is a rockstar, she ended up overcoming the largest deficit in ITU history to win the race!
Impressive? We think so!
Honourable Mention: Summer Cook (USA) in Edmonton
Edmonton is infamous for being one of the coldest races on the WTS circuit. So when Cook was able to beat the cold and overtake her USA compatriots Sarah True and Katie Zaferes, it was a worthy first-ever WTS victory!
Honourable Mention: Helen Jenkins (USA) in Gold Coast
Jenkins can potentially owe her Rio Olympic team spot to her performance in WTS Gold Coast. The last Great Britain women's roster spot was on the line, so the pressure was high. But Jenkins did not falter and ended up executing a flawless race, by putting herself in a leading trio bike ride alongside Flora Duffy (BER) and Andrea Hewitt (NZL) and then crushing it on the run where she held off a surging Gwen Jorgensen and earn her first WTS crown since 2012.
So what moments stood out the most?
Over the next few weeks we will be naming the “Best of 2016” moments from the year, anything from top performances to inspirational finishes, because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it.
Women's Run: Gwen Jorgensen (USA) in Leeds
Triathlon is used to seeing Jorgensen pull off incredible performances during competitions, but the run made by her during WTS Leeds was on a whole other level. After finding herself in the chase pack on the bike and chasing after Bermuda's Flora Duffy who was holding the lead, she entered the second transition down by a sizeable gap of 1:40.
But what is a 100-second deficit when you are a two-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist?
Jorgensen charged through the field, bypassing the competition with ease and because she is a rockstar, she ended up overcoming the largest deficit in ITU history to win the race!
Impressive? We think so!
Honourable Mention: Summer Cook (USA) in Edmonton
Edmonton is infamous for being one of the coldest races on the WTS circuit. So when Cook was able to beat the cold and overtake her USA compatriots Sarah True and Katie Zaferes, it was a worthy first-ever WTS victory!
Honourable Mention: Helen Jenkins (USA) in Gold Coast
Jenkins can potentially owe her Rio Olympic team spot to her performance in WTS Gold Coast. The last Great Britain women's roster spot was on the line, so the pressure was high. But Jenkins did not falter and ended up executing a flawless race, by putting herself in a leading trio bike ride alongside Flora Duffy (BER) and Andrea Hewitt (NZL) and then crushing it on the run where she held off a surging Gwen Jorgensen and earn her first WTS crown since 2012.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Best of 2016: Men's Bike
The 2016 triathlon season was a year that the world will never forget. From the World Triathlon Series, World Cups, World Championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was a busy year that produced nothing short of unbelievable moments.
So what moments stood out the most?
Over the next few weeks we will be naming the “Best of 2016” moments from the year, anything from top performances to inspirational finishes, because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it.
Men's Bike: Alistair Brownlee (GBR) waiting for Jonny in Leeds
The whole world was inspired by the Brownlee brothers when Alistair helped his younger brother Jonny cross the finish line in Cozumel, but what the world forgot was that moment in Mexico was not the first time that Alistair was there for Jonny in his racing time of need.
The World Triathlon Series headed to Leeds, the English hometown of the Brownlees, for the first time on the circuit. And when the Brownlees racing foe, Spaniard Javier Gomez, was signed up to toe the line, the pressure to perform in front of their family and friends was high. So when Alistair made it out of the swim and was in the front pack on the bike and did not see his brother with him, he had no choice but to slow down and wait for Jonny, because as everyone knows - two brothers is better than one.
The risky strategy did end up paying off for both men, as both men were able to ride back into the lead group and dominate on the cycle. Alistair then went on to win the gold, with Jonny coming in right behind for the silver.
Honourable Mention: Andreas Schilling (DEN) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) in Stockholm
WTS Stockholm saw two names make a statement on the bike and put themselves on the map to earning a “Best of” bike award!
Schilling and Blummenfelt were riding in the lead pack, but the numbers were adding up. So the two broke away in the final laps and rode together as a duo and gained about a 20 second lead over the rest of the field heading into the second transition.
So what moments stood out the most?
Over the next few weeks we will be naming the “Best of 2016” moments from the year, anything from top performances to inspirational finishes, because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it.
Men's Bike: Alistair Brownlee (GBR) waiting for Jonny in Leeds
The whole world was inspired by the Brownlee brothers when Alistair helped his younger brother Jonny cross the finish line in Cozumel, but what the world forgot was that moment in Mexico was not the first time that Alistair was there for Jonny in his racing time of need.
The World Triathlon Series headed to Leeds, the English hometown of the Brownlees, for the first time on the circuit. And when the Brownlees racing foe, Spaniard Javier Gomez, was signed up to toe the line, the pressure to perform in front of their family and friends was high. So when Alistair made it out of the swim and was in the front pack on the bike and did not see his brother with him, he had no choice but to slow down and wait for Jonny, because as everyone knows - two brothers is better than one.
The risky strategy did end up paying off for both men, as both men were able to ride back into the lead group and dominate on the cycle. Alistair then went on to win the gold, with Jonny coming in right behind for the silver.
Honourable Mention: Andreas Schilling (DEN) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) in Stockholm
WTS Stockholm saw two names make a statement on the bike and put themselves on the map to earning a “Best of” bike award!
Schilling and Blummenfelt were riding in the lead pack, but the numbers were adding up. So the two broke away in the final laps and rode together as a duo and gained about a 20 second lead over the rest of the field heading into the second transition.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Early bird discount for Event Organisers Conference
Following its announcement of the first-ever 2017 ITU Event Organisers Conference, ITU is pleased to announce it is offering a 20% off for early bird registration prior to December 20, 2016.
Scheduled for February 24th-26th, 2017 in Budapest, Hungary at the Novotel Hotel, the weekend-long conference is themed “Triathlon events for the next generation of athletes”, and is aimed at any endurance, triathlon and multisport organizing committee looking to enhance their event.
The program will include a series of keynote presentations, workshops and breakout sessions concentrated on the development and advancement of triathlon and multisport races. It includes sessions on event marketing, sustainability, improving athlete experience, race planning and more.
ITU has secured an impressive lineup of speakers including Tour de France organizer A.S.O., IRONMAN Head of Cycling & Short Course Triathlon Operations Oliver Schiek , General Manager of the grueling Norseman race Dag Oliver, and ITU Chair of Medical & Anti-doping Committee Dr. Sergio Migliorini.
Exhibition space will also be offered alongside the conference. Becoming an exhibitor offers brands the opportunity to expose their brand to the world of triathlon event organizers, as well as three days to network with potential clients.
The conference, which will be organised in conjunction with the Hungarian Triathlon Federation, will take place over the course of three days. For more on costs, speakers and information, visit http://eventsconference.triathlon.org/.
Scheduled for February 24th-26th, 2017 in Budapest, Hungary at the Novotel Hotel, the weekend-long conference is themed “Triathlon events for the next generation of athletes”, and is aimed at any endurance, triathlon and multisport organizing committee looking to enhance their event.
The program will include a series of keynote presentations, workshops and breakout sessions concentrated on the development and advancement of triathlon and multisport races. It includes sessions on event marketing, sustainability, improving athlete experience, race planning and more.
ITU has secured an impressive lineup of speakers including Tour de France organizer A.S.O., IRONMAN Head of Cycling & Short Course Triathlon Operations Oliver Schiek , General Manager of the grueling Norseman race Dag Oliver, and ITU Chair of Medical & Anti-doping Committee Dr. Sergio Migliorini.
Exhibition space will also be offered alongside the conference. Becoming an exhibitor offers brands the opportunity to expose their brand to the world of triathlon event organizers, as well as three days to network with potential clients.
The conference, which will be organised in conjunction with the Hungarian Triathlon Federation, will take place over the course of three days. For more on costs, speakers and information, visit http://eventsconference.triathlon.org/.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Triple Crown for Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) at Cross Triathlon World Championship
He was the hunter for the first part of the race, as he predicted, but his patience, experience and skill earned Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) a third ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship.
After exiting the water in 16th place he clawed his way to the front on lap two of the bike and ran away with it from there, winning an unprecedented third consecutive year. Earning his first ITU podium, Josiah Middaugh (USA) finished with the silver medal and Braden Currie of New Zealand with the bronze.
“I thought the race would be more hard because the cause was flat. In the swim I lose less than I thought maybe 1.20 and I caught the riders early in the beginning of the lap,” said Ruzafa.
“Every lap I try to increase my performance, on the last lap I push until the limit and I arrive first, I'm really happy because Maui was hard for me losing in the last 2km.”
Australia's Ben Allen lead the two-lap 750m swim from the gun, predicting that to win this race you would need to nail the swim, Jen Roth (GER) kept right on his toes and the pair were first into transition with the wily Courtney Atkinson (AUS), Brice Daubord (FRA), Currie and Sam Osborne (NZL) all out in smart succession. The reigning world champion Ruben Ruzafa was 1min 15sec down in 16th position.
But the dual world champion quickly made up time with his superb bike handling skills, and on the second of the two 16.4km bike loops was leading the trio out front that included Currie and Allen. Ruzafa pushed his lead out to 3min 30sec at the end of the bike. Currie was next out followed by Allen.
The mountain bike trails encompass two alpine lakes and includes rocky paths, bridges, rock gardens and creek crossings, which required a high level of skill, which Ruzafa had in spades.
Getting overtaken in the final 2km of the Xterra World Championship hurt Ruzafa and was driving him on.
“I didn't lose a lot of energy in the bike because it was technical in the second lap I just concentrated.
“Since the beginning I start to take time in the bike and then in the run take four minutes so it's really a good time for me to start the run,” said Ruzafa.
But at the end of lap one on the run the changes were happening behind, Currie was 2min 50sec behind Ruzafa, but Middaugh was the big mover, up into third moving Allen to fourth.
The challenging trail run traversed the banks of the Little Thredbo River with a few surprises and challenges including creek crossings, a river run, suspension bridge,...
After exiting the water in 16th place he clawed his way to the front on lap two of the bike and ran away with it from there, winning an unprecedented third consecutive year. Earning his first ITU podium, Josiah Middaugh (USA) finished with the silver medal and Braden Currie of New Zealand with the bronze.
“I thought the race would be more hard because the cause was flat. In the swim I lose less than I thought maybe 1.20 and I caught the riders early in the beginning of the lap,” said Ruzafa.
“Every lap I try to increase my performance, on the last lap I push until the limit and I arrive first, I'm really happy because Maui was hard for me losing in the last 2km.”
Australia's Ben Allen lead the two-lap 750m swim from the gun, predicting that to win this race you would need to nail the swim, Jen Roth (GER) kept right on his toes and the pair were first into transition with the wily Courtney Atkinson (AUS), Brice Daubord (FRA), Currie and Sam Osborne (NZL) all out in smart succession. The reigning world champion Ruben Ruzafa was 1min 15sec down in 16th position.
But the dual world champion quickly made up time with his superb bike handling skills, and on the second of the two 16.4km bike loops was leading the trio out front that included Currie and Allen. Ruzafa pushed his lead out to 3min 30sec at the end of the bike. Currie was next out followed by Allen.
The mountain bike trails encompass two alpine lakes and includes rocky paths, bridges, rock gardens and creek crossings, which required a high level of skill, which Ruzafa had in spades.
Getting overtaken in the final 2km of the Xterra World Championship hurt Ruzafa and was driving him on.
“I didn't lose a lot of energy in the bike because it was technical in the second lap I just concentrated.
“Since the beginning I start to take time in the bike and then in the run take four minutes so it's really a good time for me to start the run,” said Ruzafa.
But at the end of lap one on the run the changes were happening behind, Currie was 2min 50sec behind Ruzafa, but Middaugh was the big mover, up into third moving Allen to fourth.
The challenging trail run traversed the banks of the Little Thredbo River with a few surprises and challenges including creek crossings, a river run, suspension bridge,...
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Friday, November 18, 2016
Age Group women headline day one at Cross Tri World Championships
It was our age group women that were the first to race the purpose built course at the 2016 Snowy Mountains ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship held at Lake Crackenback today.
In all, 28 nations are represented here across the three days of racing, matching the number of nationals who worked on The Snowy Mountains scheme – a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex that consists of sixteen major dams; seven power stations; two pumping stations; and 225 kilometres (140 mi) of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts that were constructed between 1949 and 1974.
The host nation, Australia have fielded the largest age group team with 228 athletes and it was clean sweep of the top three to them, Kim Beckinsale (45-59) age group who claimed the overall victory from Kate Bramley (25-29) and Penny Slater (20-24).
“There was so much support on the course, thanks everyone for cheering me on, it's just so great to have that Aussie support,” said Beckinsale.
“It feels really special, we've had a big week at Noosa coaching and training for this week. I probably started doing off-road about 11 to 12 years ago and it's probably taken a long time for people to get into it.
“It's just so exciting to see so many people here having a go and so many Australian's stepping up and getting into the off-road.
“The overwhelming support was for the course – everyone was full of praise for the effort and passion for the race organizers have invested,” she added.
It is one of the most technical and true courses produced with the swim consisting of two 750m laps of Lake Crackenback.
The mountain bike trails encompass two alpine lakes, the Thredbo River around Kosciuszko National Park and spectacular views, highlighted with sculpted flowing single track.
It also includes rocky paths, bridges, rock gardens and creek crossings which will require technical skills.
While the challenging trail run, course is a 3.3km lap, including a few surprises and challenges including creek crossings, a river run, suspension bridge, obstacles, rock scrambles and some true off road terrain.
Beckinsale was proud and glowing of the course and sport that delivered her a first Cross Triathlon World Championship title.
“The course out there today was lightning fast – perfect conditions, everything went really well.
“It's the environment, were out in the bush seeing the best, beautiful landscape in the world and go to the most beautiful spots in the world to race, and I...
In all, 28 nations are represented here across the three days of racing, matching the number of nationals who worked on The Snowy Mountains scheme – a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex that consists of sixteen major dams; seven power stations; two pumping stations; and 225 kilometres (140 mi) of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts that were constructed between 1949 and 1974.
The host nation, Australia have fielded the largest age group team with 228 athletes and it was clean sweep of the top three to them, Kim Beckinsale (45-59) age group who claimed the overall victory from Kate Bramley (25-29) and Penny Slater (20-24).
“There was so much support on the course, thanks everyone for cheering me on, it's just so great to have that Aussie support,” said Beckinsale.
“It feels really special, we've had a big week at Noosa coaching and training for this week. I probably started doing off-road about 11 to 12 years ago and it's probably taken a long time for people to get into it.
“It's just so exciting to see so many people here having a go and so many Australian's stepping up and getting into the off-road.
“The overwhelming support was for the course – everyone was full of praise for the effort and passion for the race organizers have invested,” she added.
It is one of the most technical and true courses produced with the swim consisting of two 750m laps of Lake Crackenback.
The mountain bike trails encompass two alpine lakes, the Thredbo River around Kosciuszko National Park and spectacular views, highlighted with sculpted flowing single track.
It also includes rocky paths, bridges, rock gardens and creek crossings which will require technical skills.
While the challenging trail run, course is a 3.3km lap, including a few surprises and challenges including creek crossings, a river run, suspension bridge, obstacles, rock scrambles and some true off road terrain.
Beckinsale was proud and glowing of the course and sport that delivered her a first Cross Triathlon World Championship title.
“The course out there today was lightning fast – perfect conditions, everything went really well.
“It's the environment, were out in the bush seeing the best, beautiful landscape in the world and go to the most beautiful spots in the world to race, and I...
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
2016 Snowy Mountains ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships pre-race press conference highlights
Ahead of the 2016 Cross Triathlon World Championships some of the sports top athletes gathered at the press on Thursday afternoon. Here are some of the highlights of what Jacqui Slack, Ruben Ruzafa, Flora Duffy, Ben Allen, Renata Bucher and Sam Osborne had to share on the course and what will be required to win on Saturday.
Flora Duffy (BER)
On the course
“I think this course is fantastic, it's like a breathe of fresh air coming here and ride a really challenging, technical Xterra bike course. A lot of the course on this circuit you can get away with being somewhat skilled on the mountain bike and having a lot of fitness whereas here you need to know what you're doing on a bike to really ride this course well and execute a good race.
“Being at the front of the race is being crucial to executing a good swim. The run here is so technical that again that's going to cause a few people some issues, so need to be aware.”
On being the favourite
“It's a different position to be in – the hunted. I try to view it in a positive way I think having the pressure on you is kind of a privilege.
“Being the favourite is not a bad thing, I'm going to execute the same race plan whether I'm favourite or not.
Jacqui Slack (GBR)
On know the course so well
“This one is more of a local course for me, I've raced here four or five times now. This course has more single track than any race I've ever come across all over the world. It's so well maintained but what I really love is spectators and supporters see the athletes so many times during the race.”
On her race preparation
“I'm well prepared for this race, it's my home course I've ridden this course more than most of these athletes and knowing every twist and corner is a massive advantage.
“I'll just see what I've got on the day and do my best.”
Ruben Ruzafa (ESP)
On the course
“It's a flat course but fairly technical too, I think it's well balanced, the run course is the same it's flat but it's slow.
On where he'll be placed after the swim
“I am one of the one's going to have to pass people!”
“I want to do things well and try my best not to make mistakes.”
Ben Allen (AUS)
Thoughts on the course
“This is a like hometown race for me, I know the course pretty well. It just goes to show the people behind the race the passion that they've put into making sure it's well maintained and safe and enjoyable for all athletes with different...
Flora Duffy (BER)
On the course
“I think this course is fantastic, it's like a breathe of fresh air coming here and ride a really challenging, technical Xterra bike course. A lot of the course on this circuit you can get away with being somewhat skilled on the mountain bike and having a lot of fitness whereas here you need to know what you're doing on a bike to really ride this course well and execute a good race.
“Being at the front of the race is being crucial to executing a good swim. The run here is so technical that again that's going to cause a few people some issues, so need to be aware.”
On being the favourite
“It's a different position to be in – the hunted. I try to view it in a positive way I think having the pressure on you is kind of a privilege.
“Being the favourite is not a bad thing, I'm going to execute the same race plan whether I'm favourite or not.
Jacqui Slack (GBR)
On know the course so well
“This one is more of a local course for me, I've raced here four or five times now. This course has more single track than any race I've ever come across all over the world. It's so well maintained but what I really love is spectators and supporters see the athletes so many times during the race.”
On her race preparation
“I'm well prepared for this race, it's my home course I've ridden this course more than most of these athletes and knowing every twist and corner is a massive advantage.
“I'll just see what I've got on the day and do my best.”
Ruben Ruzafa (ESP)
On the course
“It's a flat course but fairly technical too, I think it's well balanced, the run course is the same it's flat but it's slow.
On where he'll be placed after the swim
“I am one of the one's going to have to pass people!”
“I want to do things well and try my best not to make mistakes.”
Ben Allen (AUS)
Thoughts on the course
“This is a like hometown race for me, I know the course pretty well. It just goes to show the people behind the race the passion that they've put into making sure it's well maintained and safe and enjoyable for all athletes with different...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
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Reigning Cross Tri World Champs return for title
La actual campeona Mundial ITU Flora Duffy (BER) se dispone a medirse en el triatlón cross este fin de semana y lo hace para buscar un segundo tÃtulo mundial en dos meses, y su segundo tÃtulo en el triatlón cross mundial. En la competencia masculina, el bicampeón mundial de triatlón cross ITU Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) regresa para ganar un tercer tÃtulo en el Campeonato Mundial de Triatl{on Cross ITU Snowy Mountains 2016 en una distancia de 1.5km de natación, 32.8km de mountain bike y10km de pedestrismo a campo traviesa.
Previa femenina
Duffy llega como favorita después de haber ganado el evento en 2015 y sido plata en 2014. Además, recordemos que Duffy fue contundente en la SMT ITU 2016 ganando la corona de Campeona Mundial. La estrella de Bermuda también ganó el Campeonato Mundial Xterra, tercer triunfo en Xterra para la atleta.
Charlotte McShane (AUS) yBarbara Riveros (CHI) ofrecerán resistencia, sin olvidar que conocen sus flaquezas y fortalezas luego de haber competido junto a ella todo un año. Riveros secundó a Duffy el año pasado y estuvo entre las cinco primeras en la carrera olÃmpica 2016.
McShane fue exitosa en el Campeonato Mundial Xterra Sub23 en 2008 y ha logrado su mejor marca en la SMT en esta temporada.
Sin embargo, las atletas convencionales deberán enfrentar a Jacqueline Slack (GBR), muy experimentada en los eventos de triatlón cross. Slack fue cuarta el año pasado y tiene hambre de podio. Slack y la medallista de bronce de los olÃmpicos Erin Densham (AUS) tienen la ventaja de haber competido en el circuito el año pasado.
Lista de largada femenina
Previa masculina
El español Ruzafa quiere obtener su tercer tÃtulo consecutivo en el Triatlón Mundial Cross ITU en las Snowy Mountains. En los últimos tres años, Ruzafa siempre estuvo en el podio del campeonato mundial. Recordemos que fue segundo en el Campeonato Mundial Xterra.
El kiwi Sam Osborne está de vuelta en busca del oro o la plata para agregar a su colección de medallas. El australiano Ben Allen también intentará llegar al podio luego de su quinto puesto en 2015. Sin embargo, tundra que vérselas con Rom Akerson (CRC) en la etapa pedestre, como lo hizo en Italia el verano pasado.
También debemos prestart atención al formidable joven Emil Stoynev , segundo en el Triatlón Mundial Cross Sub23 en 2015, duodécimo en la general.
Lista de largada masculina
El evento comienza el viernes con el Campeonato Mundial CategorÃa por Edades...
Previa femenina
Duffy llega como favorita después de haber ganado el evento en 2015 y sido plata en 2014. Además, recordemos que Duffy fue contundente en la SMT ITU 2016 ganando la corona de Campeona Mundial. La estrella de Bermuda también ganó el Campeonato Mundial Xterra, tercer triunfo en Xterra para la atleta.
Charlotte McShane (AUS) yBarbara Riveros (CHI) ofrecerán resistencia, sin olvidar que conocen sus flaquezas y fortalezas luego de haber competido junto a ella todo un año. Riveros secundó a Duffy el año pasado y estuvo entre las cinco primeras en la carrera olÃmpica 2016.
McShane fue exitosa en el Campeonato Mundial Xterra Sub23 en 2008 y ha logrado su mejor marca en la SMT en esta temporada.
Sin embargo, las atletas convencionales deberán enfrentar a Jacqueline Slack (GBR), muy experimentada en los eventos de triatlón cross. Slack fue cuarta el año pasado y tiene hambre de podio. Slack y la medallista de bronce de los olÃmpicos Erin Densham (AUS) tienen la ventaja de haber competido en el circuito el año pasado.
Lista de largada femenina
Previa masculina
El español Ruzafa quiere obtener su tercer tÃtulo consecutivo en el Triatlón Mundial Cross ITU en las Snowy Mountains. En los últimos tres años, Ruzafa siempre estuvo en el podio del campeonato mundial. Recordemos que fue segundo en el Campeonato Mundial Xterra.
El kiwi Sam Osborne está de vuelta en busca del oro o la plata para agregar a su colección de medallas. El australiano Ben Allen también intentará llegar al podio luego de su quinto puesto en 2015. Sin embargo, tundra que vérselas con Rom Akerson (CRC) en la etapa pedestre, como lo hizo en Italia el verano pasado.
También debemos prestart atención al formidable joven Emil Stoynev , segundo en el Triatlón Mundial Cross Sub23 en 2015, duodécimo en la general.
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Best of 2016: Women's Swim
The 2016 triathlon season was a year that the world will never forget. From the World Triathlon Series, World Cups, World Championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games , it was a busy year that produced nothing short of unbelievable moments!
So what moments stood out the most?
Over the next few weeks we will be naming the “Best of 2016” moments from the year, anything from top performances to inspirational finishes, because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it!
Women's Swim: Flora Duffy (BER) in Cape Town
First up we have Flora Duffy, who had the best women's swim performance at the Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town on April 24. After finishing fourth in the first two WTS races in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast, when the first sprint race of the season came, it was her time to step up! With wetsuits on to help conquer the 750 metre swim, Duffy was able to push ahead in the short distance. She exited the waters with a healthy gap that only saw Spain's Carolina Routier able to keep up, the other women in the field were over 15 seconds behind. That lead resulted in Duffy getting a large enough advantage to cycle on for a solo ride that eventually landed her on the podium for the bronze medal. It was that swim that put her on the top of the Columbia Threadneedle rankings, a position that she never lost, a position that gave her a World Championship title!
Honorable mentions: Nicola Spirig (SUI) at the Rio Olympics
Winning the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olmypic silver medal most likely came from Spirig's swim. While she is known for her dominating performances on the bike and the run, she at times can struggle in the water, but on that day in Brazil she exited the water in the middle of the pack at 24th, putting her right in the mix to excel at her stronger disciplines and eventually take home the medal!
Honorable mentions: Grace Norman (USA) at the Rio Paralympics
What better place to gain a 30-second lead over the competition in the water than in the debut Rio Paralympic Games? Norman crushed it in the swim in order to get a sizable margin over the competition, a margin that took her all the way into the finish line to earn the gold medal!
So what moments stood out the most?
Over the next few weeks we will be naming the “Best of 2016” moments from the year, anything from top performances to inspirational finishes, because when you have a year like we just had, you have to celebrate it!
Women's Swim: Flora Duffy (BER) in Cape Town
First up we have Flora Duffy, who had the best women's swim performance at the Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town on April 24. After finishing fourth in the first two WTS races in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast, when the first sprint race of the season came, it was her time to step up! With wetsuits on to help conquer the 750 metre swim, Duffy was able to push ahead in the short distance. She exited the waters with a healthy gap that only saw Spain's Carolina Routier able to keep up, the other women in the field were over 15 seconds behind. That lead resulted in Duffy getting a large enough advantage to cycle on for a solo ride that eventually landed her on the podium for the bronze medal. It was that swim that put her on the top of the Columbia Threadneedle rankings, a position that she never lost, a position that gave her a World Championship title!
Honorable mentions: Nicola Spirig (SUI) at the Rio Olympics
Winning the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olmypic silver medal most likely came from Spirig's swim. While she is known for her dominating performances on the bike and the run, she at times can struggle in the water, but on that day in Brazil she exited the water in the middle of the pack at 24th, putting her right in the mix to excel at her stronger disciplines and eventually take home the medal!
Honorable mentions: Grace Norman (USA) at the Rio Paralympics
What better place to gain a 30-second lead over the competition in the water than in the debut Rio Paralympic Games? Norman crushed it in the swim in order to get a sizable margin over the competition, a margin that took her all the way into the finish line to earn the gold medal!
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Uxio Abuin Ares (ESP) claims back to back titles in a sprint finish at Miyazaki World Cup
It was an event that provided a podium of firsts as Spaniard Uxio Abuin Ares captured back to back wins and the first gold medal at the inaugural 2016 Miyazaki ITU World Cup. While the other two podium spots were earned by Joao Silva (POR) and Gregory Billington (USA), backing up from a top ten finish in Tongyeong last weekend.
After surviving the masses during the swim and bike legs that saw 46 men enter the second transition together, Abuin executed on the run and timed his sprint on the blue carpet to perfection just edging out veteran Silva and Billington to end his 2016 with two World Cup titles.
“Today the race was very hard because double distance, last weekend was the weather was very hot and the race was very, very fast,” said Abuin.
“I felt very good, I had very good feelings on the first two laps then if feel a little bad, but I push 100 percent, push hard and I finally get the victory and very happy to win again.
“I'm improving and hope to be in the WTS next year,” he added.
The day started with the last medals and points on offer as the final race for the 2016 World Cup season.
Like the women, choppy waters for the two-laps of 750 metres welcomed the men. While the conditions were ready to test the field, it was William Huffington (USA) and Matthew Roberts (AUS) that best adapted holding a ten second lead exiting the water and long run into T1.
But the chasers were not far behind and after a short stint at the front of the bike Huffington and Roberts were joined by Maximiliam Schwetz (GER), Matthew Baker (AUS), Marcel Walkington (AUS), Jumpei Furuya (JPN), Ryousuke Maeda (JPN), Marco Van Der Stel (NED), Peter Denteneer (BEL) and Matthew Roberts (AUS).
Early race leader Huffington was forced out of the race in the early laps of the bike.
These eight worked well to keep the chasers at bay for 20km and etched out a small lead, but the inevitable happened, and they all came together at the end of lap four to form a group of 46.
Kjel De Hertog (BEL) and Koki Yamamoto (JPN) were the first to take up the lead position in the group and a brave breakaway on lap five by Russell White (IRL) and Takanori Sugihara (JPN) was eventually brought back to the group.
As the pack remained together at the end of the bike the second transition zone would become a gathering of all contenders at the same time and a frantic changeover to get out first.
However, it was Simon De Cuyper (BEL), Peter Denteneer (BEL), Yuichi Hosoda (JPN) and Igor...
After surviving the masses during the swim and bike legs that saw 46 men enter the second transition together, Abuin executed on the run and timed his sprint on the blue carpet to perfection just edging out veteran Silva and Billington to end his 2016 with two World Cup titles.
“Today the race was very hard because double distance, last weekend was the weather was very hot and the race was very, very fast,” said Abuin.
“I felt very good, I had very good feelings on the first two laps then if feel a little bad, but I push 100 percent, push hard and I finally get the victory and very happy to win again.
“I'm improving and hope to be in the WTS next year,” he added.
The day started with the last medals and points on offer as the final race for the 2016 World Cup season.
Like the women, choppy waters for the two-laps of 750 metres welcomed the men. While the conditions were ready to test the field, it was William Huffington (USA) and Matthew Roberts (AUS) that best adapted holding a ten second lead exiting the water and long run into T1.
But the chasers were not far behind and after a short stint at the front of the bike Huffington and Roberts were joined by Maximiliam Schwetz (GER), Matthew Baker (AUS), Marcel Walkington (AUS), Jumpei Furuya (JPN), Ryousuke Maeda (JPN), Marco Van Der Stel (NED), Peter Denteneer (BEL) and Matthew Roberts (AUS).
Early race leader Huffington was forced out of the race in the early laps of the bike.
These eight worked well to keep the chasers at bay for 20km and etched out a small lead, but the inevitable happened, and they all came together at the end of lap four to form a group of 46.
Kjel De Hertog (BEL) and Koki Yamamoto (JPN) were the first to take up the lead position in the group and a brave breakaway on lap five by Russell White (IRL) and Takanori Sugihara (JPN) was eventually brought back to the group.
As the pack remained together at the end of the bike the second transition zone would become a gathering of all contenders at the same time and a frantic changeover to get out first.
However, it was Simon De Cuyper (BEL), Peter Denteneer (BEL), Yuichi Hosoda (JPN) and Igor...
Friday, October 28, 2016
Ai Ueda (JPN) caps off 2016 season with a hometown win at Miyazaki World Cup
Ai Ueda has finished 2016 on a high winning at home in front of a parochial crowd that lifted her to the inaugural Miyazaki ITU World Cup title today.
Following a strong year of results, claiming bronze in front of a home crowd at WTS Yokohama, and silver last weekend at the Tongyeong ITU World Cup she again saved her best performance to last with a come from behind win. Summer Cook (USA) took the silver and compatriot Renee Tomlin (USA) bronze.
Ueda was not in the front swim group and had to work hard in the chase pack to close the gap to the leading group of 11, but it took until lap five on the 40-kilometre bike leg when they came together.
“Today is the third group in the swim but Japanese team mate working to catch the top group and I like the running,” she said.
The 33-year-old from Kyoto sensed Cook was fading in the second 5km and she took advantage upping the tempo to confidently runaway with the win in the end.
“I'm so happy to win, today is a good racing and fast time.”
The day started with 23-degree temperature, 70 percent humidity and 14km/h winds, which made for a choppy swim. It was Cook who best handled the conditions and even grabbed a small wave to bodysurf in ahead of Yuko Takahashi (JPN), Jazz Hedgeland (AUS) and a stream of athletes after the 1.5-kilometre swim.
Together with Cook, Zsanett Bragmayer (HUN), Jessica Broderick (USA), Yuko Takahashi (JPN), Sara Vilic (AUT), Minami Kubono (JPN) a group of 11 were first out onto the bike and pushed out a 25 second lead on the first lap.
Despite the efforts of the front group they were not able to keep the chase group, headed up by Ueda away, and the two groups came together on lap five to form a pack of 25.
The third group that had fourth placegetter from Tongyeong Felicity Sheedy-Ryan were well off the pace some 2.30mins behind.
Ueda sprinted out of transition and got the early break, with Cook and Tomlin the first to respond closing the gap to just 50m. The pace and heat soon splintered the rest of the field with the next group of Yuko Takahashi, Vilic, Sena Takahashi, Hedgeland, Sato and Lynch 21 seconds behind.
On lap two Ueda again put the pressure on and stepped up the pace stretching out a small lead from Cook, desperately trying to stay in contact and not let the band snap, Tomlin had also fallen back but still in third.
But Ueda found a second speed and was not going to be denied a win at home, hurting but unrelenting she ran to the finish uncontested...
Following a strong year of results, claiming bronze in front of a home crowd at WTS Yokohama, and silver last weekend at the Tongyeong ITU World Cup she again saved her best performance to last with a come from behind win. Summer Cook (USA) took the silver and compatriot Renee Tomlin (USA) bronze.
Ueda was not in the front swim group and had to work hard in the chase pack to close the gap to the leading group of 11, but it took until lap five on the 40-kilometre bike leg when they came together.
“Today is the third group in the swim but Japanese team mate working to catch the top group and I like the running,” she said.
The 33-year-old from Kyoto sensed Cook was fading in the second 5km and she took advantage upping the tempo to confidently runaway with the win in the end.
“I'm so happy to win, today is a good racing and fast time.”
The day started with 23-degree temperature, 70 percent humidity and 14km/h winds, which made for a choppy swim. It was Cook who best handled the conditions and even grabbed a small wave to bodysurf in ahead of Yuko Takahashi (JPN), Jazz Hedgeland (AUS) and a stream of athletes after the 1.5-kilometre swim.
Together with Cook, Zsanett Bragmayer (HUN), Jessica Broderick (USA), Yuko Takahashi (JPN), Sara Vilic (AUT), Minami Kubono (JPN) a group of 11 were first out onto the bike and pushed out a 25 second lead on the first lap.
Despite the efforts of the front group they were not able to keep the chase group, headed up by Ueda away, and the two groups came together on lap five to form a pack of 25.
The third group that had fourth placegetter from Tongyeong Felicity Sheedy-Ryan were well off the pace some 2.30mins behind.
Ueda sprinted out of transition and got the early break, with Cook and Tomlin the first to respond closing the gap to just 50m. The pace and heat soon splintered the rest of the field with the next group of Yuko Takahashi, Vilic, Sena Takahashi, Hedgeland, Sato and Lynch 21 seconds behind.
On lap two Ueda again put the pressure on and stepped up the pace stretching out a small lead from Cook, desperately trying to stay in contact and not let the band snap, Tomlin had also fallen back but still in third.
But Ueda found a second speed and was not going to be denied a win at home, hurting but unrelenting she ran to the finish uncontested...
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Debut Miyazaki race closes World Cup season
This weekend will be a set of firsts and lasts as the 2016 World Cup season comes to a close on the first-ever hosted Miyazaki ITU Triathlon World Cup on Saturday. As the tenth and final race of the year, the elites will return to Japan, a much beloved country of ITU and regular World Triathlon Series host, but this time to take on a standard distance course in the city of Miyazaki, who will be making their triathlon World Cup debut.
So far this season the 2016 World Cup circuit has seen 16 different gold medallists spread across ten different countries for the men's and women's races. This weekend the elites will battle a two-lap 1500 metre swim, eight-lap 40 kilometre bike and four-lap 10 kilometre run course for the last time in the hopes of adding their name to the list of champions this year.
Women's Preview
A familiar rivalry of Japan's own Ai Ueda and Americans Summer Cook and Renee Tomlin will line up against each other for the second time in a week after competing last weekend at the Tongyeong World Cup. The three women fought in Korea to all land on the podium, but it will be a longer distance in Japan that will determine if the results will remain the same.
Ueda once again will start off the competition with the top position. After taking the silver medal in Tongyeong, she will be hoping that her home nation advantage will give her the motivation she needs to end her World Cup season with golden honours. And having the local crowd in her favour has already proven to do the trick for Ueda, when during the World Triathlon Series in Yokohama she earned herself a bronze medal as the loud cheering from the Japanese spectators carried her in the finish chute.
However, USA's Cook and Tomlin were next to Ueda on the Tongyeong podium last weekend, with Cook standing at the top. Cook has had a ground-breaking 2016 season and adding another World Cup win would be the cherry on top of a spectacular year. She has collected two World Cup gold medals (Chengdu and Tongyeong) and also grabbed her debut WTS title in Edmonton. But her last two wins came from performances on the sprint distance course, and although she has proven she can handle the standard when she won in Chengdu, earning the win this weekend will be no easy feat.
Especially when Cook will be going up against the strength of her teammate and compatriot, Tomlin. Tomlin also has shown she can make it on the top of the podium when she won in Tiszaujvaros in July, so it might be a...
So far this season the 2016 World Cup circuit has seen 16 different gold medallists spread across ten different countries for the men's and women's races. This weekend the elites will battle a two-lap 1500 metre swim, eight-lap 40 kilometre bike and four-lap 10 kilometre run course for the last time in the hopes of adding their name to the list of champions this year.
Women's Preview
A familiar rivalry of Japan's own Ai Ueda and Americans Summer Cook and Renee Tomlin will line up against each other for the second time in a week after competing last weekend at the Tongyeong World Cup. The three women fought in Korea to all land on the podium, but it will be a longer distance in Japan that will determine if the results will remain the same.
Ueda once again will start off the competition with the top position. After taking the silver medal in Tongyeong, she will be hoping that her home nation advantage will give her the motivation she needs to end her World Cup season with golden honours. And having the local crowd in her favour has already proven to do the trick for Ueda, when during the World Triathlon Series in Yokohama she earned herself a bronze medal as the loud cheering from the Japanese spectators carried her in the finish chute.
However, USA's Cook and Tomlin were next to Ueda on the Tongyeong podium last weekend, with Cook standing at the top. Cook has had a ground-breaking 2016 season and adding another World Cup win would be the cherry on top of a spectacular year. She has collected two World Cup gold medals (Chengdu and Tongyeong) and also grabbed her debut WTS title in Edmonton. But her last two wins came from performances on the sprint distance course, and although she has proven she can handle the standard when she won in Chengdu, earning the win this weekend will be no easy feat.
Especially when Cook will be going up against the strength of her teammate and compatriot, Tomlin. Tomlin also has shown she can make it on the top of the podium when she won in Tiszaujvaros in July, so it might be a...
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Saturday, October 22, 2016
Spain's Uxio Abuin Ares sprints to first World Cup win in Tongyeong
Spain once again stood on the top spot of the podium with Uxio Abuin Ares claiming his first ITU World Cup victory in Tongyeong in a four-way sprint.
For American Matt Mcelroy it was his second silver medal this season, the first at Salinas World Cup and Vladimir Turbayevskiy (RUS) hanging on for the bronze.
Ares was in the race all day, 11 seconds down after the swim he remained vigilant, tucked into the front group on the bike and then set about his work on the run.
The final metres came down to a 'final four' on the blue carpet with Ares snatching the win and his first gold medal.
A capacity men's field of 85 broke the glassy conditions of the Tongyeong Harbour in a one-lap swim. Young Australian Matthew Roberts was the first to emerge from the 750m swim with Maximillian Schwetz (GER), William Huffman (USA). Trailing them by a few seconds was the familiar site of Andrey Bryukhankov (RUS) racing without his brother this time but compatriot Vladimir Turbayevskiy (RUS) by his side. The swim did little to break up the field and subsequently a long line of athletes emerged in quick succession.
Heading out on the first of three laps on the bike a group of 27 formed at the front of the race with a 24 second lead from the chasers that contained 2016 Olympian's Rostislav Pevtsov (AZE), Igor Polyanskiy (RUS) and Portugal's Joao Silva all missing the front pack.
As they rolled through the transition at the end of lap one it was Ryousuke Maeda (JPN) and American pair Gregory Billington and William Huffman that led the charge. Over the next two laps with multiple lead changes but no opportunity for a break away the group remained intact and prepared for a flat out 5km run.
The pace after the first 2.5km put the hurt on and we were left with just 10 men. As they came through transition for the last time, Simon De Cuyper (BEL) led followed by a trio of American's, Kevin McDowell, Matt Mcelroy and Gregroy Billington.
As the pace heated up there remained just four in contention in the closing stages. Ares earlier patience paid dividends in the end with the fresher legs delivering him his first World Cup win in a four-way sprint on the blue carpet from Mcelroy and Turbayevskiy who backed up his win last weekend at the Alanya ETU Final Triathlon European Cup.
Results
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1 Uxio Abuin Ares
ESP 00:53:39
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2 Matthew Mcelroy
USA 00:01
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3 Vladimir Turbayevskiy
RUS 00:01
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4 Rostislav Pevtsov
AZE 00:01
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5 Simon De...
For American Matt Mcelroy it was his second silver medal this season, the first at Salinas World Cup and Vladimir Turbayevskiy (RUS) hanging on for the bronze.
Ares was in the race all day, 11 seconds down after the swim he remained vigilant, tucked into the front group on the bike and then set about his work on the run.
The final metres came down to a 'final four' on the blue carpet with Ares snatching the win and his first gold medal.
A capacity men's field of 85 broke the glassy conditions of the Tongyeong Harbour in a one-lap swim. Young Australian Matthew Roberts was the first to emerge from the 750m swim with Maximillian Schwetz (GER), William Huffman (USA). Trailing them by a few seconds was the familiar site of Andrey Bryukhankov (RUS) racing without his brother this time but compatriot Vladimir Turbayevskiy (RUS) by his side. The swim did little to break up the field and subsequently a long line of athletes emerged in quick succession.
Heading out on the first of three laps on the bike a group of 27 formed at the front of the race with a 24 second lead from the chasers that contained 2016 Olympian's Rostislav Pevtsov (AZE), Igor Polyanskiy (RUS) and Portugal's Joao Silva all missing the front pack.
As they rolled through the transition at the end of lap one it was Ryousuke Maeda (JPN) and American pair Gregory Billington and William Huffman that led the charge. Over the next two laps with multiple lead changes but no opportunity for a break away the group remained intact and prepared for a flat out 5km run.
The pace after the first 2.5km put the hurt on and we were left with just 10 men. As they came through transition for the last time, Simon De Cuyper (BEL) led followed by a trio of American's, Kevin McDowell, Matt Mcelroy and Gregroy Billington.
As the pace heated up there remained just four in contention in the closing stages. Ares earlier patience paid dividends in the end with the fresher legs delivering him his first World Cup win in a four-way sprint on the blue carpet from Mcelroy and Turbayevskiy who backed up his win last weekend at the Alanya ETU Final Triathlon European Cup.
Results
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1 Uxio Abuin Ares
ESP 00:53:39
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2 Matthew Mcelroy
USA 00:01
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3 Vladimir Turbayevskiy
RUS 00:01
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4 Rostislav Pevtsov
AZE 00:01
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5 Simon De...
Friday, October 21, 2016
Summer Cook (USA) secures victory in Tongyeong
The penultimate leg of the ITU World Cup season was a memorable one for Summer Cook (USA) continued her outstanding 2016 break through year, winning the 2016 Tongyeong Triathlon World Cup.
It was the second World Cup victory for Cook in a time of 59:43, from Ai Ueda (JPN) 59:55 and Renee Tomlin (USA) 1:15.00.
Cook's season began with victory at the ITU World Cup race in Chengdu back in April, and followed up with a career first win at WTS Edmonton. Her recent second place at Salinas World Cup confirmed her speed over the sprint distance.
Ueda has also had a strong year of results claiming bronze in front of a home crowd at WTS Yokohama and her consistency was rewarded finishing with an overall third place on the WTS ranking.
A total of 52 women hit the calm waters for the one lap swim in Tongyeong Harbour. It was a cool and drizzly day in Tongyeong as the American pair Cook and Jessica Broderick (USA) lead out of the water with Japan's Fuka Sega right on their heels.
There was a long stream of women that followed in quick succession including Zsanett Bragmayer (HUN), Yuka Sato (JAP), Jaz Hedgeland (AUS), Renee Tomlin (USA) and wearing the number one today Ai Ueda (JAP).
The swim did little to break up the front and a group of 24 merged to form the lead bunch on the first lap of the bike with a 24 second lead on the chasers. It contained all the identified contenders, Cook, Tomlin, Ueda. Three laps on the tricky course that includes a steep climb may have taken the sting out of the legs for some.
It was Australian Jaz Hedgeland, Tomlin, Ueda and Broderick that were consistently driving the train on the bike, but as they came into the final changeover it was hectic and still anyone's for the taking.
Ueda and Yuka Takahashi were the first to leave T2 but just 11 seconds separated 22 women for the final 5km run leg.
It came down to the final 2.5km with just five women remaining in the hunt for the medals. Cook, Tomlin, Ueda, Takahashi and Felicity Sheedy-Ryan (AUS).
But it was Cook that cleared out in the closing stages to take her second world cup victory and close out 2016 on a winning note.
Ueda didn't quiet have the foot speed of Cook today finishing 11 seconds behind and Tomlin rounding out the podium for a US gold and bronze.
Results:
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1 Summer Cook
USA 00:59:43
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2 Ai Ueda
JPN 00:12
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3 Renee Tomlin
USA 00:32
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4 Felicity Sheedy-Ryan
AUS 00:35
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5 Jaz Hedgeland
AUS 00:42
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6 Yuko Takahashi
JPN 00:46
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7 Sara...
It was the second World Cup victory for Cook in a time of 59:43, from Ai Ueda (JPN) 59:55 and Renee Tomlin (USA) 1:15.00.
Cook's season began with victory at the ITU World Cup race in Chengdu back in April, and followed up with a career first win at WTS Edmonton. Her recent second place at Salinas World Cup confirmed her speed over the sprint distance.
Ueda has also had a strong year of results claiming bronze in front of a home crowd at WTS Yokohama and her consistency was rewarded finishing with an overall third place on the WTS ranking.
A total of 52 women hit the calm waters for the one lap swim in Tongyeong Harbour. It was a cool and drizzly day in Tongyeong as the American pair Cook and Jessica Broderick (USA) lead out of the water with Japan's Fuka Sega right on their heels.
There was a long stream of women that followed in quick succession including Zsanett Bragmayer (HUN), Yuka Sato (JAP), Jaz Hedgeland (AUS), Renee Tomlin (USA) and wearing the number one today Ai Ueda (JAP).
The swim did little to break up the front and a group of 24 merged to form the lead bunch on the first lap of the bike with a 24 second lead on the chasers. It contained all the identified contenders, Cook, Tomlin, Ueda. Three laps on the tricky course that includes a steep climb may have taken the sting out of the legs for some.
It was Australian Jaz Hedgeland, Tomlin, Ueda and Broderick that were consistently driving the train on the bike, but as they came into the final changeover it was hectic and still anyone's for the taking.
Ueda and Yuka Takahashi were the first to leave T2 but just 11 seconds separated 22 women for the final 5km run leg.
It came down to the final 2.5km with just five women remaining in the hunt for the medals. Cook, Tomlin, Ueda, Takahashi and Felicity Sheedy-Ryan (AUS).
But it was Cook that cleared out in the closing stages to take her second world cup victory and close out 2016 on a winning note.
Ueda didn't quiet have the foot speed of Cook today finishing 11 seconds behind and Tomlin rounding out the podium for a US gold and bronze.
Results:
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1 Summer Cook
USA 00:59:43
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2 Ai Ueda
JPN 00:12
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3 Renee Tomlin
USA 00:32
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4 Felicity Sheedy-Ryan
AUS 00:35
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5 Jaz Hedgeland
AUS 00:42
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6 Yuko Takahashi
JPN 00:46
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7 Sara...
Olympic and Paralympic stars to attend BTF awards
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
How to improve your swim speed stamina and power
Varying the intensity of swim sessions holds the key to developing more swim speed stamina and power Dan Bullock shows you why
Candidates for 2016 ITU Elections
ITU is pleased to announce the list of candidates for various elected positions within ITU, which will be voted on in Madrid on December 11 during ITU's annual Congress.
ITU elections are held every four years in the year of the Summer Olympics. With the exception of the Athlete's Committee, which was recently voted on by athletes, all seats and committees are up for re-election including the President, Vice President, Executive Board and Committee positions.
More than 90 individuals from 32 National Federations are running for 61 available positions, with current ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado running unopposed for another term.
According to ITU's Constitution, the CVs of each candidate will be published on the ITU website on October 27, which is 45 days before Congress.
During the Congress, ITU has arranged space and time for each Committee and Confederation to hold end of year meetings, as well as attend a gala dinner. The last Executive Board meeting of 2016 will also be held prior to elections.
Click here for the full list of nominees.
Click here for more information on the 2016 ITU Congress.
ITU elections are held every four years in the year of the Summer Olympics. With the exception of the Athlete's Committee, which was recently voted on by athletes, all seats and committees are up for re-election including the President, Vice President, Executive Board and Committee positions.
More than 90 individuals from 32 National Federations are running for 61 available positions, with current ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado running unopposed for another term.
According to ITU's Constitution, the CVs of each candidate will be published on the ITU website on October 27, which is 45 days before Congress.
During the Congress, ITU has arranged space and time for each Committee and Confederation to hold end of year meetings, as well as attend a gala dinner. The last Executive Board meeting of 2016 will also be held prior to elections.
Click here for the full list of nominees.
Click here for more information on the 2016 ITU Congress.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Turbo Training for Triathletes
Rick Kiddle extols the virtues of indoor training to beat the winter blues He shows you how to create a programme tailored to you and stay motivated
Monday, October 17, 2016
6 offseason gear tips to keep you training all winter
If your summer gear is about shaving seconds and beating drag the offseason kit youll need should tackle the elements to keep you training through wind rain and cold
Sunday, October 16, 2016
30minute run sessions
Short of time to train and concerned youre losing motivation Dont worry You can still make huge gains in just half an hour Andy Blow shows you how to maximise your run workouts
Friday, October 14, 2016
ITU announces Athlete's Committee
ITU is pleased to confirm the newly elected Athlete's Committee which includes 10 representatives from nine countries.
“Athletes have been an integral part of the decision-making process since ITU was founded nearly 30 years ago,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “I'm very pleased to see a diverse range of athletes on the committee, with a wide breadth of experience. I look forward to working with them to make triathlon even better.”
The inclusion of elected athletes on the ITU Executive Board has strengthened the role of the athletes and is an integral part of our continued success as an International Federation striving to be athlete centered.
The elected members will serve as liaisons between athletes, ITU staff and the Executive Board. Athletes will hold the position for a term of two years and were elected by their peers through an anonymous and secure online voting system.
Returning to the committee to serve another term are Olympians Ai Ueda (JPN) and Jessica Harrison (FRA) as well as Paralympian Clare Cunningham (GBR).
Women
Clare Cunningham (GBR) – paratriathlete
Jessica Harrison (FRA)
Rachel Klamer (NED)
Lisa Norden (SWE)
Ai Ueda (JPN)
Men
Yannick Bourseaux (FRA) - paratriathlete
Jonathan Goerlach (AUS) – paratriathlete
Shen-Yen Hsieh (TPE)
Francisco Serrano (MEX)
Tamás Tóth (HUN)
The Athlete's Committee is comprised of ten athletes from a minimum of three continents with equal representation from men and women. Any athlete who had points on the ITU Points List or ITU Paratriathlon Points List within the past four years was eligible to be nominated. The ITU Athlete's Committee receives two votes at the ITU Congress and one vote on the Executive Board.
“Athletes have been an integral part of the decision-making process since ITU was founded nearly 30 years ago,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “I'm very pleased to see a diverse range of athletes on the committee, with a wide breadth of experience. I look forward to working with them to make triathlon even better.”
The inclusion of elected athletes on the ITU Executive Board has strengthened the role of the athletes and is an integral part of our continued success as an International Federation striving to be athlete centered.
The elected members will serve as liaisons between athletes, ITU staff and the Executive Board. Athletes will hold the position for a term of two years and were elected by their peers through an anonymous and secure online voting system.
Returning to the committee to serve another term are Olympians Ai Ueda (JPN) and Jessica Harrison (FRA) as well as Paralympian Clare Cunningham (GBR).
Women
Clare Cunningham (GBR) – paratriathlete
Jessica Harrison (FRA)
Rachel Klamer (NED)
Lisa Norden (SWE)
Ai Ueda (JPN)
Men
Yannick Bourseaux (FRA) - paratriathlete
Jonathan Goerlach (AUS) – paratriathlete
Shen-Yen Hsieh (TPE)
Francisco Serrano (MEX)
Tamás Tóth (HUN)
The Athlete's Committee is comprised of ten athletes from a minimum of three continents with equal representation from men and women. Any athlete who had points on the ITU Points List or ITU Paratriathlon Points List within the past four years was eligible to be nominated. The ITU Athlete's Committee receives two votes at the ITU Congress and one vote on the Executive Board.
10 offseason triathlon swim sessions
In the triathlon offseason we are all thinking about how to start the next season fitter and faster than ever Andy Blow gives you 10 swimming sessions to energise and improve your triathlon swim
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Offseason sports psychology 6 tips for a winning mindset
Planning positivity and brain manipulation will have you starting your 2017 tri season on a flyer Heres how to build your multisport mental fortitude
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
What is lactate and lactate threshold
Joe Beer explains all you need to know about lactate lactate threshold and how it affects your performance
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
November 2016
Henri Schoeman QA all the latest kit from Eurobike top irontraining sessions and how to build your core to increase your swim speed
Oceania Development Coaching Opportunity
Expressions of interest are being sought for the position of Development Coach for Oceania region.
Oceania is one of 5 regional confederations of the ITU, we are a not for profit organization charged with the development of triathlon in the Pacific region. Our vision is to have an athlete from one of our Pacific Island National Federations compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games triathlon and beyond.
The foundations of development have begun with the creation of Team OTU, and we are now looking to move our athletes and some identified coaches to the next level.
Role Description:
The development coach is to identify talented island individuals, plan and facilitate all aspects of coaching of these development athletes (and their personal coaches) in the islands as well as creating innovate coaching opportunities for these coaches which is specific to their home environment.
The Development Coach will plan and run training camps for the athletes to prepare them for targeted events, as well as plan and run a coaching course to further develop coach skills.
Reports to:
ITU Sport Development Officer, Oceania Region.
Qualifications and experience:
The successful applicant will have High Performance qualification with experience in sport development and have worked with a national sporting federation. You will have an inherent ability to motivate and be able to work with coaches and athletes from the Pacific Islands.
Period of Appointment:
4 year term from January 2017 to December 2020.
Remuneration/Benefits:
Expenses relating to training courses and camps will be reimbursed as set by the ITU (coaching rates). As this is a part time position a small management fee will also be paid to the successful applicant in quarterly instalments.
Please send letter of application to admin@oceania.triathlon.org.
Applications must be received by October 21, 2016.
Oceania is one of 5 regional confederations of the ITU, we are a not for profit organization charged with the development of triathlon in the Pacific region. Our vision is to have an athlete from one of our Pacific Island National Federations compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games triathlon and beyond.
The foundations of development have begun with the creation of Team OTU, and we are now looking to move our athletes and some identified coaches to the next level.
Role Description:
The development coach is to identify talented island individuals, plan and facilitate all aspects of coaching of these development athletes (and their personal coaches) in the islands as well as creating innovate coaching opportunities for these coaches which is specific to their home environment.
The Development Coach will plan and run training camps for the athletes to prepare them for targeted events, as well as plan and run a coaching course to further develop coach skills.
Reports to:
ITU Sport Development Officer, Oceania Region.
Qualifications and experience:
The successful applicant will have High Performance qualification with experience in sport development and have worked with a national sporting federation. You will have an inherent ability to motivate and be able to work with coaches and athletes from the Pacific Islands.
Period of Appointment:
4 year term from January 2017 to December 2020.
Remuneration/Benefits:
Expenses relating to training courses and camps will be reimbursed as set by the ITU (coaching rates). As this is a part time position a small management fee will also be paid to the successful applicant in quarterly instalments.
Please send letter of application to admin@oceania.triathlon.org.
Applications must be received by October 21, 2016.
Monday, October 10, 2016
Stunning images from Kona 2016
Ironman have released some amazing images and stories from the Big Race on the Big Island IMKona2016
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Ironman World Champs Jan Frodeno calls Brit Harry Wiltshire a prk in shocking interview footage
The now double Ironman World Champion accused Wiltshire of deliberately swimming on top of him throughout the 38km swim leg yesterday making this another highprofile occasion in which the British former ITU triathlete has been questioned over his swim tactics
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Ironman World Championship Daniela Ryf claims victory in pro womens race
Swiss longcourse superstar breaks the course record with victory in Hawaii
Ironman World Championship Jan Frodeno victorious in pro mens race
Jan Frodeno defends his Ironman World Championship title in a German cleansweep
Friday, October 7, 2016
Over 2300 athletes to compete at Kona Ironman World Championship
More than 2300 athletes are set to compete on 8 October in the worlds most iconic endurance event
Thursday, October 6, 2016
ITU Coaching Opportunity Available
ITU Development is looking to appoint an ITU Development Coach to fulfil the growing demands in developing and emerging National Federations for the development of athlete development projects, talent ID, coach education programmes; mentoring opportunities and relevant educational resources internationally.
Position: ITU Development Coach
Salary: in accordance to candidate selected
Status: Part time / approx. 120 days per year
Start Date: January 2017
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work closely with the ITU Development in the following areas:Assist to design, coordinate, implement and monitor athletes' and coaches' development programmes in developing and emerging nations all around the continents.
Assist to plan and implement Talent ID Programmes for developing and emerging nations.
Assist to plan and conduct continental Training Camps with mentored continental coaches.
Assist to plan and conduct “Team Continent” Programmes.
Assist to coordinate the implementation of the ITU Coaching Education Programme (Activator, Level 1, Level 2) across the continents and develop mentoring and facilitating programme for the coaches in the developing nations.
Work closely on all development projects with ITU Sport Department and the Continental Coordinators.
This list was created to help potential applicants gain a better understanding of the role and is by no means exhaustive.
Requirements:
High Performance Coaching Accreditation/Certification.
Experienced as High Performance Coach.
Experience at Sport Development.
Tertiary qualification in education and sport science.
Demonstrated experience and delivery of coach education and sport development programmes.
A capacity to balance the need to operate independently or work as part of a team as various tasks may require.
Able to travel for extended periods.
Significant management experience with administrative and organisational skills.
High level of oral and written communication skills in English.
Effective oral and written communication in French and/or in Spanish is highly recommended.
Application Procedure:
Applicants who are interested in applying for this position must submit a comprehensive resume with salary expectation, and a cover letter in support of the application.
Please apply to jobs@triathlon.org.
Closing date: Monday 24th October 2016
Position: ITU Development Coach
Salary: in accordance to candidate selected
Status: Part time / approx. 120 days per year
Start Date: January 2017
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work closely with the ITU Development in the following areas:Assist to design, coordinate, implement and monitor athletes' and coaches' development programmes in developing and emerging nations all around the continents.
Assist to plan and implement Talent ID Programmes for developing and emerging nations.
Assist to plan and conduct continental Training Camps with mentored continental coaches.
Assist to plan and conduct “Team Continent” Programmes.
Assist to coordinate the implementation of the ITU Coaching Education Programme (Activator, Level 1, Level 2) across the continents and develop mentoring and facilitating programme for the coaches in the developing nations.
Work closely on all development projects with ITU Sport Department and the Continental Coordinators.
This list was created to help potential applicants gain a better understanding of the role and is by no means exhaustive.
Requirements:
High Performance Coaching Accreditation/Certification.
Experienced as High Performance Coach.
Experience at Sport Development.
Tertiary qualification in education and sport science.
Demonstrated experience and delivery of coach education and sport development programmes.
A capacity to balance the need to operate independently or work as part of a team as various tasks may require.
Able to travel for extended periods.
Significant management experience with administrative and organisational skills.
High level of oral and written communication skills in English.
Effective oral and written communication in French and/or in Spanish is highly recommended.
Application Procedure:
Applicants who are interested in applying for this position must submit a comprehensive resume with salary expectation, and a cover letter in support of the application.
Please apply to jobs@triathlon.org.
Closing date: Monday 24th October 2016
Ventum One bike review
The product of a group of highly talented and freethinking engineers the radical Ventum One is claimed to be the worlds fastest tri bike We put it to the test
Brownlee Brothers top 5 moments
Time to take a look at the awesome Brownlee brothers top tri moments
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Ice baths new research questions benefits for exercise recovery
The Physiological Society has released new research on the benefits of ice baths for postexercise recovery
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Blog Chris Arthey at The London Triathlon
Chris Arthey and his wife Denise were involved in a horrific road accident in 2008 that claimed both their left legs Fast forward eight years and both lead full and active lives giving motivational talks while Chris regularly takes on endurance events with the aid of a prosthetic Heres his report from the London Triathlon back in August
Monday, October 3, 2016
Alistair Brownlees TUE files made public by Fancy Bears hacking group
The double Olympic gold medallist has fallen victim to the Fancy Bears hacking scandal but the TUE was reportedly taken for altitude sickness out of competition time
Australian National Performance Coaches Required
Triathlon Australia is the official National Sporting Organisation responsible for the management and delivery of the sports of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and multisport within Australia. It is a member of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and is recognised by the ITU and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as the National Federation representing Triathlon.
Triathlon Australia (TA) has 8 affiliated State and Territory Triathlon Associations. Known as the STTAs, they are the official members of the national body. In addition TA has approximately 22,000 individual members and 220 affiliated triathlon clubs.
Triathlon Australia's National Performance Centre (NPC) provides a daily training environment with face to face “hands on” technical coaching including SSSM support in World Best environments. The NPC's have a strong emphasis and focus on U23 and JUNIOR development by ensuring talented athletes are fully prepared to meet the demands of future world class international competition and in turn deliver on Australia's Winning Edge. Currently, Triathlon Australia has two recognised National Performance Centres. They are:
• BRISBANE National Performance Centre (BNPC)
The Brisbane NPC is based at the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), located at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Nathan, as well as utilising other local facilities as required
• GOLD COAST National Performance Centre (GCNPC)
The Gold Coast NPC is based at the AIS Centre of Excellence, Pizzey Park in a contemporary AIS facility shared with the high performance programs of BMX and Canoeing, as well as utilising facilities at Bond University.
Reporting to the National Performance Director, the National Performance Coach (x2) will lead the daily performance environment, technical direction and operational standards for the BNPC or GCNPC within the framework established through Triathlon Australia's High Performance Plan. To be considered for this hands-on role you will hold national and international triathlon coaching experience. You will be highly motivated and target-orientated individual who has a passion for achieving elite success through strong track record of developing emerging and talented athletes. This is a full time position with contract term to 31 December, 2020.
If you are the best at what you do and believe you have what it takes to fulfil the role of National Performance Coach we'd like to hear from you by MONDAY 17th OCTOBER...
Triathlon Australia (TA) has 8 affiliated State and Territory Triathlon Associations. Known as the STTAs, they are the official members of the national body. In addition TA has approximately 22,000 individual members and 220 affiliated triathlon clubs.
Triathlon Australia's National Performance Centre (NPC) provides a daily training environment with face to face “hands on” technical coaching including SSSM support in World Best environments. The NPC's have a strong emphasis and focus on U23 and JUNIOR development by ensuring talented athletes are fully prepared to meet the demands of future world class international competition and in turn deliver on Australia's Winning Edge. Currently, Triathlon Australia has two recognised National Performance Centres. They are:
• BRISBANE National Performance Centre (BNPC)
The Brisbane NPC is based at the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), located at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Nathan, as well as utilising other local facilities as required
• GOLD COAST National Performance Centre (GCNPC)
The Gold Coast NPC is based at the AIS Centre of Excellence, Pizzey Park in a contemporary AIS facility shared with the high performance programs of BMX and Canoeing, as well as utilising facilities at Bond University.
Reporting to the National Performance Director, the National Performance Coach (x2) will lead the daily performance environment, technical direction and operational standards for the BNPC or GCNPC within the framework established through Triathlon Australia's High Performance Plan. To be considered for this hands-on role you will hold national and international triathlon coaching experience. You will be highly motivated and target-orientated individual who has a passion for achieving elite success through strong track record of developing emerging and talented athletes. This is a full time position with contract term to 31 December, 2020.
If you are the best at what you do and believe you have what it takes to fulfil the role of National Performance Coach we'd like to hear from you by MONDAY 17th OCTOBER...
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
It is never too late to be what you might have been
It is never too late to be what you might have been
How to train for your first Ironman
Training for your first Ironman triathlon race should not solely be focused on increasing volume while neglecting everything else says Spencer Smith Here are his top 10 tips
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
TUEs and their use in sport
Dr Leon Creaney a consultant in sport exercise medicine gives us his opinion on TUEs and their use in sport
Monday, September 26, 2016
Ironman World Championships Top 10 Mens Predictions
Frodeno or Kienle Skipper or Don Our man Tim Heming predicts who will fill the Kona top 10 come 8th October
ITU opens bidding for 2017 World Paratriathlon Events
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened bidding for the 2017 ITU World Paratriathlon Events (WPE) and ITU World Paratriathlon World Cup (WPWC) to all National Federations and cities interested in hosting the premier races.
Following the successful debut of paratriathlon's at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games, ITU offer elite competition for paratriathletes of all sport classes at World Paratriathlon Events and World Paratriathlon World Cups around the world. Paratriathletes gain points at each race to qualify for berths to the World Championships, which in 2017 will be held in conjunction with the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Rotterdam.
Both events will be held on every continent, at least one race each, and can be combined with a World Triathlon Series or World Cup event or ran independently.
Cities interested in hosting a World Paratriathlon Event or a World Paratriathlon World Cup must submit bid documents in conjunction with their respective National Federations before October 21.
Click here for event bid conditions
Following the successful debut of paratriathlon's at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games, ITU offer elite competition for paratriathletes of all sport classes at World Paratriathlon Events and World Paratriathlon World Cups around the world. Paratriathletes gain points at each race to qualify for berths to the World Championships, which in 2017 will be held in conjunction with the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Rotterdam.
Both events will be held on every continent, at least one race each, and can be combined with a World Triathlon Series or World Cup event or ran independently.
Cities interested in hosting a World Paratriathlon Event or a World Paratriathlon World Cup must submit bid documents in conjunction with their respective National Federations before October 21.
Click here for event bid conditions
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Kasper and Castro capture first World Cup wins
It was a day of firsts at the 2016 Salinas ITU World Cup as USA's Kirsten Kasper and Spaniard David Castro Fajardo captured their very first World Cup titles in the debut event in Ecuador on Sunday.
Women's Review
After starting her season with two back-to-back World Cup bronze medals, Kasper finally achieved her first gold at the 2016 Salinas ITU World Cup by outrunning USA compatriot Summer Cook in the final kilometres.
Kasper said of her win, “Words can't describe how excited I am. I know Summer well from college, she ran for Villanova and I ran for Georgetown so we were big rivals. So I knew that if we just worked together and work off of each other we would do well. To get away from her I was just trying to listen to my body and know where I was. I obviously can't control what she was doing, so I just try and focus on myself. I was feeling strong in the final lap, so I thought I would take over and push through to the finish.”
Taking the silver medal, Kasper was joined by Cook, grabbing her second World Cup podium of the year, while the bronze was earned by South Africa's Gillian Sanders, who also recorded a career first by stepping onto her first World Cup podium.
Charging out of the ocean, Mari Rabie (RSA) with Canadian Dominika Jamnicky and Aussie Emma Jackson managed to get the slight edge from the swim and led into the first transition, but the gap was only slightly as the rest of the field were only seconds behind.
While the sprint only offering up four short laps, a small pack of women found their moment to get ahead of the others and ride as the leaders. Training partners Rabie and Lisa Norden (SWE) were the frontrunners, creating the split after every lap. But while the group of nine women were not threatened by the trailing chase pack led by Ecuador's Elizabeth Bravo because they were over a minute down, the strength of runners that were included in the leading nine did mean that someone was going to have to make a breakaway. Kasper, Cook, Sanders, Jamnicky, Jackson, Michelle Filpo (FRA) and Vanessa De La Torre (MEX) followed Rabie and Norden into the second transition looking forward to the two-lap five kilometre run.
It took no time for Kasper and Cook to separate themselves as the front two women. Gaining space from the rest of the women they cycled with, after one lap they had secured their spots as the gold and silver.
The battle for bronze then came down to a small bunch who had formed in the first 2.5km....
Women's Review
After starting her season with two back-to-back World Cup bronze medals, Kasper finally achieved her first gold at the 2016 Salinas ITU World Cup by outrunning USA compatriot Summer Cook in the final kilometres.
Kasper said of her win, “Words can't describe how excited I am. I know Summer well from college, she ran for Villanova and I ran for Georgetown so we were big rivals. So I knew that if we just worked together and work off of each other we would do well. To get away from her I was just trying to listen to my body and know where I was. I obviously can't control what she was doing, so I just try and focus on myself. I was feeling strong in the final lap, so I thought I would take over and push through to the finish.”
Taking the silver medal, Kasper was joined by Cook, grabbing her second World Cup podium of the year, while the bronze was earned by South Africa's Gillian Sanders, who also recorded a career first by stepping onto her first World Cup podium.
Charging out of the ocean, Mari Rabie (RSA) with Canadian Dominika Jamnicky and Aussie Emma Jackson managed to get the slight edge from the swim and led into the first transition, but the gap was only slightly as the rest of the field were only seconds behind.
While the sprint only offering up four short laps, a small pack of women found their moment to get ahead of the others and ride as the leaders. Training partners Rabie and Lisa Norden (SWE) were the frontrunners, creating the split after every lap. But while the group of nine women were not threatened by the trailing chase pack led by Ecuador's Elizabeth Bravo because they were over a minute down, the strength of runners that were included in the leading nine did mean that someone was going to have to make a breakaway. Kasper, Cook, Sanders, Jamnicky, Jackson, Michelle Filpo (FRA) and Vanessa De La Torre (MEX) followed Rabie and Norden into the second transition looking forward to the two-lap five kilometre run.
It took no time for Kasper and Cook to separate themselves as the front two women. Gaining space from the rest of the women they cycled with, after one lap they had secured their spots as the gold and silver.
The battle for bronze then came down to a small bunch who had formed in the first 2.5km....
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Alistair Brownlee says critics dont understand heat exhaustion after WTS Cozumel heroics
The older Brownlee brother stands by the notion that hauling brother Jonny to the finish at the World Triathlon Series Grand Final was the quickest way to get him medical attention and also revealed that he simply said Id have done the same for you to South African Richard Murray at the line
Friday, September 23, 2016
New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon race tips
2015 winner Clive KennedyBurn provides his coursebusting tips to help you master the New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon
Thursday, September 22, 2016
How to brag on social media without meaning to
Getting to grips with the age of socialmedia in an already complicated multisport world Martyn Brunt presents the seven deadly sins of online bragging
World Cup circuit continues with debut race in Salinas
While the World Triathlon Series came to a dramatic close last weekend in Cozumel, Mexico, the World Cup circuit carries on with three more stops marked on the 2016 calendar. This Sunday, the elites head to South America to compete in the debut race in Ecuador at the 2016 Salinas ITU World Cup. The race will be the first World Cup that Ecuador has held.
The race will be contested over a sprint distance course. The 750 metre on-lap swim, 20 kilometre four-lap bike and five kilometre two-lap run will see the athletes conquer the ocean and then make their way through the city and around a naval base. The women will compete first at 8:00am local time on Sunday, September 25, with the men following at 9:30am.
Women's Preview
The Americans will be leading the women's field. Kirsten Kasper and Summer Cook are the one and two on the start list, but rightfully earned after both putting up career-high seasons as both women finished in the top twenty of the WTS ITU overall rankings. Kasper, who will be wearing the number one, started the year with two back-to-back bronze World Cup medals in Mooloolaba and New Plymouth. She has yet to win a World Cup gold though, but it is only a matter of time – and that time could be Sunday. Cook on the other hand will be giving her compatriot a run for her money. Cook has made a name for herself this year, first when she won the Chengdu World Cup and then again when she won WTS Edmonton. But Edmonton was the complete opposite conditions as it will be in Salinas, so we will have to see if she can perform.
However, there is a group of Rio Olympians that are set to toe the line on Sunday, which could make for a very interesting race.
Training partners Lisa Norden (SWE) and Mari Rabie (RSA) are the duo to look out for. This is Rabie's final season, so she has the motivation to get onto the podium for the first time this year. While Norden has not had the strongest of seasons, she can produce when the time is right, so Salinas could be the perfect opportunity to get back on top.
Rabie's South African compatriot Gillian Sanders is another Olympian to line up. She is also a strong biker, so could be a potential frontrunner.
Ukraine's Yuliya Yelistratova has the best World Cup success on the women's start list. She earned the bronze in Huatulco and then the silver in Tiszy. She also earned the silver at the ETU European Championships in Lisbson. She will be a threat on Sunday.
Another woman who will be making moves is...
The race will be contested over a sprint distance course. The 750 metre on-lap swim, 20 kilometre four-lap bike and five kilometre two-lap run will see the athletes conquer the ocean and then make their way through the city and around a naval base. The women will compete first at 8:00am local time on Sunday, September 25, with the men following at 9:30am.
Women's Preview
The Americans will be leading the women's field. Kirsten Kasper and Summer Cook are the one and two on the start list, but rightfully earned after both putting up career-high seasons as both women finished in the top twenty of the WTS ITU overall rankings. Kasper, who will be wearing the number one, started the year with two back-to-back bronze World Cup medals in Mooloolaba and New Plymouth. She has yet to win a World Cup gold though, but it is only a matter of time – and that time could be Sunday. Cook on the other hand will be giving her compatriot a run for her money. Cook has made a name for herself this year, first when she won the Chengdu World Cup and then again when she won WTS Edmonton. But Edmonton was the complete opposite conditions as it will be in Salinas, so we will have to see if she can perform.
However, there is a group of Rio Olympians that are set to toe the line on Sunday, which could make for a very interesting race.
Training partners Lisa Norden (SWE) and Mari Rabie (RSA) are the duo to look out for. This is Rabie's final season, so she has the motivation to get onto the podium for the first time this year. While Norden has not had the strongest of seasons, she can produce when the time is right, so Salinas could be the perfect opportunity to get back on top.
Rabie's South African compatriot Gillian Sanders is another Olympian to line up. She is also a strong biker, so could be a potential frontrunner.
Ukraine's Yuliya Yelistratova has the best World Cup success on the women's start list. She earned the bronze in Huatulco and then the silver in Tiszy. She also earned the silver at the ETU European Championships in Lisbson. She will be a threat on Sunday.
Another woman who will be making moves is...
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
New international team tri competition launched
Teams of triathletes from USA Europe and the rest of the world to compete in new international longdistance triathlon
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Triathlon training watches 10 of the best
Sports watches now let you monitor nearly every physiological variable known to man from heart rate to calories But do they improve your triathlon performance and how accurate are they Lets find out
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Mario Mola wins world title in dramatic race
Dramatic scenes in Mexico as Henri Schuman wins WTS Cozumel while Mario Mola snatches world title from Jonny Brownlee who suffers from heat in latter stages
Mola crowned the 2016 ITU World Champion
Spain will add another name to their list of world champions after Mario Mola's fifth place finish in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel saw him win the 2016 ITU World Championship title in a dramatic finish by just four points.
Earning the gold for the race was South Africa's Henri Schoeman, his career first World Triathlon Series win. The win came in the final 500m, as Schoeman bypassed Jonathan Brownlee (GBR), who struggling in the heat, and Alistair Brownlee (GBR), who had stopped to help will his brother over the line.
Alistair, who won Olympic gold while his brother took silver in Rio last month, assisted Jonny to continue racing, wrapping his arm around him and helping him run stride for stride. With Mola back more than a minute, second was Jonny's best shot at taking the world title. Wobbling down the finish chute, the brothers managed to scurry across with Jonny taking silver and Alistair winning bronze on the day.
However, a quickly charging Mola, who got wind of Jonny's state from his support team, and found a late surge to maintain his top ranking in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings with a fifth-place finish. That meant Jonathan finished in second-place overall for the season, with Fernando Alarza maintaining his third-place in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings.
“First of all this was not how I wanted to win the world championship. Luckily I was able to be in the top five considering Jonny didn't win the race. To be honest, I was already considering that the role of Alistair was to help Jonny,” said Mola of his newly earned crown. “Considering that, I thought, well I'm going to be second again, but at least I will fight until the end. And when I heard Jonny isn't feeling well, I thought 'I need to fight to the end'. We want everyone to be safe after the finish line, it's not the way I wanted it, but that's triathlon.”
Following an appeal by the Spanish Triathlon Federation to disqualify Jonathan Brownlee for accepting assistance from Alistair Brownlee to finish the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel, during which Jonathan struggled with heat exhaustion in the final portion of the run, the ITU competition jury unanimously ruled against disqualifying Jonathan. The ITU Competition Jury made this decision in accordance to Appendix K, Rule 7, which states that athletes can receive help from another athlete, Technical Official or Race Official.
“I have been in that position...
Earning the gold for the race was South Africa's Henri Schoeman, his career first World Triathlon Series win. The win came in the final 500m, as Schoeman bypassed Jonathan Brownlee (GBR), who struggling in the heat, and Alistair Brownlee (GBR), who had stopped to help will his brother over the line.
Alistair, who won Olympic gold while his brother took silver in Rio last month, assisted Jonny to continue racing, wrapping his arm around him and helping him run stride for stride. With Mola back more than a minute, second was Jonny's best shot at taking the world title. Wobbling down the finish chute, the brothers managed to scurry across with Jonny taking silver and Alistair winning bronze on the day.
However, a quickly charging Mola, who got wind of Jonny's state from his support team, and found a late surge to maintain his top ranking in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings with a fifth-place finish. That meant Jonathan finished in second-place overall for the season, with Fernando Alarza maintaining his third-place in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings.
“First of all this was not how I wanted to win the world championship. Luckily I was able to be in the top five considering Jonny didn't win the race. To be honest, I was already considering that the role of Alistair was to help Jonny,” said Mola of his newly earned crown. “Considering that, I thought, well I'm going to be second again, but at least I will fight until the end. And when I heard Jonny isn't feeling well, I thought 'I need to fight to the end'. We want everyone to be safe after the finish line, it's not the way I wanted it, but that's triathlon.”
Following an appeal by the Spanish Triathlon Federation to disqualify Jonathan Brownlee for accepting assistance from Alistair Brownlee to finish the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel, during which Jonathan struggled with heat exhaustion in the final portion of the run, the ITU competition jury unanimously ruled against disqualifying Jonathan. The ITU Competition Jury made this decision in accordance to Appendix K, Rule 7, which states that athletes can receive help from another athlete, Technical Official or Race Official.
“I have been in that position...
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
Duffy dominates her way to a world title
Bermuda's Flora Duffy floored it on the bike in hot and humid conditions in Cozumel, winning the race and securing her place in history as the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series Champion. The world title is the first WTS crown Duffy has scored, as well as the first time Bermuda has topped the World Championship podium.
Coming into the race, Duffy was the top ranked woman in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, but only by 166 points. That meant she needed to either beat Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen (USA) or come second to her, which was not going to be an easy feat considering Jorgensen had only lost two races in the last two years before starting on Saturday.
But a breakaway on the bike saw Duffy run into the sun with a large enough gap that Jorgensen and company couldn't overcome it.
“I am speechless right now,” Duffy said. “I just have no idea how that happened. You always hope and wish and train for the perfect day and the perfect day came right when I needed it.”
Jorgensen ran in front of the rest of the field to finish both second on the day and second in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings. Charlotte McSchane (AUS), who trains with Jorgensen, closed out the season with her first-ever WTS podium with bronze, while Japan's Ai Ueda finished fifth to end the season third overall in the rankings. Her season third place is the highest any Japanese athlete has ever finished.
'“Flora had a great race,” Jorgensen said. “She was better today than me and that was a great win for her, she basically led from start to finish.”
Crystal clear waters awaited the women, who were the first group of elites to race for a world championship title. The course offered up only one 1500 metre swim, and with the ocean current, the field essentially formed into one long string of swimmers. Seven women were able to get a slight lead with Great Britain's Jessica Learmonth and Lucy Hall along with Duffy, Jorgensen, Sarah True (USA), Carolina Routier (ESP), Pamella Oliveira (BRA).
Coming out of the swim it was just a small workable lead of just five seconds that Duffy, Learmonth and Hall had over Jorgensen. But it was enough for the three to push out onto the bike with no one else able to join them. Despite Jorgensen exiting the water in fifth, she could not get into the lead pack, and instead started out the bike in a trio alongside True and Routier.
Led by all three British Olympians, Vicky Holland, Non Stanford and Helen Jenkins, forced their group of...
Coming into the race, Duffy was the top ranked woman in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, but only by 166 points. That meant she needed to either beat Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen (USA) or come second to her, which was not going to be an easy feat considering Jorgensen had only lost two races in the last two years before starting on Saturday.
But a breakaway on the bike saw Duffy run into the sun with a large enough gap that Jorgensen and company couldn't overcome it.
“I am speechless right now,” Duffy said. “I just have no idea how that happened. You always hope and wish and train for the perfect day and the perfect day came right when I needed it.”
Jorgensen ran in front of the rest of the field to finish both second on the day and second in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings. Charlotte McSchane (AUS), who trains with Jorgensen, closed out the season with her first-ever WTS podium with bronze, while Japan's Ai Ueda finished fifth to end the season third overall in the rankings. Her season third place is the highest any Japanese athlete has ever finished.
'“Flora had a great race,” Jorgensen said. “She was better today than me and that was a great win for her, she basically led from start to finish.”
Crystal clear waters awaited the women, who were the first group of elites to race for a world championship title. The course offered up only one 1500 metre swim, and with the ocean current, the field essentially formed into one long string of swimmers. Seven women were able to get a slight lead with Great Britain's Jessica Learmonth and Lucy Hall along with Duffy, Jorgensen, Sarah True (USA), Carolina Routier (ESP), Pamella Oliveira (BRA).
Coming out of the swim it was just a small workable lead of just five seconds that Duffy, Learmonth and Hall had over Jorgensen. But it was enough for the three to push out onto the bike with no one else able to join them. Despite Jorgensen exiting the water in fifth, she could not get into the lead pack, and instead started out the bike in a trio alongside True and Routier.
Led by all three British Olympians, Vicky Holland, Non Stanford and Helen Jenkins, forced their group of...
Spain scores Under23/Junior Mixed Relay World Championship win
In a thrilling hour of racing that saw constant lead changes until the very last second, Spain proved victorious in the 2016 ITU Under23/Junior Mixed Relay World Championships, just edging Great Britain and Australia for the win. The British team took silver, followed by the Australians.
Each relay member completed a 250m swim, 5km bike and 1.6km run tagging off in order of woman-man-woman-man.
On the first leg, Spain's Ines Santiago tagged off to teammate Antonio Serrat Seoane just seconds ahead of France, followed by Korea, but only 30 seconds separated a whopping 15 teams.
It was then Australia, New Zealand, Japan and France that took off on their bikes first in the second leg, with a cluster of teams on their heels. Although Mathew Baker (AUS), Tom Richard (FRA), and Tayler Reid (NZL) got their relays a small lead onto the run, Great Britain's Ben Dijkstra ran through the field to put the Brits back in the mix, tagging off in third just seconds behind.
Although Australia, Great Britain, France and Japan got to their bikes first with the third relay member, the women's Junior World Champion Taylor Knibb (USA) worked her prowess on the bike to bridge up. She then bypassed the competition just like she did when she won her world title to tag off to Austin Hindman, himself also the 2016 Junior World Champ.
Hindman hung onto the lead through the swim and onto the bike for a four-second lead over Australia and Spain.
After a disappointing showing in the men's Under23 race, David Castro Fajardo (ESP) redeemed himself with a dominating performance in Mixed Relay, moving Spain into the lead on the bike as the anchor of the Spanish team. Calum Johnson (GBR) joined Castro in passing Hindman when their feet hit pavement.
Castro and Johnson ran stride for stride on the short run, but Castro was able to hold off the Brit in a sprint finish to take the World Championships for Spain. Great Britain flew over next for silver, followed by Australia in bronze.
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Each relay member completed a 250m swim, 5km bike and 1.6km run tagging off in order of woman-man-woman-man.
On the first leg, Spain's Ines Santiago tagged off to teammate Antonio Serrat Seoane just seconds ahead of France, followed by Korea, but only 30 seconds separated a whopping 15 teams.
It was then Australia, New Zealand, Japan and France that took off on their bikes first in the second leg, with a cluster of teams on their heels. Although Mathew Baker (AUS), Tom Richard (FRA), and Tayler Reid (NZL) got their relays a small lead onto the run, Great Britain's Ben Dijkstra ran through the field to put the Brits back in the mix, tagging off in third just seconds behind.
Although Australia, Great Britain, France and Japan got to their bikes first with the third relay member, the women's Junior World Champion Taylor Knibb (USA) worked her prowess on the bike to bridge up. She then bypassed the competition just like she did when she won her world title to tag off to Austin Hindman, himself also the 2016 Junior World Champ.
Hindman hung onto the lead through the swim and onto the bike for a four-second lead over Australia and Spain.
After a disappointing showing in the men's Under23 race, David Castro Fajardo (ESP) redeemed himself with a dominating performance in Mixed Relay, moving Spain into the lead on the bike as the anchor of the Spanish team. Calum Johnson (GBR) joined Castro in passing Hindman when their feet hit pavement.
Castro and Johnson ran stride for stride on the short run, but Castro was able to hold off the Brit in a sprint finish to take the World Championships for Spain. Great Britain flew over next for silver, followed by Australia in bronze.
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Friday, September 16, 2016
Knibb nabs Women's Junior World title
In the women's ITU Triathlon Junior World Championship race at the 2016 World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel on Friday, Taylor Knibb (USA) nabbed her first world championship title with a dominating bike and run performance. Lisa Tertsch (GER) produced a speedy run for second and in a sprint finish, Hye Rim Jeong (KOR) out ran Ines Santiago (ESP) for bronze. The bronze is the first-ever World Championship medal of any level for Korea.
“That was probably the worst swim of my entire life, I just had to be patient and move my way up,” Knibb said. “If someone had told me that was how the race would have panned out, I would have just laughed. I live in DC, so it's been a very humid summer, so I'm kinda used to going out and feeling like you hit a wall of heat.”
Japan's Fuka Sega and Minami Kubono, along with Hungary's Dorka Putnoczki, managed to maneuver their way through the swim first for a 10-second lead. While several pockets of women formed out of the swim, 32 women came together after the first of four bike laps, including pre-race favourites Cassandre Beaugrand (FRA) and Taylor Knibb (USA).
Lena Meißner (GER), Therese Feuersinger (AUT) and Knibb knocked out a 20-second lead over the field midway through the bike. On the third lap, Knibb stretched out her top place over the main chase to 35 seconds, while her break away partners Feuersigner and Miesner dropped to 17 seconds back.
While the pair continued to fall back to the chase as the bike ended, Knibb ran out nearly half a minute before the rest of the women arrived to T2. Nimble on her feet as she is in saddle, Knibb hung onto her lead after the first of two run laps, while Lisa Tertsch (GER), Hye Rim Jeong (KOR), Cecilia Santamaria Surroca (ESP) and Ines Santiago (ESP) positioned themselves next in the run.
But there was no stopping or slowing Knibb as she cruised over the finish line to win the Junior World Title, meaning the US won both the men's and women's titles in the category.
Behind her, Tertsch went unchallenged in the final lap for silver, while Santiago and Jeong engaged in a sprint battle down the finish chute. In a last burst of speed, Jeong passed Santiago for the final medal.
“That was probably the worst swim of my entire life, I just had to be patient and move my way up,” Knibb said. “If someone had told me that was how the race would have panned out, I would have just laughed. I live in DC, so it's been a very humid summer, so I'm kinda used to going out and feeling like you hit a wall of heat.”
Japan's Fuka Sega and Minami Kubono, along with Hungary's Dorka Putnoczki, managed to maneuver their way through the swim first for a 10-second lead. While several pockets of women formed out of the swim, 32 women came together after the first of four bike laps, including pre-race favourites Cassandre Beaugrand (FRA) and Taylor Knibb (USA).
Lena Meißner (GER), Therese Feuersinger (AUT) and Knibb knocked out a 20-second lead over the field midway through the bike. On the third lap, Knibb stretched out her top place over the main chase to 35 seconds, while her break away partners Feuersigner and Miesner dropped to 17 seconds back.
While the pair continued to fall back to the chase as the bike ended, Knibb ran out nearly half a minute before the rest of the women arrived to T2. Nimble on her feet as she is in saddle, Knibb hung onto her lead after the first of two run laps, while Lisa Tertsch (GER), Hye Rim Jeong (KOR), Cecilia Santamaria Surroca (ESP) and Ines Santiago (ESP) positioned themselves next in the run.
But there was no stopping or slowing Knibb as she cruised over the finish line to win the Junior World Title, meaning the US won both the men's and women's titles in the category.
Behind her, Tertsch went unchallenged in the final lap for silver, while Santiago and Jeong engaged in a sprint battle down the finish chute. In a last burst of speed, Jeong passed Santiago for the final medal.
GB age groupers win 11 medals in Mexico
Its 11 medals including 3 golds for British AgeGroup team in ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships
Hindman golden in Men's Junior World Champs
The USA's Austin Hindman won the men's ITU Triathlon Junior World Championship race in Cozumel on Friday with a powerful come from behind run performance. Canada's Charles Paquet took silver, followed by Great Britain's Ben Dijkstra.
The junior men started the day with a dive start into warm, clear ocean water for a one-lap 750m swim. The short course wasn't enough for any of the athletes to split away from the school of swimmers, as only one minute separated the first and 75th athlete, meaning each athlete came out in one big line.
Norway's Endre Espedal looked like he was attempting to break away from a 37-deep lead group after the first lap, riding through the transition area five seconds faster than anyone else. But with Youth Olympics Champion Dijkstra in the hunt, Espedal's attack was held off. They did, however, manage to drop five men, cutting the end of the train off slightly by the end of the bike.
Daniel Hoy (NZL) and Dijkstra, the pair of whom sprinted to a photo finish at the 2014 Youth Olympics, looked to repeat their history from Nanjing, with them taking the lead out of T2. But it was Canada' Paquet that charged through the first lap of the run with a seven-second lead, followed by Dijkstra, Hindman and Hoy.
The early blast looked to be in Paquet's favor, but Hindman bid his move perfectly, executing a late surge to bypass Paquet for the gold. Paquet hung strong for silver, followed by Dijkstra.
The junior men started the day with a dive start into warm, clear ocean water for a one-lap 750m swim. The short course wasn't enough for any of the athletes to split away from the school of swimmers, as only one minute separated the first and 75th athlete, meaning each athlete came out in one big line.
Norway's Endre Espedal looked like he was attempting to break away from a 37-deep lead group after the first lap, riding through the transition area five seconds faster than anyone else. But with Youth Olympics Champion Dijkstra in the hunt, Espedal's attack was held off. They did, however, manage to drop five men, cutting the end of the train off slightly by the end of the bike.
Daniel Hoy (NZL) and Dijkstra, the pair of whom sprinted to a photo finish at the 2014 Youth Olympics, looked to repeat their history from Nanjing, with them taking the lead out of T2. But it was Canada' Paquet that charged through the first lap of the run with a seven-second lead, followed by Dijkstra, Hindman and Hoy.
The early blast looked to be in Paquet's favor, but Hindman bid his move perfectly, executing a late surge to bypass Paquet for the gold. Paquet hung strong for silver, followed by Dijkstra.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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Elite presser ahead of #WTSCozumel
One final press conference before one final World Triathlon Series race. Ahead of this weekend's elites races where one man and one woman will be crowned the ITU World Champion, contenders Flora Duffy (BER), Gwen Jorgensen (USA), Claudia Rivas (MEX), Mario Mola (ESP), Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) and Crisanto Grajales (MEX) spent the afternoon on Thursday talking to media and talking about their thoughts going into the competitions.
Duffy
How does it feel to be the leader of the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings and what can you expect on Saturday.
“This season kind of blew my expectations out of the water. I did not expect to be leading the Series coming into the Grand Final, but I have the fortunate position of having the reigning Olympic Champion right behind me. I think it will be a really hard race on Saturday, these conditions are not easy to race in, it is a really big year, everyone is coming off the Olympics, so I think everyone is in different states. But I am going to give it my all on Saturday to try to obviously win the Series, that would be huge for Bermuda and huge for me. It is going to be a really tough battle out there, I know Gwen obviously also wants to win, but either way it has been a great season for me so I can't complain.”
Jorgensen
What does it mean to be here in Cozumel and racing with great athletes to cap off your year after winning the Olympics?
“I am really excited to be here. I think I have been pretty vocal about wanting to win gold in Rio for the past four years. I said that this year, 2016, I would be happy if the only race I won was the Olympics and I did that, so I am really happy, so with the World Triathlon Series, whatever I do here will just be icing on the cake. It is pretty tight with the top competitors, Flora I am assuming is going to try and break away on the swim or the bike. She has definitely made me a better competitor this year, she has really pushed me and I think that has been great for the sport. So it is going to be a tough race on Saturday, it is going to be hot, but I would much prefer that than to the cold, so it will be exciting and tough.”
Rivas
“While I have been very fortunate to race against the top triathletes like Flora and Gwen, they may certainly be better athletes but I am pleased with the Olympic Games. It is going to be a tough competitor on Saturday, I am going to give it my all and hopefully make my home country of Mexico proud.”
Mola
What are your expectations for Sunday...
Duffy
How does it feel to be the leader of the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings and what can you expect on Saturday.
“This season kind of blew my expectations out of the water. I did not expect to be leading the Series coming into the Grand Final, but I have the fortunate position of having the reigning Olympic Champion right behind me. I think it will be a really hard race on Saturday, these conditions are not easy to race in, it is a really big year, everyone is coming off the Olympics, so I think everyone is in different states. But I am going to give it my all on Saturday to try to obviously win the Series, that would be huge for Bermuda and huge for me. It is going to be a really tough battle out there, I know Gwen obviously also wants to win, but either way it has been a great season for me so I can't complain.”
Jorgensen
What does it mean to be here in Cozumel and racing with great athletes to cap off your year after winning the Olympics?
“I am really excited to be here. I think I have been pretty vocal about wanting to win gold in Rio for the past four years. I said that this year, 2016, I would be happy if the only race I won was the Olympics and I did that, so I am really happy, so with the World Triathlon Series, whatever I do here will just be icing on the cake. It is pretty tight with the top competitors, Flora I am assuming is going to try and break away on the swim or the bike. She has definitely made me a better competitor this year, she has really pushed me and I think that has been great for the sport. So it is going to be a tough race on Saturday, it is going to be hot, but I would much prefer that than to the cold, so it will be exciting and tough.”
Rivas
“While I have been very fortunate to race against the top triathletes like Flora and Gwen, they may certainly be better athletes but I am pleased with the Olympic Games. It is going to be a tough competitor on Saturday, I am going to give it my all and hopefully make my home country of Mexico proud.”
Mola
What are your expectations for Sunday...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Alistair Brownlee, Mariya Shorets Aquathlon Champs
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee (GBR) did what he does best when he kicked off the action at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel with a win at the Aquathlon World Championships. Set over a 2.5km run, 1km swim, 2.5km run course, Mariya Shorets (RUS) took home the world crown in the women's race.
Men's Review
To the surprise of many, Brownlee lined up next to training partner and four-time Aquathlon World Champion Richard Varga to contest the first race of the World Championships. Brownlee blasted away from the starting line with a pack laced with talent including Mexico's own Crisanto Grajales, USA's Tommy Zaferes, Germany's Steffen Justus & Russian brothers Dmitry and Igor Polyanskiy.
“Defintely my first ever run, swim, run,” Brownlee said. “I really enjoyed it, it was hard, really hard. It's so hot, the running was tough. The other guys went off really hard and I thought 'I better go with them'. It was weird, it's not like I was tired, but I felt like I was in oxygen depth the first kilometer after the swim.”
Swift on their feet, Brownlee and Grajales ditched the competition on the first run lap, heading to the crystal clear waters of Cozumel first. Despite having a 15-second deficit, Varga, who has led out of the water at every World Triathlon Series race this year, and Zaferes caught and passed both Brownlee and Grajales.
Brownlee managed to hang on their feet to head out for the second run together. It wasn't long before the recent gold medallist Brownlee took off to add yet another accolade to his name. Varga crossed over next, while Zaferes won bronze.
In the men's U23 race, Turkey's Jonas Schomburg won his first-ever world title in the event, while Richard Allen (GBR) and Leong Tim Law (HKG) completed the podium with the silver and bronze. While during the junior race, Michal Oliwa of Poland took home the gold, with Alexis Kardes of France earning silver and Jose Gabriel Solorzano (VEN) claimed bronze.
Women's Review
In the women's race, Shorets dominated the run, swim, run course from line to line for her first world title. She took off on the first run, served a 10-second time penalty for missing the athlete briefing, jumped in the swim and clenched the win when she accelerated over the finish line in first.
Shorets led a 1-2-3 Russian podium, as Anastasia Abrosimova crossed over in second, followed by Valentina Zapatrina.
“I'm very happy to be World Champion,...
Men's Review
To the surprise of many, Brownlee lined up next to training partner and four-time Aquathlon World Champion Richard Varga to contest the first race of the World Championships. Brownlee blasted away from the starting line with a pack laced with talent including Mexico's own Crisanto Grajales, USA's Tommy Zaferes, Germany's Steffen Justus & Russian brothers Dmitry and Igor Polyanskiy.
“Defintely my first ever run, swim, run,” Brownlee said. “I really enjoyed it, it was hard, really hard. It's so hot, the running was tough. The other guys went off really hard and I thought 'I better go with them'. It was weird, it's not like I was tired, but I felt like I was in oxygen depth the first kilometer after the swim.”
Swift on their feet, Brownlee and Grajales ditched the competition on the first run lap, heading to the crystal clear waters of Cozumel first. Despite having a 15-second deficit, Varga, who has led out of the water at every World Triathlon Series race this year, and Zaferes caught and passed both Brownlee and Grajales.
Brownlee managed to hang on their feet to head out for the second run together. It wasn't long before the recent gold medallist Brownlee took off to add yet another accolade to his name. Varga crossed over next, while Zaferes won bronze.
In the men's U23 race, Turkey's Jonas Schomburg won his first-ever world title in the event, while Richard Allen (GBR) and Leong Tim Law (HKG) completed the podium with the silver and bronze. While during the junior race, Michal Oliwa of Poland took home the gold, with Alexis Kardes of France earning silver and Jose Gabriel Solorzano (VEN) claimed bronze.
Women's Review
In the women's race, Shorets dominated the run, swim, run course from line to line for her first world title. She took off on the first run, served a 10-second time penalty for missing the athlete briefing, jumped in the swim and clenched the win when she accelerated over the finish line in first.
Shorets led a 1-2-3 Russian podium, as Anastasia Abrosimova crossed over in second, followed by Valentina Zapatrina.
“I'm very happy to be World Champion,...
Ali Brownlee wins Aquathlon World Championships
Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee wins Aquathlon World Championships ahead of Varga and Zaferes
Monday, September 12, 2016
Brits dominate at Ironman Weymouth
Great Britains Harry Wiltshire and Emma Pallant win their respective races at Ironman 703 Weymouth
Sunday, September 11, 2016
GB wins PT5 silver and bronze in Rio
Alison Patrick takes silver Melissa Reid bronze to bring GB medal tally to four on Paralympics debut
USA dominates women's Paratriathlon
In the women's paratriathlon debut at the Paralympics, Grace Norman (USA) in PT4, Allysa Seely (USA) in PT2 and Katie Kelly (AUS) in PT5 were crowned the first women's Paralympic Champions.
Over the two days of races, a total of 10 different nations were represented in 19 possible podium positions, with five of the six gold medals going to different countries.
PT4
The day started with American Grace Norman being awarded the first women's Paralympic gold medal after a back and forth battle on the course finally ended in her favour.
“It has been a long journey, a lot of training and just a lot of everything. So to come across that line for the U.S. and to take first in the history of paratriathlon is just an incredible feeling,” said Norman of her victory.
Completing the first podium of the day was Great Britain's Lauren Steadman who finished with silver and Frenchwoman Gwladys Lemoussu who earned bronze.
Norman nabbed an early lead out of the water and went into the first transition with a slight advantage. Although two-time Paralympic swimmer Steadman was expected to lead out of the swim, she missed the first swim buoy and had to return to navigate around it, swimming an extra 25 metres. While she pushed hard to catch back up and exit the water in second, it was a pinnacle point in the race.
As the women made their way through the bike course, it only took one lap for Steadman to catch up to Norman and surpass the American. Knowing that Norman is a world record holding runner, Steadman hammered on the bike for a fighting chance at gold, but never manged to move more than five seconds ahead of Norman.
Trailing behind in third was Aussie Kate Doughty, who held strong a minute behind the leaders on the bike. As the top two women finished off the bike and made their way into the second transition, Steadman had increased her lead to 23 seconds heading out onto the run.
However, Norman, who will also be competing in athletics in the Paralympics in the 400 metre run, knows her strength is in the last discipline. It wasn't long before she reclaimed the lead, this time never letting go. After the first lap she had overtaken Steadman for a ten-second advantage and by the time she crossed the finish line to make history, she had the lead by over a minute.
The silver then went to Steadman, who put in a valiant effort, despite the misstep early on in the swim.
Steadman said of her performance, “I had a fantastic start and I knew that it...
Over the two days of races, a total of 10 different nations were represented in 19 possible podium positions, with five of the six gold medals going to different countries.
PT4
The day started with American Grace Norman being awarded the first women's Paralympic gold medal after a back and forth battle on the course finally ended in her favour.
“It has been a long journey, a lot of training and just a lot of everything. So to come across that line for the U.S. and to take first in the history of paratriathlon is just an incredible feeling,” said Norman of her victory.
Completing the first podium of the day was Great Britain's Lauren Steadman who finished with silver and Frenchwoman Gwladys Lemoussu who earned bronze.
Norman nabbed an early lead out of the water and went into the first transition with a slight advantage. Although two-time Paralympic swimmer Steadman was expected to lead out of the swim, she missed the first swim buoy and had to return to navigate around it, swimming an extra 25 metres. While she pushed hard to catch back up and exit the water in second, it was a pinnacle point in the race.
As the women made their way through the bike course, it only took one lap for Steadman to catch up to Norman and surpass the American. Knowing that Norman is a world record holding runner, Steadman hammered on the bike for a fighting chance at gold, but never manged to move more than five seconds ahead of Norman.
Trailing behind in third was Aussie Kate Doughty, who held strong a minute behind the leaders on the bike. As the top two women finished off the bike and made their way into the second transition, Steadman had increased her lead to 23 seconds heading out onto the run.
However, Norman, who will also be competing in athletics in the Paralympics in the 400 metre run, knows her strength is in the last discipline. It wasn't long before she reclaimed the lead, this time never letting go. After the first lap she had overtaken Steadman for a ten-second advantage and by the time she crossed the finish line to make history, she had the lead by over a minute.
The silver then went to Steadman, who put in a valiant effort, despite the misstep early on in the swim.
Steadman said of her performance, “I had a fantastic start and I knew that it...
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Andy Lewis wins GBs firstever Paralympic tri gold
Medal in the PT2 category as Brit men all finish in top 10
First Paralympic Paratri champs crowned
History was made at Copacabana Beach on Saturday, as the first-ever paratriathlon Paralympic champions were crowned. Martin Schulz (GER) in PT4, Andrew Lewis (GBR) in PT2 and Jetze Plat (NED) in PT1 craved their names in the history books as the inaugural paratriathlon gold medallists at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.
In total, seven different nations were represented on the three podiums from three continents.
PT4
Martin Schulz (GER) became the first man to win a paratriathlon Paralympic gold medal when he put together a dominant performance in the men's PT4 sport class.
“It is amazing. I just realized that today I win the gold medal and then the first paratri (Paralympic race) here at Copacabana. It is a nice place to compete, and it is a high part of my career. It has been what I have worked for over the last few years and I am very happy.”
After overcoming a huge time deficit after the swim, Schulz seized his moment on the bike and never relinquished the lead. Joining him on the podium was Canada's Stefan Daniel (CAN) who earned the silver and Jairo Lopez Ruiz (ESP) who ended the day with bronze.
Showing his strength in the water, Great Britain's George Peasgood swam his way to the lead over the 750m one-lap course. While he was followed shortly behind by Jose Abraham Estrada Sierra (MEX) and Maxime Maurel (FRA), Peasgood started the bike with a 30-second gap over the field.
Peasgood enjoyed an even further advantage, as heavy hitter Schulz was down by 52 seconds after the swim. Sitting in fourth place when he mounted his bike, it became crucial for Schulz to reel Peasgood in early. He did just that, hammering into the silver position behind Peasgood by the second lap, cutting the gap to half the time.
It was then on the third lap that Schulz finally caught the race leader and took his turn clocking through the timing mats first. Schulz entered the finish chute alone and seized the debut crown with ease, stopping to celebrate that he had become the first paratriathlon Paralympic Champion by more than 30 seconds.
Behind him, more battles bubbled up, as men were switching positions continuously throughout the race. While Daniel, who beat Schulz at the World Championship last year, proved no major threat in Schulz's quest for gold, the young Canadian left his Paralympic medal all down to the final discipline. Trailing by over a minute after the swim, he didn't make up any time on the bike, and was in fifth as he entered...
In total, seven different nations were represented on the three podiums from three continents.
PT4
Martin Schulz (GER) became the first man to win a paratriathlon Paralympic gold medal when he put together a dominant performance in the men's PT4 sport class.
“It is amazing. I just realized that today I win the gold medal and then the first paratri (Paralympic race) here at Copacabana. It is a nice place to compete, and it is a high part of my career. It has been what I have worked for over the last few years and I am very happy.”
After overcoming a huge time deficit after the swim, Schulz seized his moment on the bike and never relinquished the lead. Joining him on the podium was Canada's Stefan Daniel (CAN) who earned the silver and Jairo Lopez Ruiz (ESP) who ended the day with bronze.
Showing his strength in the water, Great Britain's George Peasgood swam his way to the lead over the 750m one-lap course. While he was followed shortly behind by Jose Abraham Estrada Sierra (MEX) and Maxime Maurel (FRA), Peasgood started the bike with a 30-second gap over the field.
Peasgood enjoyed an even further advantage, as heavy hitter Schulz was down by 52 seconds after the swim. Sitting in fourth place when he mounted his bike, it became crucial for Schulz to reel Peasgood in early. He did just that, hammering into the silver position behind Peasgood by the second lap, cutting the gap to half the time.
It was then on the third lap that Schulz finally caught the race leader and took his turn clocking through the timing mats first. Schulz entered the finish chute alone and seized the debut crown with ease, stopping to celebrate that he had become the first paratriathlon Paralympic Champion by more than 30 seconds.
Behind him, more battles bubbled up, as men were switching positions continuously throughout the race. While Daniel, who beat Schulz at the World Championship last year, proved no major threat in Schulz's quest for gold, the young Canadian left his Paralympic medal all down to the final discipline. Trailing by over a minute after the swim, he didn't make up any time on the bike, and was in fifth as he entered...
Friday, September 9, 2016
The Paralympic paratriathlon course
T4 athlete George Peasgood raced the Test Event in 2015 and is in the ParalympicsGB team Here he dissects the intricacies of the Copacabana course
Thursday, September 8, 2016
TomTom launch new range of sports watches
TomToms latest line of wearable tech enables athletes to track levels of body fat guide themselves home during training and store up to 3GB of music
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
2017 ITU Triathlon World Cup schedule released
Following the ITU Executive board meeting in Rio de Janeiro last week, and on the heels of the completion of the 2017 World Triathlon Series calendar, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2017 World Cup races.
“The ITU World Cup races create an important bridge to elite success for athletes,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “We've seen how useful the World Cups are both for the development of athletes, as well as the sport, which is why we are thrilled to bring more World Cups to next year's schedule.”
The 2017 World Cup calendar will touch down in 17 cities, and includes a variety of new and familiar hosts on all five continents.
2017 ITU Triathlon World Cup season:
February 11-12: Cape Town, South Africa
March 11-12: Mooloolaba, Australia
April 1-2: New Plymouth, New Zealand
May 6-7: Chengdu, China
May 27-28: Madrid, Spain
June 3-4: Cagliari, Italy
July 22-23: Tiszaujvaros, Hungary
August 12-13: Merida, Mexico
September 2-3: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
September 23-24: Huelva, Spain
September 30-October 1: Weihai China
September 30-October 1: Cozumel, Mexico
October 7-8: Sarasota, USA
October 28-29: Salinas, Ecuador
October 28-29: Tongyeong, Korea
November 4-5: Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 4-5: Miyazaki, Japan
While debuting on the World Cup calendar, Cape Town is a familiar site to the ITU calendar having hosted various World Triathlon Series races. After kicking off the World Cup circuit in Africa, the tour heads to Oceania to the Australian coastal city of Mooloolaba for the 13th time. The race will be immediately followed up with another stop in Oceania with the return of New Plymouth in New Zealand.
China is slated to host two World Cup races, beginning with the return of Chengdu. While Weihai has hosted many ITU triathlon races, it will welcome a World Cup for the first time. Other races to touch down in Asia include Miyazaki, Japan and Tongyeong, Korea for a total of four races on the continent. The 2017 season will mark the 10th time Tongyeong has welcomed a World Cup, while just the second for Miyazaki.
Europe will also enjoy five events within its borders with two of the five cities hosting a World Cup for the first time in Huelva, Spain and Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The races in Huelva and Madrid make Spain one of three countries that will organize more than one World Cup. Madrid returns to the World Cup calendar for the first time in nine...
“The ITU World Cup races create an important bridge to elite success for athletes,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “We've seen how useful the World Cups are both for the development of athletes, as well as the sport, which is why we are thrilled to bring more World Cups to next year's schedule.”
The 2017 World Cup calendar will touch down in 17 cities, and includes a variety of new and familiar hosts on all five continents.
2017 ITU Triathlon World Cup season:
February 11-12: Cape Town, South Africa
March 11-12: Mooloolaba, Australia
April 1-2: New Plymouth, New Zealand
May 6-7: Chengdu, China
May 27-28: Madrid, Spain
June 3-4: Cagliari, Italy
July 22-23: Tiszaujvaros, Hungary
August 12-13: Merida, Mexico
September 2-3: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
September 23-24: Huelva, Spain
September 30-October 1: Weihai China
September 30-October 1: Cozumel, Mexico
October 7-8: Sarasota, USA
October 28-29: Salinas, Ecuador
October 28-29: Tongyeong, Korea
November 4-5: Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 4-5: Miyazaki, Japan
While debuting on the World Cup calendar, Cape Town is a familiar site to the ITU calendar having hosted various World Triathlon Series races. After kicking off the World Cup circuit in Africa, the tour heads to Oceania to the Australian coastal city of Mooloolaba for the 13th time. The race will be immediately followed up with another stop in Oceania with the return of New Plymouth in New Zealand.
China is slated to host two World Cup races, beginning with the return of Chengdu. While Weihai has hosted many ITU triathlon races, it will welcome a World Cup for the first time. Other races to touch down in Asia include Miyazaki, Japan and Tongyeong, Korea for a total of four races on the continent. The 2017 season will mark the 10th time Tongyeong has welcomed a World Cup, while just the second for Miyazaki.
Europe will also enjoy five events within its borders with two of the five cities hosting a World Cup for the first time in Huelva, Spain and Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The races in Huelva and Madrid make Spain one of three countries that will organize more than one World Cup. Madrid returns to the World Cup calendar for the first time in nine...
Ironman Weymouth race advice
We ask 2014 winner Eleanor Haresign how to succeed in this longdistance race
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Full 2017 WTS calendar confirmed
Following the ITU Executive Board Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, ITU is pleased to confirm the addition of Montreal to the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series, which completes the 2017 WTS calendar.
Montreal debuted on the 2016 World Cup schedule earlier this month with great success as thousands of spectators lined the streets to cheer on triathletes just ahead of the Olympic Games.
“Montreal proved to be an impressive host of the World Cup this year, with an incredible turnout for a new race that met all of our standards for a world class event,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “I'm pleased to welcome Montreal to the WTS, which completes our calendar for the coming season.”
Next year, Montreal will join the World Triathlon Series for the first time as one of nine cities to host a WTS race across four continents. Rotterdam, which this year organized the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships, will also debut on the WTS in 2017.
Rotterdam will next year welcome thousands of age group athletes, along with junior, U23, paratriathlon & elite athletes to vie for world championship titles at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final.
2017 ITU World Triathlon Series calendar:
• Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 3-4
• Gold Coast, Australia – April 8-9
• Yokohama, Japan – May 13-14
• Leeds, England – June 10-11
• Hamburg, Germany – July 15-16
• Edmonton, Canada – July 28-30
• Montreal, Canada – August 5-6
• Stockholm, Sweden – August 26-27
• Rotterdam, Netherlands – September 14-17
Abu Dhabi, Gold Coast, Hamburg and Edmonton will be contested over a sprint distance course, while the remaining WTS races will be standard distance.
Montreal debuted on the 2016 World Cup schedule earlier this month with great success as thousands of spectators lined the streets to cheer on triathletes just ahead of the Olympic Games.
“Montreal proved to be an impressive host of the World Cup this year, with an incredible turnout for a new race that met all of our standards for a world class event,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “I'm pleased to welcome Montreal to the WTS, which completes our calendar for the coming season.”
Next year, Montreal will join the World Triathlon Series for the first time as one of nine cities to host a WTS race across four continents. Rotterdam, which this year organized the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships, will also debut on the WTS in 2017.
Rotterdam will next year welcome thousands of age group athletes, along with junior, U23, paratriathlon & elite athletes to vie for world championship titles at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final.
2017 ITU World Triathlon Series calendar:
• Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 3-4
• Gold Coast, Australia – April 8-9
• Yokohama, Japan – May 13-14
• Leeds, England – June 10-11
• Hamburg, Germany – July 15-16
• Edmonton, Canada – July 28-30
• Montreal, Canada – August 5-6
• Stockholm, Sweden – August 26-27
• Rotterdam, Netherlands – September 14-17
Abu Dhabi, Gold Coast, Hamburg and Edmonton will be contested over a sprint distance course, while the remaining WTS races will be standard distance.
GB paratriathlon squad the men
A wealth of experience will stand our mens paratri team in good stead on 10 September when paratriathlon makes its Paralympics debut Heres the whos who
Monday, September 5, 2016
Paratriathlon 101 - Everything you need to know
At the Paratriathlon event in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, all competitors from different sport classes must compete over a course of 750m of swimming, 20km of cycling and 5km of running for athletes with different types of impairment. Before the men race on September 10, followed by the women on September 11, read up on each sport class & important rules to get in the know before cheering on the paratriathletes.
Sport Class Explanation
The Paratriathlon classification system was reformatted in 2014, reducing the number of sport classes from seven to five. While it is only the men's PT1, PT2 & PT4 sport classes, as well as the women's PT2, PT4 & PT5 sport classes that will race in Rio, below find an explanation of each sport class.
o PT1 - Wheelchair users. Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to: muscle power, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis that prevent the ability to safely ride a conventional bike and run. Through classification assessment, athletes must have a score of up to 640,0 points. Athletes must use a recumbent handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment.
o PT2 - Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score of up to 454,9 points. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
o PT3 - Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score from 455,0 to 494,9 points. In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
o PT4 - Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score from 495,0 to 557,0 points included. In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
o PT5 - Total or Partial visual Impairment (IBSA/IPC defined sub-classes B1, B2, and B3): Includes athletes who are totally blind, from...
Sport Class Explanation
The Paratriathlon classification system was reformatted in 2014, reducing the number of sport classes from seven to five. While it is only the men's PT1, PT2 & PT4 sport classes, as well as the women's PT2, PT4 & PT5 sport classes that will race in Rio, below find an explanation of each sport class.
o PT1 - Wheelchair users. Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to: muscle power, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis that prevent the ability to safely ride a conventional bike and run. Through classification assessment, athletes must have a score of up to 640,0 points. Athletes must use a recumbent handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment.
o PT2 - Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score of up to 454,9 points. In both bike and run segments, amputee athletes may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
o PT3 - Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score from 455,0 to 494,9 points. In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
o PT4 - Includes athletes with comparable activity limitation and an impairment of, but not limited to, limb deficiency, hypertonia, ataxia and or athetosis, impaired muscle power or range of movement that through classification assessment have a score from 495,0 to 557,0 points included. In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
o PT5 - Total or Partial visual Impairment (IBSA/IPC defined sub-classes B1, B2, and B3): Includes athletes who are totally blind, from...
Bike computer what to look for
Is a bike computer the best option for you or would a a more expensive gizmo be a better option Rob Banino discusses the pros and cons and what to look for in a bike computer
Sunday, September 4, 2016
WTS Edmonton Jonny Brownlee pulls off stunning victory in penultimate World Series race
It was another masterclass from Jonny Brownlee in chilly temperatures at WTS Edmonton who despite having to settle for second place behind brother Alistair at the Olympics was in a class of his own over everyone else today
Jonathan Brownlee back on top in Edmonton
Two-time Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee returned to the ITU World Triathlon Series podium for the first time in more than a year when he won World Triathlon Edmonton over a sprint distance course on Sunday.
In the final race before the Grand Final, the win pulled him within 235 points of Edmonton silver medallist Mario Mola in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, meaning the battle for the world title will be furious in Cozumel in two weeks' time.
Despite battling illness before Edmonton, Richard Murray managed to hang tough the entire race for bronze.
“It hasn't really changed much, it's all about Mario in Cozumel now,” Brownlee said of how his finish affect the hunt for a World Championship title. “It's a good result, but it's all up to Cozumel. Hopefully he'll (Alistair) help on the swim and bike, we'll see what kind of shape he's in. But ya it'll make a big difference.”
Richard Varga kicked off the day with a splash, leaving the competition in his wake when he secured a sizeable lead out of the one-lap 750m swim. Training partner Jonathan Brownlee followed Varga out of the water next, along with Aaron Royle (AUS0, Matthew Sharpe (CAN) and Matthew Roberts (AUS).
But it was only Varga, Brownlee and Royle that blasted through the first transition in top form, dropping Sharpe and Roberts for an early break on the four-lap 20km bike.
Behind them, Murray made it out of T1 in fourth position 20 seconds back, while Columbia Threadneedle rankings leader Mario Mola suffered a 40-second deficit out of the swim.
However, a determined Murray motivated his group to cut the gap to the leaders down to 12 seconds midway through the bike, while Mola managed to bridge his group up to the chase with two bike laps to go.
Although the chase inched within six seconds of the leading trio into T2, a slow transition from Mola meant Brownlee had the opportunity to jut out ahead on the first of three run legs. He quickly put 10 seconds between himself & the chase.
It was a pivotal point in the race, as Brownlee blasted away, and never slowed down. Although Mola pulled himself back into second position by the second lap, it wasn't enough to shut Brownlee down, as the Olympic silver medallist increased his lead to 18 seconds onto the bell lap.
From there, it was Brownlee's race to win, which he did by 16 seconds. Behind him, training teammates Murray and Mola went shoulder to shoulder until Mola unleashed his speed on the last half of the last lap....
In the final race before the Grand Final, the win pulled him within 235 points of Edmonton silver medallist Mario Mola in the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings, meaning the battle for the world title will be furious in Cozumel in two weeks' time.
Despite battling illness before Edmonton, Richard Murray managed to hang tough the entire race for bronze.
“It hasn't really changed much, it's all about Mario in Cozumel now,” Brownlee said of how his finish affect the hunt for a World Championship title. “It's a good result, but it's all up to Cozumel. Hopefully he'll (Alistair) help on the swim and bike, we'll see what kind of shape he's in. But ya it'll make a big difference.”
Richard Varga kicked off the day with a splash, leaving the competition in his wake when he secured a sizeable lead out of the one-lap 750m swim. Training partner Jonathan Brownlee followed Varga out of the water next, along with Aaron Royle (AUS0, Matthew Sharpe (CAN) and Matthew Roberts (AUS).
But it was only Varga, Brownlee and Royle that blasted through the first transition in top form, dropping Sharpe and Roberts for an early break on the four-lap 20km bike.
Behind them, Murray made it out of T1 in fourth position 20 seconds back, while Columbia Threadneedle rankings leader Mario Mola suffered a 40-second deficit out of the swim.
However, a determined Murray motivated his group to cut the gap to the leaders down to 12 seconds midway through the bike, while Mola managed to bridge his group up to the chase with two bike laps to go.
Although the chase inched within six seconds of the leading trio into T2, a slow transition from Mola meant Brownlee had the opportunity to jut out ahead on the first of three run legs. He quickly put 10 seconds between himself & the chase.
It was a pivotal point in the race, as Brownlee blasted away, and never slowed down. Although Mola pulled himself back into second position by the second lap, it wasn't enough to shut Brownlee down, as the Olympic silver medallist increased his lead to 18 seconds onto the bell lap.
From there, it was Brownlee's race to win, which he did by 16 seconds. Behind him, training teammates Murray and Mola went shoulder to shoulder until Mola unleashed his speed on the last half of the last lap....
Saturday, September 3, 2016
till Final 15 taking on the newest swimrun sprint race
Its the taster version of the legendary big daddy of swimrun but how tough is it for mere mortals 220s Editor pulled on a load of neoprene and went to find out
Friday, September 2, 2016
Pre-race chit chat before #WTSEdmonton
With one final World Triathlon Series race before the Grand Final in Cozumel, anticipations are high as elites try and collect as many Series points as they can. In preparation for Edmonton's swift sprint course this Sunday, athletes Paula Findlay (CAN), Mario Mola (ESP), Vicky Holland (GBR), Richard Murray (RSA), Andrea Hewitt (NZL) and Matt Sharpe (CAN) spent a little time with the local media to discuss what everyone can expect ahead of the weekend.
Findlay
How does it feel racing in your hometown?
“Yeah it is really fun to be back and home racing. The last couple of years I have been injured, so every time the race was here I was unable to compete. But it is exciting to be able to line up and have all my friends and family watching, it is really difficult to get into race mode when you are staying at home and my friends are around and I can catch up with my family when I have not seen them for most of the year. But it is also kind of a positive distraction so that I am not constantly thinking about the race and being really nervous about it. I have trained on this course since I was younger, it was the course where I trained cross country with the University of Alberta. So it is really fun to come back to this and race a course I am so familiar with, it is exciting!”
Mola
How did you plan out your racing this year between the Olympics and the WTS Series?
“Well at the beginning of the season we wanted to race every race to make the most of it and having the Olympics, obviously that was a special one. But I never spent too much energy on it or focusing too much on it, but just taking it as another race, knowing that the result could be what we were working for or not. At the end it was not a bad race, I would have wanted to fight for more, but races are this way. But yeah I have been in Edmonton for the last two weeks trying to keep the focus on training for the race, because it is time to go back onto the line and give our best.”
Holland
How do you prepare to race in extreme conditions, while Rio was extremely hot, Edmonton is extremely cold.
“I think because it is an Olympic year, everything is all focused around that race, so all of our preparations really have been all about Rio. That obviously paid off for me on the day with the medal, that was everything that we were trying to achieve. Coming here I wanted to carry on in the Word Series because I have been in really good shape, especially with the Olympics, so I thought I might as...
Findlay
How does it feel racing in your hometown?
“Yeah it is really fun to be back and home racing. The last couple of years I have been injured, so every time the race was here I was unable to compete. But it is exciting to be able to line up and have all my friends and family watching, it is really difficult to get into race mode when you are staying at home and my friends are around and I can catch up with my family when I have not seen them for most of the year. But it is also kind of a positive distraction so that I am not constantly thinking about the race and being really nervous about it. I have trained on this course since I was younger, it was the course where I trained cross country with the University of Alberta. So it is really fun to come back to this and race a course I am so familiar with, it is exciting!”
Mola
How did you plan out your racing this year between the Olympics and the WTS Series?
“Well at the beginning of the season we wanted to race every race to make the most of it and having the Olympics, obviously that was a special one. But I never spent too much energy on it or focusing too much on it, but just taking it as another race, knowing that the result could be what we were working for or not. At the end it was not a bad race, I would have wanted to fight for more, but races are this way. But yeah I have been in Edmonton for the last two weeks trying to keep the focus on training for the race, because it is time to go back onto the line and give our best.”
Holland
How do you prepare to race in extreme conditions, while Rio was extremely hot, Edmonton is extremely cold.
“I think because it is an Olympic year, everything is all focused around that race, so all of our preparations really have been all about Rio. That obviously paid off for me on the day with the medal, that was everything that we were trying to achieve. Coming here I wanted to carry on in the Word Series because I have been in really good shape, especially with the Olympics, so I thought I might as...
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Eurobike 2016 Day 2
We continue to bring you all the new gear and new ideas in the bike and tri industry at Eurobike the words biggest bike expo
Strong women's field will square off in Edmonton
As the final WTS stop before the Grand Final in Cozumel, the elite women will duke it out over a sprint distance course to clench precious final points in the race to be named World Champion. Edmonton will enjoy a stocked roster full of speedy women looking to land the overall world title, making the race on Sunday anything but predictable.
Flora Duffy (BER) continues to have one of the strongest seasons of her WTS career, during which she has often led in the Columbia Threadneedle rankings. After just missing out on the podium in the Series openers by finishing fourth in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast, an incredible solo bike ride in Cape Town saw her first third. Since then, she hasn't stepped down from the WTS podium. Having collected every color of WTS hardware this year, plus a second place finish in Edmonton last year, the odds are in her favor to retain her reign as the woman to beat.
But standing in her way is an army of Brits that could take any medal contention away from the rest of the field.
Her biggest threat to the overall WTS world title is Jodie Stimpson, who is currently second in the WTS rankings after she earned a gold in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast and then a silver in Cape Town. She is less than 400 points from Duffy in the rankings, so doing well this weekend is crucial for her. While sitting out Rio wasn't want the dynamic triathlete wanted, she'll enter Edmonton fresh and well trained, which could work to her favor for the world title.
Stimpson's compatriot Vicky Holland returns as the reigning Edmonton champion. She withstood wet and cold weather last year to earn the Edmonton title. This year, her results indicate that she has a real chance to keep the win in her name. She earned bronze in Leeds and just recently earned bronze at the Rio Olympics. Conclusion? Look out for this lady.
Coming in fourth place in Rio, was Holland's best friend Non Stanford. While the two friends were not able to share the Olympic podium together, they could have the chance to share an Edmonton one. Stanford has one WTS win this year, in Cape Town, so she will be edging to get back on top. Neither of the latter two women have much chance of winning the overall world crown, but where they finish in Edmonton could affect who does.
The Brits however are not the only national teams that are going to stir up some action this weekend. The United States has entered a strong showing for this Sunday. Olympians Katie Zaferes and Sarah True will be present,...
Flora Duffy (BER) continues to have one of the strongest seasons of her WTS career, during which she has often led in the Columbia Threadneedle rankings. After just missing out on the podium in the Series openers by finishing fourth in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast, an incredible solo bike ride in Cape Town saw her first third. Since then, she hasn't stepped down from the WTS podium. Having collected every color of WTS hardware this year, plus a second place finish in Edmonton last year, the odds are in her favor to retain her reign as the woman to beat.
But standing in her way is an army of Brits that could take any medal contention away from the rest of the field.
Her biggest threat to the overall WTS world title is Jodie Stimpson, who is currently second in the WTS rankings after she earned a gold in Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast and then a silver in Cape Town. She is less than 400 points from Duffy in the rankings, so doing well this weekend is crucial for her. While sitting out Rio wasn't want the dynamic triathlete wanted, she'll enter Edmonton fresh and well trained, which could work to her favor for the world title.
Stimpson's compatriot Vicky Holland returns as the reigning Edmonton champion. She withstood wet and cold weather last year to earn the Edmonton title. This year, her results indicate that she has a real chance to keep the win in her name. She earned bronze in Leeds and just recently earned bronze at the Rio Olympics. Conclusion? Look out for this lady.
Coming in fourth place in Rio, was Holland's best friend Non Stanford. While the two friends were not able to share the Olympic podium together, they could have the chance to share an Edmonton one. Stanford has one WTS win this year, in Cape Town, so she will be edging to get back on top. Neither of the latter two women have much chance of winning the overall world crown, but where they finish in Edmonton could affect who does.
The Brits however are not the only national teams that are going to stir up some action this weekend. The United States has entered a strong showing for this Sunday. Olympians Katie Zaferes and Sarah True will be present,...
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Eurobike 2016 Day 1
The latest bike and triathlon gear news from Eurobike the worlds biggest bike show
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
ITU Executive Board meets in Rio
During the 2016 Rio Olympics, the ITU Executive Board met to debate and decide on several important issues.
“We witnessed two incredible triathlon events at the 2016 Rio Olympics,” said ITU President and IOC member Marisol Casado. “From the Brownlee brothers going 1-2 in the men's event to Gwen Jorgensen winning the first-ever gold medal in the sport for the USA, the triathlon events, set at famous Copacabana Beach with Sugar Loaf Mountain rising in the background, will go down as a historic moment in our sport.”
The ITU Executive Board engaged in a lengthy discussion on governance matters, particularly current anti-doping practices and ways to enhance them to ensure triathlon continues to offer a level playing field.
During the board meeting, ITU Anti-Doping Director, Leslie Buchanan, presented Triathlon's status report, followed by a question and answer session from the board. The board expressed support for the decisions adopted by the IOC.
The Board also approved the 2017 budget which will be reviewed in Madrid at the December 2016 Congress by all voting member National Federations.
In addition to these governance topics, the Board voted to extend its agreement with the International Powerman Association until 2020, which includes Powerman continuing to host the Duathlon Long Distance World Championships a further four years.
The Board also approved the 2017 World Cup calendar, which will be announced separately soon.
“We witnessed two incredible triathlon events at the 2016 Rio Olympics,” said ITU President and IOC member Marisol Casado. “From the Brownlee brothers going 1-2 in the men's event to Gwen Jorgensen winning the first-ever gold medal in the sport for the USA, the triathlon events, set at famous Copacabana Beach with Sugar Loaf Mountain rising in the background, will go down as a historic moment in our sport.”
The ITU Executive Board engaged in a lengthy discussion on governance matters, particularly current anti-doping practices and ways to enhance them to ensure triathlon continues to offer a level playing field.
During the board meeting, ITU Anti-Doping Director, Leslie Buchanan, presented Triathlon's status report, followed by a question and answer session from the board. The board expressed support for the decisions adopted by the IOC.
The Board also approved the 2017 budget which will be reviewed in Madrid at the December 2016 Congress by all voting member National Federations.
In addition to these governance topics, the Board voted to extend its agreement with the International Powerman Association until 2020, which includes Powerman continuing to host the Duathlon Long Distance World Championships a further four years.
The Board also approved the 2017 World Cup calendar, which will be announced separately soon.
Monday, August 29, 2016
ITU accepting nominations for Athletes Committee
ITU has today opened the process to nominate a new Athletes Committee for the next two-year term.
The role of athletes in the decision-making process of ITU has been a fundamental principle of ITU since its creation in Avignon, France, 1989. The inclusion of elected athletes on the ITU Executive Board has strengthened the role of the athletes and is an integral part of the continued success as an International Federation striving to be athlete-centred.
The committee is composed of ten (10) members (5 men x 5 women), being at least from three continents, with a maximum of two Paratriathletes from each gender and from two different continents.
Candidates can be self-nominated, and may be any athlete who has had points on the ITU Points List or ITU Paratriathlon Points List within the past four years.
Similarly, any athlete who has had points on the ITU Points List or ITU Paratriathlon Points List within the past four years can vote in this process.
Athletes have from now until Sunday, 11 September at midnight to nominate candidates for the positions. At 12:01am, Monday September 12, nominations will be published on the www.triathlon.org, with voting to commence online immediately.
The online voting will be anonymous and secure to ensure only one vote per elite athlete. Athletes can also submit their vote in-person at athlete briefing at the Cozumel Grand Final.
The online voting system will close on Wednesday, 28 September, 2016 at 12:01am (00:01) GMT. The results of the elections for the Athletes' Committee will be announced via a news release on triathlon.org on Friday, 30 September, 2016.
The roles and responsibilities of the Athlete's Committee include:
1. Elect one representative of the ITU Athletes' Committee to be a voting member of the ITU Executive Board.This requires a significant commitment to take part in the regular governance of ITU, virtually and in person at ITU meetings etc.
2. Have the right to attend the annual Congress of ITU where the Athletes' Committee has two votes.
3. Obtain and synthesize views of athletes on a range of matters relevant to them by consulting across the spectrum of eligible athletes.
4. Speak at athletes' briefings and field questions about various topics to discuss amongst the Athletes' Committee and / or pass these concerns onto the relevant person for action.
5. Meet physically as a group once a year and virtually when required as the whole group or in smaller groups,...
The role of athletes in the decision-making process of ITU has been a fundamental principle of ITU since its creation in Avignon, France, 1989. The inclusion of elected athletes on the ITU Executive Board has strengthened the role of the athletes and is an integral part of the continued success as an International Federation striving to be athlete-centred.
The committee is composed of ten (10) members (5 men x 5 women), being at least from three continents, with a maximum of two Paratriathletes from each gender and from two different continents.
Candidates can be self-nominated, and may be any athlete who has had points on the ITU Points List or ITU Paratriathlon Points List within the past four years.
Similarly, any athlete who has had points on the ITU Points List or ITU Paratriathlon Points List within the past four years can vote in this process.
Athletes have from now until Sunday, 11 September at midnight to nominate candidates for the positions. At 12:01am, Monday September 12, nominations will be published on the www.triathlon.org, with voting to commence online immediately.
The online voting will be anonymous and secure to ensure only one vote per elite athlete. Athletes can also submit their vote in-person at athlete briefing at the Cozumel Grand Final.
The online voting system will close on Wednesday, 28 September, 2016 at 12:01am (00:01) GMT. The results of the elections for the Athletes' Committee will be announced via a news release on triathlon.org on Friday, 30 September, 2016.
The roles and responsibilities of the Athlete's Committee include:
1. Elect one representative of the ITU Athletes' Committee to be a voting member of the ITU Executive Board.This requires a significant commitment to take part in the regular governance of ITU, virtually and in person at ITU meetings etc.
2. Have the right to attend the annual Congress of ITU where the Athletes' Committee has two votes.
3. Obtain and synthesize views of athletes on a range of matters relevant to them by consulting across the spectrum of eligible athletes.
4. Speak at athletes' briefings and field questions about various topics to discuss amongst the Athletes' Committee and / or pass these concerns onto the relevant person for action.
5. Meet physically as a group once a year and virtually when required as the whole group or in smaller groups,...
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