Monday, October 31, 2016
Gwen Jorgensen and Richard Murray win Island House Invitational Tri
Winners collect 60k each for completing the threeday event
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
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...
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Italy to host its first Ironman
Ironman have announced a new fulldistance Ironman for Italy the countrys first
Monday, October 24, 2016
How to improve your front crawl breathing
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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
✩
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
✩
3 Renee Tomlin
USA 00:32
✩
4 Felicity Sheedy-Ryan
AUS 00:35
✩
5 Jaz Hedgeland
AUS 00:42
✩
6 Yuko Takahashi
JPN 00:46
✩
7 Sara...
Olympic and Paralympic stars to attend BTF awards
GBs medallists in Rio to be guests of honour at British Triathlon Awards Dinner in Leeds
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
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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
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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
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Friday, October 7, 2016
Over 2300 athletes to compete at Kona Ironman World Championship
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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
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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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...
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