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.
Lista de largada masculina
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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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