Archive | January, 2012
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POWERbreath

MarketNews. POWERbreathe is an Inspiratory Muscle Trainer, exercising and strengthening the muscles we use to breathe. Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is scientifically proven to benefit patients with respiratory illness and healthy people, including athletes at all levels of competition, including Olympians. An overview of benefits and results from laboratory trials are listed below. For specific […]

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Shimano Ultegra Di2

Press Release – Professional riders have been using the SHIMANO DURA-ACE components with Di2 electronic shifting technology in the biggest races in the world over the past four years: over the highest mountains, in the most extreme weather conditions and over the worst possible roads and cyclo cross tracks. Now it is time to introduce […]

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UCI World Cycling Tour

UCI Press Release. Road cycling’s amateur riders are spoilt for choice this season, with the UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) featuring more events on more continents. In just its second year, the UWCT grows from 7 to 13 qualifying events, with the 2012 Final taking place in Pietermaritzburg in August. The South African township has also […]

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Official presentation of the Russian World Tour Team Katusha

Today, in Moscow, at headquaters of ITERA Co., the Russian World Tour Team Katusha-2012 was officially introduced. Today, January 30th, key founders of the Russian Global Cycling Project, notably Gazprom Company, Russian Technologies State Corporation and International group of companies ITERA presented Russian World Tour Team Katusha of 2012 season. The following personalities were involved […]

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S-Works McLaren Venge

Flyers off the front. Monster pulls. All-out sprints to the line. Venge riders absolutely live for this stuff—that’s why they demand complete performance: the winning formula of weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics. The Venge’s competition-crushing combo of Tarmac-inspired stiffness and light weight with Shiv-inspired aerodynamics keeps them ahead of the competition.   Features Specialized designed, McLaren […]

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Nestlé becomes main sponsor of world-wide IAAF Kids’ Athletics Programme

Monaco – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is pleased to announce a five year sponsorship starting in January 2012 which sees Nestlé become the main sponsor of the IAAF Kids’ Athletics programme. Under the terms of the agreement, Nestlé will provide financial support for the further worldwide development of IAAF Kids’ Athletics which […]

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Alberto Contador Sixth On Argentinean Time Trial

[26.01 22:53] Saxo Bank Presss Release. Yesterday, Team Saxo Bank’s Alberto Contador won the first mountain stage of the Argentinean stage race, Tour de San Luis and today, the Spaniard were to defend his overall leadership. Before the 19.5 grueling kilometers against the clock, the Team Saxo Bank rider had just a 4 second lead […]

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2012 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships: winter at the seaside

UCI Press Release. The Belgian town of Koksijde will be the winter seaside destination for the world’s best cyclo-cross specialists as well as any fans wishing to watch their heroes in action. On January 28th and 29th, this fascinating coastal community located in the north-western part of Belgium will host the first UCI World Championships […]

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Specialized “Our tradition is technology”

74 Road Shoe Classic style. Modern technology. The 74 shoe harkens back to the halcyon days of cycling when style and individuality mattered most. Body Geometry technology, Boa® lacing, and a supple kangaroo leather upper make it super comfortable, too. Features Full genuine kangaroo leather upper with retro styling FACT carbon sole uses high modulus, […]

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Zipp 900 tubular

Market News. “When we introduced the 900 we changed expectations for disc wheels. We demonstrated that they didn’t have to weigh as much as a small dog while offering the stiffness necessary to perform under the world’s greatest cyclists. At just 936 g with a cassette hub, the 900 is light enough for the hilliest […]

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Symposium on Sports Law

The HELLENIC CENTER OF RESEARCH ON SPORTS LAW (H.C.R.S.L.), in cooperation with the University of Athens, the Center for Sports Law, the Institute of the International Association of Sports Law and the Journals Sports Law Review- Lex Sportiva and International Sports Law Review– Pandektis   invite you to the   Symposium on Sports Law On Thursday, the […]

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Theo Aggelopoulos : 27/4/1935 – 24/01/2012

Born in Athens on April 27, 1935 EDUCATION: University of Athens: Faculty of Law Sorbonne: Literature, Filmology, Anthropology, Université de Paris IDHEC, Institut des Hautes Etudes Cinématographiques, Paris Worked as a film critic at Athens newspaper “Dimokratiki Allaghi” from 1964-1967 and at the magazine “Modern Cinema”. FILMS: 35 mm 2012 THE OTHER SEA, feature film […]

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Look : The Premium collection

For the cycling enthusiasts in search of a really unique bike, LOOK offers the Premium range: exclusive decorations impossible to make on a large-scale, as well as the possibility of customising your frame by the addition of your name, forename or even of your signature. This season, the Premium collection has been enhanced with the […]

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Farlow, Crawford take victory at Challenge Wanaka

Press Release. Australia’s Aaron Farlow came through a strong field to win the sixth edition of the long-course Challenge Wanaka triathlon on Saturday. Farlow broke the tape in 8:41:53, 10 minutes ahead of defending champion Jamie Whyte of Auckland with Aucklander Kieran Doe another six minutes behind in third. Farlow, a rising Canberra-based professional, took […]

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Ironman 70.3 South Africa: Vanhoenacker and Swallow dominate in East London

Press Release. East London was privy to some enthralling race action as the fifth edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa provided a brand new champion in the form of Belgium’s Marino Vanhoenacker and a successful title defence from the indomitable Jodie Swallow (GBR) amidst energy sapping conditions. The pair led similar race stories […]

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Amphibx Go Waterproof Case for iPhone, Droid & Large MP3 Players

The Amphibx Go provides the protection you need and the functionality you want in a streamlined, lightweight soft case. When paired with our waterproof headphones or headset, the Amphibx Go creates a sleek waterproof music or communication solution. Slim enough to slip into your pocket and rugged enough to survive being tossed around your gym […]

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Foggle : Anti-fog Towelettes

Another innovative and exceptional brand brought to you by SBR Sports, Inc. FOGGLE is the only anti-fog towelette that not only defogs, BUT CLEANS the lens at the same time! Tested by numerous athletes, FOGGLE is perfect for swim , snowboarding, and skiing goggles, cycling and running lens, scuba and ski masks! Simply wipe a […]

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Speedfil A2 system

Turn a standard water bottle into a SpeedfilTM  system. The patent pending SpeedfilTM A2 system works with any Specialized thread compatible water bottle in both 21 and 24 ounce sizes. The wind tunnel developed A2 model is designed to be used  with triathlon/TT aerobars. The A2 achieves its superior aerodynamics by it’s key location within the […]

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TriSwim Body Wash

TRISWIM’s Chlorine-Out Body Wash contains Aloe which moisturizes and helps protect from environmental elementslike the sun. The invigorating Japanese Yuzu citrus scent appealing to men, women and children, also contains Vitamins A & E, plus ProVitamin B5 which is a penetrating moisturizer that acts as a healing agent. TRISWIM eliminates the dry itchy feeling by […]

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Best Coaches special : Michelle Dillon (GBR) on an exclusive interview.

Michelle was an elite triathlete and has won the Triathlon European Championships in 2001. She was 6th at the 2004 Athens Olympic Gamesand  she was 3rd at the 2002 Triathlon World Championships in Cancun. Michelle was an elite runner prior to her triathlon career. Her PR for the 10km is31:40 (!!!). She has won the 220 magazine award in […]

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Smart ENVE System 6.7

Market news. The new Smart ENVE System 6.7 is specifically designed for the performance driven Triathlete and Road Racer.  The 6.7s have proven time and again to be the fastest, most stable, wheelset available when installed on a bike in comparison to wheels of similar stature.  Having been available for only a few months, the 6.7s are […]

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Colnago-Ferrari

Market News. King Leopold of Belgium once called Ernesto Colnago “the Ferrari of bicycles”, so it seems inevitable that Colnago’s most successful collaboration would be with the great Italian Formula One car maker. Ernesto Colnago and Enzo Ferrari met in late 1986 to begin a relationship that would lead to a series of ground-breaking bicycles. […]

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Chrissie Wellington to take a break from competing in Ironman

(Reproduced from http://www.chrissiewellington.org/) 16th January 2012 – London, UK:  Four time World Champion and World Ironman Distance Record Holder,  Chrissie Wellington has announced that she’ll be taking a break from competing in Ironman during 2012 to explore other opportunities, including the forthcoming publication of her autobiography, A Life Without Limits.  Chrissie, who won her fourth World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, […]

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PATCO : Sarah- Anne Brault and Butterfield the winners

The first major race of the 2012 produced a pair of surprising results as a newcomer from Canada and a veteran from Bermuda triumphed at the PATCO Pan American Triathlon Championships in La Paz, Argentina today.  Sarah-Anne Brault, the reigning Canadian National champion, blitzed the women’s field for her first elite Pan American title, having previously […]

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ASADA : Methylhexaneamine

ASADA is not in a position to provide information or advice to athletes about the status of supplements in sport. ASADA can neither give advice to athletes about sports supplements, nor advise if they contain prohibited substances. Warning: Methylhexaneamine The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is advising all Australian athletes subject to in-competition doping control […]

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Tornado swinging cycle ergonometer

The Bicisupport’s “TORNADO” is a swinging cycle ergometer designed to test functional assessment and to achieve controlled trainings with your own bike. Conceived and designed by our mechanical engineers in cooperation with teachers of Sciences of Movements, as well as athletic trainers with great experience in the field, it’s an innovative and professional tool. Being […]

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Triathlon Australia : The National Talent Academy Programme

What is the National Talent Academy? The Triathlon Australia High Performance programme has established the National Talent Adademy (NTA) in order to help achieve it’s vision of “Sustained International Success”. The NTA is a camps based program established to provide a link between existing state junior development programs and the SIS/SAS network. The key deliverable of the […]

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Dirk Bockel to join Leopard Trek

LEOPARD TREK is very proud to announce it has reached a two year agreement with Luxembourg’s top triathlete Dirk Bockel, who finished 4th at last year’s Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Bockel will join LEOPARD TREK and compete parallel to the LEOPARD TREK continental team. Dirk Bockel: “To join LEOPARD TREK is a dream come […]

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H20 Audio : “Beat the boredom, swim with music”.

Product Presentation. Established by athletes for athletes, H2O Audio is committed to developing the best high-performance waterproof // sweatproof sport headphones and accessories anywhere. By removing the boundaries that keep all athletes from benefiting from training with music, H2O Audio helps you be your best and bring your personal sound track to everything you do, […]

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Helle Frederiksen has a new coach

From Helle Frederiksen’s blog. I have recently made the decision to leave my long standing coach Michael Krüger. The decision has been an extremely long and thought out process. Michael Krüger I regard as a master at his occupation. Without Michael’s expertise and guidance I question whether I would be calling myself a professional triathlete […]

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Triathlon Best Coaches Special : An exclusive interview with Joel Filliol

At our next issue we will present an exclusive interview from Joel Filliol who is one of triathlon’s most experienced and successful professional coaches. He has been involved in endurance sport since 1989 both as an athlete and coach. As an athlete Joel has competed in over 100 triathlon and multisport events and represented Canada at […]

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Dromarti, “Life with passion”

The upper is hand made using soft high quality Italian leather, featuring beautiful stitching and perforations for ventilation. Equal attention is paid to the inside which benefit from a soft leather lining. These beautiful handmade Italian leather cycle shoes come in options to fit most pedal systems. You can even use the Race and Storica […]

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Book presentation : “Doping: Legislative-Political Approach, Regulatory Foundation and Counter-crime Consideration”

PRESS RELEAS.On the 19th of December 2011, inside the packed ceremonial hall of the Athens Bar Association, the book of Dr. of Law Eleni G. Mantratzi, titled “Doping: Legislative-Political Approach, Regulatory Foundation and Counter-crime Consideration”, published by herself, was presented as part of the event “Fair Play vs. Doping” with great success, under the coordination of […]

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British Triathlon launch Mentor Development Programme

The British Triathlon coaching team is pleased to announce the launch of a Mentor Development Programme as part of their mission to develop a world-leading triathlon coaching system in Great Britain. The principal aim is to support new and existing triathlon coaches through a formal mentoring programme, focussing on creating a diverse group of mentors […]

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USA Triathlon : 2011 Top moments

2011 was a standout year for USA Triathlon on a number of fronts. The organization reached all-time highs in members, eclipsing the 150,000 mark and over 4,000 sanctioned events. In addition, two U.S. women qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games at the ITU London World Championship Series event and the United States won two medals at […]

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PATCO Pan American Triathlon Championships

The 2012 ITU season officially gets underway this weekend, with the best of the Americas heading to Argentina for the 2012 LA Paz PATCO Triathlon Pan American Championships. La Paz has hosted a Pan American Cup event each year since 2003 and two South American Championships, but this is the first time the city will […]

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51.50 race schedule for 2012

WTC has announced the 51.50 races. It’s the second year for 51.50 series. In Europe WTC has chosen once more Darmstadt, Liverpool, Klangenfurt and Zurich as the series destinations. 2012    5150 Series (United States)     April 29    St. Anthony’s Triathlon (St. Petersburg, Fla.) May 20    Memphis in May Triathlon (Tunica, Miss.) May 20    Kansas City […]

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ITU : Photo of the year

You’ve spoken and voted and this is it – the 2011 ITU Photo of the Year!  Delly Carr’s image of the podium celebration with the three Australian Emmas was your pick for the best photo of the year.  It was indeed a historic day in Hamburg as Emma Moffatt, Emma Jackson and Emma Snowsill swept […]

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CAS dismisses Harry Wiltshire suspension appeal.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by Harry Wiltshire against the International Triathlon Union (ITU) regarding a 6-month suspension imposed on him due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the European Championships on 25 June 2011. Following the elite men’s race, Wiltshire’s unsafe and unsportsmanlike conduct during 2011 Pontevedra European Championships […]

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