Archive | August, 2012
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Helle Frederiksen : message to her fans

On successful completion of my degree I made the sacrifice and commitment to reach the London 2012 Olympics. Since 2008 this has been my ultimate goal, certainly not my only goal but definitely the main one.” Closing out a four journey at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. No better way to reassure […]

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Great Britain glorious in Mixed Relay

A stellar final leg from Jonathan Brownlee helped Great Britain defend its ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championship in tough wet conditions in Stockholm on Sunday. After sitting in 14th after the first 300m swim, 6km bike and 2km leg completed by Vicky Holland, Great Britain had to come from behind the entire race, but […]

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Radioshack Nissan Trek : Extended the contracts of Nizzolo & Popovych

RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK is happy to announce that the team has extended the contracts of Giacomo Nizzolo and Yaroslav Popovych “I’m pleased to stay in the team where I have gotten the chance to grow as a pro bike rider,” says 23 year-old Giacomo Nizzolo, who has signed a contract for the 2013 and 2014 […]

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USADA statement on Lance Armstrong case

USADA announced today that Lance Armstrong has chosen not to move forward with the independent arbitration process and as a result has received a lifetime period of ineligibility and disqualification of all competitive results from August 1, 1998 through the present, as the result of his anti-doping rule violations stemming from his involvement in the […]

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Lance Armstrong’s Statement of August 23, 2012

AUSTIN, Texas – August 23rd, 2012 – There comes a point in every man’s life when he has to say, “Enough is enough.” For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in winning my seven Tours since 1999. Over the past three years, […]

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Early end of the season for Nicola Spirig

Nicola Spirig will take a break and will not compete in another race this year. On her page on facebook she has realesed the following statement : “After an amazing season with Swiss Championshiop titles, several wins at world series races, the European Championship title and the fulfillment of my biggest goal, the win of […]

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Triathlon Saronic Cup : Anavissos (Sunday 2nd of September 2012)

Saronic Municipality in cooporation with TriathlonWorld digital magazine organise in Anavissos Beach  a sprint race. The main purpose of the race is to help the social market of the municipality and to increase the enviromental awareness. Race Type : 1. Triathlon Sprint Race 2. A Triathlon Relay 3. Swim/ Bike/ Run Race Distances : Swim […]

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Ironman Triathlon 70.3 World Champinship Official start list

With both defending champions (Melissa Hauschildt, nee Rollinson, and Craig Alexander) along with many previous world champions in the field, September’s IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada promises to be one of the most competitive 70.3 races in history. Here’s the start list for the race as of today – […]

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40 year-old Jens Voigt renewed his contract

Jens Voigt has renewed his contract with RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK through the end of 2013. The 40 year-old German veteran announced his decision moments before the start of the USA Pro Challenge in Durango, Colorado. “I’m very happy to confirm that I will stay with the team for another year. I have been a loyal […]

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Olympic Games 2012 :CAS confirms Triathlon results

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed the results of the women’s triathlon at the London 2012 Olympic Games, dismissing an appeal filed by the Swedish Olympic Committee and the Swedish Triathlon Federation. Norden will remain as the silver medallist while Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig, who was declared the winner at the conclusion of […]

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Olympic Games 2012, Triathlon Men : Results

Results 1 Alistair Brownlee GBR 01:46:25 00:17:04 00:00:39 00:59:08 00:00:27 00:29:07 2 Javier Gomez ESP 01:46:36 00:17:00 00:00:36 00:59:16 00:00:28 00:29:16 3 Jonathan Brownlee GBR 01:46:56 00:17:02 00:00:38 00:59:11 00:00:28 00:29:37 4 David Hauss FRA 01:47:14 00:17:24 00:00:38 00:58:50 00:00:29 00:29:53 5 Laurent Vidal FRA 01:47:21 00:17:27 00:00:43 00:58:42 00:00:28 00:30:01 6 Jan Frodeno GER […]

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Olympic Games 2012 : The Brownlee dynasty.

The men’s triathlon competition was a day of many firsts for the Olympic sport. For the first time ever, Great Britain took home not one, but two medals when Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee finished first and third, respectively. Javier Gomez also claimed Spain’s first medal in the sport when he posted the second fastest time […]

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Olympic Games 2012, Triathlon – Women : Results

  Results 1 Nicola Spirig SUI 01:59:48 00:19:23 00:00:39 01:05:33 00:00:29 00:33:41 2 Lisa Norden SWE 01:59:48 00:19:17 00:00:46 01:05:33 00:00:29 00:33:42 3 Erin Densham AUS 01:59:50 00:19:24 00:00:39 01:05:33 00:00:29 00:33:42 4 Sarah Groff USA 02:00:00 00:19:20 00:00:36 01:05:40 00:00:31 00:33:52 5 Helen Jenkins GBR 02:00:19 00:19:19 00:00:43 01:05:35 00:00:31 00:34:10 6 Andrea Hewitt […]

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London 2012 Olympic Games: Spirig Sprints to First Olympic Gold

The women’s Olympic triathlon competition was met with grey skies, wetsuit temperature water, and a slick course that challenged athletes every step of the way. While the past three Olympic Games have seen surprise winners, London seemed to break the spell when three favorites made the podium. In a nailbiting all-out sprint to the finish, […]

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