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Customized Coaching Plans & Support Fully Customized Monthly Schedule On the field tests (planning & analysis) in order to create the training zones according to velocity, pace, power, heart rate Access to Team Snap Triathlon Lab account- Access to Videos & Δωρεάν συμμετοχή σε προπονητικά webinar (1 το μήνα) Webinar : Free Participation Race Strategy […]

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A Run Certified Coach

A competitive athlete for many years, Giannis Psarelis says, “After many years as an athlete and coach, sports participation becomes more and more a private procedure.” Through his competition years, Giannis completed more than 200 triathlon races and 150 running races. Now that he is no longer competing, Giannis runs several times per week. He […]

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International Athletes Competing in 2019 Yangshuo Triathlon

Morning of September 8th at 7 AM, at the sound of a sharp starting signal, setting off a day of competition for 2019 Yangshuo Triathlon.1200 athletes from 15 countries and regions participated. As one of the top Triathlon events in China, this year’s routes covering 113 kilometers of some of the most breathtaking landmarks of Yangshuo. At the end of a fierce racing day, Hu ChunXi took […]

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BALCO case evidence was illegally shown on nationwide Greek television including US athlete’s doping calanders with codes.

After a long period of silence, followed by the confusion occurred by the incidents of the August 12th, doping returns to the moment in Greece. Tonight, the Greek TV MEGA Channel, presented a brilliant job prepared by a group of elite country’s journalists. In their weekly political show “The Folders”, a brief history of Christos […]

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Thinking about doing an IRONMAN 70.3 Greece, Coacta Navarino? Of course you are.!

Hire a IRONMAN Certified Coach now to help you get across that finish line in the near future. Our coaches reach all over the world and have went through an extensive curriculum to help hone their craft in all areas of this sport. Whether it’s battling your fear of open water swimming or dialing in […]

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Mountain Running Research – Athlete Assessments, free of charge

The scientific team of Sports Excellence, Department of the 1st Orthopedic Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens, funded exclusively by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), commited to supporting and improving the athlete’s health, and on the occasion of the “Vamvakou Mountain Run” 28 km route, will be conducting for the first […]

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IOC ADDS TRIATHLON MIXED TEAM RELAYS TO TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC PROGRAM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Triathlon Union (ITU) today officially announced that Triathlon Mixed Team Relays will be added to the event program for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The program was added among nine other new events for Tokyo 2020 following a meeting of the IOC Executive […]

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IOC includes the Triathlon Mixed Relays on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Triathlon.org- ITU is pleased to announce that the Triathlon Mixed Relays has been included on the Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee announced on Friday June 9 the new events added for the next Olympics, which will be Triathlon Mixed Relays, Basketball 3×3, Archery Mixed Team event, 4×400 mixed relays […]

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Challenge Almere: More popular than ever

CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM organizes the oldest long distance triathlon of Europe on 9 September 2017. The European Triathlon Union (ETU) and CHALLENGEFAMILY have granted Almere the European Championship. Dutch athletes, however, also have a chance to be crowned as Dutch Champions during this classic race. The long distance triathlon consists of a 3,8 km swim course in […]

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USADA:The Simple Truth: Decoding the Dietary Supplement Industry

The dietary supplement industry is enormous. Supplements that appear to be safe could actually be dangerous products in disguise. Watch the video to learn more.

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Super League Hamilton Island Day 3 Eliminator [FULL SHOW]

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Super League Hamilton Island Day 2 Equalizer [FULL SHOW]

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Triathlon (swim- bike – run) and Multi sports races in Greece, 2017

2017 Triathlon Races 23/04/2017, Triathlon, Oropos, “Energy Triathlon Attiki 2017” (Distance : Sprint + Semilong) http://www.energyraces.gr/ 29/04/2017, Triathlon, Rhodes, “Oceanlava Rhodes sprint distance” (Distance: Sprint) http://www.apollontriathlon.gr/ 29-30/04/2017, Triathlon, off-road, Vouliagmeni, “XTERRA Greece Championship” (Distances: Full – Sprint) http://www.xterragreece.com/ 05/05/17, Triathlon, Spetses, “5th Spetsathlon” (Distances: Sprint & Olympic+), www.spetsathlon.com 13-14/05/17, Triathlon, Katerini, “4th AlmiraMan” (Distances: Sprint […]

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Super League Triathlon is here

Singapore (February 10, 2017) – Super League Triathlon has today been unveiled as the future of triathlon with huge prize money, superstar fields and action-packed racing formats that provide pulse-pounding action and an unparalleled spectator experience.   The world’s best triathletes including two-time Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee (GBR), dual Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee (GBR), […]

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British champion Blythe backs Yorkshire 2019 UCI Road World Championships bid

Wednesday 21 September 2016   British champion Blythe backs Yorkshire 2019 UCI Road World Championships bid   British road cycling champion Adam Blythe believes Yorkshire is the perfect place to host the 2019 UCI Road World Championships and would love to see the event take place in his home county.   Blythe was born and […]

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Gwen Jorgensen: Exclusive Interview

Exclusive Interview Interview : Giannis Psarelis (February 2012) Triathlon World : There are many people that follow the triathlon elite scene but didn’t know anything about you until the moment that you’ ve earned a podium place and your Olympic spot at ITU WS in London. Could you please introduce yourself : when did you […]

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Athletics Coach Dr George Skafidas Receives Lifetime Ban from All Sport

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) today confirmed that a former athletics coach Dr George Skafidas, has received a lifetime ban from all sport following nine Anti-Doping Rule Violations. Skafidas previously was a UK Athletics licensed coach and ran a training group for young athletes at the Princess Royal Sports Arena in Lincolnshire. The nine violations related to his […]

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USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Welcomes Six Multisport Stars

    BOSTON — USA Triathlon honored six talented multisport athletes and contributors in a celebration of the sport and its 40-year history at the 2015 USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Rudy Project, held Saturday evening at the Harvard Club.   The USA Triathlon Hall of Fame welcomed the Class of 2014 […]

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Marathon Training :A brief analysis of N. Spirig’s marathon pace.

A brief analysis of N. Spirig’s  marathon pace Nicola Spirig, the 2012 Gold medallist has participated toady at the marathon event of the 2014 European Athletic  Championships. Nicola Spirig had a personal best of 34:01 at 10km. That gives a safe prediction for 2:38 for a full marathon. Her best time at half marathon was […]

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Cobblestone drama

Arenberg, 9th of July – 2014 A breakaway group including Omega-Pharma Quick Step’s Tony Martin and created a gap to the field but the pace in the peloton was constantly high caused by the battle for position in the front of the pack to avoid crashes. Once again, Tour de France favorite, Chris Froome (Sky) had […]

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Swimming Australia : The President’s message.

Since the first Commonwealth Games in 1930, Australians have led the way in sporting endeavour, aspiration and achievement amongst the Commonwealth nations. In the pool we have won a remarkable 599 medals, including 256 gold. At the 20th Games in Glasgow later this month, 59 young Australians, 15 who are new members of the Australian Swim Team, and 44 who will […]

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Fränk Schleck wins Luxembourg Championships

Fränk Schleck wins Luxembourg Championships Fränk Schleck capped off great teamwork by Trek Factory Racing to win his first National Championship since 2011, his fifth total, as he soloed to a last lap win in Luxembourg on Sunday. Trek Factory Racing also claimed four of the top five spots with Andy Schleck finishing in third, […]

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Bart Aernouts (Uplace-BMC) wins Ironman France

    Sofie Goos 4th in Ironman Austria   Bart Aernouts of the Uplace-BMC Pro Triathlon Team has won today’s Ironman France. It is the first full Ironman victory for the seven-time half distance winner. Clocking in at 8:33:22, Bart Aernouts edged out Victor Del Corral (Spain; 08:37:23) and Tyler Butterfield (Bermuda; 08:40:56) for the win in […]

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Leonardo Paez reclaims Alpentour Trophy leader jersey

Leonardo Paez reclaims Alpentour Trophy leader jersey     After his stage win on day one, Leonardo Paez from Columbia, scored again at the 16th Int. Alpentour Trophy. With a second stage win the Marathon World Championship bronze medal winner from last year took the leader jersey off Tony Longo (ITA) on today’s third stage (69km/2,800m) […]

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Blithfield Triathlon

Venue The Blithfield Triathlon takes place in rural Staffordshire at Blithfield Reservoir which provides a stunning visual aspect in a particularly picturesque landscape, the reservoir is located close to Abbots Bromley, above the M6 and below the A50. Between Derby and Uttoxeter. You can enter the Blithfield triathlon as a sprint distance event or the full […]

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Columbian victory kicks off 16th Alpentour Trophy – World Champion Paulissen places 2nd

  The first stage winner of the 16th Alpentour Trophy is the Columbian rider Leonardo Paez. Paez claimed the victory 40 seconds ahead of double-World Champion Roel Paulissen from Belgium who came in second. Hermann Pernsteiner from Lower Austrian was the best local finisher in the stage that took the riders high up onto the […]

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USA Triathlon :Broderick Clinches Second-Place Finish at PATCO Championships

Broderick Clinches Second-Place Finish at PATCO Championships   Juniors Jenks, Knibb finish second, third for podium   DALLAS — Jessica Broderick earned her second-straight podium finish today at the PATCO Triathlon Pan American Championships, while junior triathletes Stephanie Jenks and Taylor Knibb finished second and third in the PATCO Junior Championships. Broderick (Boulder, Colo.) posted her […]

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Jorgensen, Groff Top the Field in London with 1-2 Finish

  American duo now ranked in world’s top three   LONDON — Gwen Jorgensen and Sarah Groff secured the gold and silver medals at ITU World Triathlon London on Saturday, the first 1-2 finish by American women since the World Triathlon Series was launched in 2009. Jorgensen is now ranked No. 1 in the world, and […]

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Romain Guillaume (Uplace-BMC) wins Lanzarote Volcano Triathlon

Romain Guillaume (Uplace-BMC) wins Lanzarote Volcano Triathlon.   Romain Guillaume of the Uplace-BMC Pro Triathlon Team has won today’s Lanzarote Volcano Triathlon, an Olympic Distance race. With a time of 01:58:15, Romain was more than two minutes faster than Bert Jammaer and Rayco Marrero. It is the fifth victory of the season for the Uplace-BMC […]

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Van Lierde has the race of his life to take the GoPro IRONMAN World Championship.

Van Lierde has the race of his life to take the GoPro IRONMAN World Championship. by Jennifer Ward Barber (press release from :http://eu.ironman.com) Belgium’s Frederick Van Lierde was crowned champion today at the 35th anniversary of triathlon’s most respected event: the GoPro IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Toppling a six-year Australian winning streak, the […]

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Gomez & Moffat become 2 times Hy-Vee Triathlon champions.

Spain’s Javier Gomez won his second straight Hy-Vee Triathlon on Sunday, edging American Hunter Kemper and Australian native Greg Bennett in a finish that mirrored last year’s Elite Cup event. The race was delayed 45 minutes when torrential rain and high winds rolled through central Iowa, but athletes finished amid blue skies and cool temperatures […]

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PATCO Selects U.S. to Host 2014 Championships

PATCO Selects U.S. to Host  2014 Championships Elites, Juniors and U-23 athletes slated to compete in Dallas    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–Elite triathletes from the Americas and Caribbean nations will gather for the 2014 ITU Pan American Triathlon Confederation (PATCO) Championships on May 31-June 1 in Dallas, Texas.   Athletes from 38 National Federation members of […]

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Lurz and Grimaldi reign in the Water Marathon

The toughest race of the 15th FINA World Championships, the 25 km in open water, now has its winners. After 4 hours, 47 minutes and 27 seconds swimming in the waters of Port Vell in Barcelona, an extraordinary feat in this water marathon, the German Thomas Lurz has been the first to stop the clock […]

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Two newcomers surprise winners at DATEV Challenge Roth

  Dirk Bockel and Caroline Steffen put co-competitors in their places – Timo Bracht annoyed by problems with his bike, successfully fights for third place and wins hearts of Roth’s spectators ROTH. Two unexpected winners make the news headlines of this year’s DATEV Challenge Roth. With the German born Luxembourger Dirk Bochel and Swiss Caroline […]

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AARON ROYLE : Triathlon Under 23 World Champion in Hospital.

Australian triathlete Aaron Royle will remain isolated in a Spanish hospital on intravenous antibiotics until doctors have finalised their testing after the Under 23 World Champion was admitted on Monday. The 23-year-old sought immediate medical advice after coughing up blood following a French Grand Prix race last Sunday. Initial X-rays showed a 12 millimetre cyst in his […]

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Ivan Vasiliev continued his successful season with victory at the European Championships in Alanya

Ivan Vasiliev (RUS) continued his successful season at the 2013 Alanya ETU Triathlon European Championships on Saturday, winning his first European title. Alessandro Fabian (ITA) executed a strong race plan from start to finish for silver, while Mario Mola (ESP) smoked the run yet again to make up nearly two minutes off the bike for bronze, each claiming their first […]

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Triathlon Yokohama : Jonathan Brownlee triumphs in injury come back race

Jonathan Brownlee made a successful return to the ITU World Triathlon Series with gold in Yokohama. Jodie Stimpson earlier won her first ever World Series medal with bronze in the women’s race. Having been told earlier this year that injury may force him to miss the season, Brownlee dominated the 10km run section to establish […]

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Giro d’Italia : Angel Vicioso is second, Luca Paolini holds the pink jersey

Today, the 5th stage of Giro d’Italia, 203 km fromCosenza toMatera, was held in the south ofItaly. Katusha Team during the whole stage tired to control the race and to protect the pink jersey of Luca Paolini. Russian team worked well and put a great effort to neutralize the daily breakaway of 5 riders, who […]

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Giro d’Italia : Luca Paolini brings stage victory and the pink jersey to Katusha Team

GIRO D’ITALIA 2013 Luca Paolini brings stage victory and the pink jersey to Katusha Team   Katusha Team tasted its real triumph today in stage 3 of Giro d’Italia: Luca Paolini won the stage and took the pink jersey of GC leader. Third stage of Giro d’Italia – 222 km fromSorrentoto Marina di Ascea was […]

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UCI Bikes for the World Look: helping cyclists worldwide

In 2010, the UCI’s solidarity programme moved up a gear to become UCI Bikes for the World Look. Since then, the project has seen more than 200 bikes delivered from the World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland, to countries trying to develop cycling. The bikes have been put to good use by talented young athletes […]

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Gwen Jorgensen (USA) : Exclusive Interview.

  Exclusive Interview Interview : Giannis Psarelis (February 2012) Triathlon World : There are many people that follow the triathlon elite scene but didn’t know anything about you until the moment that you’ ve earned a podium place and your Olympic spot at ITU WS in London. Could you please introduce yourself : when did […]

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European Winter Triathlon Championships : Russia dominates

Male Pavel Andreev retained the European Championship title in Tartu with a dynamic victory in a race dominated by the Russian athletes. The reigning World Champion, and 2011 European Champion, led home a Russian 1-2-3 to begin 2013 in the perfect fashion. Andreev finished in 1:28:31 ahead of countrymen Maxim Kuzmin and Dmitiry Bregeda, who […]

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Aussie triathletes ready to take on the world

With the likes of Australia’s Emma Snowsill and Emma Jackson having won medals at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, a spot on the Aussie triathlon team for next year’s event has been a hot ticket. The Australian junior triathlon series held over the weekend on the Gold Coast decided the eight-strong team to compete in Sydney as part of […]

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Leopard Trek : 2013 roster

The roster for the 2013 will be composed of fourteen riders, two more than in 2012. Seven riders will be U23. The team will be very international, with 10 nationalities represented:  Eugenio Alafaci (ITA – 09-08-1990), Jesus Ezquerra (SPA – 30-11-1990), Oliver Hofstetter (SUI – 16-01-1990), Alex Kirsch (LUX – 12-06-1992), Pit Schlechter (LUX – […]

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Official statement from Katusha

At present moment Katusha Team has no information regarding the reasons for the decision of the UCI to reject the request from the team for registration in first division. Team management, riders and staff are extremely surprised by the lack of justification for such a decision made by the UCI. Thus earlier the team, which possesses rider No.1 in the […]

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The UCI Athletes’ Commission issues recommendations for the future of cycling

The UCI Athletes’ Commission held a three-day session in Switzerland from Monday to Wednesday to draw up proposals to improve the daily lives of competitive cyclists and enhance the image and operation of the sport. The members of the Commission, established in 2011, are active athletes who represent all the disciplines of cycling, including para-cycling, […]

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UCI : A letter from the President to the athletes

Dear rider, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the latest developments and decisions we have taken in response to the current crisis in our sport. You will have seen in recent media reports that Philippe Gilbert, Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins among many others have been strong voices in telling […]

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2012 ING New York City Marathon Is Canceled.

The City of New York and New York Road Runners announce that the 2012 ING NYC Marathon has been canceled. While holding the race would not require diverting resources from the recovery effort, it is clear that it has become the source of controversy and division. We cannot allow a controversy over an athletic event […]

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WADA confirms it will not appeal USADA reasoned decision in Lance Armstrong case

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) advises that it will not exercise its independent right of appeal following its review of the reasoned decision delivered by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in the case against former cyclist Lance Armstrong. This follows a full and careful review of all elements of the case and includes an […]

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ITU Athletes’ Committee

Following the 25th ITU Congress, eight a.e representatives from seven countries were elected to the Athletes’ Committee. Double Olympians Jessica Harrison (FRA) and Kris Gemmell (NZL) were re-elected for another consecutive two-year term, while Laurent Vidal (FRA) will again serve on the committee. They are joined by another five athletes, which includes two paratriathletes for […]

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ITU awards 2014 & 2015 multisport world championships

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced a trio of host cities for three Multisport World Championships in 2014 and 2015.  The 2014 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships were awarded to Zittau, Germany. In 2015, the ITU Duathlon World Championships will be hosted by Adelaide, Australia, while the ITU Long Distance Triathlon will be held […]

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The UCI recognises USADA decision in Armstrong case

The UCI recognises USADA decision in Armstrong case

The UCI has completed its review of USADA’s ‘Reasoned Decision’ and appendices in the case against Lance Armstrong. The UCI considered the main issues of jurisdiction, the statute of limitation the evidence gathered by USADA and the sanction imposed upon Mr. Armstrong. The UCI confirms that it will not appeal to the Court of Arbitration […]

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Lance Armstrong to step down as Chairman of Livestrong Foundation

Lance Armstrong to step down as Chairman of Livestrong Foundation

Lance Armstrong, founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, made the following announcement today regarding his status as chairman of the cancer non-profit organization’s board of directors: “In 1996, as my cancer treatment was drawing to an end, I created a foundation to serve people affected by cancer.  It has been a great privilege to help grow […]

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WADA & WTC join forces

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) join forces at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i this week to promote anti-doping and to raise awareness for clean sport. Tuesday, Oct. 9, has been designated as the ‘Say NO! To Doping’ day, while the anti-doping activities throughout the week will be based […]

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Sebastian Kienle : Sometimes you have to risk

In Vegas I had nothing to lose and realistically no other option if I wanted to give myself the chance to win. That is why if I were a betting man myself I wouldn’t have put any money down on no. 21. The field was too strong and too deep, the conditions too selective to expect […]

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UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships: Ilias surprises, Langvad confirms

The unexpected Perikilis Ilias (Greece) created a surprise this Sunday, becoming UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Champion after having led the Men’s race right from the beginning. Meanwhile, Annika Langvad from Denmark retained her women’s title. The muddy and very dangerous course at Ornans, in eastern France, played a key role in the distribution of […]

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Who will wear this jersey?

IRONMAN unveils a new initiative designed to honor and build upon the lasting legacy of past, present and future IRONMAN champions. Through custom-designed race kits, the IRONMAN Champions Program will celebrate the iconic brand’s upcoming 35th anniversary while paying homage to those who have helped make IRONMAN the largest participation sports platform in the world. The IRONMAN Champions […]

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Evgenia Sukhoruchenkova and Raphael Aurelien win Mondello sprint

Evgenia Sukhoruchenkova and Raphael Aurelien claimed victory in the penultimate European race of the season. In a stunning finale to the Elite Women’s race, only four seconds separated the podium positions. Sukhoruchenkova (RUS) finished in 1:03:12, just edging out Kathrin Muller (GER) to claim the gold medal with the German having to settle for silver […]

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Slavinski, Waterstraat Earn USA Triathlon Long Course National Titles

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Dave Slavinski and Elizabeth Waterstraat captured overall titles Saturday at the USA Triathlon Long Course National Championship, held at Lake Hefner in conjunction with the Redman Triathlon. Slavinski (Point Pleasant, N.J.) placed second at the event in 2011 and cruised to victory this year by finishing the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile […]

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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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Emma Snowsill : The words of a true champion

June 12, 2012 Beijing Olympic triathlon gold medallist Emma Snowsill has had her plea for inclusion in this year’s Australian Olympic team dismissed by an independent Olympic Appeals Tribunal in Melbourne tonight and will not be pursuing the matter with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The three-member Tribunal heard grounds from Snowsill’s legal […]

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Olympic Games 2012 : Olympic Torch Relay

Olympic Games 2012 : Olympic Torch Relay

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay (OTR) will last 70 days and will travel for approximately 8,000 miles around the UK, passing within 10 miles of 95 per cent of the people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. The Olympic flame will be transported by 8,000 torchbearers and will use numerous different […]

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US Triathlete Wins Trip to London 2012 Olympic Games

Ryan Celestain of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been chosen as the first winner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s “Show Your Best” initiative, a global campaign and video competition to help build involvement with the Olympic Movement among young people and create the next generation of Olympic fans. Celestain, the first of two grand prize winners […]

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Sarah Haskins (USA) and Reinaldo Colucci (BRA) crowned Pan Am Games gold medallists in triathlon

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (23 October 2011) –  She was silver four years ago at the 2007 Rio Pan Am Games but this year Sarah Haskins stepped up to gold at the 16th Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  With a devastating swim-bike combo with teammate Sara McLarty, Haskins comfortably won by almost a three-minute margin. “It’s just an […]

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Jessica Harrison (FRA), Dmitry Polyansky (RUS) golden at Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup

Tongyeong, Republic of Korea (15 October 2011) – France’s Jessica Harrison stormed to her first career ITU Triathlon World Cup title in Tongyeong today, a satisfying victory for the veteran who’s ITU career began in 1995.  In this her 46th World Cup appearance, Harrison finally stood atop the podium. “(The race) went as well as I could […]

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Craig Alexander’s impressive Kona – Vegas double required some major changes

He might have set a new Ironman World Championship course record, joined Peter Reid in the Ironman record books with his third win and won an historic world championship double (Vegas and Kona), but to do all that Craig Alexander had to take some major chances with his training and preparation this year. The results […]

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Rolg Aldag joins WTC as Managing Director, Germany

WTC Press Release. World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announces an addition to its European team. Rolf Aldag will join WTC as Managing Director, Germany. Aldag has an extensive background in professional cycling and has served as the Team Manager of Team HTC – Highroad professional cycling since 2007. Under his management, Team HTC – Highroad earned […]

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Training camp for Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team in Tuscon.

The days of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team training camp in Little Buck Loop, Tucson, are almost over. Rachel, Faris and Swen will leave Arizona soon. Not just only the atmosphere was a great one as Faris writes here. “After 2 weeks in Tucson we come close to the end of some wild training and […]

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UCI Road World Championships: Cavendish claims gold at last for Great Britain

Nearly half a century after Tom Simpson took Great Britain’s only previous gold medal in the World Championships Men’s Road Race, Mark Cavendish repeated the feat with a stunning sprint win in Denmark. Great Britain had done much of the work to keep the bunch together during the 266 kilometre race, and Cavendish finished it […]

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France Golden in Duathlon Team Relay.

ITU Press Release. The world’s fastest elite duathletes turned out to represent their countries once more before heading home in the mixed elite relay at the 2011 Gijon ITU Duathlon World Championships. Newly crowned Duathlon world champion Katie Hewison (GBR) got her team out to a head start in the sprint race, completing the 2km […]

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Lance Armstrong will be back on the bike competing in the XTERRA USA championship

Associated Press. SALT LAKE CITY — Six days after celebrating his 40th birthday, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will be back on the bike competing in the XTERRA USA championship at Snowbasin Ski Resort in Utah. Armstrong confirmed Thursday he will compete Sept. 24 on the XTERRA course that covers a 1-mile swim, […]

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Helle Frederiksen on HF Triathlon : I am very proud to announce the launch of my newly founded triathlon coaching company – HF Triathlon. The company has been in production for the past 9 months and to now finally unveil it to the public is a very proud moment for me. I have established the […]

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UCI Road World Championships – Martin wins his first time trial world title

UCI Press Release. Tony Martin of Germany confirmed that he is now the best time trialist in the Men Elite category by winning the rainbow jersey at the UCI Road World Championships in Copenhagen. Martin won time trials at the Tour de France and the Vuelta Espana this season and was expected to challenge Fabian […]

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World Champions Compete at Aix!

Press Release from www.ironman.com. Five world champions: Sylvain Sudrie (FRA), Julien Loy (FRA), Olivier Marceau (SUI), Erika Csomor (HUN) and Jodie Swallow (GBR) will be on the starting line this weekend at Ironman 70.3 Pays d’Aix. The all-star field no-doubt provide lots of great race action at the inaugural event. Sylvain Sudrie (FRA), who has […]

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Petr Vabrousek (CZE) and Yvette Grice (GBR) have taken out the titles at Challenge Henley-on-Thames

Petr Vabrousek (CZE) and Yvette Grice (GBR) have taken out the inaugural titles at Challenge Henley-on-Thames at the weekend. The men’s race started off looking like the battle was going to be between Aaron Farlow (AUS) and Stephen Bayliss (GBR), who was first out of the water, with Lothar Leder (GER) retiring early on the […]

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Faris Al-Sultan provides his race machine to collect money for the starving in East Africa.

Press Release from the official web site of the AbuDhabiTriathlonTeam. Faris Al-Sultan provides his race machine to collect money for the starving in East Africa. On the internet platform ebay the bike will be auctioned in a few days. In cooperation with the Munich Merkur Faris tries to get as much money as possible for […]

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WADA statement on anti-doping in Greece

WADA supported the decision of the IAAF to sanction Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou when they missed three out-of-competition tests in 2004. The sanctions were upheld on appeal. Now WADA is aware of the decision of the Greek appeal court to clear the pair of perjury charges, and it would appear the criminal […]

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Gold for Silva in Yokohama

ITU Press Release. Portugal made pre-race headlines in the triathlon world with Vanessa Fernandes’s comeback but post-race focus will be centered around Joao Silva after he broke through for his first ever victory in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series. Amidst the intense heat in Yokohama, Silva didn’t wilt but instead rose to […]

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Helle Frederiksen (DEN) : “I am now fully focused on Yokohama”

One of the triathletes that we will follow closely on their road to 2012 Olympics Games is the four times danish champion Helle Frederiksen. Sha has just arrived in Yokohama in order to compete at  the first round of the 2012 Triathlon World Championships. Enjoy her report :  “Hhhhhmmmmm Beijing…to be honest I have already […]

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Lisboa International Triathlon, 5th May 2012

The Lisboa Triathlon is a unique event in the Half Distance Triathlons. With a race Venue located in the heart of Lisboa and the Lisboa International Airport just 3 Kilometers away, it is a race with very easy access from all major airport’s. Parque das Nações is the race Venue, the newest part of town […]

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Michelle Dillon (GBR) : An exclusive interview at the 6th issue of our magazine

As you read the 5th issue of our magazine we are preparing the 6th issue of our digital magazine. At this 6th issue we will present the best, in our opinion, coaches in the world. Michelle was an elite triathlete and has won the Triathlon European Championships in 2001. She was 6th at the 2004 […]

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HyVee Triathlon, 51.50 US Championship: Bennett Bests Kemper To Win Hy-Vee Elite Cup

Australian native Greg Bennett blew past American Benjamin Collins on the run leg and fought back a challenge from former Olympian Hunter Kemper to win the Hy-Vee 5150 men’s Elite Cup race Sunday. “This is truly the greatest race in the world and the best competition in the world,” said Bennett, who races as an […]

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2012 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series kicks off in Yokohama this weekend

It might still technically be 2011, but the 2012 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series kicks off in Yokohama this weekend. The Yokohama round was originally scheduled for May, but postponed after the devastating earthquake that hit the region. But thanks to the work of the ITU, local organising committee and Japan Triathlon Federation, […]

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Schildknecht and van Vlerken win Signa Challenge Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl

At the second edition of the half distance triathlon Signa Challenge Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl on Sunday Swiss pro triathlete Ronnie Schildknecht never let the victory slip out of his hands after the bike split. He even didn’t let Timo Bracht from Germany get close and kept his lead all the way to the finish. Schildknecht crossed the […]

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Timo Bracht and Mathias Hecht prove that they are ready for Hawaii

This weekend, the last races before the Ironman Hawaii went very well for the Commerzbank athletes Timo Bracht and Mathias Hecht. Timo Bracht finished second over the half distance at Challenge Walchsee behind Ronnie Schildknecht from Switzerland in 3:51:51 hours. The Swiss Mathias Hecht became third at Triathlon de Gérardmer and passed the finish line […]

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Kristin Möller won her 2nd Ironman of her carrier in Pembrokeshire

Kristin Möller won her 2nd Ironman of her carrier in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Just a few weeks ago she got her first title in the English Bolton. The British Island seems to be a good place for Kristin. Actually that is not a big surprise. Most of the races there are tough concerning the course as […]

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Aussies dominate 70.3 World Championships

Alexander, who won the his first world championship in 2006 when he won the inaugural Ironman World Championship 70.3, dominated the run portion of today’s race, but it was an impressive bike ride that set him up for his win. After super-swimmer Potts (the 2008 70.3 world champ) led out of the water, it was […]

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Helen Jenkins wins second ITU world title, as Andrea Hewitt steals the show with Grand Final win.

ITU Press Release. Great Britain’s Helen Jenkins cemented her status as one of the ITU’s elite after capturing her second ITU World Championship in Beijing on Sunday. Heading into the Grand Final, Jenkins only needed to make the podium to clinch her second ITU World Championship and her second-placed finish behind New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt […]

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Alistair Brownlee simply stunning to claim second ITU World Championship

Alistair Brownlee has firmly stamped himself as the man to beat at the London 2012 Olympic Games, after capturing his second ITU World Championship title in stunning style on the last Olympic triathlon course in Beijing. In yet another dominating performance, Brownlee also kept his perfect Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Grand Final record […]

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Helle Frederiksen : On the road to London 2012 Olympic Games

Triathlon World will follow very closely the preparation of 4-5 elite athletes on their way to 2012 Olympic Games. Helle Frederiksen is the first triathlete we have chosen as she also a sport scientist. Helle is a professional triathlete: media friendly, has organize and runs smoothly her big fan club (you could also follow her […]

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Sharp leads British podium sweep in men’s Under23 World Championships

ITU Press Release. Great Britain got off to a stellar start in Beijing and that was showcased in a spectacular gold-silver-bronze sweep in today’s men’s ITU Triathlon Under23 World Championships. Matthew Sharp claimed his first world title with an impressive performance on a hot and windy day in Beijing.  His British teammates David McNamee and […]

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ITU announces schedule for 2012 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series

ITU Press Release – At its 24th annual Congress, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) today unveiled the dates and host cities for the 2012 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series. Wrapped around the London 2012 Olympic Games, the world’s top triathletes will battle for the ITU World Championship titles in an 8-city global series staged on four […]

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The 37 years old “Fish” Richard Stannard is for the third time World Aquathlon Champion

Competition at the Beijing Grand Final kicked off today with the Aquathlon.  After a few hundred age-groupers christened the course, the elite, U23 and junior men and women began the ITU Aquathlon World Championships, consisting of a 2.5km run, 1km swim and ending with another 2.5km run. Elite Men review British veteran Richard Stannard stormed […]

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ITU opens doors to new office in Lausanne.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) celebrated the beginning of a new era in Lausanne with the opening of a new office in the Olympic capital.  Just prior to the Lausanne round of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, which included the ITU Sprint Triathlon World Championships and the ITU Team Triathlon World Championships, […]

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Allen, Bennett, Haskins, Stevens, Frederiksen….triathlon super stars on Triathlon World

As we make the necessary changes at our website – and that’s the reason why the fifth issue of our magazine is a little bit delayed-  we are preparing the sixth issue of our magazine that will “published” in November. More Triathlon stars and their coaches will reveal their training secrets and will allow us […]

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Brownlee 1 and 2 or Gomez will spoil the party?

The 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series started in Sydney, before heading to Madrid, Kitzbühel, Hamburg, London and Lausanne. Now after six brilliant rounds, that included three wins for Alistair Brownlee, one for Jonathan Brownlee, a stellar Sydney season opener from Javier Gomez and a first series win for Brad Kahlefeldt, the individual […]

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Aigroz and Gossage take Ironman 70.3 Ireland

Official Press release from ironman.com. Despite the tough conditions and a shortened swim course, the communities of Galway, Salthill and Connemara embraced the new Ironman event in Ireland today, which was won by Dr. Lucy Gossage and Mike Aigroz. Photos courtesy FinisherPix. Aigroz won in convincing fashion, getting to the line well ahead of Slovakia’s […]

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Moldan and Daumas reigned in the Tri Star111 Monaco 2011.

Official Press Release from the organisers. There was a big surprise in the exciting TriStar111 Monaco: Johannes Moldan from Germany took the victory, followed by the Italian Rodolphe Von Berg in the streets of Monaco in a tough and vibrant race. Both maintained a beautiful duel in the bike segment. They were racing wheel by […]

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Erhard Wolfaardt and Carlyn Fischer became the first triathlon gold medallist in All Africa Games.

South African’s Erhard Wolfaardt and Carlyn Fischer became the first triathlon gold medallists in All Africa Games history, as the sport made its debut to a thrilled crowed in Maputo, Mozambique today. The All Africa Games is a major continental multi-sport event, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee, held every four years and this […]

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Faris Al-Sultan, Rachel Joyce and Swen Sundberg will do their last races before the start the trip to the USA.

Press Release from the official Abu Dhabhi Triathlon Team. After few appointments at the big bike fair Eurobike Faris continued his trip to the Vosges. As last year he will do the middle distance in Geradmer. His main opponents will be from France. The titleholder Sylvain Sudrie is strong not just only on this distance […]

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