Archive for January, 2012
Marino Vanhoenacker and Jodie Swallow Dominant at Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa – Top Results
Vanhoenacker and Swallow dominate in East London Photo Credit: Craig Muller 22 January 2012 By Tremaine Van Aardt 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 [...]
Aaron Farlow and Gina Crawford win Challenge Wanaka. Honours Even for Australia and New Zealand
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 his first [...]
Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander on Kona, his season ahead, and supporting The KIDS Foundation
Trizone recently had the opportunity to spend the day with Craig Alexander and his family, as they supported the KIDS (Kids in Dangerous Situations) Foundation, a charity for which he acts as ambassador, and the official charity of Ironman Australia. The KIDS Foundation provides a network for burns victims and their families, and seeks to [...]
Brendan Sexton and Madeleine Oldfield win Race 3 of VIC Gatorade Series in Tight Battles
Race 3 of the Gatorade Triathlon Series 2011/12 held at Green Point in Brighton today played host to yet another amazing field of Elite, Age group and amateur triathletes. In what was a refreshing change, a fantastic day of stellar weather greeted triathletes from the word ‘go’. Brighton was first established as a triathlon venue [...]
2012 ITU Olympic Games Triathlon Website
Vancouver, Canada (16 January 2012) - With exactly 200 days to go until the triathlon competition at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) today launched its official Olympic website: triathlon.org/olympics. The site will keep fans and media abreast of all the latest news and developments with the triathlon competition at the Olympics, including a breakdown [...]
$2.06-million for 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series Prize Pool
Vancouver, Canada (17 January 2012) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to confirm the prize money for the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series, with the total prize pool surpassing two million dollars next year. With an overall increase of 15 per cent, prize money from the eight series events and the year-end bonus pool will total [...]
Abu Dhabi International Triathlon aims for 2,100 athletes with Enhanced Course
COURSE UPGRADES ENHANCE 2012 ABU DHABI TRI New swim and cycle courses required for record-breaking registration numbers. Abu Dhabi, UAE. 11 January 2012: The third annual Abu Dhabi International Triathlon this March will feature an enhanced course to accommodate the record-breaking 2,100 athletes earmarked for the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)-organised event. To cater to [...]
Four Time World Ironman Champion, Chrissie Wellington, to Pursue other Opportunities in 2012
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. (And before you ask no she is not [...]
ASICS Corporation signs Australian Ironman Champion Pete Jacobs
Global sports brand ASICS announced that Ironman triathlete and 2011 Ironman World Championship runner up, Pete Jacobs, has signed on as an ambassador. Renowned for being one of the world’s leading high performance footwear and apparel brands, ASICS will support Jacobs in a multiyear deal as he trains and races in his quest for his [...]
Trek Speed Concept 9.9 the World’s Fastest Bike?
A pretty bold claim by Trek with the latest edition of their speed concept bike, aimed at the Triathlon market, but also ridden to glory in the Tour de France time trials. Trizone was recently invited to test the claims on the roads around Stromlo. Your Time Trial bike can save you seconds in your [...]
Breakfast with Pete Jacobs at Cairns
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