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Port of Tauranga Half triathlon retains New Zealand National Champs and World Champs Qualifying Status
The prestigious Port of Tauranga Half triathlon has received further kudos in what will be its 25th anniversary event in January 2014; with confirmation, the iconic race will again carry National Long Distance Championship status and World Championship qualification. The news comes just over a weekMore Stories
Courtney Atkinson and Melissa Hauschildt win Samui Triathlon 2013
Courtney Atkinson and Melissa Hauschildt are the official winners from the weekend's long course Samui Triathlon on Koh Samui. All dramas aside Courtney Atkinson showed his class right from the start. After leading out of the swim along with Ben Allen, David Dellow, Michael Murphy and NikolayPort of Tauranga Half triathlon retains New Zealand National Champs and World Champs Qualifying Status
The prestigious Port of Tauranga Half triathlon has received further kudos in what will be its 25th anniversary event in January 2014; with confirmation, the iconic race will again carry National Long Distance Championship status and World Championship qualification. The news comes just over a week
Jacob Birtwhistle and Jaz Hedgeland to lead next generation of Olympians and Commonwealth Games reps to London
Exciting juniors Jacob Birtwhistle and Jaz Hedgeland will lead the next generation of Olympians and Commonwealth Games representatives to London for this year’s ITU Junior World Championships in September. The 2013 Youth Olympic champions have been named in a six-strong Australian team capable of upholding Australia’s international triathlon standing. For Tasmanian Birtwhistle it will be his second Australian team in different sports after he represented Australia in the recent IAAF World Juni
Koh Samui Triathlon bike course debacle – There are no winners
Ben Allen and Courtney Atkinson win amid confusion at Koh Samui Triathlon where local police misdirected athletes, leading to unfair advantages and penalties, impacting the race's integrity.
Tim Berkel and Mitch Robins racing Ironman 70.3 New Orleans this weekend
Australian's Tim Berkel and Mitch Robins are heading to New Orleans this weekend to have their second 70.3 hitout in the USA this season. Berkel finished second behind Australia Richie Cunningham at the Texas 70.3 two weeks ago. Usually one of the fastest runners in most fields, Berkel was out
Jimmy Johnsen ready for a big race at Koh Samui Triathlon
Danish star Jimmy Johnsen has headed to Koh Samui this week ready to take on the second edition of the Samui Triathlon on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui. The inaugural event in 2012 formed one of the strongest pro start lists outside Kona and this year has not disappointed. The reigning cham
Massimo Cigana and Radka Vodickova win 2013 Laguna Lang Co Vietnam Airlines Triathlon
Italian Massimo Cigana and Radka Vodickova of the Czech Republic added to their Asian triathlon credentials by becoming the first male and female Champions at the inaugural Laguna Lăng Cô – Vietnam Airlines Triathlon 2013, each recording sub-three hour race finishes at the new Laguna Lăng
General guide for an Ironman triathlon nutrition strategy
Arguably the man and nutrition product of the moment is Darryl Griffiths from Shotz Sports Nutrition. One half of the team, along with wife Steph Griffiths, Darryl generally shuns marketing as he holds steadfast to the company's policy of being 100% for the athlete and does not want to be seen
Achilles Tendinopathy – Causes and Treatments
Pain in the back of the heel that won't go away? Stiff and sore in the morning? Limping after you have been sitting for a while? If this sounds like you or someone you know – read on. You might have an Achilles tendinopathy. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the back of […
Olympic medallist enters Gulf Western Oil Nepean Triathlon
London Olympics bronze medallist and now world No. 1 ranked ITU female triathlete, Erin Densham along with Australian Olympian Brendan Sexton are the early race favourites in the Gulf Western Oil Nepean Triathlon. Erin, who is currently in the US is excited to come back to Australia to race in her h
Lis Norden and Jens Toft take victory at Challenge Fuerteventura
Olympic medalist, Lisa Norden once again showed her pedigree with today's win at Challenge Fuerteventura in her first middle distance race since 2005. A short course athlete also dominated the men's race with Jens Toft of Denmark making a mark on a pro field that included the likes of Ma