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ITU Moments of 2017: Jetze Plat Wins Para Triathlon Rotterdam Championship
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) looks back at when Dutch paratriathlete Jetze Plat claimed victory at the Para-Triathlon World Championships 2017 in Rotterdam, a city within his home nation. Plat Almost Took 2017 Off – Instead, He Tore Up the World Stage In 2016, Plat wo
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XTERRA Pan Am powers collide in Costa Rica and more from the XTERRA Planet
An awesome early season showdown between America’s best off-roader, Josiah Middaugh, Canada’s fastest man, Karsten Madsen, and Costa Rican star Rom Akerson will take place Sunday at Playa Reserva Conchal in Costa Rica’s northwest province of Guanacaste. “Rom and Karsten will be very strong in this r
ITU Moments of 2017: Jetze Plat Wins Para Triathlon Rotterdam Championship
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) looks back at when Dutch paratriathlete Jetze Plat claimed victory at the Para-Triathlon World Championships 2017 in Rotterdam, a city within his home nation. Plat Almost Took 2017 Off – Instead, He Tore Up the World Stage In 2016, Plat wo
Heather Wurtele Sets New Course Record at Ironman 70.3 Campeche; Mauricio Mendez Dominates at XTERRA Chile
Starting the season off with a bang, 21x Ironman 70.3 Champion Heather Wurtele (CAN) took the top spot by setting a new course record at IRONMAN 70.3 Campephe, while Trevor Wurtele (CAN) claimed eighth at the same race. World Champion Mauricio Mendez (MEX) returned to Chile for the second time in th
3x Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae Returns to Racing
Fans of four-time triathlon world champion Mirinda Carfrae need only wait a few more weeks to see their favourite female pro back in competitive action. The pint-sized Australian powerhouse has released her 2018 race schedule, along with a new YouTube channel sharing a look into the lives of Carfrae
ITU Moments of 2017: Flora Duffy Wins WTS Rotterdam, Remains World Champion
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) commemorates Bermuda triathlete Flora Duffy's win in the World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam. Rotterdam was the climax of the 2017 season in which she claimed six World Triathlon Series (WTS) gold titles. This was the race that made her
ITU Moments of 2017: Javier Gomez Wins Abu Dhabi After Bike Accident
In this video the International Triathlon Union (ITU) looks back at Spanish triathlete Javier Gomez's victory in World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2017 in the United Arab Emirates. This was his 50th World Triathlon Series (WTS) race. Gomez's closest competitor was Britain's Tom Bishop. Gom
Ventum is expanding its line of cutting-edge triathlon racing bicycles
Built around the company’s patented Z-shaped frame design, which eliminates the downtube and seat stays while integrating the water bottle into the frame, the expanded Ventum Z line was developed to allow more triathletes to enjoy the aerodynamic advantages of Ventum technology. “We designed our fla
ITU Moments of 2017: Team Australia Wins Mixed Relay Hamburg Championship
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) looks back at Team Australia's victory in the Mixed Relay World Championship in Hamburg, Germany. This was Mixed Relay's first event after officially becoming an Olympic Sport to be featured in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. This wa
DeFeet to Use Blockchain Technology to Stop Counterfeit Products, Improve Customer Experience
DeFeet International, a manufacturer of socks and other apparel for cycling, running, and outdoors activities, has partnered with blockchain solutions provider, LuxTag.io. The new technology will accomplish a few goals that help both the company and the customer. When you receive a DeFeet product th
ITU Moments of 2017: Alistair Brownlee Wins WTS Leeds Again
In this video, International Triathlon Union (ITU) shares the moment when British triathlete Alistair Brownlee won the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds in 2017. After leaving the World Triathlon Series (WTS) in favour of full distance races, Alistair returned to his hometown to compete on
ROKA Launches Ultralight Advanced Performance Eyewear with World-Class Roster of Athletes
ROKA Sports Inc., the Austin, TX based performance multisport company, has announced the release of its new Advanced Performance for Extreme Conditions (A.P.EX) line of eyewear. The collection was designed from scratch for the athlete who requires the maximum field of view, protection, ultra-lightwe