News & Racing ITU World Triathlon Series hits Kitzbhel this weekend It's set to be one of the most unique races in the history of the ITU World Triathlon Series, that's before even factoring in the stellar start lists in Kitzbühel this weekend. Instead of the usual Olympic distance format of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run, this year's race i By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
2013 ITU World Triathlon Series Kitzbühel Women’s Preview The USA’s Gwen Jorgensen has been on fire so far this year and will toe the start line in the No.1 in Austria, but how she has won so far throws up questions about this race. Each time, she’s started with a deficit from the leaders on the bike leg and then used her brilliant […] By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Erin Densham, Andrea Hewitt & Helen Jenkins – Sydney ITU 2012 News & Racing Triathlon World Cup circuit returns to Edmonton with Peter Kerr and Erin Densham favourites This weekend, Edmonton will welcome an ITU World Cup race to its city for the ninth time. The familiar host city will break from the standard race format in favor of a super speedy sprint 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run course. The fast and furious race will see top athletes like Erin Densham and [&he By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Felicity Abram racing hard at the Sydney ITU in 2011 News & Racing Felicity Abram highest placed Australian at 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series in Madrid Queensland's English-based triathlete Felicity Abram remains the highest ranked Australian in the ITU world triathlon rankings after her determined fifth place finish to Great Britain's Non Stanford in last night's fourth round of the World Triathlon Championship in Madrid. The 27- By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
Grace comes from a running backgroun News & Racing Australia’s Grace Musgrove to make ITU World Series Triathlon debut in Madrid Rising Australian star Grace Musgrove will make her elite World Triathlon Series debut at Madrid this weekend as part of a strong Aussie contingent including Aaron Royle and Ryan Bailie By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Jonathan Brownlee pulling away from Richard Murry – Credit: triathlon.org / Rich Cruse / ITU News & Racing ITU World Triathlon Series hits Europe for the Madrid Round The World Triathlon Madrid not only marks the halfway point in the ITU World Triathlon Series, but also the first of five European stops. With stacked start lists in both the men's and women's races, the hot and hilly course is set to see some savage battles. Jonathan Brownlee and Javier By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Sodium is something we need. That is not in doubt. Nutrition Fluid intake and sodium supplementation during training and racing There has been much talk of late surrounding hyponatremia, fluid intake and sodium supplementation during training and racing. Hyponatremia is low blood sodium concentration, caused by water intake that exceeds requirements to the point where electrolyte (sodium) concentration is diluted. Enduranc By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Emma smiled to the end. Credit: Delly Carr / triathlon.org News & Racing Emma Moffatt takes Silver at 2013 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama It is hard to know how Emma Moffatt managed to keep a smile on her face in a frantic sprint for the line, but it was a happy “Moffy†who grabbed a determined silver medal behind American Gwen Jorgensen, edging out British girl Jodie Stimpson at today's third World Triathlon Series (WTS) ra By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
It seems you need a motorbike to keep up with Gwen Jorgensen – Credit: Delly Carr / triathlon.org News & Racing Gwen Jorgensen claims back to back ITU World Triathlon Series wins in Yokohama If San Diego hinted at it, Yokohama has well and truly confirmed the USA's Gwen Jorgensen as the leading contender in 2013, as she took back to back ITU World Triathlon Series titles and the overall series lead in Japan on Saturday. Conditions played a huge part with constant rain and cooler t By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Jonathan Brownlee makes triumphant return from injury at 2013 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama Great Britain's Jonathan Brownlee started his season in a now familiar way in Japan, as he led from almost start to finish in an all-round perfect performance at ITU World Triathlon Yokohama. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Alistair Brownlee is a class above – Credit: Delly Carr / ITU News & Racing Alistair Brownlee unstoppable in San Diego at ITU World Triathlon Series return Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee hadn't raced an ITU event since the London 2012 Olympic Games, but the Gold medallist showed nothing had changed when he lead from start to finish in his 13th ITU World Triathlon Series win in San Diego on Saturday in a performance that was simply breath By Shawn Smith • 9 min read
Emma Moffatt lead race until late on the run News & Racing Emma Moffatt takes it to the field at San Diego ITU Triathlon World Series A rejuvenated Emma Moffatt put in a sensational display of 'off the front' triathlon in round two of the ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS), only to come up short, against new generation of 'runners' Gwen Jorgensen (USA) and under 23 world champion Non Stanford (GBR). Le By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Gwen Jorgensen celebrates with style. News & Racing Gwen Jorgensen ran her way into the history books in San Diego ITU World Triathlon Series Gwen Jorgensen ran her way into the history books in San Diego on Friday, becoming the first U.S woman to win an ITU World Triathlon Series race on the back of a scintillating final leg. After leaving T2 just over a minute down on the leaders of Emma Moffatt and the Sarah Groff, Jorgensen smashed [& By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
Javier Gomez, Jonathan Brownlee and Vincent Luis on the podium at Stockholm – Credit: Triathlon.org | Janos Schmidt / ITU News & Racing ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego Preview: Showdown set for birthplace of triathlon By Andrew Dewhurst on 16/04/13 at 8:54 am The second round of the ITU World Triathlon Series touches down where it all started in the birthplace of triathlon in San Diego this weekend. Friday sees a strong elite women's field take centre stage, while the elite men's event heralds the muc By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Australia’s Ryan Fisher storms to first World Cup win in Ishigaki, Japan Wet weather conditions couldn't keep Ryan Fisher (AUS) from storming to his first ever World Cup title in Ishigaki with a monster performance on the bike and run courses. The rising star capitalized on a breakaway with fellow countryman Dan Wilson on the bike before he attacked on the run to c By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Javier Gomez on the way to another victory News & Racing Javier Gomez (ESP) claims gold in Auckland ITU World Triathlon Series 2013 Spain's Javier Gomez continued his unbeaten record in Auckland today, claiming victory in the opening round of the ITU World Triathlon Series ahead of fellow countryman Mario Mola (ESP) and Joao Silva (POR). Gomez maintains his unbeaten record in New Zealand with four wins over the past decade By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Clark Ellice at Lausanne – Credit Delly Carr / ITU Interviews Clark Ellice – Leading male triathlete with incredible diversity Clark Ellice or 'Clarky' as we know him, is a talented and passionate New Zealand athlete, who thrives on racing in front of a home crowd. This weekend Clark returns to Auckland for the WCS. His last race in Auckland proved to be an incredibly successful one, with a 3rd at the Ironman 70 By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Aaron Royle on his way to the U23 win at Auckland last year – Credit: Janos Schmidt / ITU News & Racing Auckland Preview: The battle for the 2013 ITU World Triathlon series starts here It marked the end of the World Triathlon Series last year, with a thrilling Grand Final punctuating an incredible season, but this year Auckland is just the start. The 1.5km harbour swim, followed by the eight-lap 40km bike through New Zealand's largest city (complete with three separate climb By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing ITU announce record prize money for 2013 World Triathlon Series and World Cup events The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced that it will have the largest prize purse ever for the 2013 World Triathlon Series and World Cup events. Trizone: Looking through the individual race prize pools and end of year bonus this means that not just the absolute top men and women will By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Anne Haug celbrates with an early season victory – Photo Credit: Eyes Wide Open IMAGES News & Racing Australian-based, German Anne Haug wins Subaru ITU Triathlon World Cup opener in Mooloolaba Australian-based duo, Germany's Anne Haug and Great Britain's Jodie Stimpson turned the tables on home-town hero Emma Moffatt in an enthralling Subaru ITU Triathlon World Cup opener in Mooloolaba today. What started out to be a group of eight in the early laps of the 40km bike course aft By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Grace Musgrove has a winning smile – Photo Credit: Eyes Wide Open IMAGES News & Racing Grace Musgrove and Declan Wilson win ITU Triathlon Oceania Cup in Mooloolaba Today's ITU Triathlon Oceania Cup in Mooloolaba provided a tough initiation for Australia's next generation to step up to the plate and NSW pair Grace Musgrove and Declan Wilson didn't disappoint. The 20-year-old Triathlon Australia National Talent Academy recruits – Musgrove fro By Shawn Smith • 7 min read
Javier Gomez Noya battling Brownlee in 2011 in Sydney News & Racing Start lists announced for the the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland World Series Triathlon Opener The official start list for the elite fields in the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland World Series Triathlon in April were revealed by the ITU late yesterday, with the men's field featuring 2 of the top 3 in the world (6 of the top 10) and the women's field featuring 3 of the top 4 (5 [&he By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Peter Kerr was wrapped with the early season win at Devonport News & Racing Peter Kerr wins OTU Oceania Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Devonport Peter Kerr triumphed in a thrilling sprint finish at the OTU Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championship, adding to his recent victories in Geelong and Noosa, while Jodie Stimpson won the women's race. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Gear & Tech Wetsuit Review 2013: Zone3 Vanquish This is a brand that I am not familiar with, so I was keen to try it. Pulling it out of its mesh bag, the design is simple and smart to the eye. Predominantly shades of gold on black with some purple edging. Features Buoyancy Buoyancy appears to be a focus for this suit. Zone3 […] By Shawn Smith • 1 min read
