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19th edition of ITU Tiszaujvaros World Cup features semifinals action
The Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup showcases a talented lineup for two days of semifinals and finals action. The finale to TriWeek, which is a week-long festival of multisport events including concerts and street fair, Tiszaujvaros, which has been nicknamed “Tiszyâ€, is an athlete favoruite
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Aaron Royle Rio ITU test event and Olympic selection report
By Aaron Royle I remember sitting in what was practically a summer blizzard in Falls Creek chatting about the Olympic selection criteria with Bernard Savage, our Performance director. From then on Rio qualification was the main focus for the year. At times it has been a testing year mentally
19th edition of ITU Tiszaujvaros World Cup features semifinals action
The Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup showcases a talented lineup for two days of semifinals and finals action. The finale to TriWeek, which is a week-long festival of multisport events including concerts and street fair, Tiszaujvaros, which has been nicknamed “Tiszyâ€, is an athlete favoruiteGillian Backhouse pushes herself in Rio’s tough WTS triathlon test
It was not the day Australia's elite women triathletes would have hoped for at the 2016 Rio Test Event at the iconic Copacabana Beach over night but they will live to fight another day as they chase their Olympic dreams. On a day when Australia's most experienced triathletes struggled it
Aaron Royle seals his Rio 2016 Olympic selection with a hard fought 6th
Australia's Aaron Royle sealed his early nomination onto the Australian Olympic team for Rio with a rousing sixth place finish at the 2016 Rio test event in very tough conditions. The Newcastle born Wollongong Wizard, Royle is Australia's most consistent male over the past few years and
2016 Australian Olympic Triathlon Team Nomination Criteria
This weekend's World Triathlon Series round in Rio gives the Australian ITU triathletes their first opportunity to be selected on the team for the 2016 Olympic Games. Below is a excerpt from the official nomination criteria document. There is a link below to the full document below. —
Challenge Family confirms its support of the Professional Triathlon Union (PTU)
CHALLENGE FAMILY has officially confirmed its support of the Professional Triathlon Union (PTU), and today outlined its further commitment to improving standards for professional athletes. From 1 January 2016 only PTU members will be permitted to compete at any CHALLENGE FAMILY event in the elite or
Australian triathletes head to Rio chasing automatic Olympic spots
Australia's leading ITU triathletes will converge on the Olympic city of Rio de Janeiro this weekend, chasing the first opportunity to qualify for next year's Games. Two-time Olympians, Erin Densham, Emma Moffatt and Courtney Atkinson and their London team mate Emma Jackson will headline
How to Fix a Broken Chain
Did your chain snap mid-way through a race? It’s rare but it does happen. Those who really like to be prepared will, of course, have the upgraded multi-tool that comes complete with a small chain breaker. They will also have the appropriate 10/11-speed quick link taped to the multi-tool. If you are
Men’s Preview: 2015 Rio de Janeiro ITU World Olympic Qualification Event
This triathlon season so far has been thrilling, fast and historic. And with the countdown to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games nearing the one-year mark, fans and athletes alike have been looking to this season as preparation of what is to come next summer. The excitement continues as all the t
Womens Preview: 2015 Rio de Janeiro ITU World Olympic Qualification Event
The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games are closer than ever, hitting the one-year countdown mark on August 5. While the women's circuit has been mostly dominated by one woman this season, when it comes down to Olympic competitions, all slates are clean. Set at the beautiful Copacabana Beach, th
2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship global qualifications kick off last weekend in Racine
Media Release (July, 23 2015) – On September 4, 2016 Mooloolaba will welcome and host 3,000 of the best triathletes from around the world to the 2016 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship. Global qualifications for the race kicked off this weekend in Wisconsin, USA, with 30 international athlete