Emma Jackson ahead of 2011 Training Times as She Prepares to Stake her Olympic Claim
Queensland’s emerging triathlon star Emma Jackson has today revealed she is well ahead of last year’s training times as she prepares to stake her claim for this year’s London Olympics. The 20-year-old who was only nine when Michelle Jones won silver at the sport’s Olympic debut in Sydney 12 years ago will have her first serious hit out of the season in Saturday’s Oceania Championships and Olympic nomination event in Devonport, Tasmania. She is determined to add her name to the list of Australi
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Kiwi National Triathlon Championship in Tasmania – For a Very Good Reason
Kiwis and Aussies will battle for the coveted London Olympic spots in a hotly contested Oceania Triathlon Championship in Devonport, with elite and junior triathletes racing for national and international glory.
Emma Jackson ahead of 2011 Training Times as She Prepares to Stake her Olympic Claim
Queensland’s emerging triathlon star Emma Jackson has today revealed she is well ahead of last year’s training times as she prepares to stake her claim for this year’s London Olympics. The 20-year-old who was only nine when Michelle Jones won silver at the sport’s Olympic debut in Sydney 12 years ago will have her first serious hit out of the season in Saturday’s Oceania Championships and Olympic nomination event in Devonport, Tasmania. She is determined to add her name to the list of AustraliNSW State Sprint Triathlon Championship Titles Awarded at TriShave Sydney Sprint Series
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2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon won by Australian Nikki Butterfield
Nikki Butterfield has continued her stunning comeback to triathlon after taking time off to have a baby. In 2011 Butterfield won the Ironman 70.3 Syracuse and placed 4th at Hy-Vee. In the few short races since returning to competitive racing the pay has been good. Today Butterfield gains $50,000 towards Savana Rose’s college fund. Nikki had to dig deep and call on all of her professional cycling experience to make a up a big deficit after the swim. Melissa Rollison stayed with her on the bike a
Rasmus Henning wins 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Rasmus Henning wins the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, overtaking Faris Al-Sultan in the final run stages after trailing on the bike, in an exhilarating race featuring numerous lead changes and dramatic moments.
Pete Murray Previews the Women Race at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Abu Dhabi is a real buzz with only one more sleep to go to race day. The hotel where I am staying is totally booked by athletes. When have 23 levels with 25 rooms on each, you can imagine the level of excitement around the place. Everywhere you turn you are seeing the world's best […]Abu Dhabi Triathlon Press Conference Wrap by Pete Murray
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