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Fast, Furious and Unrelenting at ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

The focus of the triathlon world will be on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this weekend with the world’s best athletes in town for ITU Mooloolaba World Cup (11 March), traditionally one of the toughest and fastest races on the international calendar. World number four Richard Murray (RSA) headlines the

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

News & Racing

Wollongong Wizards Fired Up for ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

Although they have taken different paths with their preparation, Wollongong Wizards and training partners, current number three on the World Triathlon Series (WTS) standings Natalie van Coevorden and Commonwealth Games team member Charlotte McShane are both primed and fired up for this weekend’s Moo

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Ironman New Zealand: Bozzone, Siddall Win by Large Margins, New Course Record Set

Before this year's Ironman New Zealand in Taupo, New Zealander Terenzo Bozzone accomplished a few podium finishes but always fell short from becoming the champion. This past weekend, he not only landed first-place, but he also set a new course record previously held by this year's bronze

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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ITU Abu Dhabi Plagued by Bike Crashes

The first sprint distance races of International Triathlon Union's (ITU) World Triathlon Series (WTS) in Abu Dhabi suffered some casualties on the bike course this weekend. Survivors Henri Schoeman of South Africa and Rachel Klamer of the Netherlands claimed victories, finishing the races in 0

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Women for Tri’s 2018 Ambassador Team Expands Its Global Reach

Women For Tri, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation, today announced its 2018 Women For Tri Ambassador Team. The team comprises 27 Regional Ambassadors and three Brand Ambassadors who span seven countries across the globe. These female athletes will represent Women For Tri to introduce more women to

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Major League Triathlon To Return To Colorado In 2018

Major League Triathlon is thrilled to announce that the league will return to Avon, CO again in 2018. Avon will host the second event of the 2018 MLT season and it will be held on Saturday, August 4th. The hometown Colorado Peaks will once again play host to the league’s seven other teams. Major Lea

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Alistair Brownlee a Two Time Olympic Champion is Heading to ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

Two time Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee heads up a stellar line up of international and Commonwealth athletes looking to kick start their 2018 season over the super tough ITU Mooloolaba course on Saturday 10th March. With ITU Mooloolaba World Cup only three weeks before the 2018 Gold Coast Commo

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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USA Triathlon Announces 2018 High School State Championships Calendar

USA Triathlon has announced the 2018 High School Triathlon State Championships calendar, increasing the number of championships from 20 to 30 in the program’s second season. The events span from March to December, with multiple stops in each of USA Triathlon’s six Regions. Each championship race is

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Challenge Family announces athlete line-up for The Championship 2018

CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce the initial list of professional athletes who will compete at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018. The impressive selection of athletes will take their place on the starting line in Samorin, Slovakia on June 3rd 2018. Following the nail-biting scenes witnessed in both the m

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Six Paratriathletes named on Commonwealth Games Team for Gold Coast

Commonwealth Games Australia has today announced a six-strong paratriathlon team for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (GC 2018). The team of Bill Chaffey (NSW), Scott Crowley (SA), Nic Beveridge (QLD), Emily Tapp (QLD), Sara Tait (QLD) and Lauren Parker (NSW) – all in the PTWC (wheelchair athl

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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40 Years of Ironman – How a Crazy Idea Became Epic Sports History

John Collins’ 1977 revelation in Hawaii birthed the iconic Ironman triathlon, fusing swim, bike, and marathon into the ultimate test of human endurance.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Major League Triathlon Releases World Class 2018 Rosters

Major League Triathlon is proud to unveil their 2018 rosters for the 8 Pro teams competing in the league. MLT rosters consist of 65+ of the World’s best professional triathletes for the 2018 season. MLT released the full list of athletes on their website this morning: https://majorleaguetri.com/tea

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Commonwealth Games Duo Matt Hauser and Luke Willian Up the Pace at the Gold Coast Triathlon

Australian Commonwealth Games team members Luke Willian and Matt Hauser put on a display of speed and power running and riding, thrilling the crowd and letting everyone know they are on track for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April. The pair didn’t have it all their own way with Brisbane athl

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Dylan Rock Lost a Bet but Gained So Much More

There are a million and one reasons for starting your triathlon career and every one of them is totally valid and makes perfect sense (at the time). But former cyclist Dylan Rock has one of the most interesting reasons for turning to the world of swim/ride and run. Fourteen years ago, he lost a bet.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Commonwealth Games Pair return for Luke Harrop Memorial

Queensland Commonwealth Games representatives Matt Hauser and Luke Willian and inform Sydney nursing graduate Emma Jeffcoat will headline Sunday’s Gold Coast Triathlon/Luke Harrop Memorial and Australian Sprint Championships at Southport. The biggest domestic race on the Gold Coast is dedicated to t

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

Gear & Tech

Apply to Join the Amateur Specialized Zwift Academy Triathlon Team

Zwift, the virtual turbo trainer cycling tool that doubles as a massively multiplayer online game, has partnered with Specialized to create a new elite amateur triathlon team. The recruiting focus is on amateur age-group triathletes, and they plan to make the new team “the best supported amateur tea

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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USA Triathlon Announces 2018 Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series Calendar

USA Triathlon today announced that its Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series is set to return for the seventh consecutive year, with more than 55 swim-run events planned in cities across the United States this season. The series, launched in 2012 with 30 events, is designed to introduce youth ath

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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St. Anthony’s Triathlon Announced as 2018 USAT Regional Championship

USA Triathlon (USAT) has selected St. Anthony’s Triathlon as a 2018 Regional Championship Race. The 35th annual St. Anthony’s Triathlon will take place on April 29, 2018 with approximately 3,000 athlete participants competing over the race weekend. As a USAT Regional Championship site, registered US

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Geelong: Sam Appelton Too Strong and Nina Derron Wins in a Thriller

IRONMAN’s 40th Anniversary was celebrated in grand style and the gods were smiling with IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong replicating some of the sport’s greatest drama with a sprint, fall, stumble, lunge finish between Nina Derron (SUI) and Melbourne rookie Grace Thek. The men’s race also lived up to the excell

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Bill Chaffey Throws Caution to the Wind in Commonwealth Games Countdown

Five-time World Champion Bill Chaffey will go into April’s Commonwealth Games in the best shape of his life after using all his experience to master today’s windswept conditions in the inaugural ITU Paratriathlon World Cup in Devonport. The 42-year-old Gold Coaster made a spectacular return to eli

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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USA Paratriathlon National Championships to Return to Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, in June

The 2018 USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships will be held in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, as part of the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon for the second consecutive year, USA Triathlon announced today. The race will take place on June 24 at Prairie Springs Park and the Pleasant Prairie RecP

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Challenge Wanaka: Javier Gomez and Annabel Luxford crowned 2018 champions

A thrilling day’s racing at Challenge Wanaka resulted in wins by Javier Gomez (ESP) and Annabel Luxford (AUS). Both had fierce battles with one of the deepest professional fields ever seen at a half distance triathlon in New Zealand and in tough conditions with four seasons in one day, from torrenti

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

Gear & Tech

Zwift Set to Revolutionise Indoor Running

Zwift, the fitness platform born from gaming, has expanded its product offering to the running community with the launch of Zwift Run Free Access. Until this week Zwift Run was an Alpha product, available only to paying members of its indoor cycling service. Zwift Run will be now offered free of cha

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Copeland overcomes Devonport curse as Jeffcoat defends her crown

Kingscliff young gun Brandon Copeland has broken his Devonport curse, producing a winning kick to take out today’s OTU Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championship. The 21-year-old has overcome a flat tyre and illness in his previous starts to continue what has been a flying start to the season. Copeland,

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read