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Swimming for Triathlon – What are the 2 drills that can help you
In my previous article I spoke about the debate of to drill or not to drill for triathlon swimming. My perspective is coming from my experience as a coach on deck. Having been a coach for 25 years in triathlon and swimming I have worked with all types of people and athletes. I have seen
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Australian Championships takeover Devonport
Australian triathletes are gearing up for a massive weekend of domestic racing with five major Australian Championships on the line at the Devonport Triathlon this weekend. Kicking off the start of the 2021 domestic racing season, the Devonport Triathlon will see athletes from across Australia gathe
Swimming for Triathlon – What are the 2 drills that can help you
In my previous article I spoke about the debate of to drill or not to drill for triathlon swimming. My perspective is coming from my experience as a coach on deck. Having been a coach for 25 years in triathlon and swimming I have worked with all types of people and athletes. I have seen
Paratriathletes relish Newcastle challenges
In wet and challenging conditions, Australia’s Tokyo Paratriathlon hopefuls took to the streets of Newcastle on Saturday morning for their first dedicated paratriathlon in 12 months. Despite a demanding harbour current and intermittent rain, athletes savoured the opportunity to be back racing with t
Wells and Smith both take a triumphant win at CHALLENGEWANAKA course
The Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKAFestival Challenge Half and Garth Barfoot Aquabike saw 800 happy competitors enjoy the new course out in Glendhu Bay on a spectacular day Wānaka day. 2019 winner Hannah Wells repeated her success with a triumphant win on the tough new 2021 course. "I was real
Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Appointment Of Christophe Balestra As Chief Technology Officer
The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it has appointed Christophe Balestra as its Chief Technology Officer to lead the PTO’s technical operations. Balestra’s focus will be the integration of the latest innovations in sports broadcast technologies to pto broadcast platforms.
Aspiring Paralympians Embrace Racing Return
Australia’s top paratriathletes will gather in Newcastle this weekend for their first dedicated paratriathlon event in almost 12 months as they resume their road to Tokyo. Fighting past the challenges faced during 2020, including making do with home training set-ups and limited racing opportunities,
Smith, Kennedy win XTERRA Wellington
Kyle Smith and Maeve Kennedy won the men’s and women’s elite races at the XTERRA World Tour off-road triathlon season-opener in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. It’s the first big XTERRA win for both triathletes. The race combined a 1K swim with a 31K mountain bike and 10K trail r
Race preview: Challenge Wanaka battles expected between Currie, Smith, Wells and Adams
With a superb field of pro athletes at the Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA in less than two weeks, eyes are particularly focused on the men's battle between Braden Currie (NZL) and Kyle Smith (NZL) and the women's battle between Hannah Wells (NZL) and Teresa Adam (NZL). CHALLENGEWANAKA w
Swimming for Triathlon – The Technical Debate Of To drill or Not drill – Part 2
In my previous article Swimming For Triathlon – The Technical Debate Of To Drill Or Not To Drill I spoke about the debate of to drill or not to drill for Triathlon swimming. My perspective is coming from my experience as a coach on deck. Having been a coach for 25 years in triathlon and
Summer Cycle Training for Triathletes
Doing sessions with harder gears, higher cadence, hill repeats, and riding in the aero position against the wind can help triathletes develop muscular strength and power on the bike.
It goes on for Jonas Deichmann on his Triathlon around the world
The adventurer and extreme athlete Jonas Deichmann, who has been stuck in Turkey for 9 weeks due to closed borders, can continue his circumnavigation of the world in the triathlon discipline. Deichmann began his project on September 26 in Munich. He rode by bicycle over the Alps to Karlobag on the C