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ITU Moments of 2017: Jake Birtwhistle Miscounts Laps at WTS Edmonton in Oops Moment
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) recalls when Australian triathlete Jake Birtwhistle bolted for the finish line too early after miscounting laps at World Triathlon Edmonton 2017. He recovered quickly after jumping over a barrier and returning to the course. Then, Spain’s Mario
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Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute New Title Partner of Ironman 70.3 Geelong
In a unique partnership aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has been announced as the title partner for IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong for 2019-20. Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute are one of Australia’s most established medical research institutes and the partnership a
ITU Moments of 2017: Jake Birtwhistle Miscounts Laps at WTS Edmonton in Oops Moment
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) recalls when Australian triathlete Jake Birtwhistle bolted for the finish line too early after miscounting laps at World Triathlon Edmonton 2017. He recovered quickly after jumping over a barrier and returning to the course. Then, Spain’s Mario
ITU Moments of 2017: Jonny Brownlee Crashes Bike in Yokohama, Carries It to T2
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) looks back at World Triathlon Yokohama 2017. British triathlete Jonny Brownlee crashed his bike on that rainy day, and he carried it to the end of the bike leg. 2017 a Mediocre Year for Jonny Brownlee This Elite Men’s race wasn’t his best one. H
ITU Moments of 2017: First Multisport World Championships, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) recalls the first year of the Multisport World Championships Festival in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. This video shows an eclectic assortment of people from all over the world and natural scenery in Penticton. The festival went on for 10 days in August
USA Triathlon Names Four Athletes to USA Paratriathlon Resident Team in Colorado Springs
USA Triathlon today named four elite paratriathletes — two women and two men — to the first-ever USA Paratriathlon Resident Athlete Program at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The team, composed of Allysa Seely (Glendale, Ariz.), Hailey Danz (Chicago, Ill.), Mohamed Lahna (Elk G
Declan’s fight back favours the brave as Gillian produces strong Games trial in New Plymouth World Cup
Canberra’s Declan Wilson held off a strong field to score a break through victory in the ITU New Plymouth World Cup today after Gillian Backhouse had earlier produced a strong “final hit out” for next month’s Commonwealth Games. In an eventful weekend in Taranaki, Commonwealth Games representative
XTERRA Pan Am powers collide in Costa Rica and more from the XTERRA Planet
An awesome early season showdown between America’s best off-roader, Josiah Middaugh, Canada’s fastest man, Karsten Madsen, and Costa Rican star Rom Akerson will take place Sunday at Playa Reserva Conchal in Costa Rica’s northwest province of Guanacaste. “Rom and Karsten will be very strong in this r
ITU Moments of 2017: Jetze Plat Wins Para Triathlon Rotterdam Championship
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) looks back at when Dutch paratriathlete Jetze Plat claimed victory at the Para-Triathlon World Championships 2017 in Rotterdam, a city within his home nation. Plat Almost Took 2017 Off – Instead, He Tore Up the World Stage In 2016, Plat wo
Heather Wurtele Sets New Course Record at Ironman 70.3 Campeche; Mauricio Mendez Dominates at XTERRA Chile
Starting the season off with a bang, 21x Ironman 70.3 Champion Heather Wurtele (CAN) took the top spot by setting a new course record at IRONMAN 70.3 Campephe, while Trevor Wurtele (CAN) claimed eighth at the same race. World Champion Mauricio Mendez (MEX) returned to Chile for the second time in th
3x Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae Returns to Racing
Fans of four-time triathlon world champion Mirinda Carfrae need only wait a few more weeks to see their favourite female pro back in competitive action. The pint-sized Australian powerhouse has released her 2018 race schedule, along with a new YouTube channel sharing a look into the lives of Carfrae
ITU Moments of 2017: Flora Duffy Wins WTS Rotterdam, Remains World Champion
In this video, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) commemorates Bermuda triathlete Flora Duffy's win in the World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam. Rotterdam was the climax of the 2017 season in which she claimed six World Triathlon Series (WTS) gold titles. This was the race that made her