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Challenge: Salvador is your next international triathlon destination
One of the greatest triathlon competitions series in the world, the CHALLENGEFAMILY, is now approaching Salvador, the capital of Bahia. The new race and its usual side events for the entire family will take place in the weekend of October 20 and 21, 2018, at the Itapua area. The middle-distance even
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Ironman: Pro Qualifying for Ironman and 70.3 World Championship Returns to Slot-based Allocations for 2019
Beginning with the 2019 qualifying year for both the IRONMAN® World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship, the KPR and 70.3PR will no longer be used as the qualifying systems for the professional field. The current points-based system will be replaced by and return to a slot qualifying
Challenge: Salvador is your next international triathlon destination
One of the greatest triathlon competitions series in the world, the CHALLENGEFAMILY, is now approaching Salvador, the capital of Bahia. The new race and its usual side events for the entire family will take place in the weekend of October 20 and 21, 2018, at the Itapua area. The middle-distance even
THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 will showcase a new experience not just for the pros – but for the entire family
CHALLENGEFAMILY’s THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 has announced that a variety of entertaining and innovative side events will be showcased at the flagship race in Samorin, Slovakia, further positioning CHALLENGEFAMILY as the race series for the whole triathlon family. THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 will take place June
Australia’s Talent School Survives Hot and Humid Super Sprint Weekend
Australia’s finest young triathletes battled the searing Gold Coast sun and energy-sapping humidity to survive the Super Sprint weekend, the opening round of the 2017-2018 Junior Triathlon Series at Runaway Bay. The four-day race schedule tested the 270 youngsters in the Youth, Junior and Under 23 c
Norseman and the XTRI WORLD TOUR gets to Chile with PATAGONMAN XTRI 2018
A very special race will take place on December 9th, 2018 in Chile, specifically in the Aysén Region: the PATAGONMAN XTRI, an amazing competition in Patagonia that you cannot miss! The event is part of the XTRI WORLD TOUR CIRCUIT (prospect race) and it’s supported by Norseman, the successful and har
International Triathlon Union Releases New Rules for 2018
The executive board of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) met in Edmonton and approved a few new rules for triathlon competitions under their umbrella. The restrictions take effect on 10th January 2018. Some of the new rules govern behaviour on the course. Others change the way triathletes are
Casting for Season Two of “Ironman: Quest for Kona” Now Open
IRONMAN announced today that applications for the second season of “IRONMAN: Quest for Kona”, are now being accepted globally. The series, which just finished airing its first full season on NBCSN and Red Bull TV to positive reviews, is scheduled to air in 2018 and will profile ten athletes from aro
TBI Calls for “Triathletes Choice” Best-of Events Nominees
Triathlon Business International is scouring the world looking for triathlon events that are the “Triathletes Choice” for best-of races in four categories: large event; small event; bucket-list event; and best intro event for beginners. Triathletes Choice event winners will be honored at the 2018 An
Challenge Welcomes a New Additon To The Family With Challenge Riccione
CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced a brand new race in its global series as CHALLENGERICCIONE, a race set held in one of the most historic cities in Italy, will replace CHALLENGERIMINI. Debuting on 6th May, 2018, CHALLENGERICCIONE will maintain most of its original characteristics associated with CHALLEN
BMC-Vifit Sport Pro Triathlon Team powered by Uplace presents team line up for 2018
2018: a new milestone for the team as BMC continues its title sponsorship and FrieslandCampina’s sports nutrition brand Vifit Sport becomes the new name sponsor; BMC-Vifit Sport Pro Triathlon Team powered by Uplace outlines ambitious targets and presents team roster for 2018 Eight athletes confirmed
ITU Launches the Triathlon Mixed Relay Series
ITU is pleased to announce the launch of the new Mixed Relay Series, with two events in 2018. The Series will make its official debut in Nottingham on June 7, as part of the Leeds World Triathlon Series, with the athletes having another chance of earning points for the Mixed Relay Olympic Qualificat