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Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney comes to an end
It is with much regret that USM EVENTS advises the tenure of the Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney has come to an end, after the principal funding body, the NSW Government have not taken the option to extend the agreement. Despite the best efforts of all parties involved, the International Triathlon Un
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Cameron Dye and Laura Bennett Win Boulder Peak 5150, 2012
Pro triathletes tackle a challenging Boulder Peak 5150 course with a tough climb and off-road run, vying for Hy-Vee points and prestige.
Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney comes to an end
It is with much regret that USM EVENTS advises the tenure of the Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney has come to an end, after the principal funding body, the NSW Government have not taken the option to extend the agreement. Despite the best efforts of all parties involved, the International Triathlon UnWells New Plymouth Half Iron Distance Triathlon, New Zealand, 9 February 2013
Most Australians would be unfamiliar with the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. New Plymouth, the main city in Taranaki, is an outdoor playground located between the foot of Mt Taranaki (formerly Mt Egmont) and the amazing black sand beaches along its coast. The
Aaron Royle wins the exciting GE Canary Wharf Triathlon 2012
Aaron Royle has had the baton passed to him by Brendan Sexton and continued the Australian male dominance of this exciting triathlon run in London's CBD at night. The GE Canary Wharf triathlon is a two round short format triathlon with two heats then a final for both the male and female races.
ETU Long Distance Triathlon Championships at Challenge Roth
The stronghold of triathlon, Challenge Roth, will host the official ETU European Long Distance Championships for the first time on 8 July 2012. Over 3,000 individual participants and 650 relay teams from 62 nations will take part in the “best old raceâ€. They will be cheered on by 180,000 spectat
David Dellow and Belinda Granger win inaugural Subic Bay 5150, Philippines
With the sport of triathlon booming within the Asia Pacific region, athletes are keen for more events that will allow them to race across all distances from Sprints through to Iron distance. For most, participation at an inaugural event (especially in Asia) is always met with concern as competitors
Triathlon part of Australian Sport Campaign to Tackle Binge Drinking
Tuesday 26th June 2012: Triathlon Australia is one twelve Australian national sporting organisations being allocated funding out of a new government sponsorship program to provide an alternative to alcohol sponsorship in sport. The new campaign 'Be the influence: tackling binge drinking' is
Tim Reed and Anna Cleaver grab 3rds at New Orleans 5150
Tim Reed is back in the USA racing the 5150 series and has had a solid start with a 3rd at the New Orleans race. Now with a young family Reed has extra incentive to excel in this years 5150 series and the Hy-Vee grand final. Last year he was struck down with a severe flu the week leading up to the race and his dreams of a top ten finish and the pay cheque that goes with it vanished. The water temp was around 28, air temp in the 31-32 range with lots of wind and humidity. Reed is racing well atCareer best 10th for Kiwi Tony Dodds at ITU World Triathlon Kitzbuhel
Wanaka's Tony Dodds proved the best of the Kiwis in Austria yesterday, finishing 10th at the Kitzbuhel round of the ITU World Triathlon Series. The top 10 placing is a career best for Dodds, and a sign of the considerable promise the 25-year-old has shown during and since his junior career. Af
Joe Gambles and Angela Naeth win Ironman 70.3 Syracuse ahead of class fields
Joe Gambles posted a 1:14:27 half marathon to eventually overtake fellow Australian and Ironman Australia 2012 champion Paul Ambrose to claim the 2012 Ironman 70.3 Syracuse title. New Zealand's Callum Millward took 3rd place with pre race favourite Pete Jacobs 4th. Gambles had a one minute def