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Australian Triathlon Greats Celebrated in Triathlon Australia’s Virtual Awards

While it was not Triathlon Australia’s usual awards night, the 2020 Celebration of Champions was a celebration, nonetheless. The online event recognised and celebrated the achievements of the triathlon community despite challenging times.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Matthew Hauser and Kelly-Ann Perkins Take Out Impressive Oceania Cup Double In Port Douglas

World Championship and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Matthew Hauser has finished off the triathlon domestic season with a commanding win in the Oceania Triathlon Cup sprint race in Port Douglas

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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XTERRA Short Track: Forissier and Menditto win in Czech Republic

Arthur Forissier (FRA) and Marta Menditto (ITA) captured the XTERRA Short Track Czech Republic elite race on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in a beautiful course around the Kristanovicky Lake with winning times of 35:14 and 42:33 respectively.

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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Australia Has Successfully Secured Six Triathlete Spots For Tokyo

Australia will be the only country represented with a full quota of six triathletes on its team at this year’s Tokyo Olympics with the final chase to secure valuable quota points going down to the 11th hour.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Former Pro Helle Frederiksen opens up in her inspiring international autobiography

Former professional triathlete, Helle Frederiksen, publishes her raw and up-close autobiography, The Pursuit Of Victory. A book that is praised by current and former professional triathletes.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Aussies In Crucial Tokyo Points Chase

Australia is on the verge of earning a maximum six triathletes for this year’s Tokyo Olympic Team when the Games qualification period winds up this weekend, with crucial races in Port Douglas and in Mexico.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Oceania Triathlon Cup: Lightning Fast Super Sprint format on the Gold Coast

Strong performances from with local superstars with Commonwealth Games gold medallist Matthew Hauser and an inform Jaz Hedgeland emerging victorious at the weekend's Oceania Triathlon Cup on the Gold Coast.

By Karl Hayes • 1 min read

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WTS: Aussies Hang Tough in Leeds with Tokyo Countdown Looming

Australians Aaron Royle, who chasing those critical final Olympic quota points, and Jacob Birtwhistle finished 19th and 21st respectively in the men’s race. While Olympic hopeful Natalie Van Coevorden finsihed 16th in the women's race.

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

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Athlete Dave Hayes dies during Ironman 70.3 Cairns

Brisbane-based pilot Dave Hayes dies during the swim at Ironman 70.3 Cairns on Sunday.

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship: Max Neumann repeats his winning form while Kylie Simpson makes it her first

Max Neumann and Kylie Simpson have won the 10th anniversary Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in the iconic tropical Cairns, North Queensland. Max with a stunning repeat of last years win in a time of 07:58:54 and Kylie in a time of 9:06:34.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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World Triathlon provides $100,000USD in athlete funds to support the road to Tokyo 2021

World Triathlon has provided a financial support fund of $100,000 to assist athletes who need a greater assistance to qualify and ultimately participate in Tokyo.

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

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The Voice Of Cycling Phil Liggett As Lead Anchor For The Collins Cup

The Professional Triathletes Organisation has enlisted Phil Liggett to head the live coverage of The Collins Cup on 28th August which will see teams of International, European and USA athletes pitted against one another and will showcase these amazingly talented athletes.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Challenge North America will now be known as Clash

Challenge North America will now be known as Clash and will offer high quality endurance events across a range of sports including triathlon. Challenge Family will remain focused on triathlons. Both will work together to offer the best race experiences in North America.

By Karl Hayes • 2 min read

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XTERRA Short Track: Forissier and Duvoisin win in Lake Garda, Italy

Xterra is back in Italy, this time on the narrow streets of Toscolano-Maderno in a fast paced racing over a short multi lap course. Arthur Forissier and Loanne Duvoisin captured the elite races winning times of 34:09 and 39:56, respectively.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Ironman Cairns: Top triathletes are ready for 10th Asia-Pacific Championship in Cairns

Defending champions Amelia Watkinson and Max Neumann return to Cairns this Sunday, lining up against a competitive contingent of Australian and New Zealand athletes.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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A Massive Weekend of Racing for Australia’s Elite Triathletes in Leeds and the Gold Coast

Australia's elite triathletes return to international racing and preparation for Tokyo at the WTC and World Para Series in Leeds as well as the Oceania Cup on the Gold Coast.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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What Makes New-Pandemic Runners different from Pre-Pandemic Runners?

Run Repeat drew an interesting comparison between pre-pandemic and new-pandemic runners which highlighted their racing interest, motivations and preferences

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship: Who will Shine in Cairns in 2021?

The 2021 Ironman Cairns will mark its 10th Anniversary. Alongside the front runners of last year, aspiring young racers and seasoned triathletes, all pumped up for the race in paradise. Here's are our review of the men's and women's top pro's.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Challenge St. Polten: Frederic Funk prevails and Anne Haug strikes after thrilling run

A perfect day Austria for Challenge St. Polten as Frederic Funk won from wtart to finish in a time of 3:44:49. In the women's race it was exciting Anne Haug managed to overtake Imogen Simmonds and win by 13 seconds.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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The PTO Partners With British Triathlon To Support The Dorney Triathlon On 13th June

The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced that it has partnered with British Triathlon to provide a professional prize purse along with media and marketing support for the Dorney Triathlon on 13th June.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Patrick Lange and Daniela Ryf claim victories at Ironman North American Championship in Tulsa

Past Ironman World Champions Patrick Lange and Daniela Ryf claim victories at Ironman North American championship in Tulsa.

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Ironman Foundation Rolls Out Community Engagement Efforts at Ironman North American Championship In Tulsa

Ironman Foundation rolls out community engagement efforts for its Race For Change diversity initiative at Ironman North American Championship in Tulsa.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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A First Time for Everything for Eric Lagerstrom

After 20 years in triathlon, Eric Lagerstrom finally found XTERRA. And what a debut it was.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Ironman VR Team Challenge Enters The Final Week Of Showcasing The Asia Pacific Region

Team Sam Sakai clinches the second week of competition in the Asia Pacific portion of the IRONMAN VR Team Challenge; Team Ines Santiago in second and Team Melissa Urie in third place.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read