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ITU Moments of 2017: Katie Zaferes Crashes Bike in Yokohama, Drops Glasses, Wins Silver

In this video, USA triathlete Katie Zaferes recalls a couple “mishaps” before her silver finish at International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) World Triathlon Yokohama 2017. Zaferes and Britain’s Jessica Learmonth crashed during the bike leg, and both recovered quickly. During the run, she was head-to-hea

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Matthew Sharpe Spearhead Canada/USA to historic Mixed Relay Win

Long-striding Canadian Matthew Sharpe saved his best till last to out-sprint the USA’s emerging star Morgan Pearson in a thrilling finish to today’s Triathlon Australia Mixed Relay Invitational at Runaway Bay. Sharpe, 25 held off his training partner as the pair ran shoulder to shoulder in the closi

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Racine Changes Hands and Repositions as a Short Course Event

The city of Racine, Wisconsin has partnered with Ohio company HFP Racing to announce the Real Racing International Triathlon. The race date, set for July 15th, was originally occupied by an IRONMAN 70.3 event but recently ended their partnership with the city of Racine, Wisconsin. “Anyone that comes

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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Super League Triathlon and ITU Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Super League Triathlon (SLT) and the International Triathlon Union (ITU) have announced a pivotal memorandum of understanding (MOU) unveiling a partnership that covers key areas of the sport, with the overarching shared goal of further building triathlon around the world at many levels including you

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Mixed Relay Invitational now a key in countdown to the Commonwealth Games

Four members of Australia’s Commonwealth Games triathlon team will continue to put the finishing touches to their preparations at this weekend’s innovative Triathlon Australia Mixed Relay Invitational at Runaway Bay. The Australians – Matt Hauser, Ashleigh Gentle, Charlotte McShane and Gillian Backh

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Neal Henderson & Christine Palmquist Named 2017 USA Triathlon Coaches of the Year

USA Triathlon today recognized two of the most successful coaches in its ranks for the 2017 season, naming Neal Henderson and Christine Palmquist as Coaches of the Year. Henderson (Boulder, Colo.), who coaches USA Triathlon Junior Elite Athlete of the Year Taylor Knibb, earned the honor of National

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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World Champions to Feature in Triathlon Mixed Relay Invitational Debut at Runaway Bay

World champions and Commonwealth Games representatives Ashleigh Gentle, Charlotte McShane and Matt Hauser will headline a new Triathlon Mixed Relay Invitational at Runaway Bay on the weekend of March 17 and 18. It is an initiative by Triathlon Australia to give Australian athletes an opportunity to

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Mooloolaba Triathlon Unearths Two New Stars in Max Neumann and Kerry Morris

Aussies Max Neumann and Kerry Morris have kicked started their year with dominant wins at the iconic Mooloolaba Triathlon. Recent additions to the Cam Watt stable at Ferny Hills, both have made significant progress in a very short period of time and with emphatic wins have declared themselves two at

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Emma Jeffcoat Scores Breakthrough Win While Richard Murray And Matt Hauser Are On Track for Commonwealth Games

Stunning performances from Richard Murray (RSA) and young Aussie Matt Hauser proved their Commonwealth Games preparations are on track for April, but it was the point to point breakthrough Mooloolaba World Cup win from Sydney’s Emma Jeffcoat that caught everyone’s imagination. The former nationally

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Aussie Hopefuls to Light Commonwealth Games Fuse at ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

Australia’s Commonwealth Games hopefuls Luke Willian, Matt Hauser and Charlotte McShane will have one of their final hit outs at this Saturday’s sprint distance Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup. Defending champion Willian and World Junior Champion Hauser will have an all-star cast waiting for them

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Fast, Furious and Unrelenting at ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

The focus of the triathlon world will be on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this weekend with the world’s best athletes in town for ITU Mooloolaba World Cup (11 March), traditionally one of the toughest and fastest races on the international calendar. World number four Richard Murray (RSA) headlines the

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Wollongong Wizards Fired Up for ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

Although they have taken different paths with their preparation, Wollongong Wizards and training partners, current number three on the World Triathlon Series (WTS) standings Natalie van Coevorden and Commonwealth Games team member Charlotte McShane are both primed and fired up for this weekend’s Moo

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Ironman New Zealand: Bozzone, Siddall Win by Large Margins, New Course Record Set

Before this year's Ironman New Zealand in Taupo, New Zealander Terenzo Bozzone accomplished a few podium finishes but always fell short from becoming the champion. This past weekend, he not only landed first-place, but he also set a new course record previously held by this year's bronze

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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ITU Abu Dhabi Plagued by Bike Crashes

The first sprint distance races of International Triathlon Union's (ITU) World Triathlon Series (WTS) in Abu Dhabi suffered some casualties on the bike course this weekend. Survivors Henri Schoeman of South Africa and Rachel Klamer of the Netherlands claimed victories, finishing the races in 0

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Women for Tri’s 2018 Ambassador Team Expands Its Global Reach

Women For Tri, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation, today announced its 2018 Women For Tri Ambassador Team. The team comprises 27 Regional Ambassadors and three Brand Ambassadors who span seven countries across the globe. These female athletes will represent Women For Tri to introduce more women to

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Major League Triathlon To Return To Colorado In 2018

Major League Triathlon is thrilled to announce that the league will return to Avon, CO again in 2018. Avon will host the second event of the 2018 MLT season and it will be held on Saturday, August 4th. The hometown Colorado Peaks will once again play host to the league’s seven other teams. Major Lea

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Alistair Brownlee a Two Time Olympic Champion is Heading to ITU Mooloolaba World Cup

Two time Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee heads up a stellar line up of international and Commonwealth athletes looking to kick start their 2018 season over the super tough ITU Mooloolaba course on Saturday 10th March. With ITU Mooloolaba World Cup only three weeks before the 2018 Gold Coast Commo

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USA Triathlon Announces 2018 High School State Championships Calendar

USA Triathlon has announced the 2018 High School Triathlon State Championships calendar, increasing the number of championships from 20 to 30 in the program’s second season. The events span from March to December, with multiple stops in each of USA Triathlon’s six Regions. Each championship race is

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Challenge Family announces athlete line-up for The Championship 2018

CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce the initial list of professional athletes who will compete at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018. The impressive selection of athletes will take their place on the starting line in Samorin, Slovakia on June 3rd 2018. Following the nail-biting scenes witnessed in both the m

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Six Paratriathletes named on Commonwealth Games Team for Gold Coast

Commonwealth Games Australia has today announced a six-strong paratriathlon team for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (GC 2018). The team of Bill Chaffey (NSW), Scott Crowley (SA), Nic Beveridge (QLD), Emily Tapp (QLD), Sara Tait (QLD) and Lauren Parker (NSW) – all in the PTWC (wheelchair athl

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40 Years of Ironman – How a Crazy Idea Became Epic Sports History

John Collins’ 1977 revelation in Hawaii birthed the iconic Ironman triathlon, fusing swim, bike, and marathon into the ultimate test of human endurance.

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Major League Triathlon Releases World Class 2018 Rosters

Major League Triathlon is proud to unveil their 2018 rosters for the 8 Pro teams competing in the league. MLT rosters consist of 65+ of the World’s best professional triathletes for the 2018 season. MLT released the full list of athletes on their website this morning: https://majorleaguetri.com/tea

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Commonwealth Games Duo Matt Hauser and Luke Willian Up the Pace at the Gold Coast Triathlon

Australian Commonwealth Games team members Luke Willian and Matt Hauser put on a display of speed and power running and riding, thrilling the crowd and letting everyone know they are on track for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April. The pair didn’t have it all their own way with Brisbane athl

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Dylan Rock Lost a Bet but Gained So Much More

There are a million and one reasons for starting your triathlon career and every one of them is totally valid and makes perfect sense (at the time). But former cyclist Dylan Rock has one of the most interesting reasons for turning to the world of swim/ride and run. Fourteen years ago, he lost a bet.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read