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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

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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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

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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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

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

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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

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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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

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

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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

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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

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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

By Shawn Smith • 5 min read

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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

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Challenge Family Announces Challenge Daytona for 2018

CHALLENGE FAMILY, Case Imagine and Daytona International Speedway today announced the launch of CHALLENGE DAYTONA. The international professional middle-distance triathlon and accompanying triathlon festival will take place at the iconic Daytona International Speedway on December 8th and 9th, 2018.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

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Australia’s top young triathletes chase $10,000 travel and sponsorship support

More than 250 of Australia’s most exciting young triathletes will converge onto the Gold Coast this weekend to kick start the 2017-18 Australian Junior Triathlon Series as they vie for $10,000 in travel support and sponsorship. The popular and unique Super Sprint Race Weekend at Runaway Bay, with th

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Super League Triathlon Set To Tour The World in 2018

Super League Triathlon today announced its exciting plans for the 2018 season which is gearing up to be the world’s premier high-paced and thrilling series that will attract new audiences around to the multi-discipline sport. The newly formed professional league, which will enjoy its first full seas

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Ironman World Championship: Broadcast Special Airs This Saturday on NBC

The annual broadcast special of the IRONMAN World Championship will premiere this Saturday, December 9, at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, chronicling this year’s edition of the iconic triathlon that took place on October 14, 2017, in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. The 90-minute show will provide viewers with an all-ac

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

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Iconic Wildflower Triathlon Festival to Offer New Events, Activities and Premium “Glamping” Options

Motiv Sports has announced today that the all-new, rebranded Wildflower Experience will offer a full weekend of traditional racing plus additional events and premium camping options at Lake San Antonio. Wildflower is known all over the world for its legendary triathlons and festival-like atmosphere.

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Ironman Western Australia Secures Funding Until 2020

Ironman Oceania Managing Director Dave Beeche welcome the announcement that Ironman Western Australia has been secured for another three years, with the Western Australian State Government announcing funding until 2020. “Since its inception in 2004 Ironman Western Australia has become an integral pa

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XTERRA: Joe Gray and Dani Moreno win Trail Run Worlds in Hawaii

Joe Gray and Dani Moreno captured the 10th annual XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch this morning. Gray, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, finished the gruelling half-marathon course in 1:18:26, less than one-minute ahead of runner-up Sage Canaday from Boulder, Colorado. Andy Wacker

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Ironman Western Australia: Bozzone and Hauschildt Defend Titles

Pre-race favourites New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone and the Sunshine Coast’s Melissa Hauschildt have defended their Ironman Western Australia titles with sensational displays of cycling and running. The usual Ironman format was modified to a 180km ride and 42.2km run due to a shark sighting that requi

By Shawn Smith • 5 min read

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Ironman Western Australia: Peter Vaughan Enters His 100th Ironman Race

When Newcastle athlete Peter Vaughan crosses the finish line at Ironman Western Australia on Sunday, 3rd December, he will join a very exclusive club of athletes who have completed 100 Ironman races. When the single dad lined up at Forster in 1989 at Ironman Australia, little did he know how much hi

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Ironman Western Australia: Blind Athlete Gerrard Gosens Wanting to Set The Record

Blind athlete Gerrard Gosens is determined to put Busselton back in the record books when he lines up with his guide, Ultraman winner David Kalinowski at Ironman Western Australia on 3rd December. Twelve months ago, the team of John Domandl and guide Paul McGlynn made history in Busselton posting a

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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship: Dan Wilson and Mel Hauschildt Triumph in a Thriller

Aussie Dan Wilson’s retirement plan went like clockwork winning the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship title, setting a new course record and going back to back at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney. After a year riddled with complications from surgery, Melissa Hauschildt finally got the result she has

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Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship: ITU Athlete Aaron Royle Turns to a Longer Distance

Aaron Royle is gearing up for Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney tomorrow, a brand new distance for the ITU athlete. Trizone caught up with Royle to understand the new direction and his thoughts on the impending race. “I could have found an easier race, but that wouldn’t have helped me see where my strengt

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Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship: Felicity Sheedy-Ryan Set to Shake Up Western Sydney

Two times World Duathlon champion Felicity Sheedy-Ryan is heading to the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship ready to unleash her bike/run combination on the super fast Penrith course and is determined to throw a cat among the pigeons. Widely acknowledged as a one of the most talented runners of

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Ironman Western Australia: Women’s Field Will be Super Fast

Defending champion Melissa Hauschildt is hoping to put a horrendous season behind her at Ironman Western Australia (3 December) and regain the form that saw her dominate last year with a course record of 8:54:39. Melissa’s 2017 was a year of intense frustration with two major surgeries (both having

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

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Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship: Internationals Looking to Topple the Australians

Two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion Michael Raelert of Germany and New Zealander endurance superstar and New Zealand Ironman Champion Braden Currie are in town, fit, fired up and ready to do business. The pair joins an elite field gathering for the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship Western Syd

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read