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Smith, Kennedy win XTERRA Wellington
Kyle Smith and Maeve Kennedy won the men’s and women’s elite races at the XTERRA World Tour off-road triathlon season-opener in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. It’s the first big XTERRA win for both triathletes. The race combined a 1K swim with a 31K mountain bike and 10K trail r
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Aspiring Paralympians Embrace Racing Return
Australia’s top paratriathletes will gather in Newcastle this weekend for their first dedicated paratriathlon event in almost 12 months as they resume their road to Tokyo. Fighting past the challenges faced during 2020, including making do with home training set-ups and limited racing opportunities,
Smith, Kennedy win XTERRA Wellington
Kyle Smith and Maeve Kennedy won the men’s and women’s elite races at the XTERRA World Tour off-road triathlon season-opener in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. It’s the first big XTERRA win for both triathletes. The race combined a 1K swim with a 31K mountain bike and 10K trail r
Race preview: Challenge Wanaka battles expected between Currie, Smith, Wells and Adams
With a superb field of pro athletes at the Integrity Homes CHALLENGEWANAKA in less than two weeks, eyes are particularly focused on the men's battle between Braden Currie (NZL) and Kyle Smith (NZL) and the women's battle between Hannah Wells (NZL) and Teresa Adam (NZL). CHALLENGEWANAKA w
Swimming for Triathlon – The Technical Debate Of To drill or Not drill – Part 2
In my previous article Swimming For Triathlon – The Technical Debate Of To Drill Or Not To Drill I spoke about the debate of to drill or not to drill for Triathlon swimming. My perspective is coming from my experience as a coach on deck. Having been a coach for 25 years in triathlon and
Husky Triathlon Festival – Professional Triathletes Organisation Partners With Elite Energy And Triathlon Australia To Support
The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced a partnership with Triathlon Australia, the governing body of the sport in Australia, and renowned Australian event operator Elite Energy that will see an expanded footprint of the Husky Triathlon Festival and the Australian National Triathlo
Super League Triathlon Arena Games Powered By Zwift Are Back
Super League Triathlon are delighted to bring more amazing indoor events – the SLT Arena Games powered by Zwift are back. They are heading to London and Rotterdam for the first major pro races of 2021 and two more cutting edge events, with Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park playing host on March 27
Triathlon Australia Names Joel Filliol as Podium Centre Head Coach
Triathlon Australia (TA) is today delighted to announce the appointment of Joel Filliol as the TA Podium Centre Head Coach. Aligning with TA High Performance strategy, Filliol will be entrusted with leading TA’s pre-eminent training environment with a focus on working with athletes capable of podium
BMC Pro Triathlon Team powered by 2XU presents team line up and new sponsors for 2021
It was over a decade ago in 2008 that Uplace, as founding partner, made the first steps into the triathlon world. Since then, the team has continued to grow and has gone from strength to strength to become one of the worlds’ leading triathlon projects. CEO, Bob De Wolf reflects: “Since the launch of
2XU named Official Compression Apparel Partner of XTERRA in U.S.A.
XTERRA today announced 2XU, one of the world’s most advanced technical apparel companies, has agreed upon a multi-year commitment to become the official compression partner of the XTERRA US Tri and Trail Tour. The alliance allows 2XU, creators of the proprietary PWX compression fabric, and XTE
Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle take another step towards Tokyo
Triathlon Australia is delighted to announce the Triathlon Australia (TA) Board has ratified the recommendation of the Triathlon Australia Elite Selection Committee (TAESC) to nominate Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) if Australia earns a quota place for
Junior talent set to shine at Runaway Bay
Over 150 athletes, including a handful of interstate representatives will come together on the Gold Coast this weekend for three days of racing at the Super Sprint Race Weekend (SSRW) in Runaway Bay, Queensland. Featuring single discipline time trials, an aquathlon and super sprint racing, the