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Triathlon Australia Welcomes Hall of Famer Emma Bowker (nee Moffatt) to Performance Team
September 14, 2023
Triathlon Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Bowker (nee Moffatt) as Olympic Campaign Lead in the Performance team. Bowker, who is one of Australia’s most successful triathletes, will lead performance management for podium to developing categorised athletes and play a pivotal role in the competition strategy and
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Athletes prepare for Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this weekend
September 7, 2023
Athletes from across Australia and around the world are putting the final touches to their preparations for the Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this Sunday 10 September. This weekend will be the 10 th running of the event and will see more than 1,800 athletes set to take on
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2023 WTCF Pontevedra: Australian Under 23 World Championships Team Announced
September 5, 2023
Triathlon Australia will send a seven-strong team of Under 23s into this year’s 2023 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra, Spain on September 23 and 24, continuing a strong tradition of representation and success dating back to 2002. The all-Queensland-based team consists of four females, Charlotte Derbyshire (ex-South Australia), Ellie
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No Swim, No Worries For Parker and Francis In Testing Paris Para Cup
August 21, 2023
Lauren Parker and Anu Francis shone at the World Triathlon Para Cup in Paris as the City of Light hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Test Events this weekend. Parker reached for a change in mindset to conquer the slippery cobblestones of the Champs Elysees for a 13 th consecutive victory,
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Para Cup Paris: Parker Headlines After Striking World Para-Cycling Gold
August 17, 2023
Saturday will see Australia’s eight-strong para-triathlon squad line up in their own World Triathlon Para Cup Test Event – although it is not a 2024 Paralympic selection race. Front and centre will be Lauren Parker , the girl from Newcastle who has arrived into Paris with a gold and silver medal in
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How A Boardroom Decision Gave Two Champions Renewed Hope
August 17, 2023
Two of Australia’s most experienced Para-triathletes have reignited their careers after receiving news they wanted to hear a decade ago. Sally Pilbeam and Justin Godfrey were well placed leading up to triathlon’s introduction to the Paralympic Games at Rio 2016. Pilbeam was World Champion in 2014 and 2015 and Godfrey
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Matt Hauser leads Elite Aussies into a Paris Test against the best
August 16, 2023
Triathlon Australia’s Gold Coast Performance Centre Head Coach Dan Atkins will have a simple instruction for his Tokyo Olympian, Matt Hauser before Friday’s Paris Test Event: “Back yourself!” Hauser is having the season of his life, breaking through for his maiden World Triathlon Championship Series victory in Montreal last month
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Road To Paris: How Aussie triathletes will qualify for the Olympic Games
August 14, 2023
The countdown is officially on. With less than one year to go until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Australia’s best triathletes are looking to secure a spot on the Australian Olympic Team at this week’s Olympic Test Event in Paris. When are the Paris 2024 triathlon races? The Olympic triathlon
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Townsville Triathlon Festival: Four Australian Championships and a Pathway to Townsville 2024
August 10, 2023
The Townsville Triathlon Festival promises to deliver as athletes from across Australia gather to participate in four prestigious Australian Championships Events, with the city of Townsville preparing for next year’s 2024 World Triathlon Multisport World Championships. All the pulse-pounding racing action unfolds against the stunning backdrop of Strand Park, which
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Commonwealth Youth Games: Double Delight for Anderson and Latham
August 9, 2023
The Mixed Relay triathlon has concluded in stunning fashion, with Aspen Anderson (QLD) powering from behind to deliver another gold medal for Australia, alongside teammate Jack Latham (TAS). Oscar Wootton (VIC) and Hannah Pollock (QLD) also joined forces to finish in 4th place, recording a time of 42:32. With expected
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Anderson claims Gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
August 7, 2023
Aspen Anderson has claimed gold in the Women’s Individual Super Sprint triathlon at the Commonwealth Youth Games, pushing through to claim her top of the podium finish in warm conditions at Buccoo Beach. Anderson (QLD) took to the picturesque course for the 375m swim, 10km cycle and 2.5km run to
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Aussie Quartet set for Commonwealth Youth Games Triathlon Debut
August 3, 2023
Triathlon has quickly risen in popularity, securing its status as one of the world’s most iconic endurance events - which at this weekend’s Commonwealth Youth Games starts and concludes at Buccoo Beach Facility, Tobago. This is the first time that triathlon events have been a part of the Commonwealth Youth Games.
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McShane set for WTCS Sunderland as step towards Paris Olympic Test Event
July 28, 2023
Six members of Australia’s Elite triathlon group will use Sunderland’s World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) debut this weekend in preparation for next month’s Olympic Test Event in Paris and the first automatic nomination race for 2024. Olympians Emma Jackson, Jaz Hedgeland and Jake Birtwhistle will be joined on the start
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Latham and Pollock added to Australian Team for 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
July 20, 2023
Following the allocation of two additional open athlete positions, Jack Latham and Hannah Pollock will don the green and gold at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games with an updated triathlon team announced today. Latham and Pollock join Oscar Wootton and Aspen Anderson, who were announced in June, in the
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Hauser Charges Into Third Spot On The World Triathlon Championship Rankings
July 16, 2023
For the first time, Australia’s Matt Hauser has climbed into third place overall on the 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) Rankings in Hamburg today. The 25-year-old finished a close-up fifth in an epic ten-strong shoot-out in the inaugural men’s World Super Sprint Final and WTCS round around the cobblestoned
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Anu Francis Snatches a Sterling Silver in Swansea Para Series
July 16, 2023
Paralympic hopeful Anu Francis adapted quickly to the tricky Welsh weather, taking a hard-fought silver medal for Australia at the 2023 World Triathlon Para Series in Swansea. It came after organisers decided to drop the bike leg, 24 hours before the start, due to adverse weather conditions – making the race
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Hepburn Powers Home For Top Ten Finish In Junior Worlds
July 14, 2023
Western Australian Rhianna Hepburn has picked herself up off the canvas to secure a top ten finish in the Junior Women’s World Triathlon Sprint Championship in Hamburg – storming home after an unfortunate mishap at the end of the 20-kilometre bike leg. As the 20-strong lead group dismounted, jostling for positions
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Australia's Elites Gear Up for World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg
July 12, 2023
There will be no place to hide for Australia’s nine-strong Elite triathlon team when they hit the ground running in Hamburg this week for the first ever World Triathlon Super-Sprint World Championships. The Aussies will be headlined by Olympians Matt Hauser, Jake Birtwhistle, Jaz Hedgeland and Emma Jackson for the
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From Setback to Second Chance: Hepburn Poised for World Junior Championships Debut
July 11, 2023
Western Australia’s Rhianna Hepburn has spent the past year with one goal in mind - the World Junior Triathlon Championships in Hamburg. Last year, the teenager had fulfilled automatic qualification for the Australian Junior team for the World Championships in Montreal, only to be forced to withdraw from the team after
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Brad Course Ready For Redemption At The World Junior Championships in Hamburg
July 11, 2023
For Queensland’s Bradley Course , this week’s World Junior Triathlon Championships in Germany have been a long 12-months in the making. Most would be happy to get to the start line and make it successfully around Hamburg’s famed cobblestoned streets unscathed. But the teenager and his Australian teammates are preparing for
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Team Australia set for World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg
July 10, 2023
The Australian team, composed of skilled juniors, elite competitors, and dedicated age group athletes, are primed to make their mark on the World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in Hamburg this week. For over twenty years, the German city has been welcoming the top tier of international triathlon, with this
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Australia’s Para-Triathletes Ready For A Scorcher On Montreal’s F1 Track
July 6, 2023
This weekend’s World Triathlon Para Series event in Montreal is shaping up to be a scorcher in more ways than one as competition hots up for Australia’s premier para-triathletes with Paris on their minds. Eleven Aussies will be vying for their first Paralympic Qualifying Rankings points in the Montreal race,
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An update on 2023/24 Membership
June 30, 2023
Another season is just around the corner and with a full calendar of events in our sights, you won’t want to miss Season 2023/24. To help you get ready, here’s an update on membership for 2023/24 including renewals for the season ahead. Renewing for 2023/24 Triathlon Australia memberships will automatically
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Triathlon Australia Announces Partnership with deboer Performance Wetsuits
June 28, 2023
Triathlon Australia has officially announced a multi-year partnership with world leading performance wetsuit manufacturer, deboer. de boer has quickly become the popular choice for many of the very top professional athletes around the globe. The wetsuits elevate performance, maximise body heat sustainability, and increase comfort and flexibility for peak performance
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Team Oceania wins first Olympic Esports Week Exhibition Event
June 26, 2023
Team Oceania took the tape at the Olympic Esports Week duathlon event in Singapore on Sunday, where the Arena Games made its Exhibition Event debut in duathlon format. Twenty athletes and five teams competed in the relay event, each completing a 750m run, 6km bike and another 750m run, where
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Chris Davis Honoured as Australian Flag Bearer at World Championships in Hamburg
June 26, 2023
In a fitting tribute, Triathlon Australia has today announced the late Chris Davis will be posthumously named the Australian Age Group Triathlon Team Flag Bearer for the upcoming World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships in Hamburg. Tragically, Chris Davis, a dedicated triathlete, passed away earlier this year. In February, Chris
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Matt Hauser Strikes Maiden World Triathlon Championship Series Gold in Montreal
June 25, 2023
Australia struck gold at the World Triathlon Championship Series round in Montreal today with the Gold Coast’s Tokyo Olympian Matt Hauser claiming his maiden WTCS victory. The 25-year-old turned a stirring silver in the last round in Yokohama into a deserved gold medal – the first Australian male since Jake Birtwhistle
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Matt Hauser Draws Inspiration from Aussie Ashes Triumph ahead of WTCS Montreal
June 23, 2023
Tokyo Olympian Matt Hauser will take the same fight to the line in this Sunday’s World Triathlon Championship Series race in Montreal that won Australia the Ashes Test opener against England. Chasing 281, the Australians reached the target inside the final hour, with skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon combining
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Australian Duathlon Champions Crowned in Canberra
June 20, 2023
The Australian Standard Duathlon Championships took place in Canberra on Saturday, with enthusiastic athletes gearing up for the final leg of the 2022/2023 Australian Championships season. The event held significant importance as it served as a world qualifying event for athletes aspiring to represent Team Australia in the upcoming 2024
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Simpson and Currie claim IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns Titles
June 19, 2023
Kylie Simpson and Braden Currie have claimed victory at the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns, with both athletes setting new course best times on their way to their wins. Simpson crossed the line in 8:40:53 to take out the women’s title, with New Zealand’s Currie standing on the top
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Sarah Crowley eyeing back-to-back IRONMAN Cairns victories
June 16, 2023
Sarah Crowley is eyeing back-to-back IRONMAN Cairns victories as the Race in Paradise returns to Tropical North Queensland this weekend. The 2022 Champion returns after, not only taking the top spot in Cairns last year, but also at IRONMAN Australia and IRONMAN Western Australia, a very impressive feat. She's in
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Excitement builds for Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns
June 15, 2023
Athletes from across Australia and around the world are heading to Tropical North Queensland for this Sunday’s Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns. More than 2,500 athletes will take part in IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races, with the fan favourite event celebrating its 12 th running in 2023. Geoff Meyer,
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Triathlon Australia support Indigenous Voice to the Federal Parliament
May 26, 2023
Triathlon Australia's Board has announced its support for an Indigenous Voice to Federal Parliament in the upcoming referendum. Marking the commencement of National Reconciliation Week tomorrow, and along with support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Triathlon Australia has also announced the sport’s Reconciliation Action Plan project in partnership with
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Mix of Talented Triathletes to take on Port Douglas
May 25, 2023
They'll be a thrilling mix of talented triathletes taking the start line at this weekend's Oceania Cup and Championships in Port Douglas, f rom experiences elites to the fearless juniors aiming to challenge the big names. Saturday's mens race is expected to be a real dog fight with Olympian Jake
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Van Coevorden Dreaming Big in Cagliari Ahead of Paris Test Event
May 25, 2023
After a decade of racing the best on the World Triathlon Championship Series, Natalie Van Coevorden knows that things on the sport’s biggest stage don’t always go according to plan. This Saturday’s WTCS race in Cagliari will see the 30-year-old from Sydney’s south-west take another step towards what she hopes
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Junior Australian Team announced for World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg
May 23, 2023
Triathlon Australia is excited to announce the Australian team selected for this year’s World Triathlon Junior World Championships taking place in Hamburg, Germany in July. The team comprises of Rhianna Hepburn, Brad Course, Gabby Jackson, Tom Feldmann, Emma Olsen-Keating, Mitchell Blackbourn, Jack Crome, and Alex Field. Hepburn, Course, Jackson, and
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Jones Leads Stellar Team for 2023 World Triathlon Age Group Championships
May 17, 2023
Olympic silver medalist Michellie Jones will lead the charge on an incredible team announced to represent Australia at the 2023 World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Pontevedra. Widely regarded as one of the top triathletes of all time, Jones has left an indelible mark on the sport with her numerous
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Lauren Parker Keeps Two-Year Unbeaten Record In Tact at WTPS Yokohama
May 15, 2023
Australian Paralympic star Lauren Parker has scorched around a slippery Yokohama circuit to win a 10 th straight para-triathlon gold medal, despite a hiccup which cost her valuable time in the first transition change. The Australian para team finished the day with one gold, two silver and two bronze medals
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Matt Hauser Produces “Usain Bolt moment” to Snatch Silver In Yokohama
May 15, 2023
Olympian Matt Hauser has produced “a Usain Bolt moment” to bulldoze his way to a silver medal at the World Triathlon Championship Series race in Yokohama. Seemingly out of contention, the 25-year-old produced a grandstand finish to celebrate one of his greatest ever performances after missing a month’s training due
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Triathlon Australia Announce Z3R0D as Official Performance Race Suit Supplier
May 11, 2023
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce Z3R0D as the official supplier of the high performance program. Z3R0D are at the forefront of developing high-quality, innovative performance race suits for elite triathlon, and will be the official Australian performance suit for the 2023 and 2024 international seasons, as the team builds
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Sophie Linn Gears Up for WTCS Yokohama After Arena Games Triumph
May 11, 2023
Fresh from her gut-wrenching victory to clinch the Super League Arena Games World Championship in London, Australia’s Sophie Linn will revert to the traditional triathlon arena with an enormous confidence boost when she lines up in the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) in Yokohama on Saturday. The Colorado-based Commonwealth Games
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Callum McClusky Survives Canberra Winter & Now The Heat Is On In Yokohama
May 10, 2023
Swimming in a freezing Canberra lake in the middle of winter is certainly not everyone’s first choice for a training session even for the toughest of triathletes. It was at the height of the pandemic and Canberra’s indoor pools were closed so Lake Burley Griffin was Callum McClusky’s only option.
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Steve McKenna and Kylie Simpson claim IRONMAN Australia titles
May 8, 2023
Steve McKenna and Kylie Simpson have claimed the men’s and women’s professional titles in hard fought battles in Port Macquarie. McKenna took the win in 8:06:16, with Simpson winning a third IRONMAN title in 9:16:45, as both athletes stood on the top step of the podium at IRONMAN Australia for
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SCODY announced as Triathlon Australia’s Official Partner
May 6, 2023
Triathlon Australia has today announced a major partnership with leading Australian-based sports apparel manufacturer SCODY. As Official Partner of Triathlon Australia, SCODY will outfit the Australian Age Group Triathlon & Multisport Teams, Triathlon’s State Teams, Technical Official program and be the Official Custom Triathlon Shop. The multi-year deal will see
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Twomey set to inspire school kids across the country
May 4, 2023
Australian para-triathlete Liam Twomey is among twelve high performance athletes from a number of sports ready to take their learnings from the field of play to the classroom after being appointed as ambassadors for The Good Village Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Problem Solvers Program. Over the next eight months,
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Willian and McShane Triumph at the Oceania Triathlon Cup Busselton
May 3, 2023
Oceania Triathlon Cup and Oceania Triathlon Para Cup racing headed West to the famous Busselton Festival of Triathlon for the first time in the events history this weekend. A much-loved event by the wider triathlon community, the SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon entered into its 22nd year. On Friday, many
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Top Aussies Busselton Bound for First Time in Festival's History
April 27, 2023
Many of the Australia's top elite, U23 and junior athletes and para-athletes are Busselton bound, as Barnard Park will play host to the 2023 Oceania Cup and the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Para Cup for the first time in the Busselton Festival of Triathlon’s history this weekend. A much-loved event by
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Team Australia’s Flag-Bearer prepares for ‘truly memorable’ honour
April 24, 2023
Donning the green and gold of the Australian Age Group Team has become second nature for Michael Dixon. The 61-year-old is gearing up for an incredible sixth World Triathlon Multisport World Championships in Ibiza this weekend, but he’ll have more to focus on than just racing this time around. Dixon
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Junior Athletes Target International Spots at Australian Sprint Championships
April 14, 2023
There’s plenty on the line when the Australian Junior Sprint Championships hit Adelaide this weekend. Leading junior athletes are not only aiming to take home the coveted title of Australian Champion, but also have their sights set on international competition, with spots on Team Australia up for grabs. The stakes
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Josh Amberger headlines Ibiza-bound elite Aussies
April 12, 2023
Professional Long Course Triathlete Josh Amberger headlines the list of elite Australians announced for the 2023 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Ibiza later this month. The World Triathlon Multisport Championships are a major event on the triathlon calendar, attracting elite, para and age-group athletes from around the globe to compete
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Inaugural Australian Super Sprint Champions Crowned in Sydney
April 4, 2023
The inaugural Super Sprint Australian Championships took place at The Redline Games at the iconic Sydney International Regatta Centre. Age Group athletes took on the exciting 200m swim, 10km bike, and 2km run in attempt to make history by securing the first ever Australian titles at the distance. Toby Croudson
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Charlotte McShane Returns to New Plymouth with Unfinished Business
March 24, 2023
When Charlotte McShane left New Plymouth in 2019 she was convinced it could well be her last triathlon in what had been a distinguished international career. The then 28-year-old McShane was forced to withdraw from the World Cup event - one of nine DNFs for the day – with what would become
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Jake Birtwhistle Leads Aussie Contingent Into New Plymouth
March 24, 2023
Devonport Oceania Cup winner Jake Birtwhistle will be hoping to carry on his good form at this Sunday’s all-important New Plymouth Triathlon World Cup in New Zealand. Birtwhistle, who has prepared for the 2023 season at home in Launceston, will spearhead a team of five Australians, alongside Commonwealth Games teammates,
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Murray and Thompson selected as International Technical Officials for Paris 2024
March 23, 2023
Australian’s Lyndell Murray and Michael Thompson have been selected by World Triathlon as International Technical Officials for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Murray is among the 28 Technical Officials who will officiate at the Olympic Games, while Thompson is among the 27 who will officiate at the
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Australia’s Para Triathletes Dominate In Devonport’s Big Day Out
March 18, 2023
Australia’s band of para triathletes have survived all “four seasons in one day” to dominate the 2023 World Triathlon Para Series opener in Devonport today. The Series heralds the beginning of the road to Paris for many of them and next year’s Paralympics – the third time the sport has been
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Tassie Triathlon’s Prodigal Son Jake Birtwhistle Returns to Devonport Where It All Began
March 17, 2023
Tasmania’s prodigal son Jake Birtwhistle will return to where his triathlon journey to the sport's biggest international stages first began when he lines up in tomorrow’s 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championships in Devonport. Launceston’s 28-year-old Tokyo Olympian and three-time Commonwealth Games medallist will spearhead the men’s field over
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World Triathlon Para Series returns to Devonport
March 16, 2023
The 38th running of the Devonport Triathlon will host the first round of the 2023 World Triathlon Para Series, drawing some of the top para triathletes from around the globe to the Apple Isle. Tokyo silver medallist Lauren Parker will start her journey towards qualifying for two sports at next
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Age Group Champions crowned in Mooloolaba
March 13, 2023
The 31st edition of the Mooloolaba Triathlon took place over the weekend, with thousands of athletes racing across a 1.5km swim, 40km ride, and 10km run in Sunday’s standard distance Australian Championship. Athletes embraced the challenge to claim Australian titles and earn qualifying points for selection to represent Australia at
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Hall of Famer Mirinda Carfrae Announces Retirement
March 9, 2023
Australian triathlon legend Mirinda Carfrae has announced her retirement from professional triathlon. Carfrae has enjoyed an unparalleled Ironman career, including three victories at the Hawaiian IRONMAN World Championships. Last year Carfrae was inducted into the Triathlon Australia's Hall of Fame at the 2022 Triathlon Australia Celebration of Champions Awards night
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Aussies to Take on the World’s Best in Abu Dhabi
March 3, 2023
Australia's top elite athletes will line up in the World Triathlon Championships Series Season Opener tonight (Friday, 3 March) at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Aussies will face tough competition and some of the biggest names in triathlon from around the world as they aim to
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Oceania Cup Taupo: Juniors and Elites to Compete in Sprint and Mixed Relay Races
February 24, 2023
The Oceania Junior Championships will kick off on Saturday, February 25, in Taupo, NZ, followed by the elites competing in the second Oceania Cup of 2023. The weekend’s racing will conclude with the Oceania Mixed Relay Championships on Sunday. Oceania Junior Championships The 2023 Oceania Junior Championships in Taupo, NZ,
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Aussies podium in Oceania Cup opener in Wanaka, NZ
February 18, 2023
Australia’s Callum McClusky and Emma Jeffcoat put on a stunning display at the Oceania Cup opener in Wanaka, New Zealand, claiming gold and bronze respectively in a highly competitive sprint course event. McClusky showed his strength by producing the run of the day to edge out New Zealand’s Kyle Smith
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Aussies feature in Oceania Cup Wanaka Friday Night Showdown
February 17, 2023
The season’s first Oceania Triathlon Cup is set to be a thriller in a Friday Night Showdown in New Zealand with some of the best elite athletes in the Oceania region set to compete over the stunning Lake Wanaka sprint course (swim 750m, bike 18km, run 5km). In the men’s
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Oceania Championships Kicks Off 2023 Season for Australia’s Top Paratriathletes
February 6, 2023
A star-studded start list headed to sunny Stockton on Sunday, with the Oceania Triathlon Para Championships kicking off the 2023 season for Australia’s top paratriathletes With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, the event provided a platform for the athletes to showcase their skills and build momentum
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Jake Birtwhistle and Ellie Salthouse claim IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania Titles
February 6, 2023
Tasmania’s Jake Birtwhistle and Queensland’s Ellie Salthouse have claimed the men’s and women’s professional titles at the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania in nipaluna/Hobart. Birtwhistle and Salthouse headed into the event as two of the favourites and lived up to the pre-race hype, impressing on their way to victory. Local
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World Triathlon Multisport Championships to be held in Townsville in August 2024
February 4, 2023
Organisers of the World Triathlon Multisport Championships have today announced that the event will be taking place in Townsville, Australia, from 15-25 August, 2024. The 12-day event will include 19 World Championship races across five different levels of athletes, including Age Group, Paratriathletes, Junior, Under 23 and Elites. Thousands of
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Australian Paratriathlete Clint Pickin looks to next chapter
February 3, 2023
Australian paratriathlon representative Clint Pickin has announced he's looking forward to new opportunities as he retires from international para triathlon after six years of racing in the Green and Gold for Triathlon Australia. The decision comes following a series of injury set-backs, and eight months of rehab for a shoulder
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Be Part Of Team Australia At Townsville 2024 World Championships
January 30, 2023
If you've ever thought about donning the green and gold tri suit and representing Australia, there's no better time than a World Championships on home soil with the 2024 World Triathlon Age Group Multisport Championships heading down under to Townsville, Queensland! With the event taking place from 15-25 August 2024,
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VALE Phil Coles AM, Triathlon Australia Patron
January 30, 2023
Triathlon Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Phil Coles AM, Patron of Triathlon Australia. A distinguished Australian representative and three-time Olympian (canoe sprint), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Honorary Member, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Life Member and Honorary Member of the International Triathlon Union (ITU). Triathlon join the Olympic
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Olympian Jake Birtwhistle preparing for IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania debut
January 25, 2023
Tasmanian Olympian Jake Birtwhistle is preparing to test himself at the debut of IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania in nipaluna/Hobart next Sunday 5 February. Birtwhistle, who represented Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and medalled at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will contest his first ever IRONMAN
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Age Groupers Set for St Kilda and Australian Sprint Championships
January 13, 2023
The 2022/23 Australian Championships calendar continues this weekend with St Kilda set to stage the Australian Age Group Sprint Triathlon Championships on Sunday 15 th January. Based along Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay the event kicks off at Catani Gardens. Triathlon Australia members will battle down bayside suburbs in hopes of
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Super Sprint Championships set to showcase emerging Aussie talent
January 12, 2023
The nation’s next generation of elite triathlon talent will be on show in Canberra this weekend, when the 2023 Australian Youth & Junior Super Sprint Championships hits the track at Stromlo Forest Park. The Championships are part of Grand Prix Triathlon’s Super Sprint Weekend which see athletes compete in a
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A message from our CEO, Tim Harradine as 2022 comes to a close
December 21, 2022
What a year across triathlon and multisport. Recently in the annual report, I reported that I’ve always enjoyed the fact that Triathlon Australia is a values driven organisation. My reflection on 2022 is that I have never seen a clearer example of our values at work. This year, we again
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Triathlon Australia Part Of United Commitment: ‘We Win Well To Inspire Australians'’
December 15, 2022
In a major milestone for Australian sport, Triathlon Australia is proud to have joined forces with the country’s peak Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sporting organisations to launch a national strategy aimed at building success towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Bringing our collective vision of success immediately to life, Triathlon
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Directors Cooper, Corbishley and Gosman Re-Elected to Triathlon Australia Board
December 14, 2022
Michelle Cooper has been re-elected to the Triathlon Australia Board as President, with Directors Stuart Corbishley and Alex Gosman also re-elected at Triathlon Australia's 2022 AGM held on Monday 12 December. With the full support of the Board, Michelle Cooper will continue in the role of Chair, with David Tucker
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Triathlon Australia Annual Report 2021/2022
December 12, 2022
Triathlon Australia is pleased to publish the 2021/2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements – providing a report on what President, Michelle Cooper, described as a year of unparalleled collaboration and transformation. The board remained focused on best practice governance through the undertaking and investment in significant projects through a period of
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Triathlon’s Finest Honoured at Celebration of Champions Awards
December 12, 2022
Some of triathlon’s greatest legends and contributors gathered at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast last night, as Triathlon Australia celebrated a remarkable season at the Annual Celebration of Champions Awards. It was glittering celebration of the past, present and future champions of the sport on a night
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Fab Five Elevated To Triathlon Australia Legend Status
December 11, 2022
Triathlon Australia elevated five extraordinary athletes to Legends of The Sport status when the Celebration of Champions Awards returned to the Gold Coast last night. The fab five – Tim Bentley, Belinda Soszyn, Belinda Granger, Lachlan Lewis and Rad Leovic – have all had remarkable careers across all distances – and some continue
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Hall of Famer Mirinda Carfrae Thankful For A Dream Triathlon Life
December 11, 2022
Australian triathlon great Mirinda Carfrae has always had impeccable timing, forging an unparalleled IRONMAN career which saw her win three Hawaiian World Championships. Back in Queensland from her home in Boulder, Colorado in the US for the first time in two years with her family, Carfrae received an unexpected letter,
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Triathlon Australia Elite Selection Committee Announced
December 8, 2022
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce the Triathlon Australia Elite Selection Committee (TAESC) following the release of the revised Elite Selection Committee Terms of Reference and expressions of interest for members of the Committee. The Elite Selection Committee plays a critical role, responsible for the selection of all Triathlon Australia
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2024 Australian Age Group Triathlon Team Qualifying Calendar Released
December 6, 2022
Triathlon Australia is excited to launch the qualification calendar for the 2024 World Triathlon Age Group Triathlon World Championships. The calendar features the first ever Australian Age Group Super Sprint Triathlon Championships, scheduled for 1 April 2023 at the Redline Games i n S ydney, NSW . While the destination is
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A Golden End To 2022 Season For Australian Age Group Team in Abu Dhabi
December 5, 2022
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island was host to thousands of Age-Group world triathletes last week for the World Triathlon Championship Finals, to mark the end of an exciting year of Age Group World Championship racing. The multi-day event crowned World Champions across Elite, U23, Para and Age-Group categories, with the UAE,
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Aussies Win History Making Paratriathlon Mixed Relay Demonstration In Abu Dhabi
November 26, 2022
Australia’s leading paratriathletes have given the immediate thumbs up for the Paratriathlon Mixed Relay event, after winning a hugely successful demonstration event in Abu Dhabi today. The Australia II team of Lauren Parker, Sam Harding (with guide Luke Harvey) and Jeremy Peacock (who completed two legs) won the first event
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Lauren Parker Wins A Dramatic History Making Third World Title In Abu Dhabi
November 24, 2022
Lauren Parker has created her own slice of Australian triathlon history in Abu Dhabi today, hanging on to win her third PT Wheelchair Paratriathlon world title in dramatic circumstances. The 33-year-old Tokyo Paralympic silver medallist from Newcastle, showed all of her tenacity and never-say-die attitude to overcome a mechanical issue
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Team Australia Takes on Abu Dhabi World Championships: Your Guide to The Action
November 21, 2022
The World Triathlon Championship Finals is coming to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island from 23 - 26 November 2022. The Championship Finals is the crown jewel of World Triathlon’s annual calendar. The multi-day triathlon festival is expected to welcome thousands of local, regional and international triathletes to the UAE's capital city, and
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Triathlon Australia 2022 Annual General Meeting
November 21, 2022
Triathlon Australia’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Monday, 12 December at 7:30pm AEDT. Affiliated Clubs (through a representative) and Individual Members are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting, however please note will not be able to debate or vote (Pursuant to Rule 12.1 of
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Steve McKenna And Ellie Salthouse Claim GWM IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne Titles
November 14, 2022
Steve McKenna and Ellie Salthouse have taken victory at GWM IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne, with both athletes impressing on their way to the top step of the podium on Sunday. Adelaide’s Steve McKenna crossed the line in 3:39:12, more than three minutes ahead of Charlie Quin, with Quin impressing on his
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Excitement of IROMAN 70.3 Racing To Return To Melbourne This Sunday
November 11, 2022
A host of the region’s top professional triathletes and thousands of age-group athletes are set to line up for GWM IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne this Sunday 13 November. More than 2,000 athletes will descend on St Kilda for Sunday’s GWM IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne, taking on a 1.9km swim, 90km ride and
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Aussie Triathletes Ready To Make History At Virtus Oceania Asia Games
November 9, 2022
A group of Aussie triathletes are ready to make history on the Gold Coast , becoming the first Australian triathlon team to compete at the Virtus Oceania Asia Games. Delivered by Sport Inclusion Australia, the Virtus Oceania Asia Games 2022 (OA Games 2022) is an international multi-sport competition in the Oceania
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Natalie Van Coevorden Moves Into WTCS Top 20 As Abu Dhabi Heats Up For WTCS Grand Final
November 7, 2022
Birmingham Commonwealth Games representative Natalie Van Coevorden has pushed herself into the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) top 20 after an encouraging performance on the sixth stop in Hamilton, Bermuda this morning. The world’s best triathletes gathered on the picturesque North Atlantic island and home to three-time World, Olympic and
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Gardner Takes Out Australian Cross Triathlon Title
November 7, 2022
Queensland’s Brodie Gardner has claimed victory at TreX Sunshine Coast on Saturday 5th November, claiming his second Australian Cross Triathlon title in his home state in front of family and friends. Garden, who took out his first Australian Cross Triathlon title in 2017, finished the Hinterland course – 1500m swim, 28.5km
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Noosa To Kick Start The Next Chapter For Rejuvenated Charlotte McShane
October 29, 2022
When Charlotte McShane steps up to the plate at 6:15am on Sunday morning for the 2022 Garmin Noosa Triathlon it will be like starting her career all over again from scratch as she eyes the 2024 Olympics. And it's been quite the career with the 32-year-old just named on her
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Townsville 2024 Qualifying Race Calendar Released
October 17, 2022
Today we are celebrating the launch of our qualification calendar for the 2024 World Triathlon Age Group Multisport World Championships which are heading down under to Townsville, Queensland in 2024! Thousands of athletes from around the world are expected to take part in the 10-day festival that allows for athletes
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Triathlon Australia Call for Elected Director Nominations
October 13, 2022
Nominations are open for positions of Elected Director on the Triathlon Australia Board, to be elected at Triathlon Australia’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held virtually on Monday, 12 December at 7:30PM AEDT, in accordance with the Constitution of Triathlon Australia Limited. Triathlon Australia is seeking interest
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Matt Hauser Runs Into World Triathlon Series Ranking Top Ten in Cagliari
October 9, 2022
Tokyo Olympian and dual 2022 Commonwealth Games medallist Matt Hauser has jumped into the Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings top ten after another solid showing when Cagliari (ITA) hosted its first ever WTCS race. Hauser fought back to cross the line in 11th place after being in the mix
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Australian Elites Line Up For World Triathlon Series Return In Cagliari (ITA)
October 7, 2022
Australia’s band of elite triathletes will return to the World Triathlon Championship Series on Saturday, when the Italian city of Cagliari hosts its eagerly awaited WTCS debut. A multiple-time World Cup venue, Cagliari throws up an almighty Olympic-distance challenge attracting two of the strongest lineups seen all year as the
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Triathlon Australia Sustainability Advisory Group
September 30, 2022
Triathlon Australia seek EOIs to establish the Sustainability Advisory Group as part of the sport’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the impact on the environment. We’re fortunate to have amazing places to train, race and experience triathlon and multisport in Australia. Triathlon Australia recognises it has a role to play
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Triathlon Australia launch aligned workforce
September 23, 2022
The launch of the new-look structure marks a major milestone towards an optimal operating model for the delivery of triathlon within Australia. Through bringing the Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Northern Territory workforces together with Triathlon Australia, services, programs and initiatives will be aligned nationally but delivered locally for
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Toby Powers Awarded Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship
September 21, 2022
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) today announced the remaining 16 scholarships for up-and-coming elite athletes in its 2023 Scholarship and Mentoring Program, with Queensland triathlete Toby Powers receiving a grant of 2,500 plus support from SAHOF and its esteemed member base over the next 15 months. Powers was
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Ashleigh Gentle Storms Home in Texan Heat To Win Second PTO Open Title
September 19, 2022
Ashleigh Gentle stormed to a PTO US Open win in Dallas to add to her stunning victory in the PTO Canadian Open in July. Her PTO Tour record for 2022 now reads: raced three, won three; after also beating Laura Philipp and Chelsea Sodaro in her Collins Cup match for
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Neumann and Wilms victorious at Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast
September 11, 2022
Max Neumann and Lotte Wilms have claimed victory at Sunday’s Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, with both athletes impressing on their way to the top step of the podium. Neumann won the men’s title in 3:29:47, edging out Adelaide’s Steve McKenna, with defending champion Nicholas Free third, while Wilms
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Double Silver For Australian Age Group Team To Round Out Zofingen World Champs
September 6, 2022
Known as one of the toughest tests for long distance duathletes, the 2022 World Triathlon Age Group Long Distance Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen did not disappoint, with seven talented Australians taking on the challenge. For the 14th time in 33 years, Zofingen, Switzerland welcomed participants from 30 nations to
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Zofingen Comes Alive For Age Group Long Distance Duathlon World Championships
September 1, 2022
Seven Australian Age Group Team athletes will be back out on the race course this weekend competing in the 2022 World Triathlon Age Group Long Distance Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen, Switzerland. For the 14th time in 33 years, the duathlon world meets at Powerman Zofingen for the official Long
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Small But Mighty Team Australia Takes On World Championship Action In Samorin
August 23, 2022
An action-packed week of festivities in Samorin, Slovakia saw Aquathlon, Aquabike and Long Distance Triathlon World Champions crowned for 2022, with the small but mighty Australian team making themselves known in the green and gold. Slovakia welcomed athletes with stunning conditions on day one of racing with 22.6°C recorded for
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12 Magic Match-Ups Announced For The 2022 Collins Cup
August 19, 2022
Back for its second edition, the 2022 Collins Cup is coming up this Saturday, from 8:30pm AEST 20 August in Samorin, Slovakia. With the world’s best descending on the iconic x-bionic® sphere sports complex, and the event running alongside the World Triathlon Multisport Championships , we’re set for a buzzing festival
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Come And Explore Townsville
August 18, 2022
Wondering what race to enter next? We’ve got you covered! Basking in more than 300 days of sunshine each year and surrounded by all of Australia's most iconic landscapes, Townsville is capital of North Queensland. With the Townsville Triathlon & Multisport Festival , featuring the Aquathlon and Sprint Duathlon Australian Championships
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Aussies Set Eyes On Multisport World Championships In Samorin
August 18, 2022
20 Australians will be donning the green and gold at the upcoming World Multisport Championships this week in Samorin, Slovakia. The 2022 Aquathlon, Aquabike and Long Distance Triathlon World Championships are set to begin this Thursday for a week packed with Elite, U23, Junior, Paratriathlon and Age Group racing. Samorin
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Dates announced for Paris 2024 Olympic Games Triathlon events
August 16, 2022
With two years to go before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on July 26, 2024, the Paris 2024 Organising Committee has announced the official competition schedule , with the Triathlon individual races taking place on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday July 31, while the much-awaited Mixed Relay will be hosted on Monday,
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Get your race calendars out – Pontevedra 2023 is on the cards!
August 11, 2022
Have you ever thought about representing Australia at the Age Group World Championships? Well, 2023 might be the year for you... World Triathlon have last week confirmed the 2023 Pontevedra World Triathlon Championship Finals will take place 20-24 September, 2023 in the Spanish northern city. The 2023 Championships will see
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Australia Shines in Wales for World Triathlon Para Series Swansea
August 8, 2022
Australia’s para triathletes shone in the final World Triathlon Para Series race of 2022, with Gold for Lauren Parker (PTWC) in another dominant performance and Silver for Anu Francis (PTS2) in her World Triathlon debut, as the countdown to Paris begins. A stunning day in Swansea, Wales, welcomed the world’s
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Silver and Bronze for Australia in PTVI Debut
August 1, 2022
Wet conditions in Sutton Park on Sunday couldn’t dampen the Aussie team spirit for the debut of the Vision Impaired Para Triathlon at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Sam Harding and Guide Luke Harvey will be bringing Silverware home, with fellow Aussies Jonathan Goerlach and David Mainwaring joining on the
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Bronze For Australia in Mixed Relay
August 1, 2022
Australia’s mixed relay team delivered a bronzed end to the triathlon campaign in Birmingham for the final triathlon event of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. It was another strong and tactical Australian team performance as the sun came out in Sutton Park on the first Sunday afternoon of the Games. Yee
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Team Australia ready to defend Gold Coast 2018 Mixed Relay Gold
July 31, 2022
After the excitement of Friday’s individual triathlon, day three of the 2022 Commonwealth Games sees the return of the Mixed Team Relay, with racing underway at 2.30pm BST (11.30pm AEST) tonight. Team Australia head into Sunday’s mixed relay race as defending champions, with two men from their Gold Coast victory
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Para Triathletes set to make history at Commonwealth Games
July 31, 2022
Australia’s Commonwealth Games para triathletes are set to make history on day three of competition in Birmingham across the Men’s and Women’s PTVI Triathlon Finals this evening from 8:00pm AEST. After Para triathlon made its Commonwealth Games debut with the PTWC (wheelchair) classification at the Gold Coast 2018 Games, it
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Dream Come True in Birmingham for Aussie Sophie Linn
July 30, 2022
Rising star Sophie Linn has proved once again she can execute in the big moments after Friday’s Women’s Individual Triathlon Final in Birmingham where she stormed home to finish fifth in her Games Debut. Bermuda, England and Scotland made up the women’s podium for the fifth edition of triathlon at
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Hauser wins Birmingham Bronze and Australia's First Medal of Games
July 30, 2022
Australia’s Matthew Hauser produced a stunning bronze medal performance in the Men’s Individual Triathlon Final, winning Australia’s first medal of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. It was yet another almighty showdown between England’s Alex Yee and New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde that brought the Sutton Park crowd to its feet in Birmingham
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The Stage Is Set For Day One Triathlon Action
July 29, 2022
Australia’s Commonwealth Games athletes are set to shine on day one of competition in Birmingham, with six of the 14-strong triathlon and paratriathlon team ready to take aim across the Men’s and Women’s Individual Triathlon Finals this evening from 8:00pm AEST. Following the spectacular Games Opening Ceremony at Alexander Stadium
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Aussie Triathletes Target Gold In Birmingham
July 28, 2022
A 14-strong Australian Triathlon Team are ready to represent their country on the world stage in Birmingham, hoping to continue their strong 2022 form, against the Commonwealth’s best. TRIATHLON Three returning Commonwealth Games Australia alumni, including two defending gold medallists, will be joined by three athletes on debut in Australia’s
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Aussie Mixed Relay Team Combine For Timely Silver In Hamburg
July 11, 2022
Three members of the Birmingham-bound Commonwealth Games team have combined to spearhead Australia to a timely silver medal performance at the World Triathlon Championship Series Mixed Relay in Hamburg overnight. Matt Hauser , Sophie Linn and Natalie Van Coevorden were joined by 2018 Gold Coast team member Luke Willian to snatch
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Matt Hauser’s Silver Lining In Hamburg World Championship Series As Birmingham Beckons
July 10, 2022
Australia’s Matt Hauser has given his Commonwealth Games aspirations a timely boost, claiming his first ever World Triathlon Championship Series medal with a stirring silver in Hamburg overnight. It comes after Australia’s Tokyo Paralympic silver medallist Lauren Parker, Jeremy Peacock and Justin Godfrey all claimed gold medals at the World
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Golden Day In Montreal For Australia’s Paratriathlon Team
July 9, 2022
It’s been a golden day for Australia at the 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal with Jeremy Peacock, Justin Godfrey and Lauren Parker all winning gold in a triumphant day for the Aussie Team. Justin Godfrey just keeps on keeping on as he sets his sights on a place on
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Triathlon Australia opens expressions of interest for Elite Selection Committee
July 8, 2022
Update: Expressions of interest for the TAESC are now closed, as of 5pm AEST Sunday 24 July 2022. The Triathlon Australia Board has completed a review of the Triathlon Australia Elite Selection Committee (TAESC), providing a robust process for the selection of Triathlon Australia teams in line with relevant selection
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Statement from the Triathlon Australia Board
July 7, 2022
On the advice of Sports Integrity Australia, Triathlon Australia recently entered into mediation with Emma Carney to discuss and resolve the issues Ms Carney has raised publicly. Regrettably, this mediation was not successful. As a result, Ms Carney has been advised that her membership of our organisation has lapsed and
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Aussie Elites Ready For Helter Skelter Weekend Of Super Sprint Racing In Montreal
June 23, 2022
Four members of Australia’s recently announced Commonwealth Games team for Birmingham will launch themselves into Super Sprint Eliminator mode in what will be a helter skelter three-days of racing in Montreal this weekend. Gold Coast Games hero from 2018 Jake Birtwhistle will be joined by 2022 Commonwealth Games debutants Brandon
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Age Group World Championships Number Two On The Cards For Team Australia
June 22, 2022
The 2022 World Triathlon Age Group Sprint and Mixed Relay World Championships are set to begin with the Parade of Nations on Thursday 23rd June, to kick off an exciting and action-packed three days of racing. Sam Dwyer and Peter Smith will be flying the Aussie flag at the Parade
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Aussies Are Back On The World Triathlon Multisport Championships Stage
June 16, 2022
A week of tough, uplifting Age Group and Elite multisport racing came to a celebratory close on Sunday evening as the athletes returned to World Triathlon start lines en masse for the first time in three years. After the enforced pause of the pandemic, there was huge anticipation among those
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Gold Medal Relay Combo Spearhead Triathlon Team for Birmingham
June 13, 2022
Six of Australia’s best triathletes are the latest Team Members who have booked their tickets to Birmingham where they will be bold in gold. Three returning Commonwealth Games Australia alumni, including two defending gold medallists, will be joined by three athletes on debut in Australia’s triathlon squad for next month’s
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Picturesque Canberra Course set for Australian Duathlon Championships
June 8, 2022
The fast flat streets and paths of Canberra will see the 2021/2022 Australian Duathlon Championships come together this Saturday 11th June, hosted by Elite Energy. The Standard Distance Duathlon race is the culmination of the Australian Championships for the 2021/22 season with qualifying points for selection on Team Australia for
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2022/2023 Membership
June 1, 2022
And just like that, the new season is fast approaching – and with events back in full swing, Team Australia heading to Germany and Spain in 2023, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2022/2023. Across the country triathlon clubs and squads are preparing for the 2022/2023 season. To help you
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Triathlon Australia Announce Tim Harradine as CEO
May 25, 2022
Triathlon Australia Board appoints Tim Harradine as Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search for the sport’s new leader. The Triathlon Australia Board is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced sports leader, Tim Harradine, to the position of Chief Executive Officer to deliver the sport’s vision and strategy. Harradine
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Australian Junior Team Confirmed for Montreal World Champs 2022
May 24, 2022
Montreal will host the next cohort of rising stars for the Junior World Championships from 24-26 June. The 2022 event will mark nearly three years since Australian juniors have had the chance to compete at the World Championships and represent their nation, the last being 2019 World Triathlon Grand Final
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Aussies With Gold Medals and Career Bests to Kick Start WTCS & WTPS in 2022
May 15, 2022
Gold Coast triathlete Matt Hauser has produced the best ever World Triathlon Championship Series performance of his career producing a fast finishing fourth place in Yokohama on Saturday – reinforcing his run towards the Commonwealth Games. Yokohama medals for the Australian contingent came in the World Triathlon Para Series from Tokyo
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Sixteen Australians On The Start Lines For Yokohama World Series Races
May 12, 2022
A seven-strong group of Tokyo Olympians and Paralympians will spearhead a wider group of 16 Australians who will line up in Saturday’s World Triathlon Series races in Yokohama. Ten Elite athletes will kick start the next phase of the WTCS season with the added incentive of automatic Commonwealth Games nomination
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Four-Strong Vision Impaired Paratriathlon Team Ready To Unleash in Birmingham
May 11, 2022
Commonwealth Games Australia has today unveiled a team of four vision impaired Para-Triathletes ready to take on the Commonwealth’s best at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The four Team Members include Queensland’s 52-year-old triple Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM, Tokyo Paralympic teammates 31-year-old Sam Harding (athletics) from the ACT and 39-year-old
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Lauren Parker Achieves Incredible IRONMAN World Championship Goal
May 9, 2022
Australian Paratriathlete Lauren Parker has achieved the incredible feat of completing the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission in St. George, USA. Parker finished her first IRONMAN as a Paratriathlete in 14:00:47, with a 3.8km swim, 180km ride and 42.2km run between her and the
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Triathlon Australia Adopts National Integrity Framework
May 4, 2022
Triathlon Australia has finalised the adoption of the National Integrity Framework (NIF) in partnership with Sport Integrity Australia, the NIF comes into effect from Wednesday 4 May 2022. Maintaining the integrity of the sport of triathlon in Australia is of the utmost importance to Triathlon Australia and to our State
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Werribee Attracts “Next Gen” Juniors With Eyes On Montreal World Championships Prize
April 29, 2022
An exciting group of Australia’s “next gen” triathletes will converge on Victoria’s Werribee foreshores this weekend for two days of non-stop racing action with World Junior Championship selection on the line. Werribee South Beach Triathlon will play host to more than 100 Junior and Youth triathletes from around the country
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Craig Alexander and Glenn Gorick Inducted Into IRONMAN in Australia Hall of Fame
April 29, 2022
The IRONMAN in Australia Hall of Fame has welcomed two new members, with Craig Alexander and Glenn Gorick inducted at a ceremony in Port Macquarie on Friday. Alexander and Gorick became the 19th and 20th inductees respectively, now sitting alongside those who have made a significant and lasting impact on
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Triathlon’s Future Strategy Sets Platform For Success
April 29, 2022
Triathlon has taken a positive step towards future success, with a renewed high performance direction and strategy endorsed by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) following a strategic review of the sport’s Olympic and Paralympic high performance programs. Triathlon’s Refresh process has been overseen by a Project Steering Group (PSG)
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Paris 2024 Is “Justin” Time for Albury’s Paratriathlon Pioneer
April 24, 2022
Four years and four shoulder operations later and Paratriathlon pioneer Justin Godfrey is happily back in the saddle with the Paris Paralympic Games squarely in his sights. And if that dream comes true in 2024 it will be the best 50th birthday present the boy from Albury could possibly wish
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Future Olympic Talent On Show At Runaway Bay Super Sprint Championships
April 10, 2022
Australia’s 2032 Olympians could well be on show when almost 200 of the country’s finest young triathletes kick start the 2022 Australian Youth & Junior Super Sprint Championships on the Gold Coast tomorrow (Monday). The best Youth and Junior triathletes from across the country will be vying to be become
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Heart-to-Heart Talk Has Matt Hauser Ready To Run The Run
April 5, 2022
A blunt heart-to-heart between Australia’s most exciting triathlete Matthew Hauser and his coach Dan Atkins after a disappointing end to the 2021 season could be the catalyst for the 24-year-old to realise his enormous potential on the world stage. The pair spent two weeks together in isolation after returning from
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Sophie’s Choice A Big Winner For “The Bolter From Boulder”
April 4, 2022
Sophie Linn, the South Australian “bolter from Boulder” in Colorado, contemplated walking away from triathlon last year when she ruptured her Achilles tendon. Yesterday, the 27-year-old, who is based in the USA where she competed as a long-distance runner at the University of Michigan, bested Australia’s top-rated triathletes to gain
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Jake Birtwhistle and Matt Hauser Ready For Battle To Birmingham On The Gold Coast
April 1, 2022
For Jake Birtwhistle and Matt Hauser, Sunday’s return to the Gold Coast venue where they spearheaded Australia in a triumphant 2018 Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay, will bring back some golden memories. The Broadwater Parklands is where the pair along with Ashleigh Gentle and Gillian Backhouse stormed home to take that
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Joel Filliol Aiming To Take Australian Triathlon To Greater Heights En Route To Birmingham
March 27, 2022
A group of Australia’s re-energised elite triathletes are already climbing to greater heights in the countdown to this year’s Birmingham Commonwealth Games under Triathlon Australia’s Podium Centre Head Coach Joel Filliol . Filliol, regarded as one of the world’s most respected and successful triathlon coaches, has just overseen a four-week training
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World Triathlon Multisport Championships to be held in Townsville in 2024
March 23, 2022
Organisers of the World Triathlon Multisport Championships have today announced that the event will be heading to Townsville, Australia, in 2024. The 10-day event will be held in the charming town in North Queensland in 2024, with thousands of athletes from around the world expected to take part. The World
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Triathlon Australia appoints SRI to lead CEO Search
March 14, 2022
Triathlon Australia has appointed executive search and consulting firm, SRI, to lead the search for the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Triathlon Australia’s CEO will be responsible for the delivery of Triathlon’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and will work closely with the Board and key stakeholders to guide the growth
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Sudden Downpour Tests Paratriathletes Bike Skills in Stockton
March 13, 2022
Australia’s experienced band of paratriathletes had to call on all their technical bike skills when a torrential downpour created havoc during the Oceania Para Championships in Stockton today. Paralympic silver medallist Lauren Parker and her Tokyo team-mates David Bryant, Jono Goerlach, Nic Beveridge and track and field transfer Sam Harding
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Mooloolaba Triumph for A Relaxed Lorcan Redmond And He’s Now Off To The Worlds
March 13, 2022
Newcastle’s former star junior, Lorcan Redmond, used a combination of relaxation and people power to break through for his first elite victory in today’s Mooloolaba Triathlon Oceania Cup. And it earned the 21-year-old automatic selection on the Under 23 Australian Triathlon Team for this year’s World Championships in Abu Dhabi
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Lauren Parker Ready For Two Races In Two States In Two Days
March 11, 2022
Newcastle’s Tokyo Paratriathlon silver medallist Lauren Parker doesn’t do things in half measures and this weekend she’s flying 1200 kilometers for two races, in two States in two days. And unsurprisingly, Parker, fresh from her impressive display to win the PTWC race at the Devonport Oceania Cup in Tasmania a
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30th Anniversary Mooloolaba Triathlon Roars To Life This Weekend
March 10, 2022
Final preparations are underway for the 30th anniversary of Mooloolaba Triathlon, with two days of racing set to take place this weekend. The sell-out event will welcome triathletes from across Australia, with the popular weekend of racing providing plenty of opportunities for people to get involved in the sport. More
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Triathlon Australia supports IOC, World Triathlon and AOC position on Russia and Belarus
March 2, 2022
Triathlon Australia (TA) stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian triathlon community at these unimaginably distressing times for the people of Ukraine. TA strongly supports the position of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Triathlon and Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to exclude Russian and Belarusian athlete and official participation in international
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Support for flood-affected Queensland and New South Wales community
March 1, 2022
As you are aware, in recent days south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales have been impacted by a significant weather event, causing a widespread flooding emergency which is continuing to unfold in many areas. The triathlon community’s thoughts are with all of those affected by the severe flooding, which
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Big Husky Celebrates 17 Years With Biggest Husky Yet
February 25, 2022
Seventeen years strong and not slowing down, the “Big Husky” Triathlon Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s most loved and iconic long course races and 2022 is no exception. Held on the shores of Shoalhaven, in Jervis Bay Marine Park, the much-anticipated Australian Championships for Long Course and
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Oceania racing to ramp up in Australia with new events confirmed
February 24, 2022
Australia’s amended domestic performance calendar provides silver lining for Aussie Commonwealth Games and World Championship hopefuls. Following an uncertain start to the domestic season, Oceania racing will go ahead at Devonport, Stockton, Mooloolaba, Gold Coast and Werribee with automatic nomination and selection races in Australia confirmed for Elite, U23 and
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Fisher, Slater take out Aussie Cross Triathlon Championships
February 21, 2022
Defending Champion Tom Fisher and Aussie Penny Slater made a cracking return to racing at TreX Snowy Mountains on Sunday 20 February, on the adventure course of off-road dreams in the heart of Kosciusko National Park. Victorian Fisher finished the Crackenback course - 1500m swim, 30km mountain bike and 10km trail
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Appleton and Wilms claim victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong
February 21, 2022
Sam Appleton and Lotte Wilms have claimed victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, with both athletes leading from start to finish to kick off 2022 with a win. Appleton crossed the line in 3:41:15, almost two minutes ahead of defending champion Steve McKenna, with Josh Amberger a further 30 seconds behind
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Australian Championships adventure off road to Snowy Mountains
February 18, 2022
TreX Triathlon (In2Adventure) will host the 2021/2022 Australian Cross Triathlon Championships this Sunday 20 February, in the heart of Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains. The TreX Cross Triathlon Snowy Mountains, which hosted the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, features some of the best fast flowing single track mountain biking, and
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Miles Stewart returns to property sector, departing as long-term TA CEO
February 8, 2022
Triathlon Australia will commence its search for a new Chief Executive following the resignation of long-standing CEO Miles Stewart OAM OLY, who will be returning to the industry in which he built his professional career. Prior to taking on the CEO role with TA, Stewart was Head of Leasing with
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AIS Triathlon Refresh Review Update
February 2, 2022
The comprehensive community consultation process has been completed as part of Triathlon’s Refresh Review with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for triathlon’s Olympic and Paralympic high-performance programs. The confidential survey received a strong response with over 100 contributions, and there were 22 one-on-one interviews led by an experienced independent
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Project Clothing and Triathlon Australia announce end of partnership
December 22, 2021
Project Clothing and Triathlon Australia have today announced an end to the apparel partnership after almost three years of working together. Due to the nature of COVID-19 and restrictions on travel, it was mutually decided it was best to dissolve the agreement. Miles Stewart, Triathlon Australia CEO said: “We’ve enjoyed
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2021/2022 Australian National Series Calendar Update
December 10, 2021
Packed full of Australian Championships and World Qualifying Events, 2022 is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Australian triathlon community. As racing has slowly made its return across the country following a rocky 2021, Triathlon Australia is pleased to provide an update on the remaining events on
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Burton and Simpson Claim GWM IRONMAN Western Australia Titles
December 6, 2021
Matt Burton and Kylie Simpson have claimed the men’s and women’s titles at GWM IRONMAN Western Australia, with both athletes storming home to victory in Busselton. Burton crossed the line in 8:01:23 to take victory nine minutes clear of Adelaide’s Steve McKenna, with Fraser Walsh third, while Simpson won in
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Triathlon Australia Director Appointments at 2021 AGM
December 1, 2021
Brian McGovern and Nickie Scriven join the Triathlon Australia Board alongside returning Director David Tucker. Three Directors were elected by STTA voting delegates at the 2021 AGM, to serve for a two-year term on the Triathlon Australia Board. Newly elected Board members Brian McGovern and Nickie Scriven – who are both
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2022 Noosa Triathlon Entries Open Soon
November 25, 2021
2022 is just around the corner and if you’re hoping 2022 will take you to Noosa – get ready for entries to open next week at 11am Noosa Time (AEST) on Tuesday 30 November 2021 . Good news for Triathlon Australia Premium members, in conjunction with the Noosa Triathlon team, we’ve secured
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AIS and Triathlon Australia seek community input for Triathlon Refresh Review
November 16, 2021
The triathlon community is encouraged to contribute to the Triathlon Refresh Review through a confidential, independently facilitated survey. As part of Triathlon Australia’s ongoing commitment to a comprehensive review of the sports’ Olympic and Paralympic high performance (HP) programs, Triathlon Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have launched
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COVID-19 Vaccine Position Statement
November 16, 2021
Triathlon Australia (TA) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone involved in the sport in Australia. To that end, TA supports and encourages vaccinations against COVID-19 within the triathlon community including athletes, coaches, volunteers, technical officials, administrators, race presenters and supporters to enable a safe and
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Katie Kelly Calls Time On A Remarkable Career
November 15, 2021
Celebrated Australian paratriathlete, Katie Kelly OAM, who went from full time professional executive and recreational triathlete to Paralympic golden girl, has today officially called time on her stellar seven-year career. Kelly, who will turn 46 in February, knew when she crossed the line in a gallant sixth place at the
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Triathlon Australia 2021 Annual General Meeting
November 8, 2021
Triathlon Australia’s 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Monday, 22 November at 7:30pm AEDT. Members wishing to attend can RSVP to Triathlon Australia by emailing lori.organ@triathlon.org.au before 9am AEDT Monday, 15 November 2021. Affiliated Clubs (through a representative) and Individual Members are welcome to attend the
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An Emotionally Charged Lauren Parker Powers To Second Para World Crown In Abu Dhabi
November 6, 2021
The 32-year-old wheelchair paratriathlete scored an impressive win in her PTWC classification at the 2021 World Triathlon Para Championships staged in oppressive conditions in and around the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 circuit, to take the gold medal by almost four minutes. The smile on Parker’s face when she crossed the
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Jonathan Goerlach elected to World Triathlon Athletes Committee
November 4, 2021
World Triathlon this morning confirmed the newly elected Athletes Committee comprised of 10 representatives from ten different countries, including Australian paratriathlete and Tokyo Paralympian Jonathan Goerlach. World Triathlon thanked all athletes for their time on voting for their peers to represent them at the Athletes Committee, and of course thank
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Ashleigh Gentle Claims Record Eighth Noosa Triathlon Crown
October 31, 2021
Ashleigh Gentle has shown once again why she’s the Queen of the Noosa Triathlon, coming from behind to win a record eighth title. The two-time Olympian did not have it all her own way on Sunday, with Milan Agnew and Sophie Malowiecki pushing Gentle all the way to join her
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Gerrard Gosens Blind Faith Still Bringing Home The Chocolates As Birmingham Beckons
October 29, 2021
Australian paratriathlete and triple Paralympian Gerrard Gosens joins around 9,000 athletes on the Sunshine Coast for the world-renowned Noosa Triathlon. There’s been no stopping Gerrard Gosens OAM ever since he walked proudly into Yeppoon State High aged 15 with his first trusty guide dog by his side – defying everything and
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Australia's Leading Triathletes Prepare To Return To Noosa
October 27, 2021
Australia’s top triathletes are preparing to return to the Noosa Triathlon this weekend, with a star-studded field to line up for the iconic event on Sunday 31 October. After a hiatus in 2020 the Noosa Triathlon returns for its 38th running this week, with more than 40 of the country’s
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TRIX3: The Easiest Way To Do Your First Triathlon
October 25, 2021
The easiest way to do your first Triathlon! The TRIX3 event is back for 2021 and it is the perfect way to kick start your triathlon journey. Perform each event from the safety of a leisure centre. The swim leg will be held in the pool, the ride will be
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Open letter to triathlon members and the triathlon community
October 6, 2021
The Triathlon Australia (TA) Board of Directors is issuing this open letter to triathlon members and to the triathlon community in response to serious allegations raised publicly by a former elite triathlete (who is also a current member and accredited coach) as part of a concerted campaign to destabilise Triathlon
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Vale Michael Haarsma
October 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that Triathlon Australia shares the news of the passing of Michael Haarsma, long serving technical official and valued member of our community, who lost his three-year battle with cancer yesterday on Thursday, 30 September 2021. Michael Haarsma was a dedicated and passionate member of the
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Liam O’Neill joins Triathlon Australia as NSW Performance Centre Head Coach
September 30, 2021
Triathlon Australia welcomes Liam O’Neill to the position of NSW Performance Centre Head Coach, in a new role which will provide athletes access to a world-class training environment in NSW. The performance centre is supported by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) with funding provided by the AIS Performance Pathways
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Aussie Gillian Backhouse Announces Retirement From Elite Triathlon
September 27, 2021
2018 Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay Gold Medallist Gillian Backhouse has called time on her triathlon career, after 10 years in the sport at the elite level. The 30-year-old from Armidale has been a regular on the international triathlon scene with an impressive 72 starts, 17 podiums and seven wins over
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Lauren Parker Continues Her Inspirational Journey: Next Stop Cozumel
September 25, 2021
Australians may have only first heard of the Lauren Parker story on January 14 of 2018 , just seven months after a horrific accident crushed the dreams of this aspiring triathlete. Parker had arrived onto St Kilda Beach, greeted by Triathlon Australia officials, who already knew there was something special about
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Theaker And Kaye Chosen For AIS Program To Elevate Women Coaches
September 24, 2021
Triathlon Australia performance coaches Teresa Theaker and Janine Kaye have been chosen for the AIS Elevate Women Coach program, a new professional development initiative from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to prioritise the progress of women in Australian high-performance sport. The AIS recently announced 47 talented pathway coaches – 33
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Triathlon Australia Call for Elected Director Nominations
September 22, 2021
Please note nominations are now closed. Nominations are open for positions of Elected Director on the Triathlon Australia Board, to be elected at Triathlon Australia’s 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held virtually on Monday, 22 November at 7:30PM SYD time, in accordance with the Constitution of Triathlon
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Tough Return to 70.3 World Championships in Utah for Aussie Pros
September 20, 2021
Two years on since the last IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in 2019, Australia’s Sam Appleton, Joe Gambles, Tim Rea, Tim Reed, Ellie Salthouse and Grace Thek raced in stacked professional fields of over 100 world-class triathletes. Featuring a stunning backdrop and unexpected weather, the Land of Endurance lived up to
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BREAKING: Parker To Race IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
September 18, 2021
Lauren Parker will race IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George, UTAH this Saturday despite suffering third degree burns to her feet, facing possible amputation of toes, and being involved in a car accident in the week leading into the race. After being highly unlikely to start following burn injuries
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World's Best To Meet In Southwestern Utah For 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships
September 17, 2021
Updated 18.09.21 12.30pm AEST IRONMAN have released an updated professional start list which can be found HERE . Seven of Australia’s professional long course athletes will be lining up in St George, Utah this Saturday 18 September (11:00pm AEST) for the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. More than 3,000 of the
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Free And Wilms Win On Debut At Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast
September 12, 2021
Nicholas Free and Lotte Wilms have claimed victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, with both athletes standing on the top step of the podium in their first ever IRONMAN 70.3 events. Brisbane triathlete Free crossed the line in 3:39:44, just over a minute ahead of Josh Amberger, with Caleb Noble
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From Sunny Coast To Netherlands: Australia's Elite Lining Up Over Super Sunday
September 10, 2021
Australia’s top triathletes will be racing across the globe this weekend in an action-packed schedule with IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, 2021 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships Almere-Amsterdam and Super League Championship MUNICH’21 all taking place this Sunday. The Sunshine Coast will play host to the return of IRONMAN 70.3 racing,
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Triathlon Australia Board Director Nominations Open Soon
September 2, 2021
Triathlon Australia is starting the search for three elected voluntary Directors to join the Triathlon Australia Board for a 2-year term. Nominations will officially open on Thursday 23 September through the Preliminary Notice of AGM to Triathlon Australia members, with Director elections to take place at the Triathlon Australia 2021
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How A Facebook Post Changed This Triathlete’s Trajectory
August 28, 2021
After David Bryant’s first Ironman race, at Busselton about three hours south of where he lives in Western Australia, he posted on Facebook about the nutrition he used to get through the nearly 10-hour epic. Within a day, the post received 30,000 likes and launched Bryant’s ‘other’ career. “It was
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Para-Triathlon Journey One To Remember And Cherish
August 28, 2021
As the going got really tough in the Women’s PTVI Para-triathlon at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on Saturday morning, guide Briarna Silk posed a question to Katie Kelly. “Can you give me more?” Silk asked the Rio gold medalist. “I was saying ‘Yes’,” Kelly said after the race, “but
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Para-Triathlon Preview: A Diverse Team Filled With Talent
August 27, 2021
Paratriathlon, which made its debut in the Paralympics at Rio 2016, might seem a highly individual sport, but, for Australia’s elite team of eight, a strong sense of teamwork and togetherness has been built, helping create a unit capable of achieving big things this weekend in Tokyo. The Tokyo 2020
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Your Guide to Paratriathlon in Tokyo
August 24, 2021
The Australian Paratriathlon Team has now taken up residence at the Paralympic Village in Tokyo, ready to race on the world's biggest stage. For all the Aussie triathlon fans out there, here is everything you need to know about Paratriathlon in Tokyo and how you can get behind the team.
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Jake Birtwhistle Best Of The Aussies in Montreal – Edmonton Finals Await
August 16, 2021
The Australian triathlon team is now Edmonton bound for the World Triathlon Championship Series Final after an intense weekend of super-sprint racing that saw Tasmania’s Tokyo Olympian Jake Birtwhistle the best performed of the Aussies in the Montreal WTCS round. It was a successful showcasing of World Triathlon’s brand new
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MEDIA STATEMENT
August 5, 2021
Triathlon Australia is committed to a rigorous independent review of the sport and its performance at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. That review is scheduled to take place following the completion of the Paralympics and the Olympic cycle. The review will be led by the Australian Institute of Sport
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Aussie triathlon team fight hard for ninth
July 31, 2021
Australia's mixed relay team left nothing in the tank but it wasn't enough on the day to force their way into the medals as the event made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020. The Aussie team of Emma Jeffcoat, Matt Hauser, Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle were just unable to
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Final Countdown on for Triathlon Mixed Relay Olympic Debut
July 30, 2021
Australia will be chasing a historic medal when the Triathlon mixed relay makes its Olympic debut on Saturday at Odaiba Marine Park. A fast, tactical and action-packed event that will feature 17 nations competing in the inaugural race, teams comprise four athletes. Each competitor starts with a 300m swim, transitioning
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Aussie triathlon women now look to regroup for Olympic mixed relay debut
July 27, 2021
Another dramatic and exciting triathlon race at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The women’s race was slightly delayed due to weather and the wet conditions caused problems for many athletes on the bike, but there was no stopping Bermuda’s Flora Duffy from running away with the gold medal. At her
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Aussies fight bravely but disappointed with results in dramatic triathlon
July 26, 2021
The depth of Australian triathlon was on show at the opening event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, however Jake Birtwhistle, Matt Hauser and Aaron Royle couldn’t produce the run leg needed to threaten for a podium at Odaiba Marine Park. The Australian trio were each within 15 seconds of
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The Heat is On For Australia’s Olympic Triathlon Team In Tokyo
July 23, 2021
In the countdown to next week’s Olympic triathlon events, Triathlon Australia’s Performance Director and Olympic Team Leader, Justin Drew has provided this overview of his team, managing the heat and their realistic chances on sport’s biggest stage. Monday will see two-time Olympian Aaron Royle (NSW) adding Tokyo to Rio and
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Townsville Multisport World Championships not taking place in 2022
July 23, 2021
Organisers of the Multisport World Championships have today announced that the event will not take place in August 2022 as planned. The 10-day event was set to be held in Townsville North Queensland between 18 and 28 August 2022, with thousands of athletes from around the world taking part. The
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Your Guide to Triathlon in Tokyo
July 22, 2021
The countdown is well and truly on for Tokyo 2020! For all the Aussie triathlon fans out there, here is everything you need to know about triathlon in Tokyo and how to get behind the team. WHAT'S ON | KEY DATES While the individual triathlon event made its Olympic debut at
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Future Operating Model July Update
July 20, 2021
Triathlon is in an enviable position – we have a passionate, engaged community of regular participants. We have committed clubs, squads, coaches, technical officials and race directors across the States and Territories who deliver services for our members, but we understand we could do more to help with resources and services
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World-Class Paratriathletes Confirmed For Tokyo 2020
July 19, 2021
Reigning gold medallist Katie Kelly and world No.1 Lauren Parker are among an elite six-athlete Para-triathlon squad welcomed onto the Australian Paralympic Team for Tokyo 2020 at an induction ceremony held on Monday. Kelly became Australia’s first Paralympic triathlon champion when she and guide Michellie Jones won the PT5 classification
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Australia’s Six-Strong Triathlon Team Revving Up For A Sixth Olympics
July 2, 2021
AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE: The Australian Olympic Committee has announced a six-strong Australian Triathlon Team for Tokyo, the sport’s sixth Games since it debuted in Sydney 2000. Rio Olympians Ashleigh Gentle and Aaron Royle return for their second Games, while Jake Birtwhistle, Matt Hauser, Jaz Hedgeland and Emma Jeffcoat will all
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Emma Moffatt Inducted into Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame
June 29, 2021
While the Triathlon Australia 2020 Celebration of Champions awards night looked a little different to previous years, celebrations were still very much front and centre with the induction of Triathlon Australia’s 15th Hall of Fame member, Emma Moffatt. As an Olympic medallist and two-time World Champion, Moffatt takes her place
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Long List of Australian Triathlon Greats Celebrated in Triathlon Australia's Virtual Awards
June 29, 2021
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. Celebrations saw six Aussies – Annabel Luxford, Jenny Alcorn, Craig Redman, Ken Murley, Jane Mountford, and Chris Hill,
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Australian Triathletes In Crucial Tokyo Points Chase
June 11, 2021
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. Only Australia and the USA are in a position to qualify three males and also
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2021/2022 Membership Guide Launch
May 24, 2021
With the 2021/2022 membership season just peeking over the horizon, we’re thrilled to share our new look membership packages with the launch of our 2021/2022 Triathlon Australia Membership Guide. To accompany our new membership portal, we’re excited to launch a simplified, yet expanded, 2021-2022 membership offering for the triathlon community,
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National Careers Week - Working in Sport
May 18, 2021
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pursue a career in the sporting industry? This National Careers Week we felt that it would be the perfect time to introduce you to some of the team here at Triathlon Australia and give you an insight into what it’s
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Kelly strikes gold at Yokohama season opener
May 15, 2021
Katie Kelly has made no secret of her intentions for the 2021 season in her return to the reinvigorated World Triathlon Para Series in Yokohama this morning, taking home a confident victory and valuable Paralympic Qualification points in the Women’s PTVI class. Putting together a strong and synchronised race, Kelly
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Aussies Ready for World Triathlon Racing Return
May 13, 2021
Six Australians will don the green and gold in Yokohama this Saturday, as the international season gets underway with the World Triathlon Championship Series and World Triathlon Para Series kicking off in Yokohama, Japan. With travel highly restrictive alongside other global factors, only a limited number of Australians have chosen
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2021/2022 Membership Update | New look member portal & packages
May 11, 2021
Triathlon Australia is excited to share an update on 2021/2022 membership and changes we’re making to improve the experience for members and clubs, launching soon with membership renewals. Triathlon Australia membership provides access to clubs, coaches, events and racing opportunities across Australia, as well as insurance cover for training and
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group (EDIAG) Expressions of Interest
May 10, 2021
A Sport For Everyone As part of the whole of sport strategic plan, Triathlon Australia and each State and Territory is committed to making triathlon and multisport easier to access, more relevant and more rewarding for more people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations and ability levels. We are
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Trans-Tasman Rivalry Set to Reignite in Port Douglas
May 6, 2021
A Trans-Tasman rivalry will be reignited when Olympic Triathlon hopefuls battle it out over two Oceania Championship and Cup events in Port Douglas this June. Australia and New Zealand’s top triathletes will gather in the resort town for two world-class events, which will be the first Trans-Tasman triathlon events on
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World Triathlon Multisport Championships Townsville to be held in August 2022
May 5, 2021
Organisers of the Multisport World Championships have today announced August 2022 as the new date for the event. The 10-day event will take place in Townsville North Queensland between 18 and 28 August 2022, with thousands of athletes expected to take part. World Triathlon President and IOC member Marisol Casada
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National Strategic Plan To Drive Recovery For Triathlon And Multisport In Australia
April 22, 2021
Triathlon Australia (TA) together with its State and Territory Triathlon Associations (STTAs), is pleased to present the new Triathlon Strategic Plan for 2021-2025. The plan will unite the sport under one strategic plan, with a particular focus placed on unity, collaboration and inclusivity to ensure triathlon and multisport thrive nationally
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McKenna and Salthouse take victory at Ironman 70.3 Geelong
March 29, 2021
Steven McKenna and Ellie Salthouse claimed victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong yesterday, with both athletes winning at the event for the first time. For McKenna not only was it his first win in Geelong but his first ever IRONMAN 70.3 victory, with the South Australian finishing in 3:46:45, less than
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Job Vacancy: Talent Transfer Head Coach
March 26, 2021
An exciting opportunity has come about as the Talent Transfer Head Coach for Triathlon Australia. Organisational Overview Triathlon Australia (TA) is the governing body for the sport of triathlon in Australia. TA is recognised by World Triathlon (WT) and Sport Australia (SA) as the National Federation representing Triathlon. The TA
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Long Course Racing Returns to Victoria
March 26, 2021
70.3 racing will make its long-awaited return to Victoria this weekend, with more than 1,000 athletes descending upon Geelong for the highly anticipated Ironman 70.3 Geelong this Sunday. Featuring a stacked line-up of Australian professional triathletes alongside veteran and first-time Age Group athletes, the 2021 event will see competitors contest
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Job Vacancy: National Manager Coach Education
March 22, 2021
An exciting opportunity has come about as the National Manager Coach Education for Triathlon Australia. In line with the TA High Performance, Pathway and Participation strategies, the National Manager Coach Education is responsible for guiding the effective recruitment, education, support and retention of the coaching workforce needed for triathlon and
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'Royle Tea' reigns at Runaway Bay
March 18, 2021
Aaron Royle and Emma Jeffcoat reigned supreme at the Mixed Relay Invitational this afternoon, taking out the title in blistering form at the Gold Coast Performance Centre. Competing as team ‘Royle Tea’, Royle and Jeffcoat proved they had the legs to go the distance, with Jeffcoat producing an excellent run
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Olympic Hopefuls Fire Up For Mixed Relay Invitational
March 17, 2021
Australia’s Olympic Triathlon hopefuls will be stepping up their preparations for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics when they take to the starting line at Thursday’s Mixed Relay Invitational on the Gold Coast. Intentionally scheduled four days after Sunday’s Olympic distance triathlon in Mooloolaba, the Invitational is designed to provide athletes with
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Hauser and Gentle storm home to Australian titles
March 14, 2021
Matt Hauser and Ashleigh Gentle have taken out the Australian Standard Distance Championships in emphatic style at the Mooloolaba Triathlon this morning. In just his fourth major Olympic distance event, Hauser outran the likes of Jake Birtwhistle and Aaron Royle to take home his second Australian title in as many
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Luxford puts full stop on triathlon career
March 12, 2021
Commonwealth Games representative, Annabel Luxford has called time on her professional triathlon career after 27 years in the sport. Announcing her retirement on her Instagram on Monday morning, Luxford wrote that her final race at the Husky Triathlon Festival was “the full stop to my triathlon story that I wanted”
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Aussies ready to go the distance at Australian Championships
March 11, 2021
As Tokyo begins to sneak up on the calendar, some of Australia’s top triathletes are preparing to put their best foot forward as they take to the field of play in Mooloolaba for the Australian Standard Distance Championships this weekend. In a change to previous years at Mooloolaba, 2021 will
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Job Vacancy: NSW Performance Centre Head Coach
March 4, 2021
An exciting opportunity has come about as the NSW Performance Centre Head Coach for Triathlon Australia. The TA High Performance program is a partnership between TA, SA and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The program provides a nationally integrated and coordinated approach to assist the development and preparation of
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Blues edge out Maroons for Mixed Relay glory
February 28, 2021
It was a true State of Origin battle at the Australian Elite Mixed Relay Championships in Devonport this morning, with New South Wales triumphing over their Queensland rivals for the National title. Putting together a fast and coordinated relay, the New South Wales team of Gillian Backhouse, Josh Ferris, Emma
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Paratriathletes all class in Devonport
February 28, 2021
In pristine Tasmanian conditions, ten new Australian Paratriathlon Champions were crowned at yesterday’s Devonport Triathlon. More than 20 paratriathletes stepped up to the starting line and turned it on for the National Championships in Australia’s biggest paratriathlon event in 12 months. Clint Pickin found another gear in Devonport, taking out
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Jeffcoat and Hauser take Australian Championships by storm
February 27, 2021
Emma Jeffcoat and Matt Hauser have claimed emphatic wins at the Australian Elite Sprint Triathlon Championships in Devonport this morning. In cool and breezy conditions, both athletes let their experience and expertise shine as they dominated their respective races from start to finish to claim the Australian titles. Jeffcoat executed
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State pride on the line at Mixed Relay Championships
February 25, 2021
There will be more than just line honours on offer at the Australian Mixed Relay Championships in Devonport this Sunday, with Elite and Junior athletes pulling on their State colours in the battle for the National Championship title. Adding a new spin to Sunday’s events, athletes will compete in teams
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Australian Championships takeover Devonport
February 24, 2021
Australian triathletes are gearing up for a massive weekend of domestic racing with five major Australian Championships on the line at the Devonport Triathlon this weekend. Kicking off the start of the 2021 domestic racing season, the Devonport Triathlon will see athletes from across Australia gather for a number of
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Paratriathletes relish Newcastle challenges
February 21, 2021
In wet and challenging conditions, Australia’s Tokyo Paratriathlon hopefuls took to the streets of Newcastle on Saturday morning for their first dedicated paratriathlon in 12 months. Despite a demanding harbour current and intermittent rain, athletes savoured the opportunity to be back racing with the City of Newcastle Paratriathlon doubling as
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Aspiring Paralympians Embrace Racing Return
February 18, 2021
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, Saturday’s City of Newcastle Paratriathlon marks
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The search for 2021 Australian Champions begins
February 11, 2021
It’s been nearly 12 months since our last National Championships, and we’re thrilled to be kicking off our 2021 Australian Championships this weekend. With five big races at four iconic race venues, the 2021 Australian Championships are shaping to be an opportunity to cheer on our fellow triathletes and bring
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Joel Filliol announced as Triathlon Australia Podium Centre Head Coach
January 28, 2021
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 performances at major international
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Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle take another step towards Tokyo
December 18, 2020
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 the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the
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Rising talent on show at Super Sprint Race Weekend
December 15, 2020
Australia’s next generation of triathlon talent put their best foot forward at the Gold Coast Super Sprint Race Weekend, despite soggy and blustery conditions hampering racing. Persisting through the wet conditions, some of Queensland and Australia’s top junior and youth athletes dug deep to provide some great racing in the
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Junior talent set to shine at Runaway Bay
December 10, 2020
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 SSRW presents junior and
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Triathlon Australia partners with KODA Nutrition
December 9, 2020
Triathlon Australia announces an exciting new partnership with KODA Nutrition (previously Shotz Sports Nutrition). This three-year partnership will promote the importance of sports nutrition and provide education and product information for Triathlon Australia members to customise their nutrition and realise their true potential. “As an already established and trusted brand
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Appleton races to Top 10 finish in Daytona
December 8, 2020
Byron Bay’s Sam Appleton has pulled together one of his strongest performances to date to take home 6th amongst a world class field at the 2020 PTO Championships in Daytona, Florida on Monday morning. Up against one of the strongest professional fields assembled in recent years, Appleton clawed his way
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Long Course Pros Ready and Rearing to go in Daytona
December 4, 2020
Five of Australia’s top long course triathletes will lay it all on the line in Daytona, Florida this weekend, as the Professional Triathlete’s Organisation (PTO) Championship rolls into town. After an unusual season that saw many athletes forced onto an extended racing break before the return of racing to Australia
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Triathlon Australia CEO elected to World Triathlon Executive Board
December 1, 2020
Triathlon Australia is delighted to congratulate CEO Miles Stewart OAM OLY on his election to the World Triathlon Executive Board at the World Triathlon Annual General Meeting on Sunday night. Securing a majority of votes, Stewart’s election continues Australia’s longstanding place at the World Triathlon table and maintains a voice
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Triathlon Australia announce board appointments
November 26, 2020
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce the successful candidates re-elected to the Board at their Annual General Meeting held on November 9. At the first ever virtual AGM for the organisation, Michelle Cooper was re-elected by the State and Territory Presidents to serve for another two-year term and immediately following
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Triathlon Australia nominate team for World Triathlon elections
November 24, 2020
As World Triathlon embark on another four-year cycle of governance and delivery of their strategic plan, Triathlon Australia has put forward a team of candidates for election to Board and Committee positions to usher in the next chapter of promoting and advancing our sport. Australia has a rich history of
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Full-Time Fixed Term Position Available: Triathlon Australia Ltd - Podium Centre Head Coach
November 24, 2020
An exciting opportunity has come about as the Podium Centre Head Coach of Triathlon Australia Ltd. Position Title: Triathlon Australia Podium Centre Head Coach Reporting to: National Performance Director (NPD) Version Date: November 2020 Location: TBC by Agreement with the NPD Remuneration: Fixed Full-Time contract to 31st December 2024 Primary
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Triathlon Australia welcomes AIS funding boost
October 29, 2020
Australia’s Paralympic triathlon program is set to receive a funding boost from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), with the AIS yesterday announcing more than 3 million in additional funding in 2021-22 towards 13 Paralympic sports, including triathlon. As the Paralympic program continues to push ahead towards next year’s Tokyo
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Derbyshire talent recognised with Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship
October 15, 2020
Charlotte Derbyshire will follow in the footsteps of 2018 Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay gold medallists Jake Birtwhistle and Ashleigh Gentle as she is recognised as one of 32 rising Australian sporting talents in this year’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) Scholarship & Mentoring Program. A Youth Olympic Games Mixed
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Rising talent on show at Super Sprint weekend
October 12, 2020
Junior, Under 23 and Elite talent was on show at the Gold Coast Super Sprint over the weekend, with athletes pushing themselves to their limits in the exciting Super Sprint format. The mix of individual time trials, qualifying races and eliminator style formats produced a thrilling weekend of racing and
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Aussies ready for fast paced racing weekend at home and abroad
October 8, 2020
The ITU World Cup season is set to continue abroad with the 2020 Arzachena ITU Triathlon World Cup on Saturday, while Australia’s Elite, Under 23 and Junior triathletes will test their speed and technical skills at this weekend’s Gold Coast Super Sprint race. Sydney’s Natalie Van Coevorden will pull on
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Neumann digs deep to claim maiden Ironman title
September 28, 2020
Queensland’s Max Neumann put together a thrilling performance to take out his maiden Ironman title on debut, claiming the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Cairns on Sunday. In sweltering conditions, Neumann dug deep to outrun a quality field of long course specialists, including 2017 Asia Pacific Champion Josh Amberger and top
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Aussies set to go the distance at Cairns and Moreton Bay
September 25, 2020
All eyes will be on Cairns this weekend, with 21 professional athletes set to contend the 2020 Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships. In what is shaping up to be the sole Ironman event of the 2020 season, athletes will be going full gas over the 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run
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Gold Coast duo runaway to victory
September 24, 2020
2018 Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay Gold Medallists Ashleigh Gentle and Matt Hauser have run away from the field to take out the 2020 Mixed Relay Invitational. Joining forces as ‘The Runaway Baes’, Gentle and Hauser put together a thrilling performance to definitively claim the title, ahead of Team Fishland’s Jaz
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Aussies mix it up at Runaway Bay
September 22, 2020
Fast and furious Mixed Relay racing makes its return to the Triathlon Australia calendar this Thursday, with Australia’s top triathletes joining forces with the next generation of junior and Under 23 talent at the Triathlon Australia Mixed Relay Invitational. Despite the absence of an Australian team at the Hamburg Mixed
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Royle runs scared to win maiden 70.3
September 14, 2020
Newcastle’s Aaron Royle has put together an outstanding performance at Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast on Sunday to claim his maiden win over the 70.3 distance. In only his second-ever attempt at the 70.3 distance, Royle showed a cool head, and patience during the 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.2 km
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Long Course Heavyweights Roll into Mooloolaba
September 10, 2020
It’ll be a battle of the long course specialists versus the sprint distance mavens in Mooloolaba this weekend, as Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast heralds the return of long course racing to Australia. Australian Ironman royalty Sarah Crowley will finally get her 2020 season underway in Mooloolaba, after the pandemic put
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Australian Junior & Youth Triathlon Series Returns
September 7, 2020
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce the 2020/2021 Australian Junior and Youth Triathlon Series (AJYTS). Forming part of the 2020/2021 Performance Calendar, the AJYTS is set to provide Australia’s next generation of triathlon talent with the opportunity to develop their skills at a number of high-quality events across the country.
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Aussies come to life as racing returns
September 7, 2020
Australia’s elite triathletes have shown there’s no slowing down on their road to Tokyo, displaying some fast and heated racing as elite competition returned at home and abroad over the weekend. Sydney’s Natalie Van Coevorden put together a performance that would do her absentee Australian teammates proud at the 2020
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Aussies Roar Towards Racing Return
September 3, 2020
Australia’s top triathletes will make their return to the starting line this weekend, with professional racing resuming at home and abroad. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the 2020 World Triathlon Series schedule to a grinding halt earlier this year, the international circuit will resume this weekend in Hamburg for a
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Paralympian Kate Næss calls time on career
August 27, 2020
Paralympic triathlete Kate Næss (nee Doughty) announced her retirement from elite triathlon last night. After a wildly successful triathlon career that saw Næss represent Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, claim a World Championship bronze medal, seven World Paratriathlon Series titles and two ITU Paratriathlon World Cup wins, the Melbourne-based
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Super League heralds return to international racing
August 25, 2020
It might not look quite how we remembered it, but international racing is back with a bang. The SuperLeague Arena Games debuted on the weekend and our own Natalie Van Coevorden did us proud, taking home an impressive fourth in one of the first international races in months. The multi-format
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Triathlon Australia announce 2020/2021 Australian National Series
August 24, 2020
Triathlon Australia is today delighted to announce the 2020/2021 Australian National Series, featuring World Qualifier Events, Australian Championships and National Races across the country. With racing slowly making its return across the country following a shortened 2019/2020 National Calendar, the 2020/2021 Australian Triathlon Series will see Australian Championships, World Qualifying
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Triathlon Australia congratulates John Coates on IOC appointment
July 22, 2020
Triathlon Australia would like to congratulate Australian Olympic Committee President, John Coates on his election as Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee last Friday. Speaking on the appointment, Triathlon Australia President Michelle Cooper said that she was delighted to hear of Mr Coates’ appointment. “On behalf of Triathlon Australia, the
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Triathlon Australia welcomes paratriathlon boost
July 16, 2020
Triathlon Australia welcomes the announcement of a funding boost towards our Paralympic program from the Australian Institute of Sport yesterday morning. Paratriathlon was one of seven Paralympic sports to receive an increase in funding, alongside archery, men’s wheelchair basketball, boccia, wheelchair rugby, shooting and canoeing. The paratriathlon program will receive
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Paratriathlon champion Sally Pilbeam steps back from elite career
July 13, 2020
Three-time World Champion Paratriathlete Sally Pilbeam has today announced her retirement from elite paratriathlon. With the current circumstances providing an opportunity to reflect on her impressive paratriathlon career, Pilbeam said that the decision to step back from the sport now “feels right”. “The forced break in competition and training allowed
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Marlene Elliott joins the Triathlon Australia Board
July 8, 2020
Triathlon Australia today welcomed the appointment of Marlene Elliott as a director to the Triathlon Australia (TA) Board. Marlene brings a wealth of experience to the TA Board, with a fifteen-year career as a Director at KPMG, Non-Executive Director of Commonwealth Games Australia and Workways Australia. A former Board member
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Luke McKenzie calls time on career
July 7, 2020
One of Australia’s most successful long course triathletes, Luke McKenzie called time on his professional triathlon career on Sunday after an outstanding 27 years in the sport. Although rising through the ranks as a junior athlete on the ITU circuit, it was in long course racing where McKenzie truly made
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Miles Stewart honoured in Queen’s Birthday Honours
June 8, 2020
Triathlon Australia CEO, Miles Stewart has been named among the Queen’s Birthday Honours with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to triathlon and sports administration. Originally a speedskater from Wollongong, NSW he rose to the highest echelon in triathlon during his career. Miles had an extremely successful
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Triathlon Australia Return to Events COVID-19 Update
June 4, 2020
UPDATE June 4, 2020: Triathlon Australia has announced that as of 9:00am June 4, 2020, the sanctioning of events and racing will recommence on a case-by-case basis, in line with easing State/Territory Government restrictions. The decision was made by the Triathlon Australia Board, after taking into consideration the lifting of
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Townsville Multisport World Championships moved to 2022
May 29, 2020
The Multisport World Championships to be held in Townsville in August 2021 has been deferred until 2022, following a decision by the Executive Board of World Triathlon. The 2020 Multisport World Championships, due to be hosted in Almere (The Netherlands) this September will now take place in 2021, while Ibiza
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Triathlon Australia announce staff stand downs due to COVID-19
April 29, 2020
Triathlon Australia today announced it will be implementing partial staff stand downs due to the economic impact of COVID-19. They come into effect from May 1 until June 30 at which time will be reviewed in line with further developments and government announcements. Triathlon Australia joins a growing list of
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Triathlon Australia – Volunteer Independent Board Role
April 20, 2020
Triathlon Australia – Volunteer Independent Board Role Opportunity to join the National Board of an exhilarating Olympic sport Seeking strong HR, Organisational Change and/or Change Management skills coupled with governance skills Provide advice and recommendations through a period of change and opportunity The Triathlon Australia national governing board consists of 6
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TRYstars At-Home Activity Series
April 15, 2020
We know it can be challenging coming up with different ways to keep the kids occupied right now, so we would like to introduce you to the TRYstars At-Home Activity Pack - complete with 10 triathlon related games and an activity tracker for your family to enjoy. Click here to download
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Triathlon Australia COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 has forced changes to our regular way of life and has presented significant challenges as we all attempt to adapt in a rapidly changing environment. Together, Triathlon Australia’s National Leadership Team, has spent considerable time over the past weeks and days adapting our strategies to meet the current demands
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Coach Appreciation Week 2020: Wrap Up
March 23, 2020
And that's a wrap for Coach Appreciation Week 2020! Last week saw the triathlon community take some time out of the chaos to say thanks. Athletes and clubs jumped at the chance to celebrate the accredited community and elite coaches in our midst, with an outpouring of gratitude filling our
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Triathlon Australia Member COVID-19 Update
March 17, 2020
With increasing concerns around novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the escalating spread of the virus, Triathlon Australia are diligently working to stay across all updates and make sound and informed decisions in regards to our people, our work environment and events. Our primary aim is to protect the health and safety
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Bronzed Aussies roar home in Mooloolaba
March 14, 2020
Ashleigh Gentle and Luke Willian have opened their 2020 racing accounts in style, roaring home to take home bronze medals and valuable Olympic qualification points at the 2020 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup. Among a world class field, Ashleigh Gentle outsprinted her competitors to take home bronze in Mooloolaba behind two-time
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Aussies ready to make magic in Mooloolaba
March 13, 2020
All eyes will be on Mooloolaba this Saturday, with a stacked field of Olympic hopefuls set to meet on the Sunshine Coast to contest the first World Cup of the season. Gifted the honours of opening the 2020 international racing season, world-class triathletes from across the globe will descend on
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Aussies set sights on path to Tokyo
March 12, 2020
As Australian triathletes launch themselves into the 2020 triathlon season with this weekend’s Mooloolaba World Cup, all eyes will be on the season ahead with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics growing closer. To help you follow along as our Aussie athletes chase Olympic quota places and qualification points, we’ve put together
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Juniors showcase talent in Devonport
March 2, 2020
Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales cleaned up at the second round of the Australian Youth and Junior Triathlon Series in Devonport, dominating the podiums across the weekend. Hosting the Australian Junior and Youth Sprint Championships as well as the Australian Junior Mixed Relay Championships, the event saw nearly
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The day Dean Cane came of age, and Kate Bramley stole the show
March 2, 2020
Kate Bramley and Dean Cane are the respective Queen and King of Oceania for off-road triathlon, after barnstorming performances on the Snowy Mountains. The TreX Series event at Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa also doubled as the fully-sanctioned Oceania Championships, as well as the Australian Championships. With so much glory
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Walkington's winning feeling in Devonport
March 1, 2020
The Australian men have performed a clean sweep of the podium at the 2020 Devonport OTU Oceania Cup and Championships, with Marcel Walkington powering home to Oceania gold ahead of fellow countrymen Luke Willian and Matt Roberts. Producing one of his strongest performances to date, Walkington led a quality field
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Aussies romp home to major medal haul in Devonport
February 29, 2020
In gusty conditions, Australia’s top paratriathletes have proved they can hang with the world’s best, scoring a total of seven medals at the 2020 Devonport World Paratriathlon Series (WPS) earlier this afternoon. Heralding exciting things to come, Australia’s paratriathletes claimed three gold, two silver and two bronze as well as
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Trans Tasman rivalry set to light up Devonport
February 28, 2020
Ahead of the World Paratriathlon Series on Saturday afternoon, some of the top Elite and U23 athletes in the Oceania region will converge in Devonport for the 2020 Devonport OTU Sprint Oceania Cup and Oceania Championships. With Trans-Tasman rivalry on full show, the Oceania Cup and Championships will see a
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Aussies set to take on the world in Devonport
February 27, 2020
Australia’s top paratriathletes are set to descend on Devonport this weekend, with the ITU World Paratriathlon Series making its return to Australia for the first time since 2017 to open the international racing season. With Paralympic Qualification points on the line and the Devonport Triathlon taking the step up from
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2020 AUSTRALIAN AGE GROUP LONG DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 26, 2020
Congratulations to: 18-24 Female 1st – Chloe Hartnett 2nd – Ashlee Diston 3rd – Clare Zappala Male 1st – Charlie Rose 2nd – Tom Holland 3rd – Jack Baker 25-29 Female 1st – Sarah Buchanan 2nd – Breana McPhee 3rd – Sophie Findlay Male 1st – Calvin Amos 2nd – James Folvig 3rd – Jack Donovan 30-34 Female 1st – Helen Morgan 2nd
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Paratriathlon road to Tokyo resumes this weekend
February 26, 2020
As the 2020 World Paratriathlon Series kicks off in Devonport this weekend, Australia’s Paralympic triathlon hopefuls will resume their campaign for Paralympic selection ahead of the June 28 deadline. To help you follow on their journey to Tokyo, we’ve put together this handy guide on how it all works, who
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Amberger and Thek run down Australian titles in Geelong
February 24, 2020
Queensland’s Josh Amberger and Victoria’s Grace Thek asserted their dominance at Ironman 70.3 Geelong to claim the Elite Australian Long Course Championship titles on Sunday morning. Putting his running prowess on show, Amberger dug deep in the final stages of the race to overcome longtime rival Sam Appleton and claim
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Clash of the Long Course Titans in Geelong
February 20, 2020
It will be a clash of the long course titans this weekend, with some of Australia’s best long course triathletes converging in Geelong for Ironman 70.3 Geelong and the Australian Long Course Triathlon Championships. Among the list of long course heavyweights named on the start list is three-time Ironman distance
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Paratriathletes ready to rip into 2020 in Newcastle
January 23, 2020
A full contingent of Australian paratriathletes, including World Champions and Commonwealth Games medallists are set to headline the Paratriathlon Oceania Championships in Newcastle this weekend. With Tokyo 2020 looming on the horizon, the Oceania Championships will draw some of Australia’s top paratriathlon talent to Newcastle’s shores as those with Paralympic
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A message from Triathlon Australia CEO Miles Stewart OLY on the bushfire crisis
January 9, 2020
A message from Triathlon Australia CEO Miles Stewart OLY on the bushfire crisis As the bushfire crisis continues to ravage our country I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to those families suffering and communities lost. We are beyond words in our praise of the incredible efforts of our
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Smoke haze cancels Canberra's Capital Trilogy
January 7, 2020
With Australia currently experiencing one of its worst bushfire seasons on record and the current hazardous levels of air pollution in the ACT, Triathlon ACT and Triathlon Australia have decided to cancel the Capital Trilogy Triathlon scheduled to be held on the weekend of January 18-19, 2020. For a number
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Job Opportunity: National Performance Pathway and System Manager
December 20, 2019
Triathlon Australia National Performance Pathway and System Manager Position Title: National Performance Pathway and System Manager Reporting to: National Performance Director Version Date: December 2019 Location: Gold Coast or as negotiated Remuneration: Full-time Fixed Term Contract to 30th June 2021 Direct Reports: National Talent Development Coach Primary Job Purpose Working
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Youngsters shine at Junior & Youth Series
December 16, 2019
Youth and Junior athletes from across Australia have put their skills on show with the first round of the Australian Junior & Youth Triathlon Series (AJYTS) taking over Runaway Bay, Gold Coast over the weekend. Battling challenging and tropical weather conditions, athletes competed in three events across the Super Sprint
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Next generation of talent take centre stage at Runaway Bay
December 11, 2019
Over 260 junior, youth and rookie athletes will converge on the Gold Coast this weekend for the first round of the 2019-20 Australian Junior and Youth Triathlon Series at the BLK Performance Centre. Kicking off the Triathlon Australia Performance Calendar for the season, the Super Sprint Race Weekend (SSRW) is
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ITU Multisport Championships Schedule Announced for Townsville 2021
December 10, 2019
The dates for the 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships and the ten day event schedule has been announced, with the City of Townsville to host more than 8,000 local and international multisport athletes and supporters between Friday 6 August - Sunday 15 August 2021. The fifth ITU Multisport World Championships will
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John Cartwright - Aussie Inspiration
November 27, 2019
The following story was written by a legendary Australian athlete of his experience during the 2019 Sprint and Standard Distance World Championships in Lausanne. John's story is truly inspirational and is also a testament to how fantastic the triathlon family in Australia can be. Read on to understand John's sheer
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Aussies top podiums in big weekend of racing
November 25, 2019
It’s been a big weekend for Australian triathletes with 11 Aussies securing podium finishes across four different races. Max Neumann kicked off the weekend of results for the Australians, taking home the win at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney on Sunday. Coming off the back of a fourth place finish at
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Aussies ready to take on the world in Devonport
November 20, 2019
November 20, 2019: Australia's top paratriathletes are set to take on the world this summer with the ITU World Paratriathlon Series (WPS) making its debut in Devonport, Tasmania as part of the Devonport Triathlon. Chosen as the first of four stops in the 2020 WPS tour, Devonport is ready to
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Gentle and Wurf up for a challenge
November 7, 2019
Ashleigh Gentle and Cameron Wurf are set to test themselves in unfamiliar territory this Sunday, with both athletes set to make their debut appearances in different formats on opposite sides of the globe. Off the back of her record-breaking seventh Noosa triathlon win on Sunday, Gentle is preparing herself for
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Find A Coach Launch
October 30, 2019
Australia’s triathletes can now easily connect with a local and trusted Triathlon Australia Accredited Coach. Triathlon Australia will launch Find a Coach, a search engine platform which empowers our members to find an accredited coach in their area that can help them with their triathlon journey Wednesday 6th November. This
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Lucy Berk - Darwin Triathlon Club President
October 23, 2019
For those of you who are a part of Darwin Tri Club, or have been lucky enough to be in the midst of club president Lucy Berk, you would know how much of a special lady she is, and we just can't help but share it with the rest of
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Three Aussie World Champions at 2019 Vega World Championship in Kona
October 23, 2019
Three Aussie age groupers, Adelaide’s Kevin Fergusson, and Mary Mitchell, and Devonport’s Matthew Brumby captured their respective world championship titles at the 2019 Vega IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on Saturday, 12 October. Nearly 2,500 of the world’s best IRONMAN athletes, from 74 countries were registered to compete
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Crowley thrilled with podium finish at Ironman World Championship
October 13, 2019
Adelaide born Sarah Crowley led the Aussie performances with a stunning third place at the 2019 Vega IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii today, overcoming searing heat throughout the bike and run legs to claim her second podium at the pinnacle event of IRONMAN racing. The former chartered accountant
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193 Aussies take on Kona in 2019
October 9, 2019
Approximately 2,500 of the world’s top triathletes, including 193 Australian athletes, are registered to compete in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world — the 2019 Vega IRONMAN® World Championship. IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, will celebrate its `Ohana – a Hawaiian
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19 Medals for Age Group team in Lausanne
September 26, 2019
In scorching conditions in Lausanne late last month, our Age Group athletes battled it out with the World's best in the Sprint and Standard Distance World Championships. The technical bike course challenged many, with Team Australia coming away with a total of 19 medals over the two days of competition.
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Golden Day for Aussie Paratriathletes in Banyoles
September 9, 2019
Lauren Parker and Kate Doughty have ended their 2019 ITU racing season on a high, taking home gold medals and valuable Tokyo 2020 Qualification Points at the Banyoles Paratriathlon World Cup on Sunday, amongst a flurry of Australian medals. Backing up her maiden World Championship win in Lausanne, Switzerland last
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A dozen of the best tackle 70.3 World Champs
September 4, 2019
Australia will be represented by a dozen of our best long course athletes this weekend as they race for championship glory at The IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship. NICE, France / TAMPA, Fla. (August 19, 2019) – The IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship returns to Europe for the first time since 2015 as more
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Parker crowned World Champion in Lausanne
September 2, 2019
Lauren Parker has secured her own piece of Paratriathlon history, storming home to take the PTWC World Championship title in outstanding fashion in Lausanne, Switzerland overnight. Taking the tape just over two minutes ahead of her nearest competitor, Parker put together a dominating race from start to finish to claim
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Parker crowned World Champion in Lausanne
September 2, 2019
Lauren Parker has secured her own piece of Paratriathlon history, storming home to take the PTWC World Championship title in outstanding fashion in Lausanne, Switzerland overnight. Taking the tape just over two minutes ahead of her nearest competitor, Parker put together a dominating race from start to finish to claim
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Emma Snowsill Inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
September 1, 2019
Triathlete Emma Snowsill OAM was regarded as one of the fiercest competitors in the sport, a pocket rocket who possessed a disarming smile under which hid a fierce determination. One of the best female Olympic distance triathletes of all time, Snowsill captured Olympic and Commonwealth gold and three world titles
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Aussies give all in demanding Grand Final
September 1, 2019
Aaron Royle, Ryan Fisher and Ryan Bailie have thrown down some of their most aggressive racing to date at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland overnight to finish 16th, 17th and 18th. Negotiating what was arguably the toughest course of the World Triathlon Series this season, the
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Redmond claims Junior World silver in Lausanne
August 31, 2019
Lorcan Redmond has put together a stunning performance at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Junior Men’s race to claim second amongst a highly competitive field in Lausanne, Switzerland yesterday evening. Speaking to ITU Media, Redmond said that he was thrilled to walk away with the silver medal, particularly in
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Aussie Paratriathletes eye up medal haul in Lausanne
August 29, 2019
A formidable Australian paratriathlon squad are ready to put their best racing of the season forward as the World Paratriathlon Series reaches its pinnacle at this Sunday’s World Paratriathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a strong history of podium finishes at World Championship level amongst the Australian squad, the
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Aussies take on world-class competition at ITU Grand Final
August 28, 2019
A commanding squad of 24 Aussies are set to take it to some of the world’s best triathletes this weekend as they prepare to put their best racing forward at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne. Featured amongst the impressive squad which includes past Junior, U23 and Elite
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Triathlon Australia Anti-Doping Policy
August 27, 2019
Did you know as a Triathlon Australia member you are subject to the Triathlon Australia Anti-Doping Policy? Triathlon Australia aims to enable our elite athletes, age group athletes and all race participants to compete in a sport which is free of performance enhancing substances and methods. Did you know as
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AUSSIES FINISH FIFTH IN MIXED RELAY TEST
August 18, 2019
Defending World Champions France have reinforced their position as a Mixed Relay Team to watch, as the Australians got their first taste of Tokyo’s Mixed Relay course at the 2019 Tokyo ITU Olympic Qualification Event: Mixed Relay, taking home 5th at Odaiba Park this morning. Emma Jeffcoat, Matt Hauser, Ashleigh
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TOKYO SILVER FOR TAPP, PARKER AND GOERLACH BRONZE
August 17, 2019
Our paratriathlon team delivered this morning at the Tokyo Paratriathlon World Cup as Emily Tapp (PTWC) kept her cool in the scorching conditions to win silver over the course she hopes to compete at next year. While Lauren Parker (PTWC) pushed herself to the limit for a bronze medal behind
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Tokyo Tests Aussie Men
August 16, 2019
With warm and windy conditions bearing down on Tokyo, the Australian Men had their first taste of what the 2020 Tokyo Olympics might bring at this morning’s 2019 Tokyo Olympic Qualification Event in Odaiba Park. Battling an aggressive swim start and a demanding bike leg in gusty conditions, it wasn’t
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Jackson best Aussie in Tough Tokyo Test
August 15, 2019
It was not the day Australia’s elite women triathletes would have hoped for at the 2019 Tokyo Olympic Qualification Event in Odaiba Park today, but they got their first taste of what to expect next year and will continue to work towards their Olympic ambitions. On a day when the
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Paratriathletes ready to test out Tokyo
August 14, 2019
Seven of Australia’s top paratriathletes will have the chance to test out the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic course and earn valuable Paralympic qualification points when they hit the starting line for the Tokyo ITU Paratriathlon World Cup this weekend . In just the third major race of the 2020 Paralympic qualification period,
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Olympic selection up for grabs as Aussies hit Tokyo
August 13, 2019
All eyes will be firmly fixed on the top prize at the 2019 Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event this week, as a 10-strong Australian squad prepares to put their best racing forward with automatic selection to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on the line. While the race gives athletes their
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Triathlon Australia Statement - Doping Sanction
July 31, 2019
Triathlon Australia aims to enable our elite athletes, age group athletes and all race participants to compete in a sport which is free of performance enhancing substances and methods. Each year Triathlon Australia completes a number of in competition and out of competition performance enhancing substances tests on elite and
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Athlete Profile: James Stewart
July 29, 2019
James Stewart isn’t your typical triathlete… or is he? Begs the question, what is a typical triathlete?? He’s certainly had a number of hurdles to get to the point he is today, but none the less, here he is part of Team Australia on his way to Lausanne! James’ introduction
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Aussies fighting finish at Edmonton Mixed Relay
July 22, 2019
A renewed Australian Mixed Relay side has had the opportunity to hone their relay skills ahead of next month’s Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification event, taking home 4th in a testing race. Despite outstanding racing from Ashleigh Gentle and anchor Matt Hauser, the Australians have had the Mixed Relay title
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Jackson takes all in Edmonton
July 21, 2019
Emma Jackson has put together one of her strongest performances to date to take her maiden World Triathlon title in Edmonton this morning. Overcoming several years of injury, Jackson hung tough against an in-form Summer Rappaport (USA) and Australian teammate Ashleigh Gentle through the final stages of the run to
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Hedgeland and Jackson eye up Edmonton
July 18, 2019
Rising star Jaz Hedgeland and London Olympian Emma Jackson are ready to continue their recent run of World Triathlon Series (WTS) success, as racing rolls into Edmonton this weekend. With Lausanne’s final round of WTS racing and the the Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event edging closer, Hedgeland and Jackson
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Australian squad named for Tokyo Test Event & World Championship
July 17, 2019
Triathlon Australia today announced the 10-strong squad that will compete at the 2019 Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event to be held on 15-18 August 2019 at Obaiba Marine Park, Tokyo, and the team that will take on the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Lausanne two weeks later. The
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Aussies shine in Tiszy
July 15, 2019
Emma Jeffcoat lead an Australian onslaught in Tiszaujvaros World Cup overnight with a stunning sprint finish to claim her first title, while Ryan Fisher who was the sole surviving Aussie into the final was just edged out for silver in the men's race Queenslander Kelly-Ann Perkins held on to grab
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Paralympics Australia reveals Indigenous prints for 2020 uniform
July 9, 2019
In celebration of NAIDOC week, Paralympics Australia is proud to unveil the Indigenous design which will feature on the 2020 Australian Paralympic Team uniform. The artwork by Indigenous artist Rheanna Lotter will be intertwined with the Tokyo 2020 uniform and has been designed specifically for the Australian Paralympic Team to
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Aussies dig deep for bronze in Hamburg
July 8, 2019
Experienced Triathlon Mixed Relay quartet Natalie Van Coevorden, Aaron Royle, Emma Jeffcoat and Jake Birtwhistle have sprinted home to a hard-earned bronze for Australia at the ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championship in Hamburg yesterday afternoon. Backing up their 2018 World Championship silver medal, the Australians put together another solid
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Birtwhistle strikes gold in Hamburg
July 7, 2019
Jake Birtwhistle has put together a thrilling race at Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon overnight to claim his second World Triathlon Series win of the season, only mere weeks out from the all-important Tokyo 2020 test event. In what came down to an exhilarating sprint finish against France’s Vincent Luis, Birtwhistle
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Aussies ready to reclaim World Championship title
July 4, 2019
A new look Australian mixed relay team is getting ready to make their run at reclaiming the World Championship title as the World Triathlon Series heads to Hamburg this weekend. Ranked the #1 side heading into the World Championships, the Australians will be looking to record another podium finish to
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Aussies shine in Montreal
June 30, 2019
Australian talent has shone brightly at the World Triathlon Series in Montreal this morning, with Emma Jackson, Jaz Hedgeland, Matt Hauser, and Jake Birtwhistle all recording Top 10 finishes amongst highly competitive fields. The Queensland based Jackson and Hedgeland demonstrated skill and talent in Montreal to keep pace with the
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A golden race for Tapp in Montreal
June 29, 2019
Emily Tapp has put together an outstanding race to claim her first World Paratriathlon Series title of the season and valuable Paralympic qualification points in Montreal, Canada overnight. With the race marking the first opportunity for athletes to secure Paralympic qualification points towards Tokyo 2020, Tapp’s win places her in
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Energised Aussie squad ready to take Montreal
June 27, 2019
Jake Birtwhistle will be looking to recreate the magic of his breakthrough World Triathlon Series win in Leeds when the WTS hits Montreal this weekend. With his courageous win shooting him up the Series rankings to 8th, Birtwhistle is set to continue his strong form in Canada as he takes
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Parker sets sights high ahead of Montreal WPS
June 26, 2019
Lauren Parker is eyeing up her second podium finish of the 2019 World Paratriathlon Series (WPS) as the tour touches down in Montreal, Canada this weekend. After a courageous bronze medal finish in Yokohama last month, just six weeks post back surgery, Parker has made her high expectations for the
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Request for Proposal for TA Website
June 22, 2019
Triathlon Australia is seeking to appoint a website services provider to develop a new national website that also includes a subsite for each of its eight affiliated State and Territory Triathlon Associations (STTAs). TA wishes to engage a provider that can best deliver the design, functionality and integration requirements that
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Request for Proposal for Membership Database Services
June 18, 2019
Triathlon Australia (TA) is seeking invitations for suitably qualified organisations to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of Membership Database services for Triathlon Australia and the State & Territory Triathlon Associations (STTA’s). Triathlon Australia Limited (TA) is the peak body for the governance and delivery of
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Hauser sprints home for gold in Nur Sultan
June 16, 2019
Matt Hauser has put together another stunning World Cup performance in Nur-Sultan to take out the win over a quality field. With the race moving to a duathlon format of 5km run /40km bike /10km run due to water quality concerns, Hauser showed class and stamina as he pulled away
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WTS racing steps up a gear with Mixed Relay in Nottingham
June 14, 2019
World ranked number one Australia have announced a new look line up to take on round two of the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series in Nottingham this weekend. The final chance to race prior to the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7 where Australia will
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Birtwhistle wins maiden World Triathlon Series title in Leeds
June 10, 2019
In a nailbiting finish through the streets of Leeds, Birtwhistle ran down 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Henri Schoeman, to make his break in the final lap of the run. Despite a strong chase from eventual runner-up Matthew McElroy (USA) and 3rd placed Javier Gomez Noya (ESP) over the last
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Eyes on Willian as WTS fires up in Leeds
June 6, 2019
All eyes will be on Luke Willian in Leeds this weekend as the competition heats up for Round Four of the World Triathlon Series. Off the back of an outstanding World Cup win in New Plymouth in March, and recent promising finishes in Chengdu and Yokohama, Willian will be looking
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Sport Australia & TA thank volunteers: ‘backbone of our industry’
May 20, 2019
With an estimated 2.3 million Australians volunteering their effort to sport and physical activity each year, Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer is encouraging every sporting participant to thank their local volunteers during National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week from May 20-26 celebrates the six million Australians who volunteer their time
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Silver and bronze in Yokohama for our Paras
May 19, 2019
Rio Paralympic gold medallist Katie Kelly (PTV1) produced a solid swim, bike and run performance to grab silver with guide Brianna Silk in her first real test of international competition. Equal to the task for the men was Jonathan Goerlach (PTV1) also grabbing silver with guide Sam Douglas. Commonwealth Games
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Luke Willian stamps his intention for Tokyo 2020 at WTS Yokohama
May 18, 2019
Luke Willian stamps his intention for Tokyo 2020 at WTS Yokohama Commonwealth Games representative Luke Willian has emerged as an Olympic hopeful following another solid performance in the third round to the World Triathlon Series on a hot day in Yokohama. In a classy field, 23-year-old Willian was the best
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Strong Australian contingent line up for Yokohama
May 16, 2019
The cream of Australia’s ITU triathletes and paratriathletes will converge on Yokohama this Saturday for the resumption of the World Triathlon Series and start of the World Paratriathlon Series in Japan’s second largest city all with their sights set on returning to Japan for the 2020 Olympics. The third stop
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Media & Content Producer Role
May 14, 2019
Are you ready to take the next step in your current media role? A Media & Content Producer position has become available within Triathlon Australia. Triathlon Australia can offer you an exciting pathway to trade up your current skills to a new level, and opportunity to work in a fast
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Matt Hauser's triumphant return
May 13, 2019
ITU Media Release It was the perfect result for Australia’s Matthew Hauser return to racing. Hauser, who, after injury, produced a striking semi-final set-up and capped the weekend with a powerful performance in the final, to claim the gold medal in the 2019 Chengdu ITU World Cup. Chengdu ITU Triathlon
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Tickets Available
May 12, 2019
Tokyo 2020 Tickets Available in Australia During May 9 - 31 Request PhaseHotel and Ticket Packages Will Be Available Exclusively through CoSport.com Starting June 20 The Individual ticket sales process for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is now open in Australia. The Request Phase window will run from today May 10th
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Alexander, Sheedy-Ryan claim wins in the wild west
May 5, 2019
Craig Alexander turned it on in Western Australia today claiming back to back wins at Ironman 70.3 Busselton from New Zealand’s Mike Phillips and local Matt Burton. Western Australia’s Felicity Sheedy-Ryan was around the front of the race during the swim and bike leg, but once her feet hit the
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Triathlon Australia rolls out fully updated Development Coach Training Program
May 2, 2019
Following the introduction of the highly successful Foundation Coach Training Program during 2018. The Triathlon Australia Coach Development team is excited to announce the implementation of the new and improved Development Coach Training Program. The updated Development Coach Training Program continues the coach centred learning environment to facilitate the practical
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Jake Birtwhistle, big winner at the Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet
April 30, 2019
Tasmania’s Jake Birtwhistle, 2018 World Ranked number three athlete, was acknowledged for an outstanding season of results on Triathlon Australia’s night of nights – the Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet on the Gold Coast tonight. A night which saw Australia’s junior and senior World Champion Joanne King become the 14th inductee
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Medals to TeamAUS in Pontevedra
April 30, 2019
Team Australia has produced some outstanding results so far in the ITU Multisport World Championships in the Sprint Distance Duathlon and Standard Distance Duathlon events in Pontevedra, Spain Two Australian age group athletes have been crowned 2019 ITU Age Group Sprint Distance Duathlon World Champions: Margo Mackintosh (Female 35 to
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The federal election is being held on Saturday 18 May.
April 29, 2019
The federal election is being held on Saturday 18 May. The Australian Electoral Commission wants to make sure that all Australians make their vote count in the upcoming federal election. It is important to remember that voting is different in state and federal elections. The AEC has a handy practise
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Paralympian Kate Doughty’s emotional victory in Milan WPS
April 28, 2019
Rio Paralympian Kate Doughty has produced an emotional victory in the opening ITU World Paratriathlon Series round in Milan, Italy overnight. The 35-year-old Melbourne mother overcame the sudden death of her father-in-law just three days before the race to dedicate the win to him. Doughty, in her first major international
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Nat’s hat back in the ring with top 10 finish in Bermuda
April 28, 2019
Olympic hopeful Natalie Van Coevorden has positioned herself well in the early selection mix for next year’s Tokyo Games with a solid showing in the second round of the World Triathlon Series on a rainy Bermuda day, overnight. In a classy field, 25-year-old Van Coevorden was the best placed of
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Next WTS stop Bermuda as Olympic nomination hots up
April 24, 2019
This year’s Tokyo Test Event in August will be the first chance to qualify for the 2020 Games when the Olympic city plays host to the world’s best triathletes after the conclusion of the WTS season. For the Australians it will be the only opportunity to secure automatic nomination and
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Mum’s the word for multi-tasking Kate Doughty
April 24, 2019
When it comes to "super mum" status then Rio paratriathlete Kate Doughty is certainly in the final and arguably close to the fastest qualifier. Fifth in Rio in 2016, Kate the 2015 world championship bronze medallist, finished fourth in the 2017 World Championships for PTS4 (arm amputee) category athletes, then
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Slater set to slay third World Championship title
April 23, 2019
As the Spanish town of Pontevedra gears up to host the ITU Multisport World Championships from 26 April-4 May, some 4,000 athletes of all ages and levels are also putting into practice their final training schedules and planning. Over the week of racing, World Champions will be crowned in five
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Triathlon Australia partner with Miyakojima City ahead of Tokyo 2020
April 23, 2019
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture as the training venue in preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The location is a key component for the Australian National Triathlon Team where they will base themselves in preparation for Tokyo. Miyakojima has a proud triathlon history,
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Kim Edwards Triathlete – A personal journey
April 17, 2019
A triathlon is much more than just a swim, bike and run. It is shaking off a lifetime of being told I can't do it. It is smashing down walls of self doubt. It is hurtling past all the lies that I am too old, too fat, too slow. It
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Australia’s best spend time in the alps to improve performance
April 16, 2019
Triathlon Australia recently held a three-week altitude training camp in the alpine regions of Perisher Valley in the heart of snow country. Under the guidance of Triathlon Australia’s International Performance Centre Head Coach, Jamie Turner five of our athletes were at the camp during different timeframes: Natalie Van Coevorden, Ashleigh
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Triathlon Australia announce major ‘Project’ apparel deal
April 10, 2019
Triathlon Australia has officially launched a major four-year partnership deal with leading Australian sports apparel manufacturer Project Clothing at the Celebration of Champions awards night. A fitting opportunity to reveal some of the new apparel, and in particular new look elite suits of Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay gold medallist, Matt
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Teen team inspired by Aussie stars in stirring Mixed Relay win on the Gold Coast
April 9, 2019
Four emerging Australian teenagers, inspired by triathlon’s elite, have won the second Triathlon Australia Mixed Relay Invitational on the Gold Coast today. The foursome - Charlotte Derbyshire (SA), Oscar Dart (VIC), Emily Jamgotchian (NSW) and Lorcan Redmond (NSW), representing the Australia Gold team came from behind to beat Queensland No 1
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Neumann and Perkins crowned sprint champions on the Gold Coast
April 7, 2019
Queenslanders Max Neumann and Kelly-Ann Perkins were crowned National Sprint Champions at the Gold Coast Triathlon Luke Harrop Memorial this morning, although Irishman Constantine Doherty took line honours in the men’s race and New South Wales young gun Lorcan Redmond third place in the men’s field. Brisbane’s Joanne Miller was
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Rain won’t dampen Hausers return to racing
April 4, 2019
The Gold Coast has received a solid drenching of rain over the past week, but it’s not enough to keep the likes of Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay gold medallist, Matt Hauser at bay. He’s been sidelined since his Super League Triathlon fall in Singapore late February. The injury to his
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Sport the winner with $300m budget boost
April 3, 2019
Triathlon Australia CEO Miles Stewart was full of praise for the boost in funding that will benefit our emerging Olympic talent. “Investment into this area is of significant benefit to further developing our talent identification programs and support services that will ultimately help deliver our next generation of Olympic athletes,
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Commonwealth Games Australia provide $13 million funding for athletes
April 2, 2019
The funding from Commonwealth Games Australia is a direct legacy for Commonwealth Games sports and athletes of hosting the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, which will celebrate the one-year anniversary since the opening ceremony this Thursday. The total 2019-2022 funding includes 2 million in direct athlete support in the final 18
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Luke Willian, like no other, takes Taranaki Gold, Jaz Hedgeland bronze.
March 31, 2019
It was a golden day in Taranaki for Brisbane’s Luke Willian who stormed to victory at the 2019 New Plymouth ITU World Cup, while Gold-Coast based Jaz Hedgeland ran herself into a bronze medal and first World Cup podium. Near perfect conditions on the west coast of the North Island,
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11 Strong Aussie squad take on New Plymouth World Cup
March 28, 2019
Australia will field an 11-strong squad to travel across the ditch to contest the 2019 New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup this weekend. The second World Cup of the season and sixth edition of the event, held at Ngamotu Beach and the stunning surrounds of Taranaki is a sprint distance
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Townsville to host 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships
March 22, 2019
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce Townsville as the next host city for the 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships. Triathlon Australia CEO Miles Stewart said, “We’re excited to again be hosting another world championship, Australia has previously hosted three Triathlon World Championships and last year the Commonwealth Games on the
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Neumann and Morris defend in Mooloolaba
March 17, 2019
Brisbane based training partners Max Neumann and Kerry Morris have revelled in perfect race conditions defending their Mooloolaba Triathlon titles in style. Max was happy to go back to back and was delighted with his early season run form, holding off charging IRONMAN champion Josh Amberger and Canadian Brennen Smith.
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Gold and silver for Aussies at Mooloolaba World Cup
March 16, 2019
Gold Coast pair Ashleigh Gentle and Brandon Copeland captured elusive medals at the ITU Mooloolaba World Cup on the Sunshine Coast. Gentle had previously won silver (2017) and bronze (2015) at Mooloolaba but today she won the elusive gold at the sprint distance race that dealt up hot and humid
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Emma Jeffcoat after a swell time at Mooloolaba ITU World Cup
March 14, 2019
Sydney’s Emma Jeffcoat will wear the number three on Saturday at the sprint distance Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup, but she lines up as the defending champion. Last years race was a memorable one for Jeffcoat, her maiden World Cup victory, the former surf lifesaving champion will savour the ocean
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Australia strike Mixed Relay gold in Abu Dhabi
March 9, 2019
Tasmania’s Jake Birtwhistle who was eighth yesterday in the individual sprint race at the World Triathlon Series Abu Dhabi, anchored the team to a stunning victory over the USA with New Zealand flying home to clinch the bronze. Mixed Relay Team results have taken on a new level of significance
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Promising start for Aussies in Abu Dhabi
March 9, 2019
It was a promising start to the 2019 season for Gold Coaster Ashleigh Gentle and Tasmanian Jake Birtwhistle with top ten finishes in the first event of the 2019 World Triathlon Series at Abu Dhabi sprint distance race. Birtwhistle finished eighth in a field that contained all the top-ten ranked
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Australia’s best line up for season opener in Abu Dhabi
March 6, 2019
Jake Birtwhistle will kickstart his 2019 tri season campaign at the opening round of the World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi on Friday night (Australian time). 2018 produced incredible results for Birtwhistle – third in the world series rankings, individual silver and Mixed Relay Team gold at the Commonwealth Games and
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New Zealanders dig deep in a rapid-fire Relay
March 3, 2019
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Parker powers to Devonport win
March 2, 2019
The 30-year-old has made a spectacular start to her 2019 season with another strong performance, beating World Champion Emily Tapp and Christiane Reppe from Germany. “I’m so happy to take my second within a week today, here at Devonport World Cup” said Parker. “I felt amazing in all three legs,
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Miller Thriller and the obligatory Kiwi-Aussie Showdown
March 2, 2019
Queenslander Joanne Miller has reignited her career with a come from behind win today at the 2019 Devonport OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup and Oceania Championships. “I’ve just been in hiding . . . last year really wasn’t my year just mentally I wasn’t really into it and I had a few things
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Paralympic and World Champions Headline Devonport
February 28, 2019
Lauren Parker heads into the ITU World Cup in Devonport this weekend with a huge boost of confidence after her win at the Newcastle OTU Oceania Championship last Sunday. After the success of last years’ event, Devonport is hosting the first of seven Paratriathlon World Cups in another major coup
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Devonport Triathlon Livestream
February 28, 2019
If you can't make it to Tassie, we're providing a live streaming via TriathlonLive , YouTube , & facebook providing unprecedented coverage of the Elite, U23, Para & Mixed relay races.
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Emma Jackson And Ryan Fisher Set Sights On Second Olympic Bid
February 26, 2019
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Triathlon receives AOC funding after gold and silver performances
February 25, 2019
Triathlon Australia’s High Performance program received a welcomed boost with the recent announcement from the Australian Olympic Committee’s (AOC) Medal Incentive Funding program. Congratulations to Ashleigh Gentle and our Triathlon Mixed Relay Team for the following performances which again qualified us for this funding. Ashleigh Gentle: Gold 2018 ITU World
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Lauren Parker crowned Oceania Champion in front of home crowd
February 24, 2019
Conditions were tough at the Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon today, the blustery winds, from the dregs of Cyclone Oma impacted on Parathletes competing in this challenging costal event. While the sea was nice and smooth, semi-sheltered in the wharf, the roads were much more exposed, winds making roundabouts and
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Allen and Slater defend Cross Tri Titles at Crackenback
February 23, 2019
Ben Allen and Penny slater successfully defended their titles winning the 2019 Cross Triathlon National Championships at Lake Crackenback in the NSW Snowy Mountains today. Line honours went to off road royalty Allen and wife Jacqui Slack (GBR) after the 1500m swim in Lake Crackenback, followed by a technical and
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Parker part of home-town history
February 21, 2019
While Newcastle’s Annual Sparke Helmore Triathlon has been a staple in the triathlon calendar for 26 consecutive years, this year’s event will include the International Paratriathlon circuit for the first time. Paratriathlete and Newcastle local, Lauren Parker is enthusiastic about the event’s inclusion and significance on the world scale for
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Allen and Slater back to defend Cross Triathlon titles
February 20, 2019
We are just days out to one of the most picturesque and adventurous off-road events on the Multi Sport calendar. The iconic Snowy Mountains will play host to the Australian Cross Triathlon National Championships on the 23 February 2019. Current National Champions Ben Allen and Penny Slater are both looking
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Federal Government boost for Australia’s 2020 Paralympic Team
February 6, 2019
The Federal Government has delivered a major boost to the preparations of Australia’s Para-athletes ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with the announcement of 12million in new funding. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said an 8million investment from his Government will help to effectively manage the planning, coordination and delivery
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Paratriathlon confirmed for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
January 25, 2019
The Governing Board of the International Paralympic Committee has announced that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games sport programme will remain the same as for Tokyo 2020, with Paratriathlon being one of the 22 sports included. The 22 sports are: athletics, archery, badminton, blind football, boccia, canoe, cycling, equestrian, goalball, judo,
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Split second decides podium places at Australian Junior Series
January 19, 2019
In picture perfect conditions in the Nation’s Capital, 180 of Australia’s emerging talent took on Round Two of the Australian Junior and Youth Series in two fast and furious races, with only one second deciding first and second in both the Junior male and female divisions. With athletes taking on
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Capital the place to be to kick start 2019
January 17, 2019
The Capital is the place to be this weekend, with The Capital Trilogy Triathlon taking place in Canberra and a jam-packed schedule of events for the first event of the 2019 Triathlon Australia’s Performance Calendar. It’s the second round of the Australian Junior and Youth Triathlon Series, and 170 of
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TrainingPeaks: Are you race day ready?
December 20, 2018
The start of 2019 training is just weeks away and TrainingPeaks wants to make sure you are Race Day Ready. TrainingPeaks will help you prepare the right way to reach your goals. First, commit to a goal. With TrainingPeaks you can easily add and prioritize your goals to stay on
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Star Outdoor Media Walls
December 20, 2018
Celebrate your CHAMPION’S achievements and acknowledge your sponsors with our luxury media walls! Our partner, Star Outdoor are offering 20% off their media walls for orders placed in January. They also offer all affiliated triathlon clubs 15% off on all other items year round! Choose from the following sizes: 95m
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Job Opportunity: Media & Content Producer
December 18, 2018
Triathlon Australia Media & Content Producer Position Role based on the Gold Coast. A hands-on role responsible for leading the creative direction, production and execution of multimedia, branded digital assets and content in line with marketing and content strategies, along with excellent writing skills. Some overseas and domestic travel involved,
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Survival of the fittest at Super Sprint Race Weekend
December 16, 2018
Australia’s finest young triathletes battled the humid Gold Coast conditions to survive the Super Sprint weekend, the opening round of the 2018-2019 Australia Junior and Youth Triathlon Series at Runaway Bay, in what Junior Female winner Emily Jamgotchian described as “survival of the fittest”. The four-day race schedule tested the
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Noosa Legend's gift of life
December 12, 2018
The Noosa family, and the triathlon community, is in mourning with the passing of 45 year old Noosa Triathlon legend, Redcliffe triathlete and loving family man Sam Horan, whose story is one of immense passion, love and devotion, between mother and son, husband and wife, father and children and also
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A weekend of opportunity for our emerging young triathletes
December 12, 2018
260 of Australia’s most promising young triathletes will converge on the Gold Coast this weekend to kick start the 2018-19 Australian Junior and Youth Triathlon Series, and the first race of Triathlon Australia’s Performance Calendar. The popular and unique Super Sprint Race weekend at Runaway Bay, with the support of
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Triathlon Australia and NSWIS team up for Olympic success
December 11, 2018
In partnership with the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS), Triathlon Australia is excited to announce two new national roles aimed at providing world class support for Australian athletes. The sport will benefit from the integration of NSWIS knowledge and expertise into the daily training environment with Troy Baverstock commencing as
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ITU announces the Rankings and Qualification Criteria for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
November 29, 2018
ITU is pleased to announce that the Executive Board and the International Paralympic Committee have approved the Paralympic Rankings and the Qualification Criteria for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Following the announcement of the eight Tokyo 2020 Paratriathlon medal events in August, the ITU and IPC have agreed that paratriathletes
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Jake Birtwhistle wins Tasmanian athlete of the year
November 29, 2018
Jake Birtwhistle saw off competition from five other Commonwealth Games champions and a two-time rowing world championship medallist to claim the award in Hobart on Wednesday night. “It’s a huge honour,” Birtwhistle said. “When I look back I think I’ve had a pretty great year but when I saw who
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NSWIS honours Lauren Parker’s outstanding achievement
November 21, 2018
Newcastle sports star Lauren Parker has been recognised for her incredible courage and perseverance after receiving the Ian Thorpe OAM Outstanding Achievement Award, presented by Ryde Toyota, at the 2018 NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Awards. The former triathlete, who suffered a horrendous training accident in April of 2017, completed
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Michelle Cooper appointed as first female Triathlon Australia President
November 12, 2018
Michelle Cooper was elected as the new President of Triathlon Australia at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 10 November 2018, the first female to be appointed since the governing body formed in 1986. Ms Cooper previously served as Vice President under the stewardship of outgoing President Ben Houston, who
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TA Position Available: Technical & Events – Administrative Assistant
November 5, 2018
Position Title: Technical & Events - Administrative Assistant Reporting to: National Manager, Events and Technical Primary Job Purpose: Essential Role of Administrative Assistant for Events and Technical has opened up in Triathlon Australia. Key purpose of the job is to provide support to the National Events & Technical Manager and also
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Gentle wins historic sixth Noosa title
November 5, 2018
Defending champion Ashleigh Gentle continues to write herself into the history of the Noosa Triathlon notching up her sixth overall win at the iconic Sunshine Coast event, equalling the record of legend Craig Walton Gentle used her sensational foot speed to wrestle the lead from the trio of Natalie van
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Innovative approach to coach development
October 31, 2018
Triathlon Australia has launched an innovative approach to coach development, with the introduction of a blended learning environment for the Foundation Coach Accreditation. The new Foundation Coach Training Program, the en try level into the National Coaching Framework, is targeted primarily at new coaches to support a higher accredited coach
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Rhodes grabs muddy silver in Maui
October 30, 2018
It was a sunny but muddy day in Kapalua, Maui with more than 700 endurance athletes from 44 countries competing in the Xterra World Championships. It started with a one-mile rough water swim at D.T. Fleming Beach, continued with a muddy 18.5-mile mountain bike ride that traversed the West Maui
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Congratulations to our Australian Top 10 finishers
October 30, 2018
Congratulations to all Australian Age Group competitors who took on the enormous challenge of the IRONMAN World Championship. What an event to be part of, what an achievement! 🙌 Special mention to Aussie competitors who made the podium and cracked the Top 10 in their Age Group: Female 18-24: Siobhan Mccloskey:
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Natalie Van Coevorden's solo grind towards Nepean-Noosa assaults
October 25, 2018
NSW triathlete Natalie van Coevorden, her vision now squarely on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is ready to become a triathlon bride and nothing would make her happier than to waltz towards the end of 2018 on a winning note. There are two major domestic events left on the elite Australian
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Preliminary Notice of Annual General Meeting
October 3, 2018
Preliminary Notice of Annual General Meeting CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for POSITION of PRESIDENT AND INTERESTED DIRECTOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2018 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Australia Limited will be conducted at the following time and location: Time: 10:30am Date: Saturday 10 November 2018 Location: Parkview Hotel, Melbourne
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Lauren Parker’s inspirational story gains her a nomination for “The Don” award
October 3, 2018
The remarkable exploits of Newcastle paratriathlete Lauren Parker has earned her a nomination for this year’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame “The Don Award” to be announced at Australian sports “Night of Night’s” in Melbourne on October 11. The distinguished Award is based on an athletes achievements and example over
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Bronzed Birtwhistle vows to fight for the gold
September 16, 2018
Australia’s Jake Birtwhistle has become only the second Australian in eight years to break onto the World Triathlon Series podium, wrapping up a hard fought bronze medal in choppy and blustery conditions on the Gold Coast today. The 24-year-old Tasmanian has emulated the feat of 2008 Olympian and Under 23
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Chloe Hartnett and Daniel Paddison lead home Aussies Age Group medal charge
September 16, 2018
A trainee nurse and a former karate champion led home Australia’s Standard Distance Age Group Team to an impressive medal haul at the ITU World Triathlon Championships on the Gold Coast today. Newcastle’s Chloe Hartnett, training to be a nurse at Sydney’s Avondale College, surprised even herself when she crossed
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Tapp turned on full bore as Emily strikes world championship gold
September 15, 2018
Today was redemption day for Australia’s remarkable paratriathlete Emily Tapp who was crowned dual world champion on the Gold Coast today after successful bilateral half-tunnel release surgery on her wrists. Tapp successfully defended her world title from Rotterdam last year with an emphatic victory over Japan’s Wakako Tsuchida and fellow
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Lorcan Redmond’s brave run into fifth in Junior World Triathlon
September 15, 2018
Newcastle’s Lorcan Redmond wasn’t going to “die wondering” in today’s ITU Junior Men’s Triathlon World Championship on the Gold Coast, bravely hanging on to fifth place in an encouraging performance at his second world titles. In a helter skelter race from the start Lorcan showed just how brave he is,
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“Thunderstruck” Gentle sprints to Grand Final gold
September 15, 2018
Ashleigh Gentle threw caution to the wind and the waves to win her first ever sprint finish in front of a “Thunderstruck” home crowd in the World Triathlon Series Grand Final on the Gold Coast today. The 27-year-old Olympian celebrated over a decade on the National team with a heart-stopping
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He survived a killer initiation now it’s Jake’s turn to run to paradise
September 14, 2018
Just three years ago on one of triathlon’s killer courses, Jake Birtwhistle survived his toughest day in the office – one that tested him both physically and mentally. A day that defined his start towards his dream – a place on an Australian Olympic team – a team he missed in 2016 but
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Commonwealth Games stars the big winners at the Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet
September 13, 2018
Commonwealth Games stars Jake Birtwhistle, Ashleigh Gentle and Matt Hauser were among the big winners on Triathlon Australia’s night of nights – the Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet on the Gold Coast tonight – in front of over 1000 people. It was the biggest night in Triathlon Australia’s proud history, with Australia’s
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Paratriathletes line up to shine at Gold Coast World Championships
September 10, 2018
Australia’s paratriathletes have led the world in recent years and they aim to continue their exceptional performances at a home ITU World Triathlon Championships Grand Final on the Gold Coast this week. The Championships will attract over 5000 Age Group, Elite and Paratriathletes at the biggest international four-day triathlon festival
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TA Triathlon Clubs - Marquee/Branding Exclusive Offer
September 1, 2018
Hello Tri Clubs, Congratulations to all the clubs with athletes who represented Australia at the 2018 World Championships and a massive congrats to the 2018 crowned World Champions, medal winners, finishers and award winners! What a week for Triathlon. As a proud sponsor of Triathlon Australia, we have been cheering
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Jake and Mario line up for Gold Coast Grand Final showdown
August 27, 2018
Tasmanian Jake Birtwhistle will return to the Gold Coast next month chasing a maiden world title when he goes head-to-head with defending champion and training partner Mario Mola for the World Triathlon Series. Birtwhistle, the 23-year-old Commonwealth Games gold and silver medallist in April, comes back to spearhead the Australian
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Jake Birtwhistle and Ashleigh Gentle back to lead Aussies for Gold Coast Grand Final
August 20, 2018
Australia’s triumphant Commonwealth Games triathletes will headline the Australian Triathlon team named today for next month’s ITU World Triathlon Grand Final on the Gold Coast . It will be the third time the Gold Coast has played host to the Championships since the initial year in 1991 when current Triathlon Australia
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IPC and ITU annouce categories for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
August 7, 2018
The International Paralympic Committee and International Triathlon Union have confirmed the Paratriathlon categories that will compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Instead of the six medal categories in Rio, there will now be eight in Tokyo. The following categories will be included in Tokyo, with women’s wheelchair athletes and
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Tokyo 2020 Unveil Triathlon, Mixed Relay & Paratriathlon Courses
August 3, 2018
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) today announced the courses for the Tokyo 2020 individual triathlon, mixed relay and Paratriathlon events. The races will start and finish in Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo Bay, an urban resort with
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Foundation Coach
July 30, 2018
The Foundation Coach accreditation will allow coaches to prepare for, deliver and review pre-designed triathlon coaching sessions for participation focused triathletes in a range of controlled environments. The Foundation Coach Training Program content includes: Strategies for creating and maintaining a safe coaching environment. Preparing for, delivering and reviewing triathlon sessions.
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Aussies shine at ITU Multisport World Championships
July 30, 2018
Team Australia has executed another successful campaign at the recent ITU Multisport World Championships in Fyn, Denmark. Penny Slater and Justin Godfrey successfully defended their world crowns in the Cross Triathlon event. Slater, the 22-year-old Canberra University student was a comfortable winner in the Under 23 Cross Triathlon (1km swim:40km
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Green and gold Mixed Team relay glory for Aussies in Edmonton
July 29, 2018
Australia has staged a perfectly timed come from behind victory to claim the ITU World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series gold medal in Edmonton earlier today. Triathlon’s man-of-the-moment Jake Birtwhistle, winner of a brilliant bronze in yesterday’s World Triathlon Series round in the individual sprint race, anchored the team to a
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Gentle and Jake lead medal charge for Aussies in Edmonton
July 28, 2018
Rio Olympian Ashleigh Gentle and a man with his eyes on Tokyo 2020 Jake Birtwhistle have returned to World Triathlon Series medal podium in style in Edmonton today. Earlier today there was further success for the Australian paratriathletes with Jonathan Goerlach winning gold in the PT Vision Impaired and Commonwealth
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Ryan Fisher returns to WTS for Rio reunion in Edmonton
July 26, 2018
Queenslander Ryan Fisher will complete a Rio reunion with men's team mates Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie and Ashleigh Gentle, when he returns for his 2018 World Triathlon Series debut In Edmonton this weekend. The Canadian capital will host the men’s and women’s WTS round seven over the sprint course as
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Triathlon Australia announce NormaTec as Official Recovery System provider
July 25, 2018
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with NormaTec, the leader in rapid recovery for athletes, as their ‘Official Recovery System’ provider. The Normatec Recovery Systems are widely used by triathletes around the world to aid recovery between sessions to produce uninterrupted training patterns, ensuring better quality workouts.
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AOC CELEBRATES TWO YEARS TO TOKYO 2020
July 24, 2018
Two years from today, Australia’s Olympic Team will walk into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will feature a record 33 sports and 339 events across 42 venues. Ian Chesterman, Chef de Mission of the Australian 2020 Team, says planning is well underway to
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Jake Birtwhistle anchors Australia to stirring silver in Mixed Relay Worlds in Hamburg
July 16, 2018
Defending champions Australia showed their “never say die spirit” to come from behind with a blinding finish to snatch silver in the ITU Triathlon World Mixed Relay Championship in Hamburg last night. And it was 23-year-old Commonwealth Games silver medallist Jake Birtwhistle who anchored the Australians home, outsprinting the USA’s
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Natalie Van Coevorden earns Mixed Relay World Championship debut
July 15, 2018
Wollongong’s Natalie Van Coevorden has been rewarded for her consistency in 2018 and will make her debut in Australia’s team to defend its ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championship in Hamburg tonight. The 26-year-old opened her WTS season with a bronze medal in Abu Dhabi and came back yesterday in
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Bella’s fairytale bronze in Denmark
July 15, 2018
Australia’s Annabel Luxford has turned back the clock at the Multisport World Championships in Denmark’s home of Hans Christian Andersen with a hard fought bronze medal in the Long Distance event in Fyn. Danish triathlete Camilla Pederson led the field through the three-kilometre swim in the Odense Harbour and through
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Cronulla’s Nathan Breen takes gold and silver in world Aquathlon
July 13, 2018
Nathan Breen, the boy from Cronulla, the breeding ground of so many Australian triathlon greats has finally landed himself an Aquathlon world title in Denmark overnight. The 22-year-old Mick Delmotte coached Breen, claimed gold and silver in the one race at the 2018 Multisport Aquathlon World Championships, part of the
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Australia’s top 10 line up for individual honours and relay spots in Hamburg
July 12, 2018
Ten of Australia’s elite triathletes will return to the home of some of their greatest triumphs on the cobblestone streets of Hamburg for this weekend’s World Triathlon Series round and Mixed Relay World Championship. Last year saw the Australians win their first ever Mixed Relay World crown after Jake Birtwhistle
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Slater and Godfrey grab Cross Tri world championship gold in Fyn
July 11, 2018
Australia’s Penny Slater and Justin Godfrey have successfully defended their world crowns at the ITU Fyn Multisport World Championships in Denmark overnight. Slater, the 22-year-old Canberra University student was a comfortable winner in the Under 23 Cross Triathlon (1km swim:40km bike:10km run), finishing seventh in the Elites overall in a
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Sheedy-Ryan’s brave fourth in World Duathlon
July 7, 2018
Australia’s dual world champion Felicity Sheedy-Ryan has finished a close up fourth in the 2018 Fyn Duathlon World Championships in Denmark overnight. The 33-year-old West Australian was always in the hunt after the opening 10km run and 36km bike until the final 4.9km run leg on the opening day of
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Tritons unveiled as Gold Coast’s latest franchise for US Major League Triathlon
July 4, 2018
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has today unveiled the region’s latest sporting franchise – the Gold Coast Tritons triathlon team. The Tritons – made up of some of the biggest names in Triathlon Australia’s National squad – will compete in the expanding Major League Triathlon (MLT) in the USA. Mayor Tate said the
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Rio Olympian Ryan Bailie moves to 6th on the WTS World Rankings
June 11, 2018
It was a case of survival of the fittest in yesterday’s energy-sapping World Triathlon Series Leeds round with Australia’s Rio Olympian, "Mr Consistent" Ryan Bailie the best of the Aussies, moving up the ITU WTS World Rankings to sixth after his 10 th place finish. His Olympic team mate Aaron
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Aussies just short of Mixed Relay podium after Aaron’s Royle run
June 8, 2018
Despite the fastest leg of the day by Olympian Aaron Royle, Australia still fell agonisingly short of a podium finish in today’s opening race of the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series in Nottingham earlier today. The reigning ITU World and Commonwealth Games champions over the 4 x (600m swim; 7
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Aussies keep cards close to chest for World Mixed Relay Series debut
June 7, 2018
Australia’s Olympic and Commonwealth Games triathletes will be front and centre in the north of England over the next five days with the debut of the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series and round four of the World Triathlon Series. Tomorrow morning (03:35 AEST) will see Australia line up in Nottingham
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Jeffcoat aims for trifecta in Italia
May 31, 2018
Eyes will be on Emma Jeffcoat this weekend in the women’s field at the ITU Cagliari World Cup following wins in Mooloolaba and Chengdu – can she make it a trifecta? We’re going with yes! Jeffcoat joins a strong Australian contingent on the Italian island of Sardinia for the sprint-distance course
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Walkington bags silver in Astana World Cup Debut
May 21, 2018
It was Astana’s debut on the ITU World Cup stage on the weekend, with three of our Australian athletes lining up in the Kazakhstan capital. With temperatures dropping overnight (water temperature at 11.9C and air temperature 2C) World Triathlon and the LOC ruled that the women’s race would be a
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STATEMENT: Matt Hauser and Kye Wylde involved in cycling accident
May 19, 2018
Commonwealth Games Mixed Relay Gold Medallist Matt Hauser and training partner Kye Wylde were involved in a cycling incident on Thursday while training on the Gold Coast. They were part of a group training ride with other members of their Gold Coast Performance Squad. Riding in the cycling lane the
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Jake Birtwhistle finds the tiger in his tank for stunning Yokohama silver
May 12, 2018
Tasmania’s Commonwealth Games hero Jake Birtwhistle has continued his outstanding form to charge home for a stirring silver medal in today’s World Triathlon Series race in Yokohama. The 24-year-old who won Australia’s first medal of the Games - silver in a frantic finish on day one on the Gold Coast before
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Yokohama calling strong Australian contingent as Olympic cycle begins
May 10, 2018
The cream of Australia’s ITU triathletes and paratriathletes will converge on Yokohama this Saturday for the resumption of the World Triathlon Series and start of the World Paratriathlon Series in Japan’s second largest city. The event also herald’s the start of the road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and
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Back to back wins, records set and history made
May 7, 2018
Great Britain’s Laura Siddall and Belgium’s Marino Vanhoenacker were the stars of a day of high drama and intense racing at IRONMAN Australia that saw course records broken and history made. Siddall went back to back at Port Macquarie and in defending her IRONMAN Australia crown she joined former multiple
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A word from our Commonwealth Games athletes
April 30, 2018
From the moment our 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes crossed the finish line, they have been in high demand with media and supporter appearances. Now they are back to a bit of ‘normality’ and getting on with training and life – and of course, whatever is the ‘next goal’ for our phenomenal
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QLD takes 13th consecutive School Sport Title
April 30, 2018
After three huge days of events, the Australian Schools Triathlon Festival incorporating the School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships, as well as the Australian Schools Open Triathlon, concluded on Friday at Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith. With State and Territory colours on show and pride on the line, fast and
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Ryan Bailie’s brave ninth as Bermuda makes spectacular WTS debut
April 29, 2018
WA’s Rio Olympian Ryan Bailie produced one of the toughest runs of his career for a hard fought top 10 finish in this morning’s World Triathlon Series race debut in Bermuda. The 27-year-old had spent a month training in Waitara, in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand for the bulk
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Aussie boys Bailie and Royle back together for Bermuda WTS debut
April 27, 2018
Rio Olympians Ryan Bailie and Aaron Royle have joined forces again in the lead up to this weekend’s Bermuda debut – the second leg of this year’s World Triathlon Series. The former training partners have spent their time together preparing in Clermont, Florida as they set themselves to join the 52-strong
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2018 Commonwealth Games - a technical perspective
April 23, 2018
By Kelly Bennett-Allan After passing the selection criteria, I was very honoured to be put forward to the International Triathlon Union (ITU) for a Technical Official (TO) role at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and to have my selection approved by the ITU. I was one of only ten
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Australian Schools Triathlon Festival returns to Penrith
April 23, 2018
This week the 2018 Australian Schools Triathlon Festival will return to Penrith for three days of racing from Wednesday 25th April to Friday 27th April. The 2018 Festival will include the School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships, as well as the Australian Schools Open Triathlon, with triathlon, aquathlon and mixed relay
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Aussie triathlon team score runaway Games gold in Mixed Relay
April 7, 2018
With the electric support of a raucous home crowd Australia’s Mixed Team Relay produced a flawless performance to bring home a stunning gold medal in the final Commonwealth Games triathlon event at the Broadwater Parklands today. It was a stirring victory which saw the young Aussie foursome upset the favourites
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Paratriathletes and Mixed Relay ready to turn silver into gold
April 6, 2018
Australia will arrive at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport tomorrow determined to turn their turn their day one Commonwealth Games triathlon silver into day two gold in the Paratriathlon and Mixed Relay events. Tasmanian tiger Jake Birtwhistle ran from the clouds to win silver in the elite men’s race with both
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Geared up for Games and now for one last hit out in New Plymouth World Cup
March 23, 2018
It’s already been an exciting week for Australian Commonwealth Games debutants Luke Willian and Gillian Backhouse and they are hoping Sunday will put the icing on their preparations at the ITU New Plymouth World Cup in New Zealand. Willian and Backhouse, joined team mates Charlotte McShane, Ashleigh Gentle and Matt
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Mixed Relay Invitational now a key in countdown to the Games
March 15, 2018
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 Backhouse will be among nine Games athletes from Australia, Canada
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Super League Triathlon and ITU Sign Memorandum of Understanding
March 12, 2018
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 youth development, fan building and audience
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Ferny Hills pair plugged into Cam Watt’s high voltage coaching
March 11, 2018
Brisbane training partners Max Neumann and Kerry Morris are the toast of the Sunshine Coast today after breakthrough victories in the Mooloolaba Triathlon and Australian Age Group Championships. A born-again Neumann praised new coach Cam Watt for breathing life into his swim as he also overcame a toe injury that
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Aussie hopefuls to light Commonwealth Games fuse at Mooloolaba World Cup
March 8, 2018
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 with South African Richard Murray,
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Showdown in the West this weekend
February 27, 2018
This weekend the spotlight turns to Western Australia for the third and final round of the Australian Youth and Junior Triathlon Series, incorporating the Youth and Junior Australian Championship along with the Mixed Relay event at the City of Armadale Way Out West Triathlon. The fast pace and action will
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Chaffey declared he will be ready for the Games despite spectacular crash
February 25, 2018
Paratriathlon daredevil Bill Chaffey has given an ironclad guarantee he will be fit to make his Commonwealth Games debut on April 7 despite almost crashing out in the Australian Triathlon Sprint Championship Luke Harrop Memorial on the Gold Coast today. It was a day that saw the Championships switched to
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Six Paratriathletes named on Commonwealth Games team for Gold Coast
February 25, 2018
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 athletes) class will complete
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GAMES PAIR RETURN FOR LUKE HARROP MEMORIAL
February 23, 2018
Queensland Commonwealth Games representatives Matt Hauser and Luke Willian and inform Sydney nursing graduate Emma Jeffcoat will headline Sunday’s Gold Coast Triathlon/Luke Harrop Memorial and Australian Sprint Championships at Southport. The biggest domestic race on the Gold Coast is dedicated to the life and times of one of the Coast’s
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Copeland overcomes Devonport curse as Jeffcoat defends her crown
February 17, 2018
Kingscliff young gun Brandon Copeland has broken his Devonport curse, producing a winning kick to take out today’s OTU Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championship. The 21-year-old has overcome a flat tyre and illness in his previous starts to continue what has been a flying start to the season. Copeland, who spent
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Bill Chaffey throws caution to the wind in Games countdown
February 17, 2018
Five-time World Champion Bill Chaffey will go into April’s Commonwealth Games in the best shape of his life after using all his experience to master today’s windswept conditions in the inaugural ITU Paratriathlon World Cup in Devonport. The 42-year-old Gold Coaster made a spectacular return to elite racing for the
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Snowsill inducted into Gold Coast HOF, Gentle wins coveted Sports Award
February 16, 2018
Rio Olympian and World ranked number 2 Ashleigh Gentle added to her list of accolades last night, winning the Mayor’s Sports Award. Presented at the Gold Coast’s Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards Gentle was honoured at being recognised with such an honour in her home city. The City
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It's on in Geelong this weekend
February 15, 2018
The City of Greater Geelong is widely recognised as the spiritual home of triathlon in Victoria, and since the mid 1980's the famous Geelong Waterfront has been the scene to some of the world’s biggest and most prestigious multi-sport events. That tradition continues on Sunday 18 February when the best
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Ryan Bailie and Charlotte McShane ready for hill of a climb in Devonport
February 15, 2018
Saturday’s 2018 Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championships in Devonport will feature an Olympian keen to get back on his bike, the hill-climbing Commonwealth Games debutant and a host of youngsters determined to keep the stars honest over the telling, wind-swept sprint course. In what will be a huge day’s racing with
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McShane, Copeland secure silver at OTU Sprint Champs
February 3, 2018
Commonwealth Games bound Charlotte McShane secured the silver in a sprint finish with New Zealanders Andrea Hewitt and Nicole van der Kaay. The trio came into the finish as one but it was Hewitt with the leg speed to grab gold on the line at the 2018 Glenelg OTU Sprint
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Commonwealth Games stars on show in Abu Dhabi WTS opener
February 1, 2018
Ashleigh Gentle will dive straight into the eye of the tiger in the opening round of the World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi on Friday night (Australian time). After her break-out year in 2017 which saw Gentle finish the WTS in her best ever second place after notching her first
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Charlotte McShane’s “high hopes” for Commonwealth Games tilt
February 1, 2018
Charlotte McShane will start her Gold Coast Commonwealth Games campaign on a high after returning from the AIS “altitude house” for her first hit out of the year in Saturday’s 2018 Glenelg OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup. The 27-year-old Scottish-born Wollongong-based triathlete from Bairnsdale is one of six Commonwealth Games
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Newly Accredited Performance Coaches | Class of 2017
January 31, 2018
NEWLY ACCREDITED PERFORMANCE COACHES | CLASS OF 2017 Kyle BURNS [VIC] Grant BUTLER [NSW] Steven GLEESON [WA] Michael HASELDINE [QLD] Mitchell KIBBY [VIC] Robyn LOW-HART [NSW] Dave MACKAY [QLD] Owain MATTHEWS [NSW] Dave NEGUS [QLD] David PROCIDA [QLD] Connie SILVESTRI [QLD] Glenn SKINNER [QLD] Ross YOUNG [VIC/SA] Contact us a coaching@triathlon.org.au
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Paratriathlon medal boost for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
January 30, 2018
The International Paralympic Committee has announced that Paratriathlon will have eight medal events –four men and four women- at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. In the same meeting, the IPC Governing Board has also confirmed that 80 paratriathletes will compete in the Games, suggesting that each medal event will
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Lauren Parker ready to inspire the nation in her quest for Commonwealth Games
January 14, 2018
Twenty-eight-year-old Newcastle triathlete Lauren Parker could well become the inspiration of the nation in the countdown to this year’s Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. The former Ironman triathlete, who was second in her age group in the Ironman World Championship in 2015, is now confined to a wheelchair after
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Commonwealth Games selection for paratriathletes on the line in St Kilda
January 11, 2018
Final places on this year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games paratriathlon team will be on the line for Australia’s wheelchair athletes in Sunday’s Paratriathlon OTU Continental Championships in St Kilda. It is their final chance for the PTWC athletes to impress selectors inside the selection criteria dates which finish on January
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Exciting times ahead for Australia’s elite Paratriathletes
December 20, 2017
Triathlon Australia has been a world leader when it comes to Paratriathlon and 2018 will once again see the sport continuing to lead the way on the international circuit. Our Elite Paratriathletes will debut on the Commonwealth Games stage on the Gold Coast on April 7 and then at the
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KEITH FLORY JOINS NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
December 20, 2017
This month we were pleased to welcome Keith Flory to our National Team program in the position of Performance Programs Manager. With extensive experience in the cycling industry, most recently as the Director of Performance for the Cannondale-Drapac Professional Cycling Team, Keith has been responsible for the performance planning process
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ITU announce significant rule changes for 2018
December 17, 2017
The International Triathlon Union Executive Board, met in Edmonton, has approved some significant changes in the competition rules for the 2018 season. The changes, which include withdrawals, penalties, quotas, qualifications and paratriathlon rules updates, will be applied from January 10, 2018. “Our Technical Committee along with various other committees and
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Australia’s top young triathletes chase $10,000 travel and sponsorship support
December 12, 2017
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 the support
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ITU launches the Triathlon Mixed Relay Series
December 12, 2017
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
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Aussie girls conquer Kona for their little slice of Ironman history
November 28, 2017
Emily Loughnan and Nancy Cullen have conquered triathlon’s holy grail, winning their respective Ironman World Championships in Kona this year and in spectacular fashion. October 14, 2017 was a red-letter day for the two Australians with 29-year-old Perth-based physiotherapist Loughnan powering away to win first amateur female overall and her
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Triathlon Australia extends partnership with TrainingPeaks
November 21, 2017
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce an extension to our successful partnership with TrainingPeaks as our exclusive training software provider. The TrainingPeaks platform has been specifically developed with endurance athletes in mind, resulting in an eco-system of web, mobile and desktop training solutions that can be used by athletes and
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New look triathlon team unveiled for 2018 Commonwealth Games
November 17, 2017
A new look Australian Commonwealth Games triathlon team has been unveiled on the Gold Coast today – heralding an exciting era for the sport that made its Games debut in Manchester in 2002. Joining automatic nominations Jake Birtwhistle (Tasmania), Ashleigh Gentle (Queensland) and Charlotte McShane (NSW) in the six-strong team will
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Gentle equals record, Birtwhistle's breakthrough win at Noosa Tri
November 5, 2017
Commonwealth Games team members Ashleigh Gentle and Jake Birtwhistle used their exceptional leg speed to shut down all challengers and record stunning victories in the 35th running of the iconic Noosa Triathlon. Gentle made it four Noosa titles in a row and five overall, equalling Emma Snowill’s record, while Birtwhistle
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Aussie triathletes face a feast of hometown racing in 2017-18
October 20, 2017
Australia’s triathletes are setting themselves for the biggest international and domestic 12 months on record with all roads leading to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Devonport in Tasmania for a feast of major events. The Gold Coast will play host to the XXI Commonwealth Games (April 5 and 7
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Triathlon included at 2018 Australian Deaf Games
October 19, 2017
For the first time in history of the Australian Deaf Games, triathlon will be included in the program at the 2018 Games in Albury-Wodonga. The inclusion of triathlon as an exhibition sport is also a world first for any Deaf sporting event. Deaf Sports Australia and Triathlon Australia with Triathlon
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Devonport Triathlon to Host Paratri World Cup
October 17, 2017
The Goodstone Group Devonport Triathlon has been allocated a World Cup Paratriathlon, one of only six of its kind on the global Triathlon calendar. Up to 60 of the best paratriathletes from around the world will race in Devonport during a bumper day of triathlon racing on Saturday 17th February.
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Australian Brigade ready to tackle the Big Island
October 10, 2017
Australian Sarah Crowley will head into the 2018 Ironman World Championship as a real contender for a podium after just two short years as a full-time professional. A 15th place in 2016 seemed to be a springboard that unleashed a career best year in 2017 that included two regional Ironman
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Sprint Triathlon to provide fast and furious start to GC2018
October 3, 2017
The first gold medal of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) will be won in a sprint format Triathlon announced at the Southport Broadwater Parklands today. For the first time in Commonwealth Games history, sprint courses will be utilised for the Individual and Para Triathlon races, set to provide
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ITU announces the 2018 WTS, World Cup and Paratriathlon calendar
September 30, 2017
Following the ITU Executive Board meeting held in Rotterdam, and the Annual Congress, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the calendar for the 2018 season. With 7 ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) events plus the ITU Grand Final; 18 ITU World Cups, 3 ITU Paratriathlon World Series
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Gold Coast return for triathlon legend they call MJ
September 18, 2017
Australia’s US-based triathlon legend Michellie Jones will celebrate 30 years in the sport next year and she would like nothing better than to return home and win another World Championship on the Gold Coast. Jones, just turned 48 and known affectionately throughout the triathlon world as MJ, has shown over
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ITU World Triathlon Grand Final – Age Group Wrap
September 18, 2017
AUSTRALIA'S Age groupers were on fire in Rotterdam today and looking at the final medal tally the green and gold army has collected 14 medals including seven gold in a great result with four silvers and three bronze and 34 top ten finishes with the Dutch Port City turning on
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Gentle’s silver surge after coach Turner’s words of wisdom
September 17, 2017
With the words of her coach ringing in her ears triathlete Ashleigh Gentle reached deep down in Rotterdam today to reap the rewards of a move she knew she had to make after last year’s Rio Olympics. Her move to coach Jamie Turner changed her pathway in the sport she
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Redemption in Rotterdam as Matt Hauser continues Aussie gold rush
September 16, 2017
Queensland's rising triathlon star Matt Hauser has continued Australia's golden run at the ITU World Championships Grand Final with a stunning world junior title win in a rainy Rotterdam earlier today. Hauser, 19, secured Australia’s third gold medal of the Championships, coming 24 hours after paratriathletes Katie Kelly and Emily
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It was a case of “your number’s up” even for cool hand Luke
September 16, 2017
Cool headed triathlete Luke Willian is hoping his “never say die” attitude will be enough to earn him a place on next year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games triathlon team. Even if there were any doubts about the 21-year-old’s ability to rise to the occasion, dig deep or to overcome adversity
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Golden day for Aussie paratriathletes in Rotterdam
September 15, 2017
Australia has had a golden start to the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam today, with its all-conquering paratriathletes grabbing two gold and two silver medals on the opening day. Vision impaired Rio gold medallist Katie Kelly added a second World crown to her Paralympic win from last year and
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Australia’s finest triathletes hit the roads in Rotterdam
September 14, 2017
More than 270 of Australian triathletes have converged on Rotterdam this week for the ITU World Triathlon Championships Grand Final. From Olympians Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie, Ashleigh Gentle, Emma Jackson in the Elites to unstoppable 2000 Olympic silver medallist Michellie Jones and 2016 Paralympians Katie Kelly, Kate Doughty, Brant Garvey
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Car park turns could lead to podium places for paratriathletes
September 14, 2017
A large contingent of Australia’s Elite, Under 23s and Juniors as well as the fast improving paratriathletes have been preparing together in Spain – a first for Triathlon Australia. But it’s a plan that is already showing that the integration of Australia’s triathletes is proving to be hugely successful. Under the
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Miles Stewart, Jackie Fairweather inducted into ITU Hall of Fame
September 14, 2017
Triathlon Australia has reason to celebrate today with the induction of two of its legends Miles Stewart and Jackie Fairweather into the International Triathlon Union’s Hall of Fame overnight. The Australians were amongst six award inductees for the fourth edition of the Hall of Fame dinner on board the James
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Expect big things from these small packages in Rotterdam
September 14, 2017
This weekend’s World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam will be a family reunion for the Scottish-born Australians that make up “Team McShane.” Elite Australian team member Charlotte McShane has certainly made a name for herself on the international triathlon scene wearing the green and gold of Australia. The former Under 23
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Michellie Jones has a two-pronged World Championship attack for Rotterdam
September 11, 2017
Australia’s two-time World Triathlon Champion and 2000 Olympic silver medallist Michelle Jones, is preparing for a two-pronged attack at next week’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam. There is no stopping the 47-year-old Californian-based Hall of Famer who will again act as the guide for her vision impaired Paralympic champion
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Gillian backs herself with solo World Cup win in Czech Republic
September 4, 2017
It was a case of “catch me if you can” as Australian World Championship Triathlon hopeful Gillian Backhouse laid it all on the line to score a runaway victory in the inaugural 2017 ITU Karlovy Vary Triathlon World Cup in the Czech Republic yesterday. A race the 26-year-old Queenslander dominated
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Sarah has a lot to crow about
August 28, 2017
Queensland’s Sarah Crowley has won the prestigious Long Course title at the ITU Multi Sport World Championships in Penticon after executing a phenomenal run leg to catch Denmark’s Helle Frederiksen on the final lap of the run. “It is pretty unreal. I didn’t go into today expecting that at all,
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Gentle runs like gazelle for brave bronze in Stockholm
August 26, 2017
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games hopeful Ashleigh Gentle has been dubbed ‘the gazelle’ after running from a seemingly impossible position to produce a brilliant bronze medal performance at the World Triathlon Series race in Stockholm tonight. The 26-year-old from the Gold Coast produced by far the fastest 10km run split of
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It’s now a lucky break for Brandon Copeland after bike fall
August 24, 2017
This Saturday’s World Triathlon Series round in Stockholm is a day Brandon Copeland probably thought wasn’t going to happen in 2017. Particularly after a training ride in Springbrook in the Gold Coast hinterland went horribly wrong for the 21-year-old from Kingscliff. But just a week after earning his place on
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More green and gold success at Cross Tri Worlds in Penticton
August 24, 2017
Australia’s success has continued at the ITU Multi-Sport Festival in Penticton with three gold, one silver and two bronze medals added to the team’s tally in the spectacular Cross Triathlon World Championships. Gold went to Penny Slater (ACT) in the under 23 women; Alec Davison (WA) in the Junior Men’s
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Flick go the cheers as brave Sheedy-Ryan steals world duathlon gold
August 20, 2017
Western Australian Felicity Sheedy-Ryan has won Australia’s first gold medal of the ITU Multi-Sport World Championships in Penticton, Canada today after a brave and at times scary solo effort on the bike sealed her second Duathlon world crown. The “never-say-die” 32-year-old rode the tough, hilly, technical 40km bike leg, featuring
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Ironman 70.3 World Championship Pro Start List For Chattanooga Announced
August 16, 2017
Triathlon’s top talent will come together in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the 2017 IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® World Championship taking place on September 9 and 10. Boasting one of the most competitive professional fields in the sport, the event will make history in the Southeastern U.S. this September with the women’s field racing
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A case of blind faith for triathlon’s tandem dream team
August 15, 2017
This is a triathlon marriage born in Busselton – and as it turned out for John Domandl and Paul McGlynn – it was in fact triathlon heaven. Two 57-year-old bald blokes from Newcastle – one of them blind - on a tandem push bike riding down the triathlon aisles of the world as fast
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Olympic foursome lead elites into Rotterdam World Championships
August 11, 2017
Olympians Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie, Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Jackson will spearhead an exciting eight-strong Australian elite triathlon team named today for next month’s ITU World Championship Grand Final in Rotterdam. They will be joined by the in-form Jake Birtwhistle on the men’s team and consistent female trio Charlotte McShane,
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Aaron Royle keeps Commonwealth Games hopes on track
August 7, 2017
The 27-year-old was a late starter in this year’s WTS after spending time out, recovering from plantar fasciitis. Royle started his season with a 12th place finish in Leeds – his new training base – before a 25th place finish in Hamburg and 16th in Edmonton. He will now line up in
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Tough Gentle climbs out of sick bed for glorious gold in Montreal
August 6, 2017
A last minute decision to start has paid golden dividends for Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle with a brilliant breakthrough victory in today’s ITU World Triathlon Series round in Montreal. The 26-year-old Rio Olympian ran away from defending world champion and Commonwealth Games favourite, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy in a brilliant final 10km
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Game changer Duffy may hold the aces but Aussie women lead the chases
August 3, 2017
Bermuda’s Commonwealth Games favourite Flora Duffy has taken the World Triathlon Series by storm in 2017 as she lines up chasing a fifth straight victory on the circuit when Montreal makes its WTS debut this weekend. Australia will field five of its top six women with only London Olympian Emma
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GARTH PROWD OAM 1952 - 2017
July 31, 2017
GARTH PROWD OAM 1952 - 2017 Garth Prowd OAM, the man affectionately known as the’ Godfather’ of Australian triathlon, a pioneer of sport tourism in Queensland and passionate athletes advocate, has died after a tragic accident in Spain. It is with deep sorrow and sadness today that Garth’s family announce his
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Gold to Katie Kelly and Emily Tapp as Aussies taste success in Edmonton
July 29, 2017
Australia has tasted success at the ITU World Paratriathlon Series event in Edmonton today with Rio golden girl Katie Kelly and Commonwealth Games nominee Emily Tapp leading the way with gold medals. The small but select Australian contingent finished with two gold, one silver and one bronze with WA’s two-time
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Aussie ‘Young Guns’ team up to take on the world
July 28, 2017
Triathlon Australia is excited to announce our ‘young guns’ team that will be among 20 international teams to contest the inaugural British Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup in Nottingham on 2 September 2017. 2016 Australian and Oceania Champion Matt Hauser is one of our biggest young talents. He was recently part
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Aussie paratriathletes ready to rock Edmonton in WPS
July 27, 2017
Paratriathlon golden girl Katie Kelly and her 2016 Rio team mate Kate Doughty will spearhead a six-strong Australian team into this weekend’s World Paratriathlon Series round in Edmonton. They will be joined by two-time ITU world champion Sally Pilbeam (PT4) and Queensland trio Commonwealth Games nomination Emily Tapp (PTWC) Paralympic
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Birtwhistle and Hauser ready for blue carpet bolt in Edmonton
July 26, 2017
There is no rest for young guns Jake Birtwhistle and Matt Hauser, the male stars of Australia’s break through Teams Relay World Championship triumph in Hamburg two weeks ago. Birtwhistle, 22 and Hauser 19, will line up in Saturday’s sixth World Triathlon Series round in Edmonton which has attracted an
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Tim hopes “Auld Lang Syne” will be final top 40s hit in Penticton
July 25, 2017
Newcastle’s Tim Lang heads off to Penticton in Canada next month in defence of his ITU World Cross Triathlon title and he has already tapped into the local intelligence to help him finish the fabulous 40s on top. The 49-year-old has an Aussie expat known as the “Triathlon Warrior” in
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Triathlon Australia supporting ATEC
July 24, 2017
Triathlon Australia is thrilled to again partner with the Australian Triathlon, Endurance & Cycling Show (ATEC). Now into its third year the show has firmly established itself as Australia’s premier event celebrating the endurance lifestyle. ATEC will take place at the Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney’s Moore Park Precinct
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Luke Willian and Emma Jeffcoat to lead Under 23s into Rotterdam
July 21, 2017
In-form duo Luke Willian (Queensland) and Emma Jeffcoat (NSW) will spearhead the Australian Triathlon Under 23 team of five athletes and one reserve for this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam in September. They will be joined by Matt Roberts (Queensland), Brandon Copeland (NSW) and Jaz Hedgeland (Western Australia)
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Aussies breakthrough world championship gold in triathlon’s Olympic teams relay
July 17, 2017
Triathlon's "Tassie tiger" Jake Birtwhistle has produced the run of his life to lead Australia to its first ever gold medal in the ITU Triathlon Teams Relay World Championship in Hamburg over night. Fresh from his individual silver medal in yesterday’s World Triathlon Series round, the 22-year-old from Launceston came
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Commonwealth Games heat on in Hamburg
July 13, 2017
Saturday’s World Triathlon Series men’s race in Hamburg will see former training partners, Rio Olympians Aaron Royle and Ryan Bailie and rising star Jake Birtwhistle resume rivalries from different corners of the globe – with another automatic Commonwealth Games nomination on the line. In the lead up to the 2016 Olympics
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Nurse Jeffcoat looking for perfect prescription in Hamburg
July 12, 2017
Emerging Australian triathlete Emma Jeffcoat will line up in this weekend’s Commonwealth Games selection race over the sprint distance in Hamburg with a prized possession already tucked away in her resume. The 22-year-old from Sydney’s Northern Beaches completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree last month before heading over to Vitoria
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Gold Coast to Host ITU World Triathlon Grand Final_12-16 September 2018
July 4, 2017
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce that the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final will be hosted between 12-16 September on the Gold Coast. More than 5,000 of the world’s best elite and age group triathletes will be heading to Queensland for the final race of the
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Justin Drew appointed Triathlon Australia’s new National Performance Director
June 26, 2017
Former triathlete and NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) triathlon coach Justin Drew has been appointed as the new National Performance Director at Triathlon Australia. Drew, who has a celebrated career in triathlon coaching and High Performance sport, comes back to triathlon after working with Baseball Australia. The 44 year old
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RECORDS FALL AT IRONMAN CAIRNS
June 12, 2017
Near perfect conditions made for super-fast racing with Queensland athletes and training partners Josh Amberger and Sarah Crowley smashing both the men’s and women’s course records at the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns. It was also a double for Brisbane based coach Cameron Watt, steering both Amberger and Crowley
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NO BACKING DOWN AS GILLIAN LEEDS THE WAY FOR AUSSIES
June 12, 2017
A determined Gillian Backhouse has dug deeper than ever to produce her second top 10 finish of the World Triathlon Series season with another stirring performance to finish seventh in the fourth round in Leeds overnight. Backhouse ran on strongly over the final 10km in front of a packed Yorkshire
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IOC INCLUDES THE TRIATHLON MIXED RELAYS ON THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS
June 10, 2017
ITU is pleased to announce that the Triathlon Mixed Relays has been included on the Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee announced on Friday June 9 the new events added for the next Olympics, which will be Triathlon Mixed Relays, Basketball 3x3, Archery Mixed Team
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OUR OWN AARON ROYLE JOINS TRIATHLON ROYALTY IN LEEDS
June 9, 2017
For Newcastle Olympian Aaron Royle, his 2017 World Triathlon Series campaign could well be a case of “if you can’t beat ‘em them join ‘em” after the 27-year-old linked up with arch rivals, Britain’s Brownlee brothers to help further his career. Royle was Australia’s best performed men’s triathlete at last
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Passing of Nick Munting shocks triathlon world
June 8, 2017
Today Triathlon Australia honours one of its true pioneers following the sudden passing yesterday of popular race director Nick Munting – a man who dedicated his life to triathlon. Triathlon Australia’s CEO, Olympian and former ITU World Champion Miles Stewart spoke on behalf of the triathlon community when he paid this
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OLYMPIANS HEADLINE COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION HOPES IN HAMBURG
June 5, 2017
Five Olympians, including London bronze medallist and triple Olympian Erin Densham and fellow Rio trio Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie and Ashleigh Gentle have today been named in a 10-strong team for Triathlon Australia’s second 2018 Commonwealth Games selection race in Hamburg next month. Densham, at 32, will join a second
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2018 AUSTRALIAN AGE GROUP TEAM SELECTION EVENTS ANNOUNCED
May 30, 2017
Triathlon Australia today announced the National Calendar of events chosen as selection races to qualify for the 2018 Australian Age Group World Championship Teams. With the 2018 World Triathlon Championships (Sprint, Standard and Open Paratriathlon) to be held on the Gold Coast there has been a heightened interest in this
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2018 Australian Age Group Team Selection Events Announced
May 30, 2017
Triathlon Australia today announced the National Calendar of events chosen as selection races to qualify for the 2018 Australian Age Group World Championship Teams. With the 2018 World Triathlon Championships (Sprint, Standard and Open Paratriathlon) to be held on the Gold Coast there has been a heightened interest in this
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2017-2018 Triathlon Australia Membership Renewals Information
May 17, 2017
It’s that time of the year again when membership renewals are upon us. We hope that you had a great 2016-2017 season and enjoying some off-season. 2017-2018 will be another big year for triathlon with so many major events in Australia. Key Dates 17 June 2017 All existing annual members
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Gentle does it the hard way for brave top ten in Yokohama
May 13, 2017
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games nomination Ashleigh Gentle has run from the clouds for an extraordinary top 10 finish in today’s World Triathlon Series race in Yokohama. The 26-year-old was well towards the back of the field after the 1.5km swim and still facing a huge task after the 40km bike.
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Kate’s triple treat on the streets of Yokohama
May 13, 2017
Melbourne’s Rio Olympian Kate Doughty has continued her outstanding early season form, chalking up her third consecutive victory in the World Paratriathlon Series race in Yokohama today. The former Para Equestrian star, born without her right hand, threw her arms in the air to claim the gold medal – her second
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Aussie girls with “food for thought” in Yokohama
May 11, 2017
Australia’s leading female triathletes are hoping a month-long training block at the AIS in Canberra will give them some “food for thought” in their preparations for Saturday’s World Triathlon Series (WTS) third round in Yokohama. Ashleigh Gentle, Charlotte McShane and Natalie Van Coevorden were part of a special nutritional study
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Six Aussie paratriathletes to fly the flag in Yokohama
May 10, 2017
Six of Australia’s leading Paratriathletes will be flying the Aussie flag in the second World Paratriathlon Series (WPS) round in Yokohama on Saturday (7.55-9.10.10am AEST). Rio Paralympians, five-time world champion Bill Chaffey and Nic Beveridge (Hand Cycle class), Kate Doughty (S5) and Brant Garvey (S2) will be joined by two-time
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Aussies in Action
May 9, 2017
Ironman 70.3 St George, North American Pro Championships saw a British double with Holly Lawrence and Alistair Brownlee dominating. It was Brownlee’s first real test in a stacked field and the double Olympic champion not only beat home the best in the world, Lionel Sanders second and Sebastian Kienle third,
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Matt Hauser’s breakthrough World Cup win in Chengdu
May 7, 2017
Hauser then conquered the super sprint distance (400m swim; 10km bike and 2.5km run) to earn the winner takes all prize of standing on his first WC podium with the silver medal going to Rostislav Pevtsov to (AZE), who for the third year in a row finished with the silver.
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Olympian Brendan Sexton to guide next generation of Aussie triathletes
April 28, 2017
Wollongong-based London Olympic triathlete Brendan Sexton is taking the sport back to its grass roots in an all-out effort to develop Australia’s future Olympians and Commonwealth Games stars. The 31-year-old Maitland-born Olympian has been appointed as Triathlon Australia’s new Development Coach at the Wollongong International Performance Centre. In what is
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2017 Australian Schools Triathlon Festival - Outstanding performances and sportsmanship
April 21, 2017
The nation’s best young triathletes shined in the Individual Events at the 2017 School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships yesterday in Penrith. Not only were there outstanding race performances, but fantastic displays of sportsmanship and camaraderie between participants from all states and territories. The supporter-friendly course, calm waters and glorious weather
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Triathlon’s next generation inspired by Emma Snowsill & Loretta Harrop
April 20, 2017
Triathlon’s next generation of stars were given an insight into the life of an Olympic Champion today, as Emma Frodeno (nee Snowsill) and Loretta Harrop inspired budding triathletes with their tales of triumph and defeat at the Olympic Games. The 2017 Australian Schools Triathlon Festival (ASTF) played host to an
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Luke McKenzie and Melissa Hauschildt headline Multisport World Championship team
April 12, 2017
Ironman stars Luke McKenzie and Melissa Hauschildt and former world duathlon world champion Felicity Sheedy-Ryan will spearhead a 28- strong Elite team named today by Triathlon Australia for the inaugural Penticton 2017 ITU Multisport World Championship Festival in Canada from August 18-27. The Festival will feature Long Distance triathlon, Cross
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Rio golden girl Katie Kelly and Ironman Tim Reed scoop Triathlon Australia Awards
April 9, 2017
Paralympic golden girl Katie Kelly, with legendary guide Michellie Jones and Ironman Tim Reed stole the show at Triathlon Australia’s Celebration of Champions Dinner on the Gold Coast tonight. It was a glittering affair at the QT Hotel at Surfers Paradise with the cream of Australia’s triathletes, paratriathletes, coaches and
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Gentle and Birthwhistle grab Games nominations on the Gold Coast
April 8, 2017
Rio Olympian Ashleigh Gentle and the boy who just missed the boat, Jake Birtwhistle, have gatecrashed their way to automatic triathlon nominations for next year’s Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Firstly Gentle, the 26-year-old Gold Coaster and then Birtwhistle, the 22-year-old “boy most likely”from Launceston ticked the selection nomination
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Paratriathletes chase first Games spots en-route to World Championships
April 7, 2017
Australia’s paratriathletes will begin an exciting build up for this year’s ITU World Championships in tomorrow’s first ever World Paratriathlon Series race on the Gold Coast with Commonwealth Games places on the line for the Hand Cycle triathletes. As a team, the green and gold Paratri group came together for
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Aussies vying for automatic 2018 Commonwealth Games nomination on the Gold Coast
April 6, 2017
Thirty-three Australian athletes will be out in full force in Saturday’s World Triathlon and World Paratriathlon Series races, with Commonwealth Games automatic nominations for 2018 on the line. They will all debut the newly unveiled Scody race suits, displaying the names of every Australian World, Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA UNVEILS FITTING SUITS FOR WORLD CHAMPIONS
April 5, 2017
Triathlon Australia holds a special place in the annals of the sport around the world – a country that has played such a huge part in developing triathlon in its journey from suburban beachside streets to Olympic cities Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, Rio and now Tokyo. A sport that started out
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A Statement From Super League Triathlon's Managing Director
March 30, 2017
Super League Triathlon focuses on creating sporting superstars of our athletes and highlighting their stories and personalities to the public. We’re committed to placing the world’s best professional athletes back where they belong, on a pedestal, as heroes to a generation of fans and athletes. We’ll build the Super League
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ASICS Rising Stars Discovering the Talent of Tomorrow
March 20, 2017
The ASICS Rising Stars Youth Development Program is a partnership between IRONMAN Oceania, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Triathlon Australia (TA) to encourage youth participation and nurture the up and coming stars of Australian triathlon. If you are an athlete aged 13 to 15 years (at December, 2017) and
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Proud father Matthew and ‘Super Mum’ Melissa charge home for Devonport wins
March 18, 2017
Today’s 32nd running of the Devonport Triathlon turned out to be a special occasion in more ways than one for age group winners Matthew Rundle and Melissa Clark. Originally from Devonport the 30-year-old Hobart-based Rundle scorched the 40km bike and 10km run course after admitting to an average swim to
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New faces and a triathlon warhorse steal the Oceania show in Devonport
March 18, 2017
Australian triathlon welcomed two new faces to the top of the OTU Oceania Championship podium in Devonport today while an unstoppable warhorse showed all the toughness that has made him a five-time world champion. Former champion Dee Why surf lifesaver 21-year-old Emma Jeffcoat provided an eye-catching solo performance to lead
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Worlds await Emma and Kate with sights on Rotterdam
March 17, 2017
Australia’s elite triathletes have converged on Tasmania’s picturesque seaside town of Devonport ready to put themselves through the pain barrier in tomorrow’s Devonport OTU Oceania Triathlon Championships. Devonport will be an important stop in the push towards Commonwealth Games selection for some and the chance to chase all-important rankings points
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Commonwealth Games selection countdown continues in Devonport
March 16, 2017
The 2017 Devonport OTU Triathlon Oceania Championships in Devonport on Saturday is another important part of Australia’s elite triathletes and paratriathletes preparation in the countdown to Commonwealth Games nomination for Gold Coast 2018. Melbourne-based training partners, defending champion Marcel Walkington and Matt Baker and impressive pair from last year Gillian
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Dan’s the man in Mooloolaba as Annelise Jefferies breaks through
March 12, 2017
Celebrated Australian triathlete Dan Wilson showed there is still “plenty of bark in the old dog” after chalking up another first to win the open class Mooloolaba Triathlon on the Sunshine Coast today. The 31-year-old from Brisbane, who has chalked up a decade-long ITU career, a Commonwealth Games in 2014
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Jackson beats Gentle in triathlon’s battle of the Olympians
March 11, 2017
Queensland's Emma Jackson has won the battle of the Olympians over Ashleigh Gentle in today's ITU Mooloolaba Triathlon World Cup on the Sunshine Coast. London Olympian Jackson was second out of the water behind rising Sydney-sider and former champion lifesaver Emma Jeffcoat after the 1500m surf swim and rode on
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WTS Gold Coast spots up for grabs for Aussie trio in Mooloolaba
March 9, 2017
Queensland-based triathletes Drew Box, Declan Wilson and Luke Willian will all have an extra incentive when they line up in Saturday’s ITU Mooloolaba World Cup – a place on the Australian team for next month’s World Triathlon Series race on the Gold Coast. The WTS Gold Coast on April 8 will
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bcu Coffs Tri held at Coffs Harbour
March 9, 2017
(Coffs Harbour, 5 th March 2017), A record number of 930 competitors and 3,000 spectators turned out for the bcu Coffs Tri held at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty foreshores this weekend. The event was an Age Group ITU World Championship Qualifying Race as well as the NSW State Championship race to
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Walkington back and in career best form
March 9, 2017
Defending champion of the Goodstone Group Devonport Triathlon Marcel Walkington is a confirmed starter for the March 18 Olympic distance event. Fresh off his debut performance at his first World Triathlon Series event in Abu Dhabi on the weekend, Walkington said his confidence was high after his 13 th placing.
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Backhouse back for 2017
March 8, 2017
2014 Goodstone Group Devonport Triathlon winner Gillian Backhouse is in rare form and can’t wait to return to one of her favourite events on the calendar, despite being ‘horrendously jetlagged.’ “I love Devonport, I’ve raced there maybe 6 times. It’s also generally a course that suits me, the bike is
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First Gold Coast Commonwealth Games spots up for grabs
March 7, 2017
The world’s best triathletes will converge on to the Broadwater precinct for race two of the WTS on Saturday, April 8 – the first of two automatic nomination races for the 2018 Gold Coast Games. The first top ten finishers in both the men’s and women’s races will secure the first
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Walkington and Baker make strong WTS debuts but with lessons learnt
March 5, 2017
Australian triathlon young guns Marcel Walkington and Matt Baker stepped up to the plate with solid first up showings in the opening round of the World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi overnight. It was a race where the young Victorians mixed it with some of the biggest names in ITU
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Juniors shine at Way Out West Triathlon
March 5, 2017
There was some hot action at this weekend’s City of Armadale Way Out West Triathlon which hosted Race 4 of the Australian Junior Triathlon Series (Youth/Junior/U23), and the 2017 OTU Triathlon Junior Oceania Championships and Mixed Relay Championship. Queenslander’s Joanne Miller and Matt Hauser took out the OTU Triathlon Junior
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Gillian back in the house with Abu Dhabi top 10 finish
March 4, 2017
Queensland’s Gillian Backhouse has started her campaign for a place on Australia’s Commonwealth Games team with an encouraging top ten finish in the opening World Triathlon Series round in Abu Dhabi overnight. The 25-year-old produced her best WTS result in two years in the countdown to next months Gold Coast
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Way out West Host final of AJTS
February 28, 2017
This weekend’s City of Armadale Way Out West Triathlon hosted by Triathlon WA is Race 4 of the Australian Youth/Junior/U23 Series. It will be the first time an Australian Junior Series Race has been held in Western Australia. For ITU Junior and ITU Youth athletes, Way Out West is the
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Matt Bury adds touch of class to Sheldon College Triathlon
February 27, 2017
Marketing and advertising executive and respected elite triathlon coach Matt Bury is hoping to add his own special touches to the Sheldon College school of triathlon excellence program over the next four years. Bury has taken over the role as head coach at the Brisbane Bayside College – in the unique
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Australian Schools Triathlon Festival
February 20, 2017
Triathlon Australia, in conjunction with School Sport Australia, is happy to announce that registrations for the inaugural Australian Schools Triathlon Festival have officially opened. The Australian Schools Triathlon Festival is new multi-sport initiative presented jointly by School Sport Australia and Triathlon Australia scheduled for 18-21 April 2017 at the Sydney
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A winning start to 2017 for Luxford and Appleton
February 19, 2017
Australians Annabel Luxford and Sam Appleton opened their 2017 seasons on a winning note at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. Both took advantage of the chilly and windy conditions to make telling breaks on the 90km bike to set up their respective victories. Luxford, who lives in Melbourne, started 2017 where she
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AUSSIES IN ACTION
February 13, 2017
Emma domination continues . . . it’s not the first time we’ve seen Aussie Emma’s grace a podium but it is a first for these two – Emma Jackson and Emma Jeffcoat went 1:2 at Kinlock OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Championships. Jeffcoats’ second place in the elite category also secured her the U23 championship
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NEW SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE TRIATHLON
February 10, 2017
The world’s best triathletes including two-time Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee (GBR), dual Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee (GBR), five-time ITU Triathlon World Champion Javier Gomez Noya (ESP) and reigning ITU Triathlon World Champion Mario Mola (ESP) are among twenty-three superstar athletes that have signed lucrative Super League Triathlon contracts for
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CROWLEY, REED HELL OF THE WEST CHAMPIONS
February 5, 2017
Queensland’s oldest long distance triathlon event, the ‘Hell of the West’, which this year doubles as Triathlon Australia’s National Elite Long Course Championship was won today by Tim Reed and Sarah Crowley. The two champions raced a strong field to add the title to their already impressive list of achievements.
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Devonport Events Combine to Make Massive Weekend
February 2, 2017
Two of Devonport’s biggest sporting events have merged to create a blockbuster weekend of fitness action on March 18 and 19. The world reknown Goodstone Group Devonport Triathlon, supported by Events Tasmania and Devonport City Council and the community focussed Devonport Sportspower Run Devonport will now be showcased together. Event
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International Triathlon Union & IRONMAN agree to historic partnership
February 1, 2017
ITU and IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that they have agreed to a historic cooperation framework to further develop and grow triathlon. After a week of meetings at IRONMAN headquarters in Tampa, Florida, senior leaders from both organizations, including ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado and
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2016 Ironman All World Athlete Champions Announced
January 25, 2017
2016 IRONMAN ALL WORLD ATHLETE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED IRONMAN introduces new achievement designation All Country Athlete TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2017) – After a successful year of competition, IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding Company, is proud to announce the overall IRONMAN All World Athlete™ (AWA) Champions for each Age Group category. IRONMAN®
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Paratriathletes and emerging stars show golden form at Robina
January 22, 2017
Australia’s finest paratriathletes and emerging triathlon stars rubbed shoulders at Robina over the weekend knowing that all roads will lead to the Gold Coast over the next two years. Rio paratriathlon gold medallist Katie Kelly and guide, triathlon legend Michelle Jones, along with their Paralympic team mates Bill Chaffey and
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Coast triathlon watch starts this weekend at Robina
January 20, 2017
The Gold Coast has attracted triathletes young and old from all over Australia this weekend who will take to the flat and fast Robina course for two full-on days of racing at the Gatorade Queensland Tri Series. The Series is sold out with 1700 entries for events including the Australian
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McCoach and Miller crowned Super Sprint Champions
December 18, 2016
WA raider Liam McCoach and Brisbane’s Joanne Miller have followed in the footsteps of some triathlon’s biggest names after being crowned National Junior Super Sprint champions on the Gold Coast today. The 18-year-olds put on a show of strength as the future of the sport unleashed at the Sports Super
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Next Gen Triathletes converge onto Gold Coast
December 16, 2016
More than 250 of Australia’s finest young triathletes have converged onto the Gold Coast for three intensive days in the opening round of the Australian Junior Triathlon Series at the Sports Super Centre at Runway Bay. The youngsters – in the Youth (13-16 years) and Junior (17-19 years) age groups – represent
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Nominate a local sporting hero and win
December 13, 2016
Inside Sport is giving back to the unsung heroes of Australian sport by offering 10,000 in prizes though The Clubbies awards. Grassroots sport is the heartbeat of so many Australian communities, bringing people together in healthy competition and The Clubbies aim to make sure these special people are recognised. The
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Loretta Harrop & Brad Beven inducted into ITU Hall of Fame
December 11, 2016
ITU today announced four inductees for the third Hall of Fame. These athletes were inducted into the ITU Hall of Fame at a gala held as a part of the ITU Congress in Madrid on December 9. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome these four inductees into the
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Annabel Luxford goes back to back in Ballarat
December 11, 2016
Despite a hard-fought fifth placing at IRONMAN Western Australia last weekend, Chevrot found enough fuel in the tank to claim the victory at the IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat triathlon. “It was a big week, I have never done this before, so I was not sure how it would work out, but
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Records fall at Ironman Western Australia
December 4, 2016
They achieved that in spades with the 31-year-old Bozzone claiming the men’s honours in 7:51:25, nearly five minutes inside Luke McKenzie’s record set last year, while Hauschildt fought cramps in the second half of the run to finish in 8:54:39, just over two minutes ahead of Kiwi Britta Martin’s 2014
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Athletes with disabilities taking on Ironman Western Australia
December 2, 2016
Triathlon Australia’s National Manager Paratriathlon, Kathryn Perriac is delighted to see the number of people with disabilities challenging themselves with participating in an Ironman competition, and appreciative of the great support Ironman Asia-Pacific are providing. There are eight people with different physical and sensory impairments known to be entered to
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Women take centre stage at Ironman Western Australia
December 2, 2016
A 57 strong professional field will contest the 2016 SunSmart IRONMAN ® Western Australia. For the first time in IRONMAN Asia-Pacific history, the women’s field have been seeded first. Australia’s Mel Hauschildt and defending women’s champion Sarah Piampiano (USA) head a 15 strong female field featuring Sweden’s Asa Lundstrom (8th 2016
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News
November 29, 2016
“On behalf of Triathlon Australia and the entire triathlon community our deepest sympathies go to Cheryl Battaerd, his wife, their two sons Nick, Lex and the extended family of Hans who was tragically killed in an accident on Wednesday 23 November.” A talented athlete, he regularly graced the age group
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Big wins for Annabel Luxford and Dan Wilson Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney
November 27, 2016
Melbourne based Annabel Luxford went back to back at IRONMAN® 70.3® Western Sydney today while Brisbane-based Dan Wilson claimed his first 70.3 title. Luxford produced a dominant performance exiting the swim with Natalie Van Coevorden over two minutes ahead of a chase pack that included Kirralee Seidel. Onto the bike
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“MR TRIATHLON” CRAIG REDMAN MOVES ON AFTER 30 YEARS IN THE SPORT
November 25, 2016
Craig Redman, a man who has been synonymous with the sport of triathlon in Australia for the past 30 years, is moving on. Triathlon Australia has reluctantly accepted Redman’s resignation from one of its longest serving and popular High Performance figures. Redman has resigned his busy post as National Manager,
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Aussies in Action
November 21, 2016
Kate Bevilaqua Ultraman World Championship The Ultraman World Championship is the ultimate test for any endurance athlete, and 2016 was the 32nd anniversary of this unique event held over three days and limited to just 40 athletes - Australia’s Kate Bevilaqua was one them. Kate not only won the women’s event
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Golden finish for Team Australia at Cross Tri World
November 20, 2016
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games hopeful Charlotte McShane has finished off 2016 on a gold medal moment in Lake Crackenback today – although she did have a little help from her friends. McShane, who stormed home to take the bronze medal in this year’s World Triathlon Series grand final in Cozumel in
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Young Kiwis and Beggs-French push the limits in Cross Tri shoot out
November 19, 2016
Canberra’s New Zealand-born Rowan Beggs-French pushed his younger Kiwi rivals to the limit when some of Australia’s toughest off-road age group triathletes conquered the Snowy Mountains terrain around Lake Crackenback today in search of a world title. As hard as the experienced 28-year-old tried it was the younger legs of
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McShane and Allen top placed Aussies in World Cross Tri
November 19, 2016
Top placed Australians Charlotte McShane and Ben Allen put their bodies on the line in the Snowy Mountains today when the elites put on a spectacular showing at the ITU Cross Tri World Championships. McShane, who has established herself as one of Australia’s future Olympians this year, finished a busy
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Kim leads ladies on a cracking Cross Tri day
November 18, 2016
It was age group ladies day at Lake Crackenback today for the historic opening day’s competition of the ITU Cross Tri World Championships in the Snowy Mountains. And the 80-strong Australian contingent, aged between 20 and 68 all conquered the wilds of Lake Crackenback’s “trails and tribulations”, rocky creek beds
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Ben Allen back for a cracken day out at World Cross Tri Championships
November 17, 2016
Australia’s leading off-road triathlete Ben Allen can’t wait to showcase his second home to the world at this weekend’s 2016 Snowy Mountains ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships at Lake Crackenback. The man who has made his life out of the rugged, gruelling, dirty work of Cross-Tri is as excited as
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Don’t cross these fathers and daughters in Snowy's historic off-road triathlon
November 16, 2016
It could well be a case of “father knows” best this weekend at the historic 2016 Snowy Mountains ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships at Lake Crackenback - the first time the Championship has been held in Australia. ITU Triathlon Grand Final bronze medallist Charlotte McShane and her father Frank and former
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Aussies in Action
November 14, 2016
Salthouse and Wilson cap off season with wins at Shepparton Ellie Salthouse capped off a strong 2016 season that included 70.3 wins at Boulder and Miami and titles at Challenge Melbourne and Rev 3 Knoxville. Salthouse had to fight off a fierce challenge from fellow Australian Andrea Forrest across all
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Triathlon Australia’s’ TRYstars program partner up with Sanitarium Weet-Bix
November 6, 2016
Triathlon Australia is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing which will help more Aussie kids discover the lifelong fun, fitness and friendships offered by the sport of triathlon. Weet-Bix Kids TRYstars is the new name for Triathlon Australia’s national junior participation program. It aims
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Battle of the Elite – Experience Vs New Talent
November 4, 2016
Some of the biggest names in international triathlon are set to sizzle at CHALLENGESHEPPARTON on Sunday 13 November 2016. CHALLENGESHEPPARTON includes a 1.9km swim in the stunning Victoria Park Lake, a two-lap 90km bike course on flat and fast roads and a three-lap 21.1km run encompassing the lake, Goulburn River
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Aussies in Action
October 31, 2016
Aaron Royle onto the podium in Paradise The Island House Triathlon is the brainchild of Luke McKenzie and wife Beth Gerdes . This year they tweaked the already popular three-day event designed to bring together the world’s best short and long course athletes and on Friday 40 of the very best
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Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander to defend his record at Busselton
October 31, 2016
Following his record breaking performance in his debut at the 2016 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, the 5 x World Champion Triathlete, Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander has confirmed he will be returning in 2017 to defend his title. This is the first time that Alexander has committed to a race so early
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Ashleigh Gentle wins fourth - Dan Wilson first Noosa Tri title
October 30, 2016
Rio Olympian Ashleigh Gentle soothed the sting of a disappointing Olympic campaign with her fourth Noosa title, and third on the trot. Dan Wilson twice the bridesmaid in Noosa finally added Australia’s most coveted title to his trophy cabinet. "To finally win, after not only being so close before, but
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How to get involved in the Australian Schools Triathlon Festival
October 28, 2016
School Sport Australia (SSA) and Triathlon Australia (TA) are excited to be jointly hosting the inaugural Australian Schools Triathlon Festival (ASTF) from 18-21 April, 2017 at the International Regatta Centre in Penrith, New South Wales. The partnership will deliver an innovative new triathlon multi-sport festival to provide pathways for our
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Six Aussies Take On The World At Island House Tri
October 27, 2016
The Island House Triathlon kicks off tomorrow with 40 of the world’s best triathletes from short and long course racing to test themselves over new formats and race the clock set against the stunning backdrop of the Bahama’s. It will be final time we see Emma Moffatt race as a
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Bathurst And Coolongatta Gold Champion To Compete At Noosa Triathlon
October 27, 2016
Two champions in their chosen sport will step out of their comfort zone at the Noosa Triathlon. Melbourne, VIC/Noosa Queensland (26 October, 2016) – In the last two weeks Surf Ironwoman Courtney Hancock and V8 Supercar driver Will Davison recorded career defining wins with Hancock winning the Coolangatta Gold and Davidson
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Ben Gathercole’s return as Triathlon Australia’s new Performance Director a real gain
October 26, 2016
Rugby Union’s loss will very much be triathlon’s gain with today’s announcement of Ben Gathercole’s appointment as Triathlon Australia’s new Performance Director. Gathercole leaves the role as Team Director of the ACT Brumbies Super Rugby franchise to head up Triathlon’s National High Performance Program over the next four years in
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Aussies in Action
October 24, 2016
Xterra Off Road World Championships Aussie off-road legend Benny Allen finished third at the Xterra World Championships in Maui matching his results from 2013 and 2014. Bronze seems to be his colour in the off-road world championships but gold is on his mind next month when he lines up for
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Birtwhistle’s bike leg paves way for Nepean triathlon victory – next stop Noosa
October 23, 2016
Time on his time trial bike back home in Tasmania over the past three weeks has been time well spent for prospective Commonwealth Games triathlete Jake Birtwhistle in Sydney today. The 21-year-old from Launceston, considered unlucky not to make it to this year’s Rio Olympics, has broken through for a
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One month to go until the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships
October 21, 2016
ONLY one month to go until the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships and athletes from around the world are currently in the final stages of training ready to take on the challenges of the world championships course in Australia’s spectacular Snowy Mountains, New South Wales. As the clock ticks
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Charlotte McShane chasing season ending high after Cozumel confidence booster
October 20, 2016
Fresh from her gritty third place finish behind Bermuda’s newly crowned ITU World Champion Flora Duffy and US Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen in Mexico last month, McShane has headed home to her parents’ property in East Gippsland, Victoria. But there has been no rest for the Jamie Turner coached McShane
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One Month to go until the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships
October 19, 2016
ONLY one month to go until the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships and athletes from around the world are currently in the final stages of training ready to take on the challenges of the world championships course in Australia’s spectacular Snowy Mountains, New South Wales. As the clock ticks
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Aussies in Action
October 17, 2016
Runaway wins for Kahlefeldt, Vodikova in China There’s celebration in the Sunshine Coast home of Brad Kahlefeldt and Radka Vodickova after the partners claimed the honours at the first IRONMAN 70.3 Hefei in China. Both winners used their running skills to fine effect to gain their wins that looked anything
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GC2018 Sport Pictograms
October 11, 2016
GOLDOC Chairman Peter Beattie AC will officially launch the GC2018 Sport Pictograms on Tuesday morning and we’d like to invite you to participate. With a cumulative broadcast audience of 1.5 billion and more than 1,000 hours of live sport, the pictograms will provide an eye-catching identifier for each of the
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Mirinda Carfrae continues Australia's 12 year podium streak at Kona
October 8, 2016
On a day that saw two Europeans become IRONMAN ® World Champions for the second time, it was three time world champion Mirinda Carfrae who salvaged something for Australia. Germany’s Jan Frodeno and Switzerland's Daniela Ryf produced dominant performances to claim back to back IRONMAN® World Championship titles at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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Aussies ready to dance in Kona
October 6, 2016
A win at the 2016 IRONMAN® World Championship this weekend would place Australian Mirinda Carfrae in an exclusive club, of which she is the only member. A title would add to her legacy in Kona and bring her tally to four, one more than Australian triathlon legend Craig Alexander, making
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Triathlon Australia Job Opportunities Available - Coaching
October 2, 2016
Triathlon Australia is the official National Sporting Organisation responsible for the management and delivery of the sports of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and multisport within Australia. It is a member of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and is recognised by the ITU and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as the National
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Olympian Ryan Bailie takes out National Duathlon Champs in front of home crowd
October 2, 2016
22-year-old Olympian Ryan Bailie has won the National Duathlon Championships, held today at the City of Armadale Duathlon at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. It was Ryan’s first race in his home state since the Rio Olympics where he finished tenth. “It was great to race back in Perth, it’s always
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Less than two months to go until the 2016 ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships!
September 27, 2016
ANNOUNCING - World Champions Ruben Ruzafa and Flora Duffy announce their attendance at 2016’s ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships held in the Snowy Mountains. Flora Duffy, from Bermuda, will travel to Australia in November to participate in the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships just two months after winning the 2016 ITU
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Aussies in Action
September 26, 2016
ITU Long Distance World Championships The ITU Long Distance World Championships in Oklahoma threw up some tough conditions for competitors but victories went to the strongest swim, bike, runners’ in 2016. The Frenchmen dominated, Sylvain Sudrie claimed gold, and Cyril Viennot the silver, both former title holders. Sudrie set himself
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Craig Alexander to lead Aussies into world champs battle
September 22, 2016
43-year-old Alexander has shown great form this season producing a top ten finish at the recent Ironman 70.3 World Championships. In 2016 he has claimed wins at Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya, Huskisson Long Course and a record breaking win at Ironman 70.3 Busselton, but for Alexander the world long course has
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Breakthrough for Bailie only just around the corner says Savage
September 19, 2016
Five years ago Ryan Bailie was a young gun making up the numbers on the World Triathlon Series, a youngster learning the ropes in the helter skelter world that is ITU racing. In 2012 in London Brad Kahlefeldt, Courtney Atkinson and Brendan Sexton were representatives on the Australian Olympic team
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Aussie Age Group gold to the old and bold in Cozumel
September 19, 2016
There’s just no stopping Keith Pearce – Australia’s remarkable 79-year-old triathlete who has not only conquered all but one of his opponents this week but also the oppressive heat that has wreaked havoc here in Cozumel for the ITU World Triathlon Championships. Pearce was the last man standing today after a
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McShane turns up the heat for bronzed Aussies in Cozumel
September 18, 2016
Scottish-born Charlotte McShane has burst through for Australia’s first major ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final podium since 2010 taking bronze in the brutal heat of Cozumel late this afternoon. The 26-year-old, who migrated to Bairnsdale in rural Victoria with her family in 2005, produced an inspirational final 10km run
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Aussie kids now primed for relay action in Cozumel
September 17, 2016
Australia’s young triathletes will be back on show tomorrow in the Under 23/Junior Mixed Teams Relay after another tough day in the office in the oppressive heat that has been the feature of the 28th ITU World Triathlon Championships in Cozumel. As idyllic as the resort island is, the heat,
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Oppressive conditions takes toll on under 23 men
September 16, 2016
Australia’s Under 23 men had a challenging day in Cozumel's oppressive heat which saw officials delay the start of the race by an hour and a half from 3pm top 4.30pm. Melbourne-based bronze medallist in this event in 2013, Declan Wilson , was the best of the Australians finishing in 10th
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New world age champion Nathan Breen inspired by “Macca and Crowie”
September 16, 2016
Budding Cronulla triathlete Nathan Breen grew up idolising Australian triathlon royalty – two of its crown princes in Chis McCormack and Craig Alexander . Cronulla was the birthplace of triathlon in Australia – a breeding ground for some of the sport’s greats – and none better than World Ironman champions “Macca and Crowie.” And
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Moffatt and Wilson hand over the ITU reins to the next generation
September 16, 2016
Triathlon Australia stalwarts Emma Moffatt and Dan Wilson have announced their retirement from the ITU World Championships on the eve of the 28th edition of the ITU Worlds in Cozumel . The pair will line up in their farewell ITU World Championship – Moffatt on Saturday and Wilson on Sunday. Three-time Olympian
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Olympians Bailie and Royle the final arrivals for Cozumel finale
September 15, 2016
The arrival of Olympians Ryan Bailie and Aaron Royle will complete the Australian contingent of 236 athletes who have converged on the Mexican island of Cozumel on the Caribbean Sea this week for 28th ITU World Triathlon Championships. Bailie and Royle and fellow Jamie Turner squad members Jake Birtwhistle, Charlotte
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Aquathon gold for Ali Brownlee and Australia’s 79-year-old Keith Pearce
September 15, 2016
Even at 8am Cozumel was a sweat box as triathletes of all shapes and sizes, ages and abilities gathered for the opening day of the 28th ITU Triathlon World Championships. It was the traditional Aquathlon day – a 2.5km run, followed by a 1km swim and another 2.5km run. The heat
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Elle Leahy, the golden girl from Goondiwindi
September 15, 2016
Elle Leahy , the girl from Goondiwindi, who came to Brisbane 12 months ago to further her triathlon career, has won Australia’s first gold medal of the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Cozumel. The 19-year-old, who just missed selection on the Australian Junior Triathlon team with twin sister Zoe, was one
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One step closer to ‘a metre matters’ in Victoria
September 15, 2016
The Amy Gillett Foundation today welcomes the report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into minimum overtaking distance laws in Victoria, which recommends that the Victorian Government adopt a metre matters laws. The Economy and Infrastructure Standing Committee unanimously supported adoption of such laws in Victorian in its report tabled in the
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2016 ITU World Triathlon championship titles on the line in Cozumel
September 14, 2016
Cozumel, Mexico - After eightthrilling ITU World Triathlon Series races this year, the men's and women's elite World Championship titles will be decided in heated battles this week at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel from September 14-18. In the women's race, Flora Duffy (BER) hasdominated the Columbia Threadneedle Rankings
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Aussies in Action
September 12, 2016
Beijing International Ashleigh Gentle has polished her preparation off for the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Cozumel next weekend with a second place behind newly crowned Ironman 70.3 champion Holly Lawrence (GBR). Gentle was over a minute down after the swim, but matched the pace on the bike with Lawrence,
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Dream gold for Katie Kelly with historic Rio victory
September 12, 2016
What seemed like an untouchable dream when she was struggling with injuries just three months ago, turned into a reality for an elated Katie Kelly at Copacabana Beach in Rio today when she won the gold medal in the women’s PT5 para-triathlon. Kelly and sighted guide, Sydney 2000 Olympic triathlon
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Claire McLean faces her fear and now going for Rio Gold
September 11, 2016
Claire McLean never learnt to swim as a youngster and, as the years went by, she developed what she describes as “an enormous phobia of water”. “It became really an ingrained dread for being even near a swimming pool,” she says. “Just the smell of chlorine would make me feel
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Aussie boys in courageous paratriathlon debut in Rio
September 11, 2016
Australian trio Bill Chaffey, Brant Garvey and Nic Beveridge showed extraordinary courage and determination to overcome the pain barrier and do their country and their sport proud when paratriathlon made a stunning debut at the 2016 Paralympic Games on Rio’s iconic Copacabana Beach today. Gold Coaster Chaffey, at 40 years
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Revolutionary ‘Cyclists Ahead’ warning signs deployed
September 9, 2016
The Amy Gillett Foundation today deployed its revolutionary ‘Cyclist Ahead’ electronic warning signs to improve the safety of road users along the Deans Marsh-Lorne Road. The Minister for Roads and Road Safety, the Hon Luke Donnellan, was on hand to cut the ribbon and officially commission the ‘Cyclist Ahead’ warning
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2017 ITU Triathlon World Cup schedule released
September 8, 2016
Following the ITU Executive board meeting in Rio de Janeiro last week, and on the heels of the completion of the 2017 World Triathlon Series calendar, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2017 World Cup races. “The ITU World Cup races create an
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Rio’s historic day has arrived for Australia’s paratriathletes
September 7, 2016
Seven Australian triathletes will create history in Rio this weekend when paratriathlon makes its ground breaking Paralympic debut on Rio’s Copacabana Beach. The Australians will be led by the Gold Coast’s 40-year-old five-time ITU world champion Bill Chaffey, who summed up the journey for the team when he said: “When
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2017 ITU World Triathlon Series calendar complete
September 7, 2016
Following the ITU Executive Board Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, ITU is pleased to confirm the addition of Montreal to the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series, which completes the 2017 WTS calendar. Montreal debuted on the 2016 World Cup schedule earlier this month with great success as thousands of spectators
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Fresh team of rookies ready for Paralympic berth
September 5, 2016
Out of the 177 athletes who will represent Australia at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, more than half will be doing so for the first time. With three days to go until the Opening Ceremony, Australia’s first-timers have settled into the Paralympic Village, and are counting down the days until
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Tim Reed - Ironman 70.3 World Champion
September 4, 2016
Australian Tim Reed capped a perfect Father’s Day by becoming the first Australian to claim an IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® World Championship on home soil. The popular Aussie was welcomed over the finish line by his wife and two children, after a titanic battle on the run with two-time IRONMAN 70.3 World
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Australia’s great day out – IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
September 4, 2016
Australia’s team of 838 athletes was the largest team ever team represented at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships and they proudly raced with team pride and some extraordinary results. It topped off a great day for Australia, Tim Reed winning an epic battle with German Sebastian Kienle to win his
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Royle back in saddle for WTS Edmonton sprint race
September 2, 2016
It hasn’t taken Aaron Royle long to get himself back in the saddle as the Australian Olympians prepare for this month’s WTS Triathlon Grand Final in Cozumel in Mexico. Next stop for many of them will be Sunday’s final WTS round in Edmonton (Women: 4am and Men: 6am Monday morning
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Delly Carr Wins 2016 AIPP Sports Photographer Of The Year Award
September 1, 2016
Australia’s preeminent sport specialist photographer, Delly Carr has scooped the prestigious ‘Sports Photographer of the Year’ Award at the annual Australian Professional Photography Awards in Melbourne overnight. His successful folio of Australian sport throughout 2016 won him the most sought after award for Australian Professional Sports Photographers. “I felt very
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Mother knows best
August 31, 2016
MOOLOOLABA, Qld. (August 31, 2016) – As a mother, Allison Appleton has guided, given advice to and raised her four sons to believe they can achieve anything in life. On Sunday at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Sunshine Coast, she will be the one after some guidance as she and
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Paratriathlon Paralympic start lists posted
August 29, 2016
With paratriathlon set to debut at the Paralympic Games for the first time in under two weeks on September 10-11, ITU confirms the start lists for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. “Debuting at the Paralympic Games is a cornerstone moment for our sport, one that we have long awaited, and
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Aussies in Action
August 29, 2016
Ironman 70.3 Bintan Kate Bevilaqua led home an Australian clean sweep of the podium at Ironman 70.3 Bintan. The only time Bevilaqua trailed was a 10 second deficit out of the swim to Alise Selsmark, that was quickly vanquished in transition. Her class showed in the bike and run, eventually
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City of Armadale Duathlon to host Australian Championship
August 26, 2016
On Sunday 2 nd October over 700 competitors will participate in the City of Armadale Duathlon as part of their bid for Australian Champion Status and selection into the 2017 Australian World Duathlon Team. The race, which is held at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is a run-bike-run format and includes
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Triathlon Australia enrols with School Sport Australia
August 22, 2016
Triathlon Australia today announced a new partnership with School Sport Australia to deliver an innovative new triathlon multi-sport festival to provide pathways in shaping our future champions. The Australian Schools Triathlon Festival (ASTF) is new multi-sport initiative presented jointly by School Sport Australia (SSA) and Triathlon Australia . The inaugural ASTF
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Triathlon’s 2020 vision after impressive Rio results
August 22, 2016
There may not have been medals won but in the competitive world that is Olympic triathlon Australia has certainly continued to confirm its presence on the world stage. Two top ten finishers in the men from Games debutants Aaron Royle (ninth) and Ryan Bailie (10th) and brilliant performances by triple
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Aussies in Action
August 22, 2016
With the focus on the Olympic triathlon events the past few days and samba overload at the closing ceremony, there was still races being run and won! Just 7 weeks out from the biggest dance in our sport at Kona, Miranda Carfrae grabbed her own gold at Ironman 70.3 Timberman
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Moffatt and Densham end Olympic careers in Rio
August 21, 2016
Australia’s triple triathlon Olympians Emma Moffatt and Erin Densham can walk tall after conquering a torture test in their final Olympic race around Fort Copacabana in Rio earlier today. They spoke glowingly of their final Olympic race and their celebrated careers as they made their way through the competition zone
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Brave Aussies run into Rio top ten
August 19, 2016
Training partners and Olympic debutants Aaron Royle and Ryan Bailie have given Australia a dual top ten finish in men’s triathlon race at Copacabana today. Newcastle’s Royle hung on gamely for ninth and Bailie, the boy from Bunbury in WA, had to work from the chase pack on the bike
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Gentle joins bronzed Aussie teammates
August 19, 2016
Triple Olympic triathletes Emma Moffatt and Erin Densham have “been there done that” – two of five Australian women to have medalled at the Games. In fact the Australian women are the most successful nation when it comes Olympic medals with - 1 Gold; 2 Silver and 2 bronze. Here’s the history
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Aussies ready to shake up Rio
August 18, 2016
The fifth Olympic triathlon will get underway tonight at Ipanema Beach, Rio and the Australian debutants Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie and Ryan Fisher have declared they are ready to race and shake it up. Australia’s next generation of Olympic male triathletes Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie and Ryan Fisher have arrived
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Men's Olympic Triathlon Preview
August 16, 2016
The men's 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic triathlon is set for a showdown as 55 men line up for Olympic glory on Copacabana Beach on Thursday, August 18 at 11a.m. BRT. PREVIEW: Up until a few weeks ago it wouldn’t have been crazy to suggest that the same men who
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Women's Olympic Triathlon Preview
August 16, 2016
The women's 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic triathlon will see the fastest women in the world battle for Olympic gold on Saturday, August 20 at 11a.m. BRT on majestic Copacabana Beach. PREVIEW: Over the past three years, there has been barely a blip on Gwen Jorgensen’s ITU race record. The
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Aussies in Action
August 15, 2016
Ironman 70.3 European Championship, Wiesbaden Melissa Hauschildt pieced together a superb race to easily claim the Ironman 70.3 European Championship. Her second European title, after winning the Ironman Championship in Frankfurt and first athlete to win both. Trailing race leader Jodie Swallow by 3mins 30sec after the swim, she had
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2016 Tønsberg ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup
August 14, 2016
The very heavy rains over the past few days ruined plans for the swim here in Tønsberg. A Government ban on swimming in the bay of Oslo confirmed the concerns of the Technical Delegate who had checked the water quality tests and seen record levels. The weather conditions suggested that
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How to watch triathlon at the Olympics
August 11, 2016
Via ITU The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games open today! In our fifth edition in the Olympic Games, we couldn’t be more pumped to see the world’s fastest triathletes swim, bike and run their way to Olympic glory. To help you stay up to date with the latest on
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Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Triathlon by the Numbers
August 10, 2016
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games will host the fifth edition of the triathlon competition at the Olympics. Here is your preview, stats-style. 173 – Seconds. The biggest deficit that any Gold medallist has had to make up from T2. Austria’s Kate Allen was this far behind the leader when she started
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APC welcomes new partnership with the John Maclean Foundation
August 9, 2016
Australia’s preparations for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games have received a significant boost, thanks to the work of the John Maclean Foundation. The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) today announced a new partnership with the John Mclean Foundation (JMF), which will provide funding for equipment required by athletes striving for gold
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Anna Meares address to the Australian Olympic Team
August 8, 2016
Your excellencies, Chef Kitty and to our Australian Olympic Team. Welcome to Rio. In just a few days time the Games will kick off and like me you're all probably feeling a mixture of emotions. Nerves, anxiety, pressure and excitement. What lies ahead for us no one knows, it's unwritten
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Aussies in Action
August 8, 2016
ITU World Cup Montreal Ashleigh Gentle has produced silver at the ITU World Cup in Montreal this morning behind the in-form Flora Duffy (BER) over the Sprint Distance race. The result is a confidence boost for Gentle that all is on track for her debut in Rio. In promising signs
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IPC suspends Russia from Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
August 8, 2016
Russia has been banned from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) confirmed it has suspended the membership of the Russian Paralympic Committee. The IPC announced its decision at a media conference overnight in Rio, two weeks after opening suspension proceedings in response to what the
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Sprint stop for Olympic bound Gentle and Densham
August 6, 2016
The Rio Olympics are already underway but our Australian Olympic bound triathletes Ashleigh Gentle and Erin Densham are making a sprint stop at this weekend’s ITU Triathlon World Cup in Montreal. After a 17-year hiatus Montreal returned back to the ITU family to host its first-ever World Cup event. Serving
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Rio Olympic Course Preview
August 5, 2016
What to Watch For If the sea is rough, athletes will need to manage the swells in order to stay with the front pack on the swim. The Olympic Games bike course is notorious for its climbs, primarily over the main hill into Lagoa, which is on the far side
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Reed and Berkel Resume battle in Cebu
August 5, 2016
The dual resumes with Tim Reed and Tim Van Berkel at IRONMAN 70.3 Phillipines this weekend, doubling up as the Asia-Pacific Championship. Reed just edged out Berkel in a sprint finish but the deepth of the field this year might have something to say about who finishes on the podium
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Debutant paratriathletes put icing on the Rio cake
August 3, 2016
They have come from all walks of life and overcome amazing hurdles to reach the top of their sport and today the official announcement of our Australian team. The Australian Paralympic Committee has put the icing on its 2016 Rio team with the announcement of its first ever paratriathletes. A
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Olympic triathlon start lists revealed
August 2, 2016
With the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games set to start this week, the International Triathlon Union has released the men’s and women’s triathlon numbered start lists. The men’s Olympic triathlon will be contested on August 18, while the women will take to Copacabana Beach on August 20. “Congratulations to
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Australian Commonwealth Games Association backs Triathlon's NextGen
August 1, 2016
Six World Championship bound junior triathletes have been named in Australia’s NextGen AusComGames 2016 Squad, announced today by Triathlon Australia in conjunction with the Australian Commonwealth Games Association. The athletes are: Men - Matthew Hauser (QLD), Liam McCoach (WA) and Kye Wylde (QLD) and women: Sophie Malowiecki (QLD), Jessica Claxton (WA)
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Aussies in Action
August 1, 2016
EUROPE Dan Wilson took another positive step in his return to racing, winning the short course race at the 2016 Alpe d’Huez Triathlon. The 1.2km swim, 30km bike, that features the infamous 21-bend mountain climb used as part of the Tour de France and 7.3km run. “It is an incredible
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Rio team headline world championship squad for Cozumel
July 28, 2016
Australia’s six-strong Olympic triathlon team will headline Triathlon Australia’s 12-member Elite team announced today for next month’s ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Cozumel, Mexico. All-up Australia will send a team of 25 – with seven athletes named on the Under 23 team, and six in the Junior division. Rio-bound Elite
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The Accidental Coach - Stephen Moss
July 28, 2016
I got involved in triathlons by accident. I was an aspiring track athlete originally but was injured in 1988, so took up triathlons for a bit of fun and fitness. Ironically, my original injury was from riding a push bike. I went over the handle bars and the front chain
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In2Adventure names Para Triathlete Justin Godfrey as ambassador for TreX
July 28, 2016
In2Adventure are proud to announce that three times ITU World Para Triathlon Gold Medalist Justin Godfrey will take on the role as Para Triathlon Ambassador for the TreX series as he chases a fourth world title at the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships to be held in Australia in November.
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Aussies in Action
July 25, 2016
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Josh Amberger returned to the top spot on the podium at Ironman 70.3 Calgary and wrote himself into the record books with a new course record. with a dominating performance. After 20 months without a win, Amberger led from the front, put down the fastest bike split (1:58:57)
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Aussie Paratriathlon Team out to conquer the world
July 23, 2016
While much of the focus in 2016 is on the Rio Paralympic Games in less than 2 months, paratriathlon, being the new kids on the block in Paralympic Games, has only 3 out of the 5 classes that compete currently on the Rio program. For those athletes who don’t have
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ITU launches fan engagement initiative ahead of Rio Olympics
July 20, 2016
ITU launches fan engagement initiative ahead of Rio Olympics With 30 days to go until the first triathlon race at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, ITU has today launched the social media campaign “ThisIsTriathlon” to get the world talking about triathlon. While ITU will be releasing videos, photos,
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Aussies in Action
July 18, 2016
Some huge performances from Aussies around the globe this weekend - led by Gen Next athletes. Europe Jake Birtwhistle produced his best ever World Triathlon Series result, winning silver in dramatic circumstances in Hamburg. Eventually collecting the silverware after a dramatic finish that saw him go from a near certain bronze
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Cool and calm Bailie’s blue carpet fever takes Aussies to stunning relay silver
July 18, 2016
A never-say-die finish by Bunbury’s Rio-bound Ryan Bailie has sealed Australia a stirring silver medal with one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the ITU World Mixed Teams Relay Championship behind the USA in Hamburg today. While the Gwen Jorgensen led Americans were deserved gold medallists, the fighting
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Jake’s surprise silver lining to dramatic Hamburg finish
July 17, 2016
Australia’s Jake Birtwhistle has produced his best ever World Triathlon Series result, winning silver in dramatic circumstances in Hamburg earlier today. The 21-year-old Tasmanian produced the race of his life followed by an emotionally charged finale that saw him go from a near certain bronze medal to fourth and eventually
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2017 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton
July 14, 2016
Following the announcement by IRONMAN that Busselton will play host to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia in conjunction with IRONMAN Western Australia on the 4 December 2016, Triathlon WA would like to confirm that SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton will continue to be held in May as part of the SunSmart Busselton
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ITU Triathlon Mixed Teams Relay World Championship
July 14, 2016
In what is always a premier Series stop, Saturday will feature both the men and women over a sprint distance (750m swim; 20km bike and 5km run) while Sunday will see the ITU Triathlon Mixed Teams Relay World Championship (300m swim; 6.6km bike; 1.6km run). Australia, second to France in
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Katie Kelly - Clear Line of Sight to Rio
July 12, 2016
Katie Kelly is on the threshold of being announced in Australia's first Paratriathlon Team to compete in Rio. Her story is truly amazing, and her steely determination to make the most of every opportunity that comes her way since the diagnosis of Usher Syndrome, a degenerative disease causing hearing loss
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2016 ITU XTri World Champs
July 12, 2016
Snowies ‘Ready to Rock’ at the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships In breaking news, it has been announced that Adam Thompson , lead singer of Aussie 90s band ‘Chocolate Starfish’, and former Triple M Melbourne’s Sports Reporter Lachlan Wills will host the ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships in the Snowy Mountains
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Aussies in Action
July 11, 2016
At the ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup it was double gold for our National Talent Academy (NTA) athlete's Jaz Hedgeland (WAIS) and Matthew Hauser (QLD) winning the 2017 ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup. The sprint distance race threw up 33 degree temperatures compounded with 80 percent humidity. The excellent support
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Paralympic Team receives boost for Rio
July 9, 2016
Australia’s Paralympic triathlete’s received a boost overnight with the announcement of an additional three athletes nominated under the International Triathlon Union Bipartite Selection Panel. The athletes nominated are, Nic Beveridge (PT1), Claire McLean (PT4) and Jack Swift (PT4) . These athletes, together with Katie Kelly, Kate Doughty, Bill Chaffey and Brant
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Aussies in Action
July 4, 2016
The 2015 Ironman Asia Pacific Champion Melissa Hauschildt is now the 2016 Ironman European Champion after winning at Ironman Frankfurt overnight. Hauschildt had battled injury and illness since winning the title in 2015 but in February this year rebounded with wins at Ironman 70.3 Geelong and Huskisson Long Course races.
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Snowies Prepare to Shine on the World Stage
July 4, 2016
As the very best of the world’s off road athletes prepare to #GetDirtyDownUnder at the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships , the Snowy Mountains are putting final preparations in place to shine on the world stage, with locals preparing to be a part of the international explosion of culture, colour and
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McShane and Birtwhistle maintain rankings rage in Stockholm
July 3, 2016
Next generation triathletes Charlotte McShane and Jake Birtwhistle are sitting pretty on the WTS World Rankings after further encouraging performances in last night’s round in Stockholm. The two Under 23 world champions, who narrowly missed selection on the Rio Olympic team, have continued their rankings rise after the sixth race
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Triathlon Australia announce 2016-2017 National Calendar
July 1, 2016
Triathlon Australia today announced their National Calendar of events for the 2016-2017 membership season. The National Calendar is made up of seven National Qualifying Series, our Australian Championship title races, Elite and OTU Series and the Australian Youth, Junior and Under 23 Triathlon Series. Miles Stewart, CEO of Triathlon Australia
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ASADA issues supplement warning
July 1, 2016
With five weeks until the Rio Games, ASADA has today repeated its warning to athletes about the risk of using supplements which may contain banned substances not listed on product labels. The warning follows new research released today which found that, of 67 common Australian supplements analysed, almost one in
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Dan Wilson back for Stockholm after 12 months on the sideline
June 30, 2016
With the world focusing on the Rio Olympics, Australia’s Dan Wilson will be happy just to be back on the start line again when the World Triathlon Series kick-starts again in Stockholm on Saturday. Wilson, the 31-year-old Commonwealth Games representative and one of Australia’s most experienced Olympic distance triathletes will
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Preventing Running Injuries in the Lead up to an Event
June 28, 2016
By Dr David Hughes,Chief Medical Officer Australian Institute of Sports Running-induced injuries are common; depending on the population of runners studied and the definition of running related injuries used incidence rates range between 18.2 and 92.4 %, and prevalence rates range between 6.8 to 59 injuries per 1,000 hours of running.
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Aussies in Action
June 27, 2016
This weekend 12 Australian's featured on podiums across three continents. This is how it happened. Europe Ironman champion Mirinda Carfrae returned to racing with a record breaking performance at Ironman Austria . Rinny produced some impressive times to win her first title in Austria and secure and automatic qualifier start for
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VOTING Has Changed
June 25, 2016
Can’t make it to a polling place on election day? Find out more at www.aec.gov.au
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ITU confirms 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series Calendar
June 24, 2016
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to confirm the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) calendar, as well as the opening of bids for the 2020 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. “The World Triathlon Series is the pinnacle of elite triathlon racing,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol
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Turia Pitt to Race Ironman World Championship
June 24, 2016
IRONMAN® is proud to announce that Turia Pitt will race at the 2016 IRONMAN® World Championship, Kailua-Kona Hawaii on October 8. Considered the toughest one day endurance event on the planet, Pitt will further test the limits of her resolve as she battles the heat of the Big Island over
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Skill Improvement For Triathletes During the Off Season
June 24, 2016
From our partner Training Peaks After a long year, the body and mind do need a bit of a break, or change in focus. Top athletes are always looking for opportunity to improve. I like to refer to the months of November to January as the “shoulder season”, transitioning from
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Partriathlon Paralympic qualification opportunities close
June 23, 2016
While qualification for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games officially ends June 30, the final race of the one-year Paralympic qualification period was contested over the weekend in Besançon, France on June 19, closing opportunities to earn qualification points for Rio. During the Paralympic qualification period, seven athletes in
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2016 Australian Paralympic Team officially launched
June 20, 2016
The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, together with the Federal Minister for Sport, the Honourable Sussan Ley and the Shadow Minister for Sport, Dr Jim Chalmers joined the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) today to officially launch the Australian Team set to compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic
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Aussies in Action
June 20, 2016
Charlotte McShane wore the Txapela (beret) for a third time, winning the Lekeitio Triathlon in her seventh appearance at the event. National Talent Academy athlete Emma Jeffcoat also graced the podium for a bronze in her first taste of racing this tradition in the beautiful Basque country they both call
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Aaron’s Royle ride to bronze behind Britain's Brownlee brothers
June 13, 2016
Aaron Royle has given his Rio Olympic triathlon hopes a huge boost with a stirring bronze medal finish behind Britain’s Brownlee brothers in front of 100,000 people in Leeds earlier today. The 26-year-old Newcastle-born Royle formed part of what turned out to be a successful bike breakaway that set the
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Australia's Ironman Domination
June 12, 2016
Australian’s finished on top of the podium at two Ironman 70.3 races and claimed a major win at Ironman. This is how it unfolded. Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns race produced more twists and turns then the infamous Captain Cook Highway in the men’s race but it was Tim Van Berkel
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Rio Olympic trio headline Aussies as Leeds makes WTS debut
June 9, 2016
Rio-bound Olympic triathletes Ryan Bailie, Aaron Royle and Emma Moffatt will be joined by inform Jake Birtwhistle and Charlotte McShane when the World Triathlon Series resumes in Leeds this weekend for the first time. Also Joining Moffatt and McShane in a strong women’s line up will be emerging stars Gillian
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2016 Australian Paralympic Team uniform unveiled
June 7, 2016
The Australian Paralympic Team uniform for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was officially unveiled today at Sydney’s Doltone House, with 21 Paralympic athletes on hand to model the range. The uniform features ceremonial wear designed by iconic Australian brand R.M. Williams , as well as competition and casual wear by leading
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From Ratings Smash The Block to IRONMAN
June 6, 2016
Cairns, Queensland (Monday, June 6, 2016) – Caroline Tahana is accustomed to taking on feats of endurance. Along with her husband Kingi the 32-year-old mum from Hyde Park in Queensland was on the most recent season of the Channel 9 ratings juggernaut, The Block. Even while she was in the midst
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Rio bound men talk on debut Olympics
May 25, 2016
Our Rio bound men's team of Aaron Royle, Ryan Bailie and Ryan Fisher share their thoughts and feelings about what it means to each of them to make the Olympic team.
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Six triathletes selected for the Rio Olympic challenge
May 23, 2016
TRIATHLON: A six strong triathlon section has been announced in Sydney, featuring two Olympic bronze medallists and a handful of fresh talent eager to make their Olympic debuts. A duo of Ryans, Ryan Bailie and Ryan Fisher will be joined by Aaron Royle in the men’s event, while Beijing bronze
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Aussies in Action
May 23, 2016
Mitch Robins kicked off the weekend with a win at Pattaya Triathlon, a sprint race in Thailand from Fredrik Croneborg who didn’t have the leg speed after his win at Challenge Taiwan just two weeks ago. The French Gran Prix Dunkerque race looked like a WTS start list with the
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Australian Olympic Team Announced
May 23, 2016
BREAKING NEWS | The Australian Olympic Committee’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller today announced the Australian Olympic Triathlon team for Rio. Triathlon Australia would like to congratulate all the athletes their coaches, family and supporters – so much effort is invested by everyone. We’re incredibly proud of you, and will be with
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Get Enrolled & Stay Involved
May 20, 2016
Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 18 to 24 year olds aren’t enrolled to vote in the upcoming federal election? Have a say and make your vote count by going to www.aec.gov.au/check to check your enrolment
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X-Tri World Champs six months away from making history
May 18, 2016
Just six months until Australia hosts the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in a series of firsts for off-road tri’s to debut Down Under in 2016… BRISBANE - A lot has happened since the International Triathlon Union (ITU) announced last year it had awarded Australian off-road sports event company In2Adventure the
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Chaffey and Doughty grab Yokohama gold potentially en-route to Rio
May 14, 2016
Australia’s Paratriathletes Bill Chaffey and Kate Doughty had to overcome individual hurdles before continuing their winning streaks at today’s World Paratriathlon Event in Yokohama. Five-time ITU world champion Chaffey overcame a penalty on the bike leg which he served just before the finish on the run but still managed to
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Aussie triathletes stand and deliver in Yokohama
May 14, 2016
With the final ITU World Triathlon Series round inside the Rio Olympic selection period on the line in Yokohama today Australian triathletes stood and delivered. In the women’s race, Gold Coaster Ashleigh Gentle stormed home to win silver behind Rio favourite, American world champion Gwen Jorgensen. While former Under 23
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Our mighty Para's take on the world at WTS Yokohama
May 13, 2016
Australia has the strongest group of athletes in the world in the PT1 class with 5 time World Champion Bill Chaffey (pictured) dominating men’s racing and newcomer Emily Tapp, silver medallist in the 2015 World Championships. Supporting Bill and Emily are Scott Crowley and Nic Beveridge who are contesting for
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Yokohama next port of call for Australia’s WTS triathletes
May 12, 2016
Australia’s elite triathletes will be looking to build on their form from last month’s Gold Coast round when they line up in the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Yokohama on Saturday. Emma Moffatt, who gained automatic nomination for her third Olympic team for Rio with her
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Aussies in Action
May 9, 2016
Mother Nature couldn’t have thrown up more diverse conditions for the two premier races that Aussies were lining up for this weekend. In the Northern Hemisphere amongst the majestic Canyon’s of St George, Utah where the course is renowned as one of the toughest, Mother Nature served up wet and
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One step closer to safer bike riding in Australia
May 6, 2016
One step closer to safer bike riding in Australia Australia is one major step closer to being a safer place for bike riders following a Senate committee recommendation to amend the Australian Model Road Rules to enshrine a metre matters into law. The Federal Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
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Records Tumble in Busselton
May 2, 2016
The flat and fast conditions on the back made for an exciting finish in Busselton. by Andrea Gee Two-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, Craig Alexander broke the course record in his win at the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton in 3:42:59. It marked his third consecutive IRONMAN 70.3 win in as
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Tim Reed and Beth Gerdes Claim Ironman Australia Titles
May 1, 2016
PORT MACQUARIE, NSW (May1, 2016) – Tim Reed had to dig deeper than before to claim his maiden IRONMAN victory at IRONMAN Australia in Port Macquarie today. Reed was greeted by family and friends after his come-from-behind win, made more challenging with the passing of one of his closest friends this
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Ironman Australia Champions Back to Defend Titles
April 29, 2016
PORT MACQUARIE, NSW (April 29, 2016) – Defending champion Paul Ambrose will be challenged by a who’s who of Australian IRONMAN triathlon in Port Macquarie on Sunday while defending champion New Zealander Michelle Bremer faces three challengers from her home country and two from America. Ambrose, who won his first IRONMAN
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World Class Athletes set to take on Sunsmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton
April 27, 2016
Busselton, Australia – A string of world class names are set to line up at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton on Sunday 1 May, 2016. Five times World Champion Craig Alexander headlines a stellar field for the 2016 SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton triathlon. Alexander won’t have it all his own way however
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Malowiecki and Hauser to lead Australian Junior Team to Mexico
April 26, 2016
Australian Junior Triathlon Series champions Sophie Malowiecki and Matt Hauser will spearhead a six strong junior team named by Triathlon Australian today for this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Cozumel, Mexico in September. For 18-year-old Queenslander, Malowiecki it will be the fourth time she has been named on a
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National Technical News - Celebration of Champions Award Winners
April 25, 2016
For a lot of officials this time of year is when events start winding down or have finished for this season. Except for our friends in Queensland where their season is still in play. As such we are reaching out to seek Expressions of Interest (EOI) for them as a
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Aussies in Action
April 25, 2016
There were three Paralympic dreams realized after the 2016 Penrith ITU World Paratriathlon – ticking the box in winning their categories Kate Doughty (PT4), Bill Chaffey (PT1), and second for Brant Garvey (PT2) saw him join the club that will be nominated to the Australian Paralympic Committee. Image: Jeff Ackers It
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Three Aussies nominated for Paralympics at Penrith
April 24, 2016
It was a great day for the Australian's at the 2016 Penrith ITU World Paratriathlon winning six gold medals, two silver, one bronze and topping the medal tally. For five-time ITU World Champion Bill Chaffey (PT1); 2015 ITU World Championship bronze medallist Kate Doughty (PT4) and 2015 ITU World Championship
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Matt Roberts and Jaz Hedgeland claim swag of medals at Penrith
April 23, 2016
Brisbane’s Matt Roberts and Jaz Hedgeland have secured the Oceania and Australian Elite and Under 23 Titles at the 2016 OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Championships at the Penrith Regatta Centre today. Roberts and Hedgeland are National Talent Academy members who both surged in the late stages of the run to
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2016 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 22, 2016
The nation’s best junior triathletes have put on a show for Hervey Bay locals competing in the 2016 School Sport Australia Triathlon National Championships. Western Australian triathlete Luke Bate put up a remarkable performance in the school sport senior boy’s triathlon crossing the line with a time of 59:12. Queensland
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4 Tips For a More Productive Off Season
April 21, 2016
Off season months are for building greater aerobic endurance, a stronger core, better form, and greater leg strength. The more aerobically conditioned you are throughout the entire body, the faster you will recover from intense workouts and race day efforts. This will allow you to work harder, more often, though
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Paralympic nomination on the line at WPE Penrith
April 20, 2016
Three Australians are on the verge of ticking the final selection box for nomination to the Australian Paralympic Committee for this year’s Rio Games when they line up in Sunday’s World Paratriathlon Event (WPE) at Penrith. Paratriathlon will make its debut in Rio with six medal events on the program.
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2016 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 19, 2016
Hosted by Queensland School Sport The School Sport Australia (SSA) Triathlon National Championships kick-off in Hervey Bay on Tuesday, April 19 with around 190 students aged 13 - 19 competing in one of the most exciting school sport competitions in the country. Australia’s best boy and girl junior triathletes from Victoria,
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AUSSIES IN ACTION
April 18, 2016
The season may be winding down in Australia but there was still some off road racing that took place and some great performances in Asia! Here’s the weekend wrap of Aussies in Action. It was a big weekend for the VIS and coach Danielle Stefano with her young charges featuring
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ATKINSON AND SLACK CLAIM QUEENSLAND CROSS TRIATHLON CROWNS
April 17, 2016
SUNSHINE COAST, QLD—Only five seconds separated two-time Olympian Courtney Atkinson and current national under-23 champion Max Neumann at the finish of the elite men’s long course cross triathlon race at the Queensland TreX Championships on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. The 36-year-old Atkinson, who made a last minute decision to
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OLYMPIAN COURTNEY ATKINSON TOPS ALL-STAR FIELD AT QUEENSLAND TREX CHAMPIONSHIP
April 14, 2016
Two-time Olympian and 2015 Oceania Cross Triathlon champion Courtney Atkinson headlines stellar elite start lines that include Ben Allen, Brodie Gardner, Max Neumann, Jacqui Slack and Renata Bucher on the Sunshine Coast this weekend… BRISBANE—The elite men’s pro field at the Queensland TreX Championships received a last minute surge with
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IRONMAN AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONS BACK TO DEFEND TITLES
April 12, 2016
PORT MACQUARIE, NSW (April 13, 2016) – Australian Paul Ambrose and New Zealand’s Michelle Bremer will both return to the scene of their 2015 triumphs when they attempt to go back to back at the IRONMAN Australia triathlon on 1 May. Ambrose won his first IRONMAN Australia title in 2012, but
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ALLEN CAN MAKE HISTORY WITH TREX DIRT FEST WIN IN QUEENSLAND
April 12, 2016
Australian pro triathlete Ben Allen could become first elite male in six years to claim an Australian Dirt Master Title with a win at the Queensland TreX Championships and Dirt Fest on the Sunshine Coast… BRISBANE—With the Victorian and Australian titles already decided, only the Queensland championships remain as the
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RIO BOUND RYAN BAILIE SCOOPS THE POOL AT CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS DINNER
April 10, 2016
Rio bound triathlete Ryan Bailie has tonight capped the biggest weekend of his career, winning the Best Male Athlete and the coveted Athlete’s Athlete of the Year Awards at the 2016 Triathlon Australia Celebration of Champions Dinner on the Gold Coast. Saturday saw the South African-born Bailie capture Australia’s second
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EMMA MOFFATT SECURES A TICKET TO RIO AT THE GOLD COAST
April 9, 2016
Australian triathlete Emma Moffatt has booked a spot on the Olympic team to Rio de Janeiro after a seventh-place finish at her hometown race at the WTS Gold Coast today. The 2008 Beijing bronze medallist has also created history as the only female Australian triathlete to attain a third Olympic
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RYAN BAILIE BOOKS HIS SPOT TO RIO
April 9, 2016
Australia’s Ryan Bailie had a career best year in 2015 but his fourth place finish today at the Jewel WTS Gold Coast delivered him an elusive automatic Olympic nomination place for Rio. It was a Spanish 1-2 as the all-conquering Mario Mola kept his winning streak alive in 2016. It
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TRIATHLON’S 2020 FORESIGHT FOR PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR BERNARD SAVAGE
April 8, 2016
Triathlon Australia has today announced the reappointment of its National Performance Director Bernard Savage for another four years as it plans to take the sport to 2020 and beyond. It is a major vote of confidence for Savage who was appointed to the role following the London 2012 Olympics. He
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WTS GOLD COAST PRESS CONFERENCE
April 7, 2016
This is what the three Australian's had to say at the Official Press conference today ahead of the WTS Gold Coast race on Saturday. Ashleigh Gentle "I haven’t’ I guess thought too much about this year past Saturday and past Yokohama, which is the race after that we get fully
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RIO CALLING TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN AUSSIE TRIATHLETES
April 6, 2016
Australia’s elite triathletes face a tough automatic Olympic nomination task on the Gold Coast on Saturday with the world’ best fronting up for race two of the ITU World Triathlon Series . Southport will be the hub of the international triathlon world as athletes line up to continue the helter skelter
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AUSSIE TRIATHLON STARS TO THE RESCUE IN NEW ZEALAND SURF
March 31, 2016
Quick thinking Australian triathletes Aaron Royle and Ryan Bailie saved what could have been a dangerous situation for swimmers at popular Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth, Taranaki (NZ) this week. Newcastle’s Olympic qualifier Royle and WA’s Rio aspirant Bailie were training on the beach with the star-studded Jamie Turner Wollongong-based
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HAUSER AND MALOWIECKI TAKE COVETED SCODY AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON SERIES
March 23, 2016
Queensland pair Matt Hauser and Sophie Malowiecki will be crowned the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series winners at Triathlon Australia’s Celebration of Champions Annual Awards Dinner on the Gold Coast on April 10. The pair wrapped up their titles, Hauser, the 2014 winner, for the second time and Malowiecki her
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HAUSER AND CLAXTON TRIUMPHANT IN OCEANIA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
March 19, 2016
Australia dominated the Gisborne Oceania Junior races with the green and gold race suits taking out five of the six podium spots across the two races in what was the final event of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series. The Junior Women saw WA’s rising star Jessica Claxton power home
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AUSSIE TRIATHLETES SECURE VITAL OLYMPIC QUOTA SPOTS FOR RIO
March 19, 2016
Dual Olympian Emma Moffatt and rising star Marcel Walkington have led an Australian clean sweep at the Gisborne Oceania Triathlon Championships in New Zealand today – as the Aussies secured its all-important wildcard spots for this year’s Rio Olympics. Moffatt led an Emma 1-2 finish from 21-year-old Sydneysider Emma Jeffcoat and
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JAKE’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT AS HE DIGESTS TOUGH OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD IN GISBORNE
March 17, 2016
Australia’s ITU Under 23 World Champion Jake Birtwhistle will take the hard-earned lessons of Abu Dhabi into Saturday’s Oceania Triathlon Championships in Gisborne on New Zealand’s North Island Birtwhistle, who has this week been training in New Plymouth with team mates, Olympic Team nomination Aaron Royle and Australia’s top placed
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GOLD COAST TO HOST LARGEST PARA-SPORT PROGRAM IN COMMONWEALTH GAMES HISTORY
March 14, 2016
ACGA thrilled with expansion of the para-sport program. The Australian Commonwealth Games Association welcomes the news of the expansion of the para-sport program. ACGA Chief Executive Officer Craig Phillips said since the full integration of para-sport events in Manchester in 2002 para-sport athletes have been a key part of Australia’s
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BEN’S COACHING CHANGE PUTS CAREER BACK ON TRACK WITH MOOLOOLABA WIN
March 13, 2016
A coaching change and the desire help a mate achieve his Olympic dream has helped Brisbane Town Planning student Ben Cook reconstruct his triathlon career in Mooloolaba today. The 21-year-old who admitted he had a last start shocker in Noosa last year has come from behind to score an impressive
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MARIO’S REIGN FOR SPAIN CONTINUES IN MOOLOOLABA
March 12, 2016
It’s a reign that Spanish triathlete Mario Mola hopes keeps rolling along to Rio after the 26-year-old from Majorca displayed all his moves in Mooloolaba today. Mola maintained his recent unbeaten record to race away with his second ITU Mooloolaba World Cup in two years from fellow Spaniard Vicente Fernandez
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BRITISH GIRL JODIE’S HOME RUN AT MOOLOOLABA
March 12, 2016
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jodie Stimpson admitted she felt right at home after winning today’s ITU Mooloolaba Triathlon World Cup in hot, humid conditions on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Stimpson, the 27-year-old from Oldbury in the British Midlands, calls Australia her second home and was more than comfortable in the sweat-box
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MONEGHETTI TO LEAD AUSTRALIAN 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM
March 10, 2016
Australian marathon great Steve Moneghetti will lead the Australian team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, following his appointment as Chef de Mission. It will be Moneghetti’s third Games as head of the Australian delegation, having led the Australian team in both Delhi in 2010 and Glasgow
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MOOLOOLABA NEXT STOP FOR RIO HOPEFULS
March 10, 2016
Rio Olympic hopeful Ashleigh Gentle will rely on a combination of recovery and a relaxed race preparation as she prepares for this Saturday’s ITU Mooloolaba Triathlon World Cup. Her Gold Coast team mate and dual Olympian Emma Moffatt will be hoping to put her new bike skills into play in
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GENTLE DOES IT WITH SILVER LINING LEADING INTO GOLD COAST OLYMPIC SELECTION
March 6, 2016
Gold Coaster Ashleigh Gentle will take enormous confidence into next month’s Olympic selection race in her home city after a hard-earned silver medal winning performance in the opening World Triathlon Series round in Abu Dhabi over night. One automatic nomination to the Australian Olympic Committee for Rio will be decided
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MATT HAUSER: RISING STAR
March 6, 2016
He is one of Australia’s most exciting young talents and yesterday's second place at the OTU Wollongong Oceania Cup just another step. He claimed the Australian Junior Championship in Devonport which also doubled as an automatic qualifying race to compete at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Cozumel, Mexico in
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ROYLE READY TO ROLL OUT OF BED FOR SPRINT START IN WOLLONGONG
March 3, 2016
Meanwhile Bailie’s training partner, Aaron Royle, will line up in a “home race” against Canadian training partner Alexis LePage and Spain’s Nan Oliveras and a host of young Australians, many who have been on the National Talent Academy camp in Wollongong this week. “I’m happy that it’s a sprint format
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ABU DHABI AND WOLLONGONG PROVIDE KICK-STARTS FOR GAMES NOMINATIONS
March 3, 2016
Australia’s elite band of ITU triathletes will begin their first steps towards the Rio Olympics when they line up at races in Abu Dhabi and Wollongong this weekend. The majority of the Olympic hopefuls will tackle the opening round of the World Triathlon Series (WTS) in the United Arab Emirates
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HELP OUR PARATRIATHLETES GET TO RIO THROUGH WEEKEND SUNRISE PARATHON
March 3, 2016
This Saturday (March 5th), the Seven Network will host the Weekend Sunrise Parathon to help raise funds for the 2016 Australian Paralympic Team and we would be delighted if you could be part of it! We’re inviting all of our valued partners and supporters to join us for this exciting
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ALLEN AND BUCHER TOP AUSTRALIAN TREX NATIONALS WITH LONG COURSE WINS
March 1, 2016
Ben Allen (AUS) and Renata Bucher (SUI) highlight Australian TreX Nationals, with Allen and compatriot Penny Hosken (VIC) now set to wear Aussie ‘Green and Gold’ at the upcoming ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in the Snowy Mountain. With the highly sought after Australian ‘Green and Gold’ stripes on the
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JUNIORS SHINE AT 2016 AUSTRAIAN JUNIOR TRI SERIES
February 27, 2016
South Australian triathlete Charlotte Derbyshire and New Zealander, Dylan McCullough have wrapped up the Scody 2016 Australian Youth Triathlon Series after emphatic wins at the 2016 Australian Youth Triathlon Championships in Tasmania last weekend. Derbyshire and McCullough made it a clean sweep, three wins from three races. Just 15-years-old they
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LUCKY 7: ALLEN AND SLACK GIVE TOP TIPS TREX SUCCESS
February 26, 2016
International off-road specialists and multi-time Xterra champions Ben Allen (AUS) and Jacqui Slack (GBR) share a few tips for success ahead of this weekend’s Australian TreX Nationals at Lake Crackenback. SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW—With more than 20 combined Xterra wins between them, as well as the 2016 Victorian TreX state title
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KATIE KELLY - AUSTRALIA'S GOLDEN GIRL PARATRIATHLETE
February 24, 2016
Courtesy of ITU If you were to look at the ITU career of Australia’s Katie Kelly , it would look like a storybook debut. In just her first year competing at the elite ITU level for paratriathlon, she not only won every single race she contended in, but she also ended
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RECOVERY NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF TRIATHLETES
February 23, 2016
Thomas Doering 1 , Peter Reaburn 1 , Gregory Cox 2,3 and David Jenkins 4 1 CQUniversity, 2 Australian Institute of Sport, 3 Triathlon Australia, 4 University of Queensland. In late 2014, and early 2015, an online survey was sent out to all Triathlon Australia members. This survey was designed to see
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RIO ALL-GO FOR RIVEROS WHILE TEAM MATES HAVE BACKHOUSE BUZZING
February 21, 2016
While the race for Rio is locked safely away for Chile’s two-time Olympic triathlete Barbara Riveros the journey is just heating up for Queensland Games hopeful Gillian Backhouse. Riveros, the 28-year-old, adopted by Australia in her Wollongong training-base for much of her elite career, nailed her third Olympic team with
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MARCEL ENGINEERS DESERVED NATIONAL TITLE WIN TO SECURE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BERTH
February 21, 2016
Melbourne Engineering student Marcel Walkington has come back from the triathlon racing wilderness to win today’s OTU Oceania Cup and Australian Standard Distance Championship in Devonport. The 22-year-old, who admits he can’t remember when he last put together a good race, also scored automatic selection on to the Australian team
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HAUSER AND MALOWIECKI DREAMING OF THAT DAY ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER
February 20, 2016
Matt Hauser arrived into Devonport in search of some redemption and Sophie Malowiecki was just relieved she had a trouble free day in the office as Tasmania’s most established triathlon turned on a red-letter day for the sport. And two of Australia’s most exciting young talents will leave for Queensland
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BLADE RUNNER BRANT IN NEED OF A LEG UP FOR RIO
February 20, 2016
Australia’s all-conquering paratriathlon troops were on show at the Devonport Triathlon today and for one of this year’s Rio Paralympic hopefuls he was just pleased to get through his race “without snapping his blade.” Western Australian Brant Garvey, a 30-year-old congenital above knee amputee won his PT2 category at the
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BACKHOUSE BACK ON THE BIKE FOR DEVONPORT AFTER CRITERIUM CRASH
February 18, 2016
18 FEBRUARY 2016 - Olympic hopeful Gillian Backhouse wasn’t a pretty sight when she crashed onto the track at Brisbane’s Lakeside Velodrome in a massive pile up during a Criterium bike race last Sunday at the Pine Rivers venue. Apart from some cuts and bruises, some major repairs to her bike
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NEXT STOP DEVONPORT IN PARATRIATHLON'S ROAD TO RIO
February 18, 2016
Australia’s paratriathletes will take another step towards this year’s Paralympic Games in Rio when they line up in the 2016 Devonport OTU Oceania Championships in Devonport on Saturday. Reigning world champions Bill Chaffey and Katie Kelly have already ticked one major selection box with their victories in Chicago last year
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SOPHIE'S 5000M WIN KEEPS HER ON TRACK FOR TRIATHLON
February 17, 2016
Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series leader Sophie Malowiecki will take winning triathlon and athletics form into Devonport this weekend as she chases her maiden Australian Junior title. The 19-year-old from Brisbane produced an IAAF World Junior Championship qualifier when she won the Girls 5000m Queensland Under 20 title at Nathan
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MONTGOMERY CLAIMS MAIDEN WIN IN GEELONG - HAUSCHILDT MAKES A WINNING RETURN
February 8, 2016
Geelong, VIC. (February 7, 2016) - For the first time in the IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Geelong triathlon’s history, the men’s race was won by someone whose name was not Craig Alexander, with young gun Jake Montgomery claiming his first 70.3 win. Melissa Hauschildt took the women’s win in a new course record
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT CHASES FIVE
February 5, 2016
Geelong, VIC. (February 5, 2016) - Five-time world champion Craig Alexander will be aiming to keep his perfect record intact at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. Alexander, with three IRONMA® and two IRONMAN® 70.3® world titles to his credit, is four from four in Geelong after winning in 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2015.
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NOOSA TRIATHLON - A NEW LEVEL OF WORLD CLASS
February 3, 2016
2015 Noosa Triathlon becomes the largest Olympic distance triathlon in the world. NOOSA, Australia (February 3, 2016) – Noosa Triathlon can now lay claim to being the world’s largest mass participation triathlon. Established in 1983 and hosted in Noosa Heads, Queensland, last year’s Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km
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Rising Stars Youth Development Program – discovering the triathlon talent of tomorrow
February 1, 2016
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA (1 February 2016) – Gold Coast Triathlon in partnership with Triathlon Australia has launched the Rising Stars Youth Development Program; an initiative designed to encourage youth participation and engagement amongst the Australian triathlon community. The program is driven by Gold Coast Triathlon, Triathlon Australia and Tourism and Events
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TriathlonLIVE season pass now on sale
February 1, 2016
TriathlonLIVE season pass now on sale (Sydney, Australia) – March 1, 2016 - Passes for Triathlonlive.TV, which broadcasts all of the ITU World Triathlon Series live and on demand, are now on sale for the 2016 season. With nine races on the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar, both Olympic qualification and World
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Bill Chaffey “slows down” as pace hots up for Rio spot
January 10, 2016
Five-time ITU Paratriathlon champion Bill Chaffey knows he’ll be ready to go as fast as he can in Rio later this year, if he slows down. Chaffey, the remarkable 40-year-old wheelchair triathlete from the Gold Coast, lost his chain coming out of transition in Triathlon Australia’s National Paratriathlon Championships at
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Stay calm and run fast is Sophie’s secret to success
January 10, 2016
Keeping calm could well be the secret of success for Sophie Malowiecki as she sets her sights on unfinished business at this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Mexico. Forced out of the 2014 Junior Worlds in Edmonton in 2014 on the bike and forced to fly home with an
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Australia’s leading juniors and paratriathletes flock to the Gold Coast
January 7, 2016
2016 AJTS Pointscore - Update - Round 1 AJTS Start List Saturday’s second round of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series on the Gold Coast has attracted over 180 athletes including the cream of Australia’s crop and a host of internationals. While Sunday will see the Australian Paratriathlon Championships, led by ITU
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The SCODY Australian Junior Champs kicks off in Canberra
December 14, 2015
TWO-TIME world championship representative Sophie Malowiecki has edged out training partner Brittany Dutton in a frantic fight to the finish in the opening round of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series in Canberra. And in the men’s race it was Hervey Bay’s two-time Oceania champion Matt Hauser who cleared out
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AUSTRALIA'S HOTTEST YOUNGSTERS SHOW THEIR WARES IN SCODY SERIES OPENER IN CANBERRA
December 11, 2015
Over 150 of Australia’s hottest young triathletes will assemble in Canberra this weekend for the opening round of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series. Triathlon Australia has received record entries in both the Junior and Youth categories for tomorrow’s racing, which begins at 8:30am with the Youth Females; followed by
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SYDNEY OLYMPIAN CRAIG WALTON INDUCTED INTO TASMANIA'S SPORTING HALL OF FAME
December 11, 2015
Sydney Olympian Craig Walton has today become the first triathlete inducted into the Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame at a function in Burnie. Walton, 40, joined Richmond AFL legend Matthew Richardson among seven new inductees – a list that includes the likes of cricketers David Boon and Max Walker, footballers Peter
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ITU AWARDS 2019 MULTISPORT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO PONTEVEDRA
December 4, 2015
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce that Pontevedra has been awarded the 2019 ITU Multisport World Championships. “Creating the Multisport World Championships has been incredibly successful in terms of bidding for events,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “We’ve had a massive interest in hosting
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LUKE MCKENZIE AND SARAH PIAMPIANO FAVOURITES FOR SUNSMART IRONMAN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
December 4, 2015
Australia’s Luke McKenzie and American Sarah Piampiano are pre-race favourites looking to bring their 2015 seasons to an end on a high note at SunSmart IRONMAN ® Western Australia on Sunday. McKenzie hopes to bank some qualifying points for next year’s IRONMAN World Championship in a Hawaii, which would enable him
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TESTING NEW WATERS: AFL BEAU WATERS INSPIRED TO TAKE UP IRONMAN
December 3, 2015
Former Australian Rules footballer Beau Waters knows what it is like to play sport at the highest level. On Sunday at SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia, he will test himself in a very different sport. The West Coast Eagles 2006 premiership player retired last year after 12 years and 103 games.
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TIM VAN BERKEL AND CAROLINE STEFFEN TO HEADLINE IRONMAN 70.3 WESTERN SYDNEY
November 27, 2015
Caroline Steffen and Tim van Berkel will be hoping for a happy repeat in IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney this Sunday. Swiss-born Steffen and Australian van Berkel both enjoyed commanding victories in September’s IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and will be hoping their good fortune continues in Penrith at the foot of
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HUGE PROFESSIONAL FIELD CHASING GOLD IN BALLARAT
November 27, 2015
A mass professional field of 42 athletes will head to picturesque Ballarat, all chasing gold IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat, an historic gold mining city in Victoria on 13 December. Leading the charge on the December 13 race will be event ambassador Luke Bell and former IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs Melbourne
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TREX AMBASSADOR ALLEN SET FOR VICTORIAN CHAMPS ON SATURDAY
November 26, 2015
Only a month removed from competing at the 2015 Xterra World Championships in Maui, Hawaii, and off-road power couple, Ben Allen (AUS) and Jacqui Slack (GBR), are already set to kick off the TreX series at the Victorian Cross Triathlon (X-Tri) Championships this weekend (November 28-29). The 2015/16 TreX series
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VICTORIAN CHAMPS KICK OFF ROAD TO 2016 ITU X-TRI WORLDS IN AUSTRALIA
November 19, 2015
The one-year march to the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in the Snowy Mountains starts in Bendigo in November with the first of three TreX qualifiers… When a loaded field of elite men and women athletes line up for the start of the TreX Victorian Cross Triathlon (X-Tri) Championships next
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IRONMAN 70.3 WESTERN SYDNEY TO HOST 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP
November 17, 2015
IRONMAN today announced that the 2017 IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Asia-Pacific Championship triathlon will be held in Western Sydney. As a result of the substantial growth of triathlon and the IRONMAN brand in the Southern Hemisphere, IRONMAN began an annual rotation of the IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship throughout the Asia-Pacific region starting
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WEEKEND PREVIEW 13/11/2015
November 13, 2015
AQUATHLON QUALIFYING RACE, KAWANA Saturday 14 November 2015 The Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series presented by Scody (Gatorade QTS) returns to the Sunshine Coast with Round 3 at Kawana Waters this weekend with a huge weekend of events planned. The Kawana Aquathlon is a World Championship Qualifying event for the 2016
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VALE LAURENT VIDAL (1984-2015)
November 11, 2015
Triathlon Australia and the entire Triathlon world are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Laurent Vidal who passed away peacefully while sleeping at his home in France. Laurent is well known to Australian triathlon fans winning the ITU Mooloolaba World Cup & OTU Geelong Oceania Cup in 2012 before
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FRIDAY PREVIEW 6/11/2015
November 6, 2015
A busy weekend of racing ahead with age group qualifiers for 2016 ITU World Championships, 70.3 and Challenge races, and the inaugural Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon. Good luck to everyone racing, officiating, volunteering and spectating! Sunday 8 November Sprint distance qualifying race 2 Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon It's going to
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ANOTHER CHALLENGE FOR TURIA PITT
November 5, 2015
Competitors are now making their way to the traditional homeland of Australian triathlon in Forster , the coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales to compete at the Challenge Forster Triathlon Festival returns this Sunday. With a strong line up of professionals there is one very
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2016 IRONMAN ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP MELBOURNE CANCELLED
October 29, 2015
IRONMAN announced today that due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2016 IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne which was scheduled to take place in March, has been cancelled. This cancellation decision is a result of challenges that have arisen due to a scheduling conflict with another major event in the Melbourne
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FRIDAY PREVIEW 29/10/2015
October 28, 2015
2015 NOOSA TRIATHLON Sunday 1st November Competitors and Spectators will flock to the Queensland shores this weekend to take part in Australia's largest Triathlon event! Held as part of the Noosa Triathlon and Multi Sport Fesitival, the Noosa Triathlon is considered the pinnacle event of the racing season and this
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RIO BOUND ROYLE HAS SEASON CUT SHORT BY CALF TEAR
October 26, 2015
Rio bound triathlete Aaron Royle has been forced to cut his season short with a crippling calf tear which will see him miss this weekend’s Noosa Triathlon – robbing him of a third straight victory in one of Australia’s most popular triathlons. The 25-year-old had already gained an automatic nomination for
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ROYLE'S NEPEAN THREE-PEAT AS MOFFATT AND ATKINSON KEEP DREAM ALIVE
October 25, 2015
Olympian-in-waiting Aaron Royle and two dual Olympians in the hunt for an historic third Games were very much in the spot light over the weekend as the Australian season hotted up and as the ITU season wound up in Korea. Twenty-five-year-old Royle showed why he is Australia’s number one choice
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FEAST OF GOLD FOR AUSSIES BUT EMMA'S DAY FALLS A LITTLE FLAT
October 18, 2015
Australia has dominated the 2015 ITU Duathlon World Championships in Adelaide today winning a total of 33 gold medals but there was no joy for triathlon legend Emma Carney. Adelaide 2015 ITU World Duathlon Championship Highlights from an amazing weekend at the 2015 ITU World Duathlon Championships in Adelaide. Thanks
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AUSSIES FINISH SECOND TO BRITS ON WORLD DUATHLON MEDAL TABLE
October 17, 2015
Australia has finished second on the overall medal tally to Great Britain after a spirited day’s racing at the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Adelaide today. The Australian team topped the medal tally with five, winning one gold, two silver and two bronze medals but it was Great Britain who
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UPDATES: ADELAIDE ITU WORLD DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
October 17, 2015
For live race updates, follow us on Twitter @TriAustralia and Facebook ELITE AND U23 MEN - 2:45PM Lead pack onto bike #duathlon #Adelaide2015 pic.twitter.com/NjEe9DBqZK — Triathlon Australia (@TriAustralia) October 17, 2015 Race Start Elite & U23 Men #duathlon #Adelaide2015 pic.twitter.com/uB5K7tdmGd — Triathlon Australia (@TriAustralia) October 17, 2015 Elite MALE RESULTS Emilio Martin (ESP)
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NOTICE OF THE 2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA LIMITED
October 15, 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Australia Limited will be conducted at the following time and location: Time: 9:00am Date: Saturday 7 November 2015 Location: East Hotel, Daily Chronicle Room, Canberra Notice Pursuant to Rule 48 of the Constitution of Triathlon Australia, notice of
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IRONMAN AUSTRALIA INCORPORATES 70.3 RACE
October 15, 2015
IRONMAN announced today that the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie triathlon will take place concurrently with the 2016 IRONMAN Australia triathlon. These two iconic Australian events will be held on May 1, 2016 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. “We are excited about bringing these two historic events together,” said
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BACKHOUSE LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER IN CHASE FOR WORLD DUATHLON TITLE
October 14, 2015
Rio Olympic triathlon hopeful Gillian Backhouse will arrive in Adelaide today relieved she won’t have to get wet for once when she lines up in the ITU World Duathlon Championships. It will be the third time Australia has hosted the ITU Duathlon World titles after Newcastle in 2005 and Hobart
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WORLD'S BEST TO RACE IN ADELAIDE THIS WEEKEND
October 12, 2015
The world’s best multi-sport athletes are set to descend on the streets of Adelaide next week with the South Australian capital hosting the 2015 ITU Duathlon World Championships from the 15-18 October. At the elite level duathlon is high heart rate, high pressure, redline racing that actively involves the spectators
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AUSTRALIA KEEPS PODIUM STREAK ALIVE AT 2015 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
October 11, 2015
On a day that saw a German and Swiss athlete become IRONMAN® World Champions, it was Liz Blatchford who salvaged something for Australia. The Sunshine Coast-based Jan Frodeno and Swiss star Daniela Ryf produced dominant performances to claim their first IRONMAN World Championship titles at Kailua-Kona. Blatchford kept alive Australia's
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FRIDAY PREVIEW 09/10/15
October 9, 2015
2015 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI'I Saturday 10th October Triathlon's most iconic event is on again this Saturday, the 2015 IRONMAN Kona World Championship! Tomorrow we will see Triathlon's top IRONMAN competitors battle it out for World Championship glory on the tropical shores of Kailua-Kona. Over 2000 athletes will embark
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AUSTRALIA SHINES IN SARDINIA WITH SNOWIES SHOWCASE AND AGE GROUP WORLD TITLE
October 8, 2015
SARDINIA, Italy—The 2015 International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Cross Triathlon (X-Tri) Championships may be done and dusted, but the road to next year’s event has already begun with the official invite from In2Adventure at this year’s post-race presentation in Sardinia, Italy last week (26-27 September). Australia’s premiere off-road event specialists,
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DENSHAM'S COZUMEL BRONZE A LIFT FOR RIO CONFIDENCE
October 5, 2015
London Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham has surprised even herself to find a second wind and storm home for her first ITU World Cup placing of the year in Cozumel, Mexico. The 30-year-old dual Olympian, who is now based in Victoria, Canada, was able to race conservatively over the sprint
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GOLD COAST TO STAGE TRIATHLON'S FINAL "AUTOMATIC" OLYMPIC QUALIFIER
October 1, 2015
The Gold Coast will stage the final “automatic” Rio Olympic Games qualifying race for Australia’s elite triathletes it was announced today. Triathlon Australia has scheduled the second round of the ITU World Triathlon Series on April 9, 2016 at Southport as the final chance for triathletes to book an automatic
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MILES STEWART APPOINTED AS NEW CEO OF TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA
October 1, 2015
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Miles Stewart as the new CEO of Triathlon Australia. Miles had an extremely successful career as an elite athlete in the sport of triathlon, achieving two World Championships, numerous ITU World Cup wins and a Commonwealth Games silver medal in Manchester in
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TEAM AUSTRALIA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD IN SARDINIA
September 25, 2015
SARDINIA, Italy—The 2015 International Triathlon Union (ITU) Cross Triathlon (X-Tri) World Championships is less than 24 hours away and TreX ambassadors Ben Allen (AUS) and Jacqui Slack (GBR) are primed to contend amongst a stellar field in Sardinia, Italy on Saturday, September 26. “I’m here to win,” said Allen, who
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ITU ANNOUNCES 2016 WORLD CUP AND WORLD PARATRIATHLON EVENT CALENDAR
September 23, 2015
Following a week of ITU World Championship racing at the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago today, ITU announces the schedule for the 2016 World Cup and 2016 World Paratriathlon Event races. The 2016 World Cup calendar will cover a minimum of 10 cities and includes a variety of
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KONA QUEEN MIRINDA CARFRAE NOMINATED FOR 'THE DON' AWARD
September 21, 2015
Australia’s three-time Ironman triathlon world champion, Mirinda Carfrae is one of 12 nominations announced today for the prestigious “Don Award” regarded as the highest individual honour that can be bestowed on a current Australian athlete. The winner will be announced at this year’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and
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RIO INSPIRED ROYLE'S RUN AROUND IN CHICAGO
September 20, 2015
Aaron Royle has picked up his Olympic Team nomination and run with it as hard as he could through the streets of Chicago today to again show the rest of the world he’s on his way. The 25-year-old from Newcastle finished a close up seventh with Ryan Bailie 10th and
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AUSSIE PARA TEAM'S CHICAGO GOLD RUSH
September 20, 2015
There was an Australian gold rush at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Chicago today with our paratriathletes winning three gold, two silver and two bronze medals. The Australians, under head coach Corey Bacon, showed why they are quickly becoming a major international force with the team making its presence
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HAMSTRUNG BIRTWHISTLE OVERCOMES INJURY TO RUN AWAY WITH UNDER 23 WORLD TITLE
September 17, 2015
Tasmania’s Jake Birtwhistle has become only the third Australian male in history, overcoming a grade one hamstring tear, to win the coveted ITU Under 23 world triathlon championship in Chicago earlier today. Birtwhistle joins the first ever under 23 world champion– 2008 Olympian Brad Kahlefeldt, who won in 2002 in
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LOUISA KEEPS ABRAM FLAG FLYING WITH AQUATHLON GOLD IN CHICAGO
September 17, 2015
Queensland’s Louisa Abram has kept the family flag flying at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Chicago today, winning gold in the Age Group Aquathlon. The mother of 2003 ITU World Junior triathlon champion Felicity Abram who also won bronze behind Emma Snowsill in 2003 in Queenstown was the toast
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NOT QUITE THE PERFECT STORM BUT AUSSIE BOYS FINISH STRONGLY FOR 5TH AND 6TH
September 17, 2015
Australia’s Matt Hauser and Luke Willian have finished fifth and sixth respectively with strong finishes in today’s ITU Junior World Triathlon Championship in Chicago - converted to a duathlon after a wild electrical storm forced organisers to drop the swim leg. The race was scheduled to start at 4.30pm but a
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ELITES READY TO RUMBLE AS AUSSIES CHASE PODIUMS IN CHICAGO
September 16, 2015
Australia’s elite triathletes will put it all on the line in Chicago this weekend when the world comes together for the ITU World Triathlon Series grand final. Ten elite athletes – including four Olympians – will step up to the plate in Chicago, hoping to finish the season on a high and
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AUSTRALIAN PARATRIATHLON TEAM'S 2020 VISION
September 15, 2015
Australia has a vision of being the most successful nation at the World Paratriathlon Championships by 2020 and will field a very strong team in the Elite Paratriathlon race (7am Local Time and 10pm AEST on Friday 18th) at this year’s ITU World Championships in Chicago. Australia has 14 athletes
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WORLD TRIATHLON LIVE ON FOX SPORTS
September 15, 2015
Australia’s elite triathletes will be featured LIVE on FOX SPORTS this weekend as the best of the bestconverge on Chicago for the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Grand Finals. Australia will be represented by Olympians Emma Moffatt, Erin Densham, Emma Jackson, Courtney Atkinson and thefirst 2016 Rio nomination Aaron Royle. Add
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AUSTRALIA TRI CREAM TO RISE TO THE TOP
September 15, 2015
The cream of Australia’s elite, paratriathlon and age group triathletes will hit the ground running in Chicago this week, some with Rio on their minds and others who will just be happy to cross the finish line holding the Australian flag. Built up around Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago, will
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MICHELLIE JONES, EMMA SNOWSILL AND PETER ROBERTSON INDUCTED INTO THE ITU HALL OF FAME
September 7, 2015
Australian triathlon legends Michellie Jones, Emma Snowsill and Peter Robertson – who won eight world championships between them - have been inducted into the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Hall of Fame, it was announced today. In a celebrated day for Triathlon Australia, the decorated trio are among seven new inductees who will
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TEARFUL BACKHOUSE WINS BRONZE IN EDMONTON
September 6, 2015
Emerging Queensland triathlon star Gillian Backhouse has scored an emotionally charged bronze medal to claim her first ITU World Triathlon Series podium finish in freezing conditions in Edmonton earlier today. The ITU World Championship under 23 silver medallist from last year over the same course returned to the Alberta capital
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ROYLE ON THE RUN WITH SPANISH BIG GUNS
September 3, 2015
Australia’s first Olympic qualifier for Rio Aaron Royle knows that every time he races he just can’t escape the distinctive blue red and yellow race suit of Spain. It will be no different when he lines up in Edmonton this Monday morning (AEST) for the pentultimate round of this year’s
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RENATA BUCHER NAMED EUROPEAN AMBASSADOR FOR TREX
September 2, 2015
SYDNEY—Switzerland’s Renata Bucher has stormed back with stellar second half of the season after capturing second place in England at the Xterra European Championships just ahead of Jacqui Slack (GBR). The impressive result is just one of many that solidified her selection as the European ambassador for the 2015/16 TreX
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MORE THAN 50 PROFESSIONALS TO RACE AT IRONMAN 70.3 SUNSHINE COAST
August 31, 2015
Mooloolaba, Queensland. (September 1, 2015) — A huge field of more than 50 professionals will assemble for the IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Sunshine Coast triathlon on September 13, making it the largest IRONMAN 70.3 professional field in IRONMAN Asia-Pacific history. The classy field is brim full with Asia-Pacific triathletes keen to get a
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DENSHAM AND JACKSON HANG TOUGH FOR TOP TEN FINISHES IN STOCKHOLM
August 23, 2015
London Olympians Erin Densham and Emma Jackson have produced their best performances of the year to claim top ten finishes in the ITU World Triathlon Series race in Stockholm overnight. Densham finished a gallant sixth after surging into third place early in the run and admitted it had been three
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RIO-BOUND ROYLE CORNERS COBBLESTONES FOR STOCKHOLM BRONZE
August 23, 2015
Olympic qualifier Aaron Royle has capped an Australian triathlon resurgence on the cobblestoned streets of Stockholm overnight, with a brilliant bronze medal performance behind Spain’s four-time world champion Javier Gomez. The 25-year-old from Newcastle, Australia’s first Olympic qualifier for next year’s Rio Games, arrived onto the start line with the
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IN2ADVENTURE CREATES 'PATHWAY' TO X-TRI WORLD CHAMPS
August 21, 2015
New Pathway Partner program opens door for Australian athletes to race the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in the Snowy Mountains… While this year’s International Triathlon Union (ITU) Cross Triathlon World Championships in Sardinia, Italy in September has yet to commence, the countdown to the 2016 event in the
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FRIDAY PREVIEW 21/08/2015
August 20, 2015
2015 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 22nd-23rd August With just three races left on the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series calendar, the points race for World Championship crowns has heated up as the World Triathlon Series heads to Stockholm. This year the course will feature a new swim start
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CLASSIFICATION FOR ATHLETES WITH A VISION IMPAIRMENT
August 20, 2015
Classification for Athletes with a Vision Impairment Thursday 17th September 2015 and Tuesday 22nd September Enfield, Sydney Vision Australia in conjunction with the APC are conducting a classification day for athletes with a vision impairment in Sydney and surrounding areas. Vision Impaired classification is generally required for competition in Para-sports
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DEVIL OF A TIME BUT TASSIE'S BIRTWHISTLE READ TO RACE IN STOCKHOLM
August 19, 2015
Tasmanian triathlete Jake Birtwhistle has certainly experienced the ups and downs of his first year on the ITU World Triathlon Series which continues in Stockholm this weekend. The 20-year-old from Launceston is one of 10 Australians who will line up in the Swedish capital for the eighth race of the
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RIO BOUND AARON ROYLE HEADS 10-STRONG ELITE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FOR CHICAGO
August 18, 2015
Aaron Royle, triathlon’s first Olympic nomination for Rio, will be joined by established Olympians Erin Densham, Emma Moffatt, Emma Jackson and Courtney Atkinson in Australia’s ITU World Championship team in Chicago next month. Royle is amongst a 10-strong Elite team and five in the Under 23s who will join the
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IN2ADVENTURE NAMES ALLEN AND SLACK AMBASSADORS FOR TREX
August 18, 2015
The ‘First Couple’ of cross triathlon Ben Allen (AUS) and Jacqui Slack (GBR) will serve as official TreX race ambassadors for 2015/16. Fresh off his fourth Xterra World Tour win of the season, Australian pro triathlete Ben Allen, along with his longtime partner and fellow pro Jacqui Slack (GBR), have
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ITU AWARDS 2016 PARATRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO ROTTERDAM
August 18, 2015
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the 2016 ITU Paratriathlon World Championships have been awarded to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, to be held on July 23-24, 2016. The Championships, slated for July 23-24, will take place at the same venue as the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand
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FLORIDA WARMS UP AS ELITE PARATRIATHLETES PREPARE FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 17, 2015
“Hello Florida….here we come!! ” is the catch cry from the first members of the Australian Paratriathlon team who have arrived into the USA’s “Sunshine State” this week after contesting the World Paratriathlon Event in Detroit. The Australians are preparing for next month’s ITU World Championships in Chicago and most have
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FOUR-STRONG AUSTRALIAN PARATRIATHLON TEAM TO CONTEST DETROIT
August 13, 2015
Australia will send a four-strong team into Sunday’s World Paratriathlon Event in Detroit, USA in the lead up to this year’s ITU World Championships and next year’s Rio Paralympics. The team includes PT4 athletes, 2012 London Paralympic track and field representative Jack Swift and former Australian para-equestrian star Kate Doughty
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PETER KERR WINS IN LONDON WITH CHARLOTTE MCSHANE SECOND
August 10, 2015
Australia’s Peter Kerr has scored a confidence boosting victory in the AJ Bell London Triathlon with Olympic hopeful Charlotte McShane taking silver in the women’s Elite race. Kerr, who was on Welsh triathlete Liam Lloyd’s tail for much of the race, eventually passed Lloyd on the final lap of the
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RACE COMPETITION RULES UPDATE: THE NEW BLUE CARD
August 10, 2015
A recent update occurred to the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules which has meant athletes will now be shown a “ BLUE ” card if they have breached a rule which incurs a time penalty. Previously athletes would have been shown a yellow card. This means that if you are shown a
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SHEEDY-RYAN RAKES UP FIRST WORLD CUP WIN
August 9, 2015
Australian Felicity Sheedy-Ryan timed her race to perfection to win the elite women´s triathlon final at the Tiszaujvaros ITU World Cup. Audrey Merle (FRA) took the silver medal and Sara Dossena (ITA) the bronze, both making the podium in a World Cup race for the first time. Having emerged from
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS JACKIE FAIRWEATHER IN NEW ANNUAL EVENT
August 6, 2015
We remember a remarkable woman, Jackie Fairweather, at the annual Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon and Retro Run on November 7-8 th in Canberra. Jackie, the current Australian record holder for the 50km running record, was one of Australia’s most talented endurance athletes winning three World Championship titles in Triathlon and
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FRIDAY PREVIEW: 7/08/2015
August 6, 2015
2015 TISZAUJVAROS ITU WORLD CUP, HUNGARY 8th August, 2015 The Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup showcases a talented lineup for two days of semifinals and finals action. The finale to TriWeek, which is a week-long festival of multisport events including concerts and street fair, Tiszaujvaros, which has been nicknamed “Tiszy”
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RIO BOUND ROYLE SEALS THE DEAL WITH TESTING SIXTH
August 2, 2015
Australia’s Aaron Royle sealed his early nomination onto the Australian Olympic team for Rio with a rousing sixth place finish at the 2016 Rio Test Event in very tough conditions. The Newcastle born, Wollongong Wizard, Royle is Australia’s most consistent male over the past few years and again produced a
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GILLIAN BACKS HERSELF IN RIO'S TOUGH TRIATHLON TEST
August 2, 2015
It was not the day Australia’s elite women triathletes would have hoped for at the 2016 Rio Test Event at the iconic Copacabana Beach over night but they will live to fight another day as they chase their Olympic dreams. On a day when Australia’s most experienced triathletes struggled it
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CHAFFEY SURVIVES CRASH TO GRAB GOLD AT RIO TEST EVENT
August 2, 2015
Australia’s Bill Chaffey has been chasing an Olympic dream for years and today took a step closer claiming one of his toughest wins at the 2016 Rio test over his two biggest rivals on the Olympic course at one of the world most famous tourist destinations, Copacabana Beach. The four-time
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FRIDAY PREVIEW: 31/07/2015
July 30, 2015
ITU WORLD OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION EVENT, RIO DE JANEIRO 02/08/2015 It’s all on the line this weekend as athletes from around the world make their way to Rio for the ITU World Olympic Qualification Event! While the test event will not provide any prizemoney or WTS points, it will offer valuable
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TRIATHLETES GO TO RIO CHASING AUTOMATIC OLYMPIC SPOTS
July 29, 2015
Australia’s leading ITU triathletes will converge on the Olympic city of Rio de Janeiro this weekend, chasing the first opportunity to qualify for next year’s Games. Two-time Olympians, Erin Densham, Emma Moffatt and Courtney Atkinson and their London team mate Emma Jackson will headline the 11-strong Australian team over the
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AUSSIES STERLING SILVER IN MIXED TEAMS RELAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 19, 2015
Australia’s triathletes have combined to produce a sterling performance to win silver behind the strong French team in an exciting Mixed Teams Relay World Championship in Hamburg today. The Australian team of Gillian Backhouse, Aaron Royle, Emma Jackson, and Ryan Bailie combined to deliver Australia their best performance yet in
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MICKO THE MECHANIC SAVES THE DAY AS "TEAM KK" KEEPS PARALYMPIC DREAM ALIVE
July 19, 2015
Thanks to her travelling mechanic, Canberra paratriathlete Katie Kelly along with guide Michelle Jones have almost certainly secured a start at this year’s ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in Chicago in September. Despite last minute hiccups on the eve of the 2015 Iseo - Franciacorta ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Italy, Kelly
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BACKHOUSE ON THE MOVE IN HAMBURG- NOW FOR RIO
July 19, 2015
Hamburg did not prove a happy hunting ground for Australia’s Elite women at World Triathlon Series sprint race today although Queenslander Gillian Backhouse had plenty to smile about. On a day that saw the USA’s Gwen Jorgensen storm to an unprecedented 11th consecutive victory it was Backhouse, who produced the
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AARON ROYLE'S FIGHTING FIFTH BEST OF AUSSIES IN HAMBURG
July 19, 2015
FORMER Under 23 World Champion, Aaron Royle was the best of the Australians in today’s WTS Hamburg event, with an encouraging fifth place in an explosively fast run leg over the short course distance. Royle, who has had battled a foot injury most of the year, will now lead the
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AUSSIES LOOKING FOR CHAMPAGNE FINISHES IN HAMBURG
July 17, 2015
Australia’s elite ITU triathletes are back in the saddle this weekend on their road to Rio when they line up in the next round of the World Triathlon Series in Hamburg. One of the world’s iconic triathlon venues, Hamburg is a happy hunting ground for Australians – including 2012 Olympian Emma
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FRIDAY PREVIEW 17.7.2015
July 17, 2015
World Triathlon Series, Hamburg 18-19 July 2015 Get ready for the fastest racing you'll watch all year - It’s round 7 of 10 of the Series and also the Mixed Relay World Championships. The ITU are actively campaigning to get the Mixed Relay discipline into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Elite
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'HAVE BIKE WILL TRAVEL' IN TANDEM FOR KATIE KELLY AND MICHELLIE JONES
July 16, 2015
Australia’s budding Paratriathlon star Katie Kelly will add a further twist to the saying “have bike will travel” when she lines up in Saturday’s ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Iseo-Franciacorta, Italy. Canberra-based Kelly, who suffers from Ushers Syndrome, is legally blind and she has embarked on a journey that she
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ITU CONFIRMS FULL 2016 WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES CALENDAR
July 14, 2015
Following the release of the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series calendar last month, ITU is pleased to confirm dates and distances for each race. The 2016 WTS schedule is now complete with the addition of Cape Town to the 2016 schedule, and also contains confirmed dates for both Gold Coast
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS KIDK4KIDS AND THE JOHN MACLEAN FOUNDATION
July 8, 2015
Triathlon Australia has formed a new partnership with the John Maclean Foundation (JMF), a charity that aims to change the lives of young Australians who use wheelchairs through sport and fundraising opportunities. The Foundation’s mission is to inspire, motivate and enable kids in wheelchairs to chase their dreams, and this
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES 2015-2016 NATIONAL CALENDAR
July 7, 2015
Triathlon Australia has launched its Australian National Calendar website featuring events from up coming ITU World Championships to its extensive schedule of National multisport events over what will be an action packed 18 months of racing. Australia will host: • The 2015 ITU World Duathlon Championships; • The 2016 ITU World Cross
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ANNE GRIPPER STEPS DOWN AFTER 5 YEARS AT THE HELM
June 24, 2015
Triathlon Australia’s Chief Executive Officer of five years, Anne Gripper will be leaving the role in mid-September this year. Over the last five years under Anne’s leadership, triathlon in Australia has grown and flourished. Annual membership has increased from just over 9,000 in 2010 to its current historical high of
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ITU LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON WORLD TITLES ON THE LINE
June 24, 2015
The ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships return to Sweden for the third time this weekend, with the town of Motala debuting as the host of an all-star list of athletes. Camilla Pedersen (DEN) returns to defend her crown over the likes of Mary Beth Ellis (USA) and Asa Lundstrom
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2016 WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES CALENDAR REVEALED
June 16, 2015
ITU is pleased to confirm the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series calendar. In its eighth season, the World Triathlon Series will feature at least eight stops, with two cities debuting for the first time. The WTS will again get underway in Abu Dhabi after successfully kicking off the Series this
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APPLETON DOMINATES AND STEFFEN STORMS HOME WITH VICTORY IN CAIRNS
June 14, 2015
The student handed out a lesson to his teachers when Sam Appleton dominated today’s Flight Centre Active Travel IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns. Meanwhile the Australian-based Swiss star Caroline Steffen was in a class of her own claiming her 17th IRONMAN 70.3 title in Cairns today. Men’s Race Appleton, 24, produced a
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 12/06/2015
June 12, 2015
2015 Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup (June 14) Huatulco, Mexico The halfway mark of the 2015 ITU World Cup series has arrived with the elites crossing the Pacific to North America on to Huatulco, Mexico. The fourth stop of the eight-part circuit will see local favourites and international notables in
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OAM FOR ALEXANDER THE GREAT
June 9, 2015
CRONULLA’S Craig Alexander, Australia’s greatest long distance triathlete, has been justly rewarded for his service to sport and to the community with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). ‘Crowy’ praised the Cronulla Triathlon Club and his early association with the club based in Gunnamatta Park, for his drive to success,
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AUSSIES DOMINATE OTU OCEANIA TRIATHLON SPRINT CUP IN FIJI
June 7, 2015
Triathlon Australia’s National Talent Academy athletes have dominated today’s OTU Oceania Triathlon Sprint Cup on Denaru Island in Fiji. Queensland’s 2014 Youth Olympic gold medallist Brittany Dutton was victorious in the women’s race while fellow Maroon Matt Hauser from Hervey Bay, won the men’s race. Hauser is very much on
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BILL CHAFFEY BACK TO HIS BEST IN LONDON PARATRIATHLON
May 31, 2015
Gold Coaster Bill Chaffey may well be a four-time ITU Paratriathlon world champion but he knows the only way to achieve his ultimate sporting goal is to get tougher. Chaffey ticked another box on his journey to next year’s Paralympics in Rio with a stunning performance to win his second
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ERIN DENSHAM'S SEASON BEST AFTER SUFFERING TORN GLUTEAL
May 31, 2015
Australia’s Olympic triathlon bronze medallist Erin Densham has produced her best performance of the season, finishing 12th, in the WTS London overnight, revealing she had carried a torn gluteal muscle for two months. The 30-year-old, who won her bronze in London in 2012, was unaware of how serious the problem
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RYAN BAILIE'S FIGHTING FOURTH- BEST EVER WTS FINISH IN LONDON
May 31, 2015
Australia’s Ryan Bailie has fallen agonisingly close to his first World Triathlon Series podium finish in London overnight. The 24-year-old from Wollongong finished fourth – his best ever WTS finish – after a dramatic final lap sprint with Spain’s Fernando Alarza and Frenchman Vincent Luis. Bailie finished in 50 minutes 58 seconds
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LONDON MEMORIES CALLING DENSHAM, MCSHANE AND CHAFFEY ON ROAD TO RIO
May 28, 2015
Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham, four-time Paratriathlon world champion, Bill Chaffey and former Under 23 world champion Charlotte McShane will return to the scene of their greatest triumphs when the ITU World Triathlon Series stops in London this weekend. LIVE VIDEO Watch the race live >> Australian Team Elite Male
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SUPER SIX NAMED IN TRIATHLON'S 2015 NEXTGEN AUSCOMGAMES SQUAD
May 26, 2015
A group of six Australian triathletes have been identified as future Commonwealth Games stars for 2018 and 2022. Triathlon Australia, in consultation with the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) have identified four boys – Matthew Hauser, Calvin Quirk, Matt Roberts and Luke Willian and two girls Brittany Dutton and Sophie Malowiecki
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QUEENSLAND DOMINATES 2015 NATIONAL TALENT ACADEMY
May 26, 2015
Queensland athletes have dominated the athletes named on the 2015 National Triathlon Academy roster by Triathlon Australia today. Nine of the 11-strong squad hail from Queensland with the remaining two – the Hedgeland sisters, Jaz and Kira from Western Australia although Jaz has relocated to the Gold Coast under National Performance
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AUSTRALIA NAMES HIGH PROFILE TEAM FOR ITU WORLD DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 24, 2015
World champions Felicity Sheedy-Ryan, Jacob Birtwhistle and Gillian Backhouse and Olympian Emma Jackson will spearhead a 31-strong Australian team named by Triathlon Australia today for this year’s ITU World Duathlon Championships in Adelaide in October. Birtwhistle (TAS), who won the ITU World Junior title in Ponteverde last year, will this
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GOLD COAST WINS BID TO HOST 2018 WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES GRAND FINAL
May 18, 2015
Queensland has won the rights to host the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final and World Championships on the Gold Coast. Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones said the triathlon events were a significant win for Queensland. “The Gold Coast’s international reputation as a
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AUSTRALIA WINS BID TO HOST 2016 ITU CROSS TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 18, 2015
Adventure event specialist In2Adventure secures ITU Cross Tri Worlds for Snowy Mountains in 2016. Just three months after Australian Olympians Courtney Atkinson and Erin Densham took out the winner’s share of the 40,000 Oceania Triathlon Union (OTU) Cross Triathlon Championships in the Snowy Mountains, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) has
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ASHLEIGH GENTLE AND EMMA MOFFATT PODIUM IN YOKO
May 17, 2015
Gold Coasters Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Moffatt have returned Australia to the ITU World Triathlon podium in style claiming silver and bronze medals in Yokohama today. The unstoppable American, Gwen Jorgensen racked up her ninth consecutive victory in the Japanese city where it all started for this triathlon superstar in
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BIRTWHISTLE AND BAILIE DELIVER ON WORLD STAGE IN YOKOHAMA
May 17, 2015
Tasmania’s WTS debutant Jacob Birtwhistle produced his best performance yet on the international stage with a brilliant top ten finish, while Ryan Bailie continued his great form at the ITU World Triathlon Series in Yokohama today. The 20-year-old “Tassie tiger” has just emerged from the junior ranks, where he won
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GOLDEN RAIN FOR PARATRIS IN YOKOHAMA
May 17, 2015
Canberra’s Katie Kelly took a step closer to her dream of competing in next year’s Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro today with a gold medal performance at the Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Event guided by World Champion and Olympic silver medallist Michellie Jones. In just her second World Paratriathlon Event
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EMMA JACKSON READY TO RUMBLE IN YOKOHAMA RETURN
May 13, 2015
It’s been a long haul but London Olympian Emma Jackson is ready to rumble on her return to the ITU World Triathlon Series circuit in Yokohama this Saturday. Jackson will be joined by her fellow QAS Moss Squad training partner Gillian Backhouse who has also been sidelined for most of
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MICHELLIE JONES TO GUIDE KATIE KELLY ALONG ROAD TO RIO
May 12, 2015
Jones, now 45 and the reigning ITU World Champion in her age category, answered the call from Triathlon Australia’s Paratriathlon head coach Corey Bacon and will act as Kelly’s guide on what will be an exciting road they hope will see them both in Rio next year. The two-time International
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FRANTIC FISHER SNATCHES WORLD CUP TRIATHLON GOLD
May 10, 2015
Emerging Australian triathlete Ryan Fisher has backed himself to win a dramatic sprint finish in today’s third ITU Triathlon World Cup in Chengdu, China. The Queensland-born Victorian based Fisher stood tall when he burst from the pack to win only his second ever World Cup event that saw almost the
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ITU WORLD CUP CIRCUIT TOUCHES DOWN IN CHINA
May 8, 2015
The ITU World Cup Series moves to Chengdu, the capital of China’s southwest province of Sichuan. Chengdu hosts a World Cup race for the second time this weekend and with Olympic ranking points up for grabs has attracted large international fields for racing on Saturday before age group events take
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HISTORY MAKING BATTLE AT TOYOTA IRONMAN AUSTRALIA
May 3, 2015
(Port Macquarie Sunday 4, 2015) - As befits the 30th anniversary celebrations, the honours were hard and bravely fought at the Toyota IRONMAN Australia in Port Macquarie today. The men’s race came down to the wire with the 2013 champion Luke Bell within grasp as he ran down the leader, but
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STATEMENT REGARDING CRITICAL INCIDENT AT IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON
May 2, 2015
During the swim leg of the team’s category in Ironman 70.3 Busselton held on 2 May 2015, a patient was identified as needing assistance in the water. The individual was attended by qualified surf lifesaving personnel who treated the patient in accordance with their procedures and administered CPR under the
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ITU EXTENDS WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES AGREEMENT WITH LAGARDERE UNLIMITED TO 2020
April 30, 2015
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce it has extended its World Triathlon Series (WTS) contract with Lagardère Unlimited until 2020. “Continuing our partnership with Lagardère Unlimited is a very positive move for triathlon, as it further solidifies the World Triathlon Series as a major sporting event on
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IRONMAN AUSTRALIA PORT MACQUARIE RACE PREVIEW
April 29, 2015
Australians are fittingly the hot favourites to win the 30th anniversary of the Toyota IRONMAN Australia at Port Macquarie this weekend. The men’s race is shaping as a battle between previous champions in Australians Pete Jacobs (2011), Paul Ambrose (2012) and Luke Bell (2013). Meanwhile in the women’s race the
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BRENDAN SEXTON STITCHES UP TOP 20 FINISH IN CAPE TOWN
April 26, 2015
London Olympian Brendan Sexton produced a courageous performance to secure a top 20 finish in the ITU World Triathlon Series event in Cape Town overnight. The 29-year-old had six stitches inserted in a wound to his right index finger in a pre-race accident two days before the race but decided
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NEXT STOPS YOKOHAMA AND LONDON AS DENSHAM MOVES FORWARD IN CAPETOWN
April 26, 2015
Australia’s London Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham has continued her comeback to the ITU World Triathlon Series circuit with a pleasing performance in foggy, chilly conditions in Cape Town overnight. Despite the fact she struggled to get her wetsuit off after a shortened swim (due to the cold water conditions)
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ERIN DENSHAM'S OLYMPIC ODYSSEY STEPS UP IN CAPETOWN
April 23, 2015
London Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham will continue her odyssey for a third Olympic team at this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series in Cape Town. Densham returned to the ITU circuit for the first time since 2012 when she finished a respectable 18th in the Gold Coast round a fortnight
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MATTHEW HAUSER AND BRITTANY DUTTON SELECTED FOR SPORTS BOOST
April 22, 2015
National Talent Academy athletes Matthew Hauser and Brittany Dutton have been selected to share their story with Colonial First State (CSF), going into the running for a cash sports boost that would go a long way in helping them to achieve their Olympic triathlon dreams. The CSF Sports Boost program
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BRITTANY DUTTON TO SPEARHEAD AUSSIE CUBS TO CHICAGO
April 21, 2015
YOUTH Olympic Games gold medallist Brittany Dutton and the stars of the Devonport dead-heat Matt Roberts and Luke Willian will spearhead a six-strong Australian Junior Triathlon team to this year’s ITU World Championships in Chicago in September. Dutton, Roberts and Willian lead an all-Queensland team of four males and two
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BYRON BAY TRIATHLON CELEBRATES 20TH EDITION ON 9 MAY
April 20, 2015
The Byron Bay Triathlon is returning on 9 May for its 20th anniversary edition. Traditionally the last race in the Queensland and New South Wales triathlon calendar, the Byron Bay Triathlon is a celebration of the sport with a great party atmosphere. Steeped in history, the triathlon has a proud
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CURRIE, DUFFY WIN XTERRA ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP
April 19, 2015
April 18, 2015 (Callala Beach, NSW) - Braden Currie and Flora Duffy won the men’s and women’s elite titles at the 2nd annual XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship race at Callala Beach in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia this afternoon. After a wet Friday that soaked pre-riders and runners, the clouds and
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 17/04/2015
April 17, 2015
GATORADE QUEENSLAND TRIATHLON SERIES: ROUND 7 (SUNDAY APRIL 19TH) After 6 highly successful events now completed, the Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series will be heading back to Raby Bay for the 2014-2015 season grand finale this Sunday 19th of April. Fittingly, Round 7 is shaping up to be the largest event
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WORLD CLASS ATHLETES SET TO TAKE ON SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON 2015
April 14, 2015
Busselton, Australia – A string of world class names are set to line up at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton on Saturday 2 nd May 2015. “The men’s field is the strongest we have ever had at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton and one of the largest in the Australia for the 2014/15
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KONA QUEEN CARFRAE SCOOPS POOL AT TRIATHLON'S CELBRATION OF CHAMPIONS DINNER
April 12, 2015
Australia’s queen of Kona Mirinda Carfrae has dominated the major awards at tonight’s Triathlon Australia Celebration of Champions Dinner on the Gold Coast for the second year running. The 34-year Carfrae achieved the extraordinary feat of back-to-back Ironman World Championship victories in Hawaii in 2014 after breaking through to capture
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BROWNLEE GOES BACK-TO-BACK ON THE GOLD COAST
April 11, 2015
There was no stopping former world champion Jonathan Brownlee who scored back-to-back World Triathlon Series wins on the Gold Coast this afternoon as Aussie boys Ryan Bailie and Courtney Atkinson hung on gamely to finish in the top 10. The 24-year-old Olympic bronze medallist from London, who admitted he started
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GOLDEN GWEN'S BIG DAY OUT: 8-TIME WINNER TAKES RACE UP THE ROAD FOR RIO
April 11, 2015
The US triathlon juggernaut led by defending world champion Gwen Jorgensen showed the world’s best triathletes that the road to Rio is very much up the road as the Olympic selection countdown starts to hot up. The seemingly unbeatable Jorgensen even survived her first ever 15 second penalty to run
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TRIATHLETES RIGHT AT HOME ON THE GOLD COAST
April 8, 2015
AUSTRALIA’S elite triathletes will be hoping the hometown advantage will play a major factor when the ITU World Triathlon Series stops on the Gold Coast on Saturday. Twelve of Australia’s finest ITU triathletes – including Olympic bronze medallists Erin Densham and Emma Moffatt and fellow Olympians Courtney Atkinson and Brendan Sexton
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MULTISPORT MAGAZINE TAKES THE EAST COAST
April 6, 2015
After more than three years carving a niche in the Queensland market, Multisport Magazine is launching its New South Wales edition this month. Renowned as the uniquely local voice of multisport and triathlon, Multisport Magazine branches into the southern markets with a Victorian edition following hot on its heels in
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GEARING UP FOR THE BIGGEST AND BEST WIGGLE AMY'S GRAN FONDO
April 1, 2015
Arguably the most picturesque cycling event in the world, Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo is gearing up for the fifth edition of this unique event. With last year sold out, on Sunday 13 September 2015 over 5,000 recreational and competitive cyclists are expected to descend on the Colac Otway and Surf
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NICOLE HACKETT TO BE INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
March 31, 2015
Sydney Olympian, former World Champion and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Nicole Hackett will become the latest inductee into the Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame at this year’s Celebration of Champions Dinner on the Gold Coast on April 12. Hackett joins her fellow Sydney Olympians Loretta Harrop, Michellie Jones and Miles
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BOZZONE BOUND FOR BUSSELTON
March 29, 2015
Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) is excited to announce the addition of World Champion Triathlete, Terenzo Bozzone to the Professional start list for the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, Saturday 2nd May 2015. Auckland-based Bozzone who won the 2008 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, will head to Busselton in preparation for the 2015
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PARATRIATHLETES PREPARE FOR WORLD STAGE AFTER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
March 29, 2015
The cream of Australia’s paratriathletes will start to prepare for the world stage after yesterday’s successful National Paratriathlon Championships at Redcliffe. The stars of the recent ITU Paratriathlon Event on the Sunshine Coast were again out in force as the domestic season wound up before most athletes scheduled in a
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MOFFATT AND BAILIE CLIMB INTO TOP TEN IN AUCKLAND
March 29, 2015
Two-time Olympian Emma Moffatt and young West Australian Ryan Bailie who has his sights on his first Olympic Games have produced encouraging top ten finishes in today’s World Triathlon Series race in Auckland. The torturous Auckland layout is described by many experts as having a bike climb as close to
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA NAMES 22-STRONG 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES SQUAD
March 26, 2015
Triathlon Australia in conjunction with the Australian Commonwealth Games Association has today announced an exciting 22-strong squad to prepare for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The 2018 Gold Squad of 11 men and 11 women represents the future of Australia’s emerging triathlon talents and is led by four members
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 27/03/15
March 26, 2015
ITU AUCKLAND (NZ) WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES (MARCH 29) AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND The second stop of the ITU World Triathlon Series touches down in Auckland this Sunday, which includes a roster of the highest star-studded potential all vying to take home the next circuit title in the season’s first standard distance
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AUSTRALIA'S ELITE TRIATHLETE'S SET SAIL FOR AUCKLAND
March 25, 2015
Australia’s Commonwealth Games trio Dan Wilson, Ryan Bailie and Aaron Royle will return to a happy hunting ground when Auckland hosts round two of the World Triathlon Series on Sunday. Twelve moths ago Royle, Bailie and Wilson staged an exciting final 10km charge to the finish to place third, fourth
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TA HAILS PARALYMPIC DEAL WITH 7
March 24, 2015
Triathlon Australia has hailed the commercial partnership between the Australian Paralympic Committee and the Seven Network as “another monumental step forward for Paratriathlon and Paralympic Sport in Australia.” The Australian Paralympic Committee and the Seven Network today confirmed the signing of an historic agreement for an all-encompassing coverage of next
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NICOLE HACKETT INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
March 23, 2015
Triathlon Australia is thrilled to announce the induction of triathlon great, Nicole Hackett, into the Hall of Fame this year. Nicole will be formally inducted at the Celebration of Champions Annual Awards dinner, hosted by Triathlon Australia on the Gold Coast on Sunday 12 April following the WTS race. Nicole
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HAUSCHILDT SYMONDS WIN DRAMATIC IRONMAN IN MELBOURNE
March 22, 2015
A dramatic stop to tend to painful blisters could not prevent a dramatic victory for Queensland’s Melissa Hauschildt in the IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne today. The former Australian steeplechase champion turned triathlete has transformed from a two-time IRONMAN 70.3 world champion to claim one of the biggest titles on
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 20/03/15
March 19, 2015
IRONMAN ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP MELBOURNE Melbourne, Victoria Debuting in 2012, IRONMAN Melbourne has since attracted the world's finest competitors. Athletes begin their day in the town of Frankston, south of Melbourne. The one-loop, 2.4-mile swim course leaves from the south side of the Frankston pier and heads north, before turning south
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IRONMAN ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE PREVIEW
March 19, 2015
MELBOURNE (March 20, 2015) Champions galore, led by three-time world champion Miranda Carfrae, will line up in a remarkable women’s field for Sunday’s IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne. It is arguably the strongest professional women’s field outside of the world championship in Hawaii for the first of the five global
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PATIENCE PAYS AS COLEMAN AND PERKINS DELIVER THE GOODS IN OCEANIA CUP
March 15, 2015
Gold Coast training partners Dan Coleman and Kelly-Ann Perkins have broken through for career best performances with impressive victories in their respective OTU Oceania Cup races at Mooloolaba today. The two National Triathlon Academy athletes, out of the Dan Atkins Triathlon Performance Centre at Pizzey Park, showed the benefit “of
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TRIATHLON STARS ON SHOW FOR MOOLOOLABA WORLD CUP
March 15, 2015
Dual Olympian Courtney Atkinson shared his aspirations for a third Olympics in Rio while 20-year-old young gun Jacob Birtwhistle was just happy to be sitting on the end of the table, attending his first International World Cup (ITU) press conference for this weekend’s Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup. Joining them
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AUSSIE PARATRIATHLETES COME UP TRUMPS IN BID TO BE WORLD'S BEST
March 15, 2015
Australia has a goal of becoming the number one Paratriathlon nation in the world by the year 2020 and yesterday in the hot, energy-sapping conditions of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast they showed they are well and truly on their way. The 15-strong Australian team dominated nine of the 10 categories and
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SPOILS SHARED AS YOUNG TRIATHLETES BEAT THE HEAT ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
March 12, 2015
The heat was on and spoils were shared across four States when Australia’s finest young triathletes strutted their stuff at Twins Waters on the Sunshine Coast today at the 2015 Australian Triathlon Youth Championships. Queensland won three of the six age groups with Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia also
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MOOLOOLABA THE START POINT FOR COURTNEY ATKINSON ON ROAD TO RIO
March 12, 2015
Come 1:30pm Saturday afternoon, two-time Olympic triathlete Courtney Atkinson admits he will be both “anxious and excited” when the gun goes to start this year’s ITU Triathlon Mooloolaba World Cup. For the 36-year-old veteran of Beijing and London and a name synonymous with Australian triathlon across two decades it will
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PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF TRIATHLON IN AUSTRALIA
March 11, 2015
With the recent spate of news reports about integrity failures in other sports, it is important that we renew our commitment to protecting the integrity of triathlon in Australia. This is a two way partnership between Triathlon Australia as the governing body of the sport, and you as a member
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TRIATHLON WA AND BUSSLETON FESTIVAL OF TRIATHLON WEBSITE
March 9, 2015
Due to a system failure with our website hosts, all of our website data has been lost and we are currently beginning the process to get a new Triathlon WA and Busselton Festival of Triathlon website up and running. For information regarding team entries and team changes, volunteer registration and
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ERIN DENSHAM'S NASTY FALL FORCES HER OUT OF ITU MOOLOOLABA WORLD CUP RETURN
March 9, 2015
Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham will be released from hospital today after a nasty fall from her bike on a training ride in Sydney on Sunday. Densham, 29, suffered a nasty abrasion to her elbow and was taken to Campbelltown Hospital where doctors had to put the two-time Olympian under
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JAKE BIRTWHISTLE COMPLETES ANOTHER NATIONAL TITLE DOUBLE IN WOLLONGONG
March 8, 2015
Tasmania’s favourite triathlon son Jake Birtwhistle completed a clean sweep of Triathlon Australia’s major National Championships at the 2015 Wollongong OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup yesterday. The 20-year-old joins Queensland’s Under 23 ITU world championship silver medallist Gillian Backhouse who completed the Elite/Under 23 double-double last year. Officials believe Birtwhistle
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DAN WILSON'S ENCOURAGING 12TH IN ABU DHABI SPRINT OPENER
March 7, 2015
Queensland’s Dan Wilson has out-run fellow Commonwealth Games team mates Ryan Bailie and Aaron Royle to start his 2015 World Triathlon Series campaign with an encouraging 12th place in a star-studded field in Abu Dhabi overnight. The 29-year-old was well placed over the entire Sprint course – a 750m swim, 20km
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CHARLOTTE MCSHANE 7TH IN ABU DHABI
March 7, 2015
Australia’s Charlotte McShane has produced the finest World Triathlon Series performance of her short career with a fast finishing sixth in the opening race of the 2015 series in Abu Dhabi tonight. The former ITU Under 23 world champion from Wollongong crossed the finish line in the UAE capital with
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND 06/03/2015
March 6, 2015
ITU ABU DHABI (UAE) WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES (MARCH 6, 7) SPRINT DISTANCE (750m; 20km; 5km): On March 6-7, 2015, the ITU World Triathlon Series - the world’s pinnacle triathlon circuit contested by the best Olympic competitors - comes to Abu Dhabi city, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exclusive
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JAKE'S SECOND HOME COMING AS RISING STARS TRI THE GONG
March 5, 2015
Rising triathlon star Jake Birtwhistle will line up for his second “home game” of the season when he chases his second National Elite title in the space of three weeks at the 2015 Wollongong OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup on Sunday. The 20-year-old Launceston-born Birtwhistle showed all his class when
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AUSSIES READY FOR TRIATHLON'S NEW FRONTIER IN ABU DHABI
March 3, 2015
Olympians Emma Moffatt and Brendan Sexton will spearhead a six-strong Australian team into triathlon’s “land of the unknown” when the ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) kicks off in a new frontier in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (Saturday night, Australian time). The opening round in Abu Dhabi will show
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AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIANS ATKINSON AND DENSHAM CLAIM OCEANIA CROSS TRI CHAMPS
March 1, 2015
Two-time Olympian Courtney Atkinson and 2012 bronze medallist Erin Densham take to the trails and win the Oceania Cross Triathlon Championship in the Snowies… SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW—With a 40,000 prize purse up for grabs, it was a dominate performance from Australian Olympians Courtney Atkinson and Erin Densham over a red-hot
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KIRA HEDGELAND AND MATT ROBERTS TAKE JUNIOR SERIES
February 23, 2015
Western Australia’s rising triathlon star Kira Hedgeland and Queensland’s Mr Persistent Matt Roberts have been crowned Triathlon Australia’s 2015 Australian Junior Triathlon Series Champions following Saturday’s Australian Championships in Devonport. In a thrilling finale, Hedgeland joins big sister Jaz – a three-time Australian Junior Series champion – as the Series winner after
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TRIATHLON'S GENERATION NEXT STEPS UP TO THE PLATE IN DEVONPORT
February 22, 2015
Australian Triathlon’s generation next, led by Tasmania’s Jacob Birtwhistle and Western Australian Jaz Hedgeland came of age in Devonport today. Birtwhistle, 20 and Hedgeland 19, broke through to win their first major senior titles when they scored convincing wins in the Oceania and Australian Elite Championships in ideal conditions to
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GAME ON TO JOIN TRIATHLON ROYALTY IN DEVONPORT
February 18, 2015
The 30-year honour role reads like a who’s who of Australian and international triathlon so to have your name on the list of winners at the Devonport Triathlon is like adding your name to the sport’s royalty. Men like Hall of Famers, four-time winner Stephen Foster and Brad “The Croc”
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RISING STARS TO KICK START DEVONPORT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY
February 17, 2015
The rising stars of Australian triathlon will kick start this weekend’s 30th Anniversary of the Devonport Triathlon on Saturday. While the Olympians – led by 2012 London team mates Courtney Atkinson and Brendan Sexton, will headline the Elite races, the next generation will be going all out in the Junior and
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WARD TO DO THE SNOWIES MTB FESTIVAL - OCEANIA CROSS TRIATHLON DOUBLE
February 16, 2015
Australian MTB specialist Kyle Ward set to celebrate 23rd birthday this weekend with a week of mountain bike racing and off-road triathlon in the Snowy Mountains… SYDNEY—Fresh off a men’s pairs win on Sunday with his younger brother Jayden (18) in the opening round of the Evocities MTB Series in
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CRAIG ALEXANDER AND LIZ BLATCHFORD CLAIM ELITE AUSTRALIAN LONG COURSE TITLES IN GEELONG
February 9, 2015
Geelong, Victoria (Sunday,8 2015) - Five-time World Champion Craig Alexander has made it four from four at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong today. Arguably Australia’s greatest ever triathlete dialled back the clock, holding off Sam Appleton , who at 24 is 17 years Alexander’s junior. New Zealand 25-year-old Mark Bowstead finished in third. “It
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OLYMPIAN COURTNEY ATKINSON'S ROAD TO RIO SET TO RUN THROUGH THE SNOWIES
February 7, 2015
Two-time Australian Olympic triathlete Courtney Atkinson signs on to race the Oceania Cross Triathlon Championship in the Snowies. SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW—Less than a month after announcing his bid for a historic third Olympic Games, 35-year-old Australian triathlete Courtney Atkinson has signed on to go off-road and race the Oceania Cross
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IRONMAN 70.3 GEELONG SET FOR SOME HOT RACING
February 6, 2015
One of Australia’s most popular triathletes, Luke Bell will be literally waltzing for Matilda in his opening race of the year at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong this weekend. IM 70.3 Geelong is the 2015 Australian Long Distance Championships for Age Group and Elite athletes. Bell, a double IRONMAN champion and winner
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SILVER LINING FOR AUSSIES IN OCEANIA TRIATHLON CHAMPS AT KINLOCH
February 1, 2015
A brilliant finish from rising star Jaz Hedgeland and the continued comeback of Luke Willian highlighted Australia’s performances at yesterday’s Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championships in Kinloch. Western Australian Hedgeland finished runner up overall to New Zealand’s Sophie Corbidge (Auckland) in the Elite women’s race and took out the U23 Oceania
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IRONMAN STAR CHASES HIS FOURTH TITLE IN GEELONG
January 28, 2015
Geelong, Victoria (Thursday, 29 2015) - Five-time world champion Craig Alexander will be aiming to keep his perfect record going at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. Alexander, with three IRONMAN and two IRONMAN 70.3 world titles to his credit, is three for three in Geelong after claiming the title in 2009, 2010 and
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PURE JOY FOR AMY'S FAMILY AS SOUTH AUSTRALIA SAYS A METRE MATTERS
January 22, 2015
Pure joy for Amy’s family as South Australia says a metre matters Amy Gillett’s home state of South Australia has declared itself a leader in bike rider safety, becoming the third jurisdiction to commit to legislating a minimum overtaking distance of one metre for drivers overtaking bike riders. Premier Jay
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OCEANIA CROSS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS LURES PROS ALLEN AND SLACK
January 20, 2015
SNOWY MOUNTAINS, NSW—With an industry leading AU 40,000 prize purse on offer, TreX has announced pro triathletes and off-road specialists Ben Allen (AUS) and Jacqui Slack (GBR) will be racing the Oceania Cross Triathlon Championships over the weekend of February 28 to March 1 at the Lake Crackenback Resort &
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SOMI AND SLACK CLAIM ACT SPRINT TRIATHLON TITLES
January 18, 2015
The heat was on at the ACT Sprint Triathlon Champs today at Acton Ferry Terminal. A clear and calm morning greeted 500 athletes as the battled for the regional title as well as spots on the Australian Team for the World Sprint Championships to be held in Chicago, USA in
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND 16/01/2015
January 15, 2015
On the go race 3 Canberra, ACT- Sunday 18 th January 2015 On the Go Race 3 is based in the heart of Canberra with the course being completed around Rond Terrace. This race is the 4th of the Qualifying series for the 2015 Sprint Distance World Championships to be
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA PARTNER WITH HEADSWEATS
January 13, 2015
Leading sports headwear brand Headsweats has become the official headwear partner for Triathlon in Australia. The partnership with Triathlon Australia and the State and Territory Associations will provide headwear for Technical Officials, Coaches, athletes and staff, ensuring comfort and sun protection while they are out in the field. Age group
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AUSSIE FOURSOME HOLD ON TO BEAT KIWIS IN MIXED TEAMS RELAY
January 11, 2015
Australia’s star studded juniors upset defending champions New Zealand to take out the prestigious Oceania Teams Junior Relay in Penrith yesterday. The team of Matt Hauser, Calvin Quirk, Kira Hedgeland and Dimi Coventry each completed the 400m swim, 5km bike and 1.5km run in a helter-skelter battle with the defending
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PARATRIATHLETES BRAVE RAIN SWEPT NEPEAN TO CONQUER OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
January 11, 2015
Australia’s hardy band of Paratriathletes led by ITU World Champions Bill Chaffey and Sally Pilbeam braved and then conquered atrocious conditions at today’s OTU Oceania Paratriathlon Championships at Penrith. A group of 35 Paratriathletes gathered at the Nepean Regatta Centre and weathered the storm of pelting rain that confronted them
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MATT HAUSER AND KIRA HEDGELAND SHINE AT OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
January 10, 2015
An intensive ten-day training camp on the Gold Coast had emerging Hervey Bay triathlete Matt Hauser primed for a successful defence of his OTU Oceania Championship at Penrith today. Hauser, who dominated round one of the Australian Junior Series at Runaway Bay in December, joined Dan Atkins’s Gold Coast Performance
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PARATRIATHLETE BILL CHAFFEY CHUFFED TO BE BACK CHASING HIS DREAMS
January 9, 2015
Australia’s four-time ITU Paratriathlon world champion Bill Chaffey will make his return to competition at the 2015 Oceania Paratriathlon Championships in Sydney on Sunday. The 39-year-old Chaffey was forced out of last September’s World Championships in Edmonton, Canada after a freakish training accident on the NSW north coast left him
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MATT HAUSER AND SOPHIE MALOWIECKI HEADLINE RECORD OCEANIA FIELDS FOR PENRITH
January 7, 2015
Australian Junior Series leaders Matt Hauser and Sophie Malowiecki will only need to look over their shoulders to know they won’t be resting on their laurels in Penrith on Saturday. The cream of Australia and New Zealand’s emerging triathlon talent will converge on the western Sydney venue on the Nepean
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EVERYONE AT TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA
December 23, 2014
From everyone at Triathlon Australia we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We have created an album looking at some of our favourite moments of 2014 - have a look here >> Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to a successful year ahead.
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FORMATION OF THE AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLON RACE DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
December 16, 2014
The enormous growth of the sport of triathlon in Australia has led to the formation of the Australian Professional Triathlon Race Directors Association Incorporated (APTRDA). The formation of APTRDA will allow for a formal/officially recognised group to negotiate with stakeholders on a range of issues in the interests of all
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2016 & 2017 GRAND FINAL HOST COUNTRIES REVEALED
December 15, 2014
ITU today announced that Mexico will host the 28th edition of the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in 2016. Additionally, ITU also revealed Rotterdam, Netherlands will organize the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. Mexico has been a long-time host of ITU events, having organised the World Championships in 1995
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LORCAN REDMOND AND SAM WHITTING WIN SUPER SPRINT RACE WEEKEND YOUTH TITLES
December 12, 2014
Newcastle's Lorcan Redmond and Brisbane's Samantha Whitting have been crowned the Triathlon Australia Super Sprint Race Weekend Youth Champions for 2014. Following two hectic days of racing at the Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast, which involved five races, both Redmond and Whiting showed a clean
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 12/12/14
December 11, 2014
Tre-X Australian Cross Triathlon Championships, Bendigo, VIC Saturday 13 th December The Australian Cross-Triathlon Championships and MultiSport Weekend is based in Victoria's Gold Region in the City of Greater Bendigo just 90mins from Melbourne airport. Located in the Murray Darling Basin, Bendigo is surrounded by parkland and nature reserves and
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SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON STARS CONVERGE ONTO GOLD COAST
December 10, 2014
The cream of Australia’s junior triathletes will converge onto the Gold Coast this weekend for the 2014 Super Sprint Race Weekend at Runaway Bay. More than 200 triathletes from every State in Australia and a New Zealand contingent will vie for the coveted title of ITU Super Sprint champion. It
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INTERNATIONALS DOMINATE SUNSMART IRONMAN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
December 7, 2014
A combination of the weather conditions and strong international fields led to some fast racing that meant only the strong survived at today’s SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia. In the men’s race Frenchman Denis Chevrot was the last man standing, while the women’s race honours went to New Zealand’s Britta Martin
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SUNSMART IRONMAN WESTERN AUSTRALIA RACE PREVIEW
December 3, 2014
Sunday’s SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia has attracted one of the biggest professional fields of the year with nearly 60 pros lining up for the last major race before Christmas. With 27 women and 29 men on the start line, the two athletes lucky enough to take the title will have
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BATTLE OF EXPERIENCE AND YOUTH AT IRONMAN 70.3 WESTERN SYDNEY
November 30, 2014
Penrith, New South Wales (Sunday, 30 November) - It was a case of "catch me if you can" in both the men’s and women’s races at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney won emphatically by Josh Amberger (AUS) and Anja Beranek (GER) respectively at Penrith today. Australian Amberger produced his third
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WEEKEND PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 28/11/14
November 27, 2014
Franklin Island Triathlon Sunday 30 th November The ASICS Victor Harbor Triathlons will be the biggest and most successful triathlon event in South Australia catering for all ages and fitness levels. It is the first qualifying race for the 2015 Sprint Distance World Championships to be held in Chicago, USA
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HOT RACING EXPECTED AT IRONMAN 70.3 WESTERN SYDNEY
November 27, 2014
(Penrith, Australia) - Red-hot competition is set to add to the warm temperatures in the Western Sydney region at Sunday’s inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. In-form professional triathletes Josh Amberger (AUS) and Anja Beranek (GER) have used strong swim-bike leg combinations to put themselves at the pointy end of recent races.
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AUSTRALIAS JUNIOR TRIATHLETES REAP REWARDS FROM COMMONWEALTH GAMES FUNDING
November 26, 2014
Australia’s junior triathletes have made a significant impact internationally throughout 2014 thanks largely to funding made available from the Australian Commonwealth Games Association. In summing up the past 12 months and looking towards 2015 and beyond, Triathlon Australia’s National Manager High Performance Pathways, Craig Redman is excited with the talent
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2015 ITU WORLD PARATRIATHLON EVENTS RELEASED
November 19, 2014
Madrid, Spain (18 November 2014) - ITU has recently confirmed several dates on the 2015 Paratriathlon calendar. In the coming season, the calendar will feature ITU World Paratriathlon Events on every continent in the preparation for Paratriathlon's debut in the 2016 Paralympic Games. Confirmed ITU World Paratriathlon Events: 2015 East London
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND 14.11.14
November 13, 2014
IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat Sunday 16 November The 1.9km swimming leg takes in the 1956 Olympic rowing course of Lake Wendouree, which this year will also host the in October. The 2 lap, 90km bike course is steeped in history, encompassing the majestic Avenue of Honour and Arch of Victory. The
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IRONMAN 70.3 BALLARAT RACE PREVIEW
November 12, 2014
Ballarat, Victoria (Thursday,13 November 2014) - German Michael Raelert’s winning performance at last weekend’s SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah has heightened speculation that his own world record could be under threat at Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat. He was a full minute under world record pace for much of the race in Mandurah,
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JACKIE FAIRWEATHER SERVICE AND TRIBUTE RUN
November 9, 2014
A service to celebrate the life of Jackie Fairweather will be held on Thursday 13 November commencing at 11:30am. The service will be at the AIS Arena (Leverrier Crescent, Bruce, ACT - entry via the AIS Visitor’s Centre) and anyone who wishes to pay their respects is welcome to attend. There
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RAELERT, LUXFORD TOO SMART IN SUN AT MANDURAH
November 9, 2014
Billed as one of the best fields ever assembled over the IRONMAN 70.3 distance outside the world championships, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah lived up to the hype. German Michael Raelert (GER) spent much of the day on sub-world record pace to take out the men’s race while Australia’s Annabel
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BLATCHFORD, ROBBINS CLAIM BIG WINS AT CHALLENGE FORSTER
November 9, 2014
November 9, 2014 (Forster, NSW) Liz Blatchford put on a master class performance to win on debut at her first Challenge event today at Forster. While part-time Port Macquarie triathlete Mitch Robbins overhauled a class field to take the men’s title. Robbins produced a superb backend race to defeat Casey
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND 7.11.14
November 6, 2014
SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 MANDURAH Sunday 9 th November With a swim course incorporating the sheltered harbor of Mandurah, competitors look set for fast times from start to finish on the two lap bike course heading north in parallel with the Indian Ocean, and a run course showcasing the best Mandurah
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WORLDS BEST ATHLETES LINE-UP FOR SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 MANDURAH
November 5, 2014
A stellar field jam-packed with world champions has been assembled for the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah on Sunday. Last year’s winners and former IRONMAN 70.3 World Champions Terenzo Bozzone (NZL) and Australian Melissa Hauschildt are back to defend their titles at Mandurah on 9 November. They will be joined by
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ROYLE AND GENTLE WIN SUBARU NOOSA TRIATHLON
November 2, 2014
Australia’s Aaron Royle made it two from two at the Subaru Noosa Triathlon producing an outstanding sprint finish to defeat fellow Glasgow Commonwealth Games team mates Dan Wilson and Ryan Bailie, while Ashleigh Gentle took out her second Noosa title after finishing second here last year and first in 2012.
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND 31.10.14
October 30, 2014
Noosa Multisport Festival 2 nd November Defending Subaru Noosa Triathlon champion Aaron Royle is hell-bent on claiming his second straight title after his debut victory on the Sunshine Coast. The commonwealth Games representative is the pre-race favourite, a position solidified after his win at last weekend’s Nepean Triathlon over many
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ROYLE CHANCE OF VICTORY IN NOOSA
October 29, 2014
Defending Subaru Noosa Triathlon champion Aaron Royle is hell-bent on claiming his second straight title after his debut victory on the Sunshine Coast. The commonwealth Games representative is the pre-race favourite, a position solidified after his win at last weekend’s Nepean Triathlon over many of the same athletes he’ll face
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GENTLE DOES IN BATTLE ROYLE AS JOHN MACLEAN INSPIRES AT NATION AT NEPEAN TRIATHLON
October 26, 2014
The Gold Coast’s Commonwealth Games representative Ashleigh Gentle has continued the girl’s domination in today’s Atmosphere Health and Fitness Club “Battle of the Sexes” Nepean Triathlon. The unique Female v Male Handicap Challenge in Australia’s oldest triathlon saw the Elite females given 10 minutes 18 seconds start on the Elite
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 24.10.14
October 23, 2014
XTERRA World Championships 26 October Mauii, Hawaii The world’s premier off-road triathlon, combining a 1.5-kilometer (1-mile) rough water swim, a 30.4-kilometer (18.89-miles) mountain bike and a 9.5-kilometer (5.9 miles) trail run best described as a tropical roller-coaster ride through pineapple fields and forests. Aussies to watch: Male: Ben Allen, Chris
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JAN REHULA ACCEPTS CZECH REPUBLIC OLYMPIC COACHING ROLE
October 23, 2014
Triathlon Australia’ National Performance Director Bernard Savage is confident popular coach Jan Rehula will not be lost to the sport in Australia after accepting an Olympic coaching role in his homeland the Czech Republic. Rehula, the Sydney Olympic triathlon bronze medallist-turned Elite coach, has spent much of his professional life
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GLASGOW GAMES TEAM ON SHOW AT NEPEAN
October 21, 2014
Australia’s six-strong Glasgow Commonwealth Games triathlon team will be front and centre at the Nepean this Sunday for Australia’s longest running triathlon. The race will see the return of defending champions Aaron Royle and Emma Moffatt who will be joined by their Games team mates Ryan Bailie, Dan Wilson, Emma
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TRIATHLON QUEEN BACK FOR DUATHLON
October 14, 2014
Two-time World Triathlon Champion Emma Carney will return to the sport she dominated at the highest level throughout the 1990s when she lines up in the 2014 Sports Chiropractic Australia Oceania Duathlon Championships this Sunday, in Adelaide. No one has the heart to stop her – not even her own. Carney,
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ITU ANNOUNCES 2015 WORLD CUP SCHEDULE
October 13, 2014
ITU today announced the schedule for the 2015 ITU Triathlon World Cup season. The 2015 calendar will cover nine cities and includes a variety of new and familiar sites, as well as a combination of sprint and standard distances. 2015 ITU Triathlon World Cup season: Date Location March 14-15 Mooloolaba,
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KONA QUEEN MIRINDA ROCKETS INTO RECORD BOOKS
October 12, 2014
Mirinda Carfrae can stand tall amongst Australia’s triathlon royalty today after running her way into the records books with her third Kona crown at the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii yesterday. This was the performance of the day as she ran down the leaders in extraordinary circumstances – clocking a
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AUSSIE LUKE TRUCKING ON FOR ANOTHER CRACK AT KONA
October 9, 2014
Aussie Luke McKenzie is chomping at the bit as he and 2000 fellow triathletes count down the hours to this weekend’s 2014 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship – or just Kona in triathlete parlance. The 33-year-old produced the race of his life in Kona last
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MICHELLIE JONES INDUCTED INTO SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME
October 8, 2014
CONGRATULATIONS to our own Michellie Jones who will tonight become only the second triathlete to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in what will be a glittering 30 th Anniversary of the prestigious awards and gala dinner at the Palladium, Crown in Melbourne. Jones will be inducted
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ABU DHABI ADDED TO 2015 WTS SCHEDULE
October 8, 2014
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Series (WTS) - the world’s pinnacle triathlon circuit contested by the best Olympic competitors - is on its way to Abu Dhabi city, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following a five-year partnership between Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and ITU - the international
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DEFEINDING CHAMPIONS RETURN FOR IRONMAN 70.3 PORT MACQUARIE
October 2, 2014
PORT MACQUARIE, Australia (October 2, 2014) - Reigning IRONMAN® 70.3 Port Macquarie champions, Australians Josh Amberger and Lisa Marangon, are both back to defend the titles they captured at last year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie. Set in stunning Port Macquarie, the home of IRONMAN Australia which will celebrate its 30 th
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JUNIOR SUPERSPRINT RACE WEEKEND- ENTRIES NOW OPEN
September 21, 2014
Triathlon Australia is proud to announce that entries are now open for the Supersprint Race Weekend held at Runway Bay from Friday December 12 till Sunday December 14. This exciting event is open to ITU junior and ITU youth members of Triathlon Australia. Racing starts on Friday morning with an
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TWO 40 SOMETHING'S SET TO CROSS PATHS AGAIN- BUT NO WALK IN THE PARK
September 19, 2014
They say life begins at 40 but when you’ve slogged through the miles and the races that Craig Alexander and Greg Bennett have in their extraordinary careers they are both entitled to hang up their bikes and put their feet up. But not these two “40 something’s” – two of the
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STATEMENT FROM TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA RE: DEATH AT IRONMAN 70.3 SUNSHINE COAST
September 14, 2014
On behalf of Triathlon Australia and the entire triathlon community, our deepest sympathies go to the family of the 39-year-old competitor, Peter Farlecas from Melbourne who died in the final stages of the 1.9km swim leg of Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 on the Sunshine Coast. In particular we think of Peter’s
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COURTNEY ATKINSON AND CAROLINE STEFFEN SALUTE AT IRONMAN 70.3 SUNSHINE COAST
September 13, 2014
Sunshine Coast, Queensland (September 14, 2014) - The recent dominance of IRONMAN 70.3 racing by ex and current short course athletes continued today in Mooloolaba at IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast . Two-time Australian Olympian Courtney Atkinson and Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games Australian representative Dan Wilson, in his first ever IRONMAN 70.3 as a
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 12.9.14
September 10, 2014
IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, QLD 14 th September Perfectly located in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Beach offers the perfect year-round climate and is an ideal location for a sporting event, a relaxing family vacation or just a great place to escape to. The relaxing atmosphere of the
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GOLD COAST TO HOST 2015 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES
September 7, 2014
Triathlon Australia is delighted to announce the return of a World Triathlon Series race to Australia in 2015. The Gold Coast will host Round 2 of the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series, providing an excellent opportunity for Australian elite and age group athletes to race in a top quality, international
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MELISSA HAUSCHILDT CHASING HISTORIC THIRD 70.3 VICTORY IN MONT-TREMBLANT
September 4, 2014
Australia’s reigning 70.3 Ironman queen Melissa Hauschildt will be chasing her own little slice of history in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada on Sunday. No other triathlete in the event’s history has won three Ironman 70.3 World Championships and together with defending men’s champion, Germany’s two-time winner Sebastian Kienle, the 31-year-old Gold
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SILVER AS GOOD AS GOLD FOR GILLIAN BACKHOUSE IN EDMONTON
August 31, 2014
EDMONTON, August 31, 2014: It was a case of when silver was as good as gold for Gillian Backhouse in Edmonton today when the 22-year-old Brisbane University graduate finished second in the under 23 ITU Triathlon World Championship in Hawrelak Park. It took Australia’s overall medal tally to 15 – with
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GREG WELCH AND EMMA CARNEY INAUGURAL INDUCTEES OF ITU HALL OF FAME
August 31, 2014
Edmonton, Canada (31 August 2014) - As a part of its 25th year anniversary celebrations, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) today inducted seven individuals into its inaugural Hall of Fame on the penultimate evening of the 2014 TransCanada Corp. Grand Final Edmonton. Two of Australia’s greatest triathletes, Greg Welch and Emma
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PERTH MUM SALLY PILBEAM WINS PARATRIATHLON GOLD IN EDMONTON
August 30, 2014
EDMONTON, August 30, 2014: Perth mother of two Sally Pilbeam will have a special present to show her two sons Ben and Nick when she arrives home to WA this week. A gold medal from the ITU World Paratriathlon Championships in Edmonton in the PT3 category, which includes arm amputees
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JUNIORS STEP UP TO THE MARK AFTER MICHELLIE’S GOLDEN START
August 29, 2014
EDMONTON, August 29, 2014: In a day that started out celebrating another golden moment for legendary Australian triathlete Michellie Jones it finished with a double celebration for the future generation. Jones turned back the clock to add another world title to her impressive list of achievements when she clocked the
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NO KEEPING UP WITH THIS JONES GIRL WHEN IT COMES TO TRIATHLON
August 29, 2014
EDMONTON, August 29, 2014: Legendary Australian triathlete Michellie Jones added yet another world title to her extraordinary list of achievements when she made her debut in the ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships in Edmonton today. And right from the outset there was no keeping up with the Jones girl,
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AUSTRALIA’S ELITES READY TO TACKLE EDMONTON WITH PRIDE AND PASSION
August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014: When Australia’s elite triathletes and Paratriathletes hit the tough Hawrelak Park course that will determine this year’s world triathlon champions over the next four days they will be competing for pride as well as podiums. Australia’s Elite triathletes will tackle the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final here
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 29.08.14
August 28, 2014
HyVee Triathlon 31 st August, Des Moines USA Professional athletes who have earned enough points may compete in the Hy-Vee 5150 US Championship Elite Cup. They will be competing for the richest prize purse in an international distance event Aussie athletes to watch Female: Melissa Hauschildt, Sarah Crowley, Mirinda Carfrae
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NO STOPPING THE YOUNG AND THE OLD AT HAWRELAK PARK
August 27, 2014
Australia's hardy band of triathletes were out in force today for the Aquathlon events on the opening day's competition at the ITU World Triathlon Championships at picturesque Hawrelak Park. From 16-year-olds Elle Stevens from the Gold Coast and Jason Yerbury from Bexley to 77-year-old Canberra marathon man Lachlan Lewis and
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TWO SILVER AND FIVE BRONZE FOR AUSSIES IN WORLD AQUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 27, 2014
Australia has collected two silver and five bronze medals in the Aquathlon events on the opening day of the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton, Canada today. Silvers went to WA’s Greg Salter who emerged two places better than last year when he finished fourth in London and Harvey Bay,
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AUSSIES DRAWN TO EDMONTON BY TRIATHLON MAGNETISM
August 26, 2014
This week, all eyes are on Edmonton as our Aussie teams prepare for what is the pinnacle of their racing season – the Edmonton Grand Final The cream of Australian triathletes from 16-year-old Youth Olympic Games champion Brittany Dutton to Hall of Famer Michellie Jones and 77-year-old Lachlan Lewis will converge
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REED UPSTAGES HIS APPRENTICE TO WIN CHALLENGE GOLD COAST
August 24, 2014
Australia’s Tim Reed laid down a championship performance to out race his young charge Sam Appleton and win the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast. New Zealand’s Amelia Rose Watkinson just edged out Australia’s Annabel Luxford in a hard fought battle with the former world champion. Tim Reed. Image courtesy of Leanne
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A SHATTERED BILL CHAFFEY OUT OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AFTER FALL
August 22, 2014
Australia’s four-time World Paratriathlon champion Bill Chaffey is a shattered man today after a freakish training accident on the NSW Far North Coast has forced him out of next week’s ITU World Championships in Edmonton and the 70.3 World Championships in Mt Tremblant, the week later. The 38-year-old has broken
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AUSSIES LINE UP IN STOCKHOLM EN ROUTE TO EDMONTON
August 21, 2014
Four members of Australia’s World Championship Triathlon team will tune up for next month’s ITU Grand Final in Edmonton with a final hit out in the WTS round in Stockholm this weekend. Three men, Commonwealth Games representative Dan Wilson , London Olympian Brendan Sexton and Cameron Good will be joined in
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OCEANIA WINS BRONZE IN TEAM TRIATHLON
August 20, 2014
TRIATHLON: Xuanwu Lake Triathlon Course has delivered Australia another medal, this time claiming Bronze in the mixed team relay. Individual gold medallist Brittany Dutton and 14th placed Jack Van Stekelenburg teamed up with New Zealand pair of individual silver medallist Daniel Hoy and 13th placed Elizabeth Stannard to form Oceania
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND
August 20, 2014
Challenge Gold Coast 24 August A pristine swim in Currumbin Creek, an undulating ride through the Currumbin and Tallebudgera Valleys and then a run with stunning views along Currumbin Creek, Currumbin Beach and Tugun Beach. This event offers a challenging course in an environment that is world class. The race
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FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS HEAD FIELD FOR CHALLENGE GOLD COAST
August 18, 2014
August 19, 2014 (Gold Coast, Australia) Two former world champions Pete Jacobs and Annabel Luxford headline a star studded professional field to contest the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast this Sunday. The Australian pair form part of a quality field assembled to contest the newest addition to the Challenge Family event
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BRAVE BRITTANY WINS FIRST YOUTH OLYMPIC GOLD
August 17, 2014
QUEENSLANDER Brittany Dutton has won Australia's first gold medal of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing after staging a gutsy solo bike breakaway to claim the women’s triathlon. In hot and humid Nanjing, Queenslander Dutton made her decisive break on the fourth and final lap of the 20km bike course
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND
August 14, 2014
ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, Germany 16 th August Zittau is a city in the south east of the Free State of Saxony, Germany, close to the border tri-point of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It is part of the District of Görlitz – and its rugged terrains will this
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BEN ALLEN AND ERIN DENSHAM X-FACTORS IN ITU CROSS TRIATHLON
August 13, 2014
Former champion Australian lifesaver Ben Allen and Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham will line up for Australia in this weekend’s 2014 Zittau ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship in Germany. Pictured: Ben Allen They will be joined by 14 Australian Age Groupers will take up the challenge of “one of the
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BALLARAT TEAM BRAVED FREEZING CONDITIONS TO BLITZ LONDON TRIATHLON
August 12, 2014
An Australian charity have pulled off a world first, staging an official London Triathlon event in Ballarat in below freezing conditions. It was the first time a team outside the United Kingdom were accepted as official participants in the London Triathlon, to hit the starting blocks at the same time
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HEALTH ISSUES FORCE EMMA MOFFATT OUT OF ITU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS GRAND FINAL
August 10, 2014
Ongoing health issues have forced Australia’s two-time World champion Emma Moffatt to withdraw from this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships Grand Final in Edmonton later this month. The 29-year-old Moffatt has struggled to regain the form that saw her finish third in last year’s Grand Final in London, to gain
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FIONA DE JONG NAMED AOC SECRETARY GENERAL
August 7, 2014
AOC: The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) today appointed Ms Fiona de Jong as its new Secretary General assuming the role of chief administrative and financial officer. Ms de Jong, a lawyer, has been with the AOC for ten years in the role of Director of Sport. She replaces Craig Phillips
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TRIATHLON PREVIEW: WHATS ON THIS WEEKEND
August 7, 2014
IRONMAN 70.3 Wiesbaden, Germany 10 th August IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship Wiesbaden offers a challenging, yet scenic course in southwest Germany. Athletes and visitors alike can enjoy one of Europe’s oldest ‘spa towns,’ with over 25 hot springs throughout the area. Southwest Germany is also known for world renowned wine
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH TRAININGPEAKS
August 4, 2014
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with TrainingPeaks as our exclusive training software provider. The TrainingPeaks platform has been specifically developed with endurance athletes in mind, resulting in an eco-system of web, mobile and desktop training solutions that can be used by athletes and coaches to complement
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10 AUSTRALIANS SHORTLISTED FOR ITU HALL OF FAME
August 1, 2014
Australia has dominated the list of nominees for the first-ever International Triathlon Union Hall of Fame induction to be announced in Edmonton next month. Ten Australians – five men and five women are among 22 athletes shortlisted alongside three Longtime Achievement Award nominees. Australian athletes make up a staggering 45 percent
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SCA ELITE OCEANIA DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
July 31, 2014
Adelaide, South Australia (31 July 2014) – Triathlon Australia and the Adelaide World Duathlon are pleased to announce the SCA Elite Oceania Duathlon Championships over the sprint distance on the 19 th of October 2014. Originally a test event prior to next year’s world championships, the Oceania status will ensure that
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GAMES STARS SPEARHEAD 10-STRONG TEAM FOR EDMONTON
July 29, 2014
July 30, 2014: Australia’s Commonwealth Games triathlon team will spearhead a 10-strong Triathlon Australia Elite team named for this year’s ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Edmonton next month (August 26-September 1). In the women’s team, former two-time ITU World Champion Emma Moffatt, former Under 23 World Champion Emma
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BRILLIANT BAILIE ANCHORS AUSSIES TO TRIATHLON RELAY BRONZE
July 27, 2014
Ryan Bailie dug as deep as he’s ever dug in his life to anchor Australia to a determined bronze medal in yesterday’s frenetic triathlon Mixed Teams Relay debut at Glasgow’s Strathclyde Park. While England’s Brownlee brothers led “dream team” always had the gold medal all wrapped up, the race was
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JACKSON AND BAILIE PRODUCE FIGHTING FIFTHS IN GLASGOW
July 24, 2014
Australian triathletes Emma Jackson and Ryan Bailie have both produced fighting fifths in their Commonwealth Games debuts at Strathclyde Park, in Glasgow. Queensland’s 22-year-old Jackson fought till the end of the 10km run after the field had completed two laps of the lake for the 1500m swim and five laps
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2016 ITU SPRINT AGE GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BECOME DRAFT LEGAL
July 24, 2014
Triathlon Australia is working closely with the ITU to implement these changes for those wishing to compete at the draft legal sprint distance event at the 2016 ITU World Championships. More information will be available for members prior to the qualification period for this event. Please see below the Article
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AUSSIE TRIATHLETES CHASING FIRST MEDALS OF THE GAMES
July 23, 2014
The first medals of the XXth Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be decided in the sport of triathlon tonight (Australian time) with Australia fielding an exciting team of six debutants when the sport returns to the program for the first time since 2006 in Melbourne on day one at Strathclyde.
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U/23 & ELITE PARATRIATHLON TEAM ANNOUNCED
July 21, 2014
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce the U23 & Elite Paratriathlon Team to represent Australia at the 2014 ITU Edmonton World Triathlon Championships in Canada from 26 August to 1 September. U23 Men Declan WILSON ACT Kenji NENER QLD Matthew BAKER NSW U23 Women Gillian BACKHOUSE QLD Kellie-Ann PERKINS QLD
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CARFRAE CONQUERS ROTH
July 20, 2014
Roth, Germany (July 20, 2014) – Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae ran herself into the history books in Roth to claim victory on debut at the 30 th Anniversary of the DATEV Challenge Roth on Sunday. The Ironman world champion showed she is the best in the world breaking her previous best time
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CARFRAE HEADLINES AS ROTH ROOKIE
July 17, 2014
Roth, Germany (July 17, 2014) - Hawaii Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae declared herself a Roth ‘rookie’ and is hoping that tradition continues to deliver for debutantes at this race as it did for last year’s women’s champion Caroline Steffen (SUI). Following her Kona win last year Carfrae wanted to take
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BALLARAT FRIENDS TO RUN A TRIATHLON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
July 15, 2014
THREE Ballarat friends will participate in the London Triathlon without even stepping foot in the United Kingdom. Greg Solomon, Brad Fry and Geert Vrij will participate in the international event at the same time as their UK competitors on August 3, to help raise awareness and funds for local charity.
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FIGHTING AUSSIES FINISH FOURTH IN EXCITING MIXED TEAMS RELAY
July 13, 2014
Australia’s triathletes have produced another encouraging performance for the up-coming Commonwealth Games despite a disappointing fourth in an exciting Mixed Teams Relay World Championship in Hamburg today. The Australian team of Charlotte McShane, Aaron Royle, Emma Jackson and Dan Wilson gave a great sight –heading into the final leg in
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JACKSON'S SILVER LINING FOR GLASGOW
July 12, 2014
July 12, 2014: Australia's Emma Jackson has produced a brilliant sprint finish to take the silver medal behind amazing American Gwen Jorgensen in the World Triathlon Series sprint race in Hamburg today. It was a perfect hit out for the pint-sized Queenslander just two weeks before the Commonwealth Games in
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GAMES STARS ON SHOW AS SIX OF THE BEST LINE UP FOR HAMBURG HIT OUT
July 9, 2014
July 10, 2014: Australia’s six-strong Commonwealth Games triathlon team will sharpen up their Glasgow preparations when they hit the streets for the world’s biggest triathlon in the ITU World Triathlon Series round in Hamburg this weekend. They will line up for the Elite individual sprint races that will form part
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MEDAL EVENTS FOR 2016 PARALYMPICS ANNOUNCED
July 6, 2014
ITU, in conjunction with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), today announced three of the six medal events that will be contested in paratriathlon’s debut at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games. The men’s PT1 and PT4 sport classes have now been confirmed as two of the men’s three medal
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW STATE PERFORMANCE CENTRES
July 3, 2014
Triathlon Australia has today officially announced its five new State Performance Centres as it continues to strive for sustained international success on a competitive world stage. The governing body’s High Performance Program, under the direction of National Performance Director Bernard Savage, called for nationwide expressions of interest from coaches/programs. In
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OLYMPIAN SEXTON RUNS INTO FORM IN CHICAGO HEAT
June 30, 2014
London Olympian Brendan Sexton has given himself a huge confidence boost in the lead up to this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton with a hard fought top ten finish in Chicago today. Sexton, who has been working hard under coach Jamie Turner to get back to his best
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BILL CHAFFEY RECOVERS TO WIN GOLD DESPITE WRONG TURN
June 29, 2014
Despite taking a wrong turn on the bike, four-time ITU World Champion Bill Chaffey recovered to lead Australia's Paratriathletes to a triumphant day at the 2014 ITU Paratriathlon event in Chicago today. It was Chaffey’s day to shine. The 38-year-old showed why he is regarded as one of the world's
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GLASGOW-BOUND EMMA MOFFATT BEST OF AUSSIES IN CHICAGO
June 29, 2014
The Gold Coast's two-time world champion Emma Moffatt has finished an encouraging sixth in today's ITU Chicago World Triathlon Series round after she was first off the bike. Moffatt, who will represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month, put together an impressive swim and drove the lead
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PARATRIATHLON PREVIEW: PT TEAM OUT TO SET PATHWAY TO RIO
June 26, 2014
Paratriathlon Start Time: 11.30pm, Saturday, June 28 (AEST) WA’s Brant Garvey created history with his win in the opening World Paratriathlon Series race in Yokohama in May and will be searching for more success against some solid US opposition. He will be keen to continue his rise to the top
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EMMA MOFFATT AND BILL CHAFFEY SPEARHEAD AUSSIES INTO CHICAGO
June 26, 2014
Australian World champions Emma Moffatt and Bill Chaffey will spearhead a strong group of Australian triathletes and Paratriathletes who will join more than 4000 competitors when Chicago hosts this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series. Moffatt, a two-time ITU world champion and Olympic bronze medallist is the only member of Australia’s
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HISTORY OF TRIATHLON CELEBRATED IN NEW BOOK
June 25, 2014
Nearly 150 legends of the sport of triathlon gathered at Bond University on the Gold Coast on Friday 20 June for the launch of a 300 page book on the history of triathlon in Australia. Titled Multisport Dreaming: The Foundations of Triathlon in Australia , the 10 chapter book is the
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ITU & IRONMAN HOLD HISTORIC MEETING
June 23, 2014
Madrid, Spain (20 June 2014) - In the spirit of global harmonization in the sport of triathlon, the first of many meetings to come was held at IRONMAN Headquarters in Tampa, FL with ITU, USAT and IRONMAN. The meeting, hosted by Andrew Messick, IRONMAN CEO, included Gergely Markus (ITU Sport Director)
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JMF Kids4Kids Gets TA’s Tick of Approval
June 18, 2014
It is with great pleasure that the John Maclean Foundation can announce that Triathlon Australia is partnering with JMF Kids4Kids in 2014 and beyond. Triathlon Australia have officially endorsed the program and will be doing everything they can to push this program out into the broader triathlon community. Triathlon is
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ITU TO LAUNCH HALL OF FAME
June 16, 2014
As a key part of the International Triathlon Union’s 25th year anniversary celebrations, the first ever ITU Hall Of Fame will be launched at a Gala during ITU’s World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Edmonton, 1 September, 2014. “ITU’s 25th anniversary is a landmark year to celebrate the success of
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AUSTRALIA'S PARA-TRIATHLETE 'PIN-UP BOY' BILL CHAFFEY AIMING FOR GOLD IN RIO
June 15, 2014
The Rio De Janiero Paralympics may still be two years away, but excitement is already building among Australia's para-triathletes. It will be the first time the sport has been included in the Games, and Australia has a real chance of winning gold. Four-time world champion Bill Chaffey has spent the
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BROWN PRODUCES LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE IN CAIRNS
June 8, 2014
Turning 4 2 in two weeks, New Zealand’s Cameron Brown became the oldest man to win an IRONMAN event, at today’s Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. Meanwhile Queensland based Liz Blatchford was in a class of her own to successfully defend her title with a wire-to-wire win and finish inside the
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KAHLEFELDT AND HAMMOND RUN AWAY WITH VICTORY IN CAIRNS
June 8, 2014
In cold and wet conditions Brad Kahlefeldt produced a trademark run to go one better than last year to win Flight Centre Active Travel IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns today. Meanwhile New Zealand’s Candice Hammond capped off a stellar season to date with her first IRONMAN 70.3 win in the women’s race.
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BERKEL AND BROWN MARKED AS FAVOURITES FOR THE BATTLE IN CAIRNS
June 3, 2014
CAIRNS, Australia (June 3, 2014) - At the 2014 edition of Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns it was Aussie Luke McKenzie who claimed his sixth IRONMAN title. It was a drought breaking performance that lead to a career defining 2 nd place at the IRONMAN Hawaii World Championships. Port Macquarie ’ s Tim
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TWO GOLD AND ONE SILVER TO AUSTRALIA IN WORLD DUATHLON
June 1, 2014
Australia has tasted double gold and silver medal success at the ITU World Duathlon Championships in Spain over the weekend. Queensland’s Gillian Backhouse grabbed silver in the Elite division and gold in the Under 23s in a race run in conjunction with the Elite event in Pontevedra, on the north-west
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EMMA JACKSON’S RED HOT GLASGOW GAMES TRIAL
May 31, 2014
Australia’s Emma Jackson served notice on her Commonwealth Games rivals when she produced the second fastest run of the day to grab a stirring bronze medal in the ITU World Triathlon Series event in London overnight. It was far from the perfect race for the pint-sized Queensland Olympian after mistake
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AUSSIE TRIATHLETES LINE UP IN LONDON AND PONTEVEDRA THIS WEEKEND
May 29, 2014
Australia’s Commonwealth Games representative Dan Wilson will be hoping to put Yokohama very much behind him when he joins Glasgow team mates Aaron Royle and Ryan Bailie in London for the ITU World Triathlon Series round on Saturday. Wilson admits the last round of the ITU World Triathlon Series in
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PROFESSIONAL FIELDS ANNOUNCED FOR CAIRNS
May 20, 2014
Australian-based Brit Liz Blatchford will defend her title, today named as top seed in the women’s race at the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns next month. She will be joined by veteran 10-time IRONMAN New Zealand champion Cameron Brown , who tops the seeds in the men’s race. Defending champions are back
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AUSSIES MAINTAIN TOP 10 RANKINGS AFTER TOUGH DAY IN YOKOHAMA
May 18, 2014
Australia’s leading triathletes have managed to maintain their top ten rankings despite a tough day in the office in round three of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Yokohama. Both Aaron Royle and Emma Moffatt finished 14th respectively on the flat, fast Yokohama circuit that saw American Gwen Jorgensen street
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GOLDEN START FOR AUSTRALIA’S PARATRIATHLETES IN YOKOHAMA
May 18, 2014
Australia’s elite Paratriathletes have had a golden start to the 2014 ITU Paratriathlon World Series with Western Australian pair Brant Garvey and Sally Pilbeam registering wins in the opening round in Yokohama. Above the knee amputee Garvey won a hotly contested PT2 category over the 750m swim, 20km bike and
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MILESTONE FOR PARATRIATHLETES
May 14, 2014
This weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series round in Yokohama will represent another major milestone in the sport’s history with Paratriathlon events staged on the same WTS program as the Elite men and women for the first time. And the Australians will be in the thick of the action for this
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AUSTRALIAN TRIATHLON, ENDURANCE AND CYCLING EXPO TO LAUNCH IN 2015
May 12, 2014
Informa Australia has announced it will launch Australia’s first multisport exhibition in 2015, targeting triathletes, endurance athletes and multisports enthusiasts. To be held over 4-5 July 2015 at the Sydney Showground, the inaugural Australian Triathlon, Endurance and Cycling (ATEC) Expo will engage with professional, recreational and junior athletes, giving them
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JOHN MACLEAN FOUNDATION GIVE AWAY OVER $20,000
May 12, 2014
The John Maclean Foundation (JMF) exists to change the lives of young Australians who use wheelchairs. Sydney, NSW: On Thursday May 8, 2014 at URBAN Hotel in St Leonards, The John Maclean Foundation gave away over 20,000 worth of Grants to families with young Aussies in Wheelchairs. Foundation founder John
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BACKHOUSE BREAKS THROUGH FOR MAIDEN WORLD CUP VICTORY IN CHENGDU
May 11, 2014
Queenslander Gillian Backhouse has broken through for her first ever ITU Triathlon World Cup win with an impressive victory in Chengdu, China. Backhouse proved too strong on the run to clear out in warm and muggy conditions to win by 29 seconds from Jessica Broderick (USA) and Claire Michel (BEL)
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HAUSCHILDT SWEEPS TO MAIDEN IRONMAN VICTORY AT PORT MACQUARIE
May 4, 2014
Port Macquarie, (May 5, 2014) –Triathlon Australia’s most popular athlete, two time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt produced her trademark run to claim victory on debut at the Toyota IRONMAN Australia in Port Macquarie yesterday while in the men’s race Australia’s defending champion Paul Ambrose fell just short of
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DAN ATKINS APPOINTED HEAD COACH OF GOLD COAST NATIONAL PERFORMANCE CENTRE
May 1, 2014
Triathlon Australia has today appointed former National Talent Academy Coach and AIS Scholarship coach Dan Atkins as the inaugural Head Coach of its Gold Coast National Performance Centre. Atkins, 39, takes over a senior coaching position left vacant by Olympic gold medal coach Craig Walton who will continue to provide
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JONATHAN BROWNLEE FULL OF PRAISE FOR AARON ROYLE IN CAPE TOWN
April 28, 2014
Australia’s Commonwealth Games triathlon medal hopeful Aaron Royle is quickly gaining respect on the international circuit as he mounts his international career against the world’s best. Royle was again Australia’s highest placed finisher in sixth place in a men’s race that again saw Spain’s Javier Gomez race away with his
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HUGO, DUFFY WIN XTERRA ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP
April 27, 2014
Dan Hugo and Flora Duffy captured the inaugural XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship on a beautiful day at Callala Bay in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia on Saturday afternoon. “It was a great win for Dan Hugo and perhaps his coming of age as a bona fide international superstar,” said XTERRA
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GLASGOW BOUND BAILIE LOOKING FOR CAPE TOWN HOME COMING
April 22, 2014
Ryan Bailie would love nothing more than to celebrate his selection on the Australian Commonwealth Games team with a solid performance in his home coming ITU World Triathlon Series event in Cape Town this weekend. Bailie is one of six athletes named on the Australian team for Glasgow – five of
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MOFFATT AND JACKSON TO LEAD TRIATHLON GAMES DEBUTANTS TO GLASGOW
April 17, 2014
Olympians Emma Moffatt and Emma Jackson and a new breed of men will spearhead a six-strong triathlon team announced on the Gold Coast today by the Australian Commonwealth Games Association for the XXth Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Early nominations, dual Olympian Moffatt (QLD) and former Under 23 World Champion Aaron
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HEDGELAND GIRLS PROVIDE TRIATHLON'S SECOND SISTER ACT 20 YEARS AFTER THE CARNEYS
April 16, 2014
Triathlon Australia has turned the selection clock back 20 years today after WA’s Hedgeland sisters Jaz and Kira were named on the Australian Junior team for this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton (CAN) from August 26-31. Kira and Jaz Hedgeland. Photo courtesy of Keith Hedgeland. It is the
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WORLD CLASS ATHLETES SET TO TAKE ON SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON
April 14, 2014
Busselton, Australia – A string of world class names are set to line up at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton on Saturday 3rd May 2014. “The men’s field is the strongest we have ever had at SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton and one of the largest in the Australia for the 2013/2014 season”
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HAUSCHILDT STEPS OUT AT IRONMAN AUSTRALIA
April 14, 2014
Melbourne, Australia (April 15, 2014) – Two time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt has chosen Australia’s most enduring Ironman event to make her debut at the distance. After much speculation the Australian has finally silenced the question she is frequently asked at this time of year. When are you moving
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA PARTNER WITH HIGH SIERRA
April 9, 2014
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with the quality luggage and backpack line High Sierra. Triathlon Australia National Paratriathlon squad athletes with their High Sierra luggage High Sierra with supply Triathlon Australia with industry leading luggage products to assist high performance athletes with their extensive international and
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XTERRA ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP, APRIL 25-27
April 8, 2014
The final stop on the XTERRA Australian tour for 2014 is fast approaching! The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship will be held on April 25-27 in Jervis Bay, NSW, and will offer a weekend of activities including 5km and 10km Sunset Trail Runs, an XTERRA Sprint event, an XTERRA Kids’ Run (free)
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AUSSIE BOYS BREAK THROUGH ON TOUGH AUCKLAND COURSE
April 6, 2014
It was a breakthrough day for Australian men’s triathlon in Auckland yesterday when Glasgow Commonwealth Games representative Aaron Royle claimed his first ITU World Triathlon Series podium – claiming bronze on the tough Auckland course. But he had to stave off some brave running from team mates Dan Wilson (fourth) and
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AUSSIE CONTINGENT PRIMED FOR WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES START IN AUCKLAND
April 2, 2014
April 3, 2014: The cream of Australia’s elite triathletes are primed to take on the world best when they tackle the opening round of the rich ITU World Triathlon Series in Auckland on Sunday. It will be the first of eight stops on a 2.2 million WTS tour that will
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TRIUMPH THROUGH TRIATHLON
April 1, 2014
The Ray White NT Sprint triathlon on Sunday 6 April will see a record number of 160 participants taking part, with almost all the states and territories represented in the interstate field. Through the continued and increased support from Ray White, Triathlon NT have been able to increase the registrations
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MULTISPORT DREAMING: THE FOUNDATIONS OF TRIATHLON IN AUSTRALIA
March 31, 2014
Dr Jane E. Hunt The sport of triathlon has evolved considerably since the first triathlon-like events were held in Australia in 1980 and 1981. The Australian triathlon journey is full of triumphs. Australia hosted the first Olympic triathlon and the first fully professional race series, and produced wave after wave
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ALLEN & SLACK TAKE OUT XTERRA GREAT OCEAN ROAD
March 30, 2014
XTERRA champions Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack have taken out the male and female pro categoriesat the XTERRA Great Ocean Road 2014. Allen charged to the finish line in 1:57:14, two minutes and fifty three seconds ahead of Roger Serrano from Spain, after a tough battle on the mountain bikecourse.
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ITU ANNOUNCES 2014 PRIZE MONEY
March 26, 2014
Madrid, Spain (25 March 2014) -The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced the prize purses for the 2014 World Triathlon Series and World Cup events. This year, ITU has increased the bonus pool by 177,000 (all USD), making it the biggest ever with a total of 755,000 available to the
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AUSTRALIAN’S FILL PODIUM AT IRONMAN
March 23, 2014
Melbourne, Australia (March 22, 2014) – LESS than five minutes separated the top five men at today’s IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne. In perfect conditions it was a case of last man standing as Luxembourg’s Dirk Bockel outlasted a host of Aussies to take the Asia Pacific Championship, one of three
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SWIM LEG THE CATALYST TO BRENDAN SEXTON'S TIMELY RETURN
March 23, 2014
March 24, 2014: A vastly improved swim leg has been the catalyst for a timely return to form for London Olympian Brendan Sexton after another encouraging performance in yesterday’s ITU Triathlon World Cup over the sprint distance in New Plymouth. Sexton was out of the water less than 30 seconds
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MIRINDA CARFRAE AND LUKE MCKENZIE HONOURED ON TRIATHLON'S NIGHT OF NIGHTS
March 20, 2014
Australia ’s Ironman duo Mirinda Carfrae and Luke McKenzie have been awarded Triathlon Australia’s Individual Performances of the Year Awards for 2013 at tonight’s Celebration of Champions Annual Awards Dinner in Melbourne. A who’s who of the Triathlon world rubbed shoulders on a night of night’s at the Pullman Hotel
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BRENDAN SEXTON AND EMMA JACKSON HEADLINE AUSSIES FOR ITU WORLD CUP NEW PLYMOUTH
March 19, 2014
London Olympian Brendan Sexton will headline a strong contingent of six Aussie men in Sunday’s ITU World Cup Triathlon in New Plymouth, New Zealand as the countdown continues for Commonwealth Games selection. Sexton, a fast-finishing ninth to Spain’s Mario Mola in last Saturday’s opening ITU World Cup in Mooloolaba, will
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IRONMAN LUKE DEALS COOL HAND
March 17, 2014
Melbourne, Australia (March 18, 2014) – It took a long time for Australia to notch up our first win at arguably the world’s most arduous one day endurance event, the Hawaiian Ironman. IRONMAN Hawaii started in 1978, and it wasn’t until Greg Welch crossed the finish line in first place in
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SNOWSILL TO MENTOR YOUTH OLYMPIANS
March 17, 2014
YOG: In conjunction with the International Olympic Committee, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce that Beijing Olympic gold medallist Emma Snowsill (AUS) has been selected to be an Athlete Role Model (ARM) for the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games. "I'm absolutely honored to be an Athlete Role
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A RESTED JAKE BIRTWHISTLE TIMES ITU OCEANIA CUP RUN TO PERFECTION
March 16, 2014
Mooloolaba, Australia (March 16, 2014) – One of Triathlon Australia’s rising stars Jake Birtwhistle had to force himself to “hold back” before unleashing his lethal weapon on the way to a convincing ITU Triathlon Oceania Cup win at Mooloolaba today. The Launceston born former track and field star who is now
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MARIO MOLA'S MAGICAL MOVE TO WIN MOOLOOLABA WORLD CUP
March 16, 2014
Mooloolaba, Australia (March 15, 2014 ) – Spain’s rising star Mario Mola produced a magical move on the run leg to secure today’s ITU Mooloolaba World Cup and put the rest of the world on notice for 2014. It was a race that featured six of the top 11 triathletes in the
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GWEN JORGENSEN'S WORLD CUP WIZARDRY IN MOOLOOLABA AS AUSSIE GIRLS GO TOP 10
March 16, 2014
Mooloolaba, Australia (March 15, 2014 ) – Australian-based American Gwen Jorgensen said crashing out of last year’s ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final in London had only made her stronger and hungrier to attack the 2014 season with vengeance. And it took her just under an hour today with a stunning victory
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PINE RIVERS GOLD RUSH AT TWIN WATERS
March 14, 2014
Brisbane ’s Pine Rivers Tri Club completed a golden treble when the Australian Youth Triathlon Championships came to an exciting finale at the Novotel, Twin Waters today. For coach QAS Assistant-coach Josh White it was a perfect ending when his 17-18 years team of, Max Rose, Brittany Dutton and Matt
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BRAVE TEENAGE TRIATHLETE RECOVERS FROM CAR ACCIDENT TO WIN GOLD
March 13, 2014
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS, March 13, 2014: Brisbane teenager Matt Roberts has put the icing on a triathlon season that began in hospital with a punctured lung last November. The 17-year-old from Albany Creek came back to display his fighting qualities to win a gripping Australian Youth Triathlon Championship (17-18
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA RE-AFFIRMS COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION CRITERIA
March 13, 2014
With Australia’s elite triathletes racing in Saturday’s ITU Mooloolaba World Cup, Triathlon Australia has today re-affirmed its 2014 Triathlon Commonwealth Games Team Selection Criteria. Two athletes, Aaron Royle and Emma Moffatt have already received early nomination following their performances in the designated automatic selection race (2013 ITU World Triathlon Series
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LOUISE MACKINLAY'S SKETCHY TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
March 10, 2014
Louise Mackinlay will be remembered for some of the most extraordinary performances by an Australian female triathlete in the history of the sport but unfortunately some of her greatest triumphs she can’t remember. She became the fastest Australian over the arduous Hawaiian ironman course on Kona in 1986 – just 12
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STEPHEN FOSTER AND LOUISE MACKINLAY JOIN WHO'S WHO IN TRIATHLON HALL OF FAME
March 10, 2014
Triathlon Australia Celebration Of Champions Dinner, March 10, 2014: Stephen Foster is still finding it hard to accept that “little old him” will be inducted into the Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame in Melbourne on March 20. Foster, a ground breaking never-say-die triathlete from the 1980s and 1990s and Louise
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'LITTLE OLD' STEPHEN FOSTER STANDS TALL IN THE HALL
March 10, 2014
Stephen Foster is still finding it hard to accept that “little old him” will be inducted into the Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame in Melbourne on March 20. Foster, a ground breaking never-say-die triathlete from the 1980s and 1990s and Louise McKinlay (formerly Bonham) a three-time Ironman Australia winner of
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HEAD COACH- GOLD COAST NATIONAL PERFORMANCE CENTRE
March 6, 2014
Triathlon Australia is the official National Sporting Organisation responsible for the management and delivery of the sports of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and multisport within Australia. It is a member of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and is recognised by the ITU and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as the National
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HEDGELAND AND HAUSER WIN NATIONAL SCODY SERIES
March 4, 2014
Western Australian Jaz Hedgeland and Queenslander Matt Hauser have been crowned the SCODY Australian Junior Series winners after capping off brilliant seasons with stunning victories in the final round of the Nationwide Series, the OTU Oceania Championships in Devonport on the weekend. For Hedgeland it was another show of class
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ADELAIDE WORLD DUATHLON COMPETITION MANAGEMENT APPOINTED
March 3, 2014
Adelaide, South Australia (4 March 2014) – The Adelaide World Duathlon local organising committee is pleased to announce the appointment of competition management personnel for the Adelaide 2015 ITU Duathlon World Championships from October 14-18, 2015. Garry Muir has been appointed as the Competition Manager, supported by Andrew Bartlett as Operations
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ROYLE CROWNED OCEANIA KING AFTER FRANTIC SPRINT FINISH
March 2, 2014
Being an early nomination for the Australian Commonwealth Games team for Glasgow doesn’t mean your mates are going to let you sit back and enjoy the ride – they’re going to push you to the limit and keep you honest. And that’s just what happened in a thrilling finish to the
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COUNTDOWN TO GLASGOW- SELECTION STARTS IN DEVONPORT
February 26, 2014
Australia’s elite triathletes will kick-start their campaign in the race for Commonwealth Games selection when they line up in Saturday’s Devonport Triathlon – this year’s Australian Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships. Saturday will see a busy day’s racing with some of Australia’s best Elite, Under 23s and Juniors facing the starters gun
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HEDGELAND SISTERS QUINELLA AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP IN WA TRIFECTA
February 23, 2014
With the Brownlee brothers the talk of the triathlon town in recent years, Triathlon Australia has today uncovered its own pair of siblings - with a stunning 1-2 finish to WA’s sister-act Jaz and Kira Hedgeland in the Australian Junior Triathlon Championships at Melbourne’s Brighton Beach. Youth Olympic champion, older sister
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BEN ALLEN AND ERIN DENSHAM CROWNED NATIONAL CROSS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONS
February 23, 2014
Congratulations to Erin Densham who won the Elite Women’s event and Ben Allen for winning the Elite Men’s event at the Cross Triathlon National Championships held at Lake Crackenback in the NSW Snowy Mountains on the weekend. The race consisted of a 1500m swim on Lake Crackenback, followed by a
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NEW IRONMAN 70.3 WESTERN SYDNEY OPENING REGISTRATIONS
February 20, 2014
NOOSA, Queensland (February 21, 2014) Western Sydney, New South Wales – The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney, will open registrations next week. The event will be held on Sunday, 30 November 2014. The new IRONMAN 70.3 event, secured by the NSW Government, will be held at the Sydney Olympic International Regatta
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GET READY FOR AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST TRIATHLON AGE GROUP GIVE AWAY
February 17, 2014
Triathlon Queensland in partnership with Nissan Motors are proud to announce that at this year’s Queensland Sprint Triathlon, eligible 2013/14 season Triathlon Australian annual members* who enter the race will receive a free entry into the draw to win an All New Nissan X-Trail , valued at over 30,000 RRP! In
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BORN AGAIN TRIATHLETES CONQUER RAINY, WIND SWEPT ELWOOD
February 16, 2014
Born again triathletes Ryan Fisher and Gillian Backhouse overcame atrocious weather conditions to score major break through victories in today’s OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup, which incorporated the Australian Sprint Championships at a wind swept Elwood beach in Melbourne. While in the ITU World Paratriathlon event, four-time ITU World Champion
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BRENDAN SEXTON, EMMA JACKSON AMD BILL CHAFFEY HEADLINE ELWOOD WEEKEND
February 12, 2014
London Olympians Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson and four-time ITU World Paratriathlon champion Bill Chaffey will headline Sunday’s Gatorade Triathlon Series events at Melbourne’s Elwood Beach. Sexton and Jackson will line up in the OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup, incorporating the Australian Sprint Championships (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run)
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA EXCLUSIVE PRIORITY ENTRY
February 10, 2014
Triathlon Australia Exclusive Priority Entry – saves 45.00 ENTER NOW AT WWW.CHALLENGEFORSTER.COM.AU Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce an exclusive “members only” early entry offer for the 2014 Challenge Forster event, to be held on Sunday November 9, 2014. The 2014 event will again be held in the idyllic twin-towns of
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MOFFATT, ALEXANDER SHOW CLASS TO CLAIM GEELONG TITLE
February 9, 2014
February 10, 2014: In hot and windy conditions Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Emma Moffatt proved she was a class above the rest of the women's, and some of the men’s, field in yesterday's IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, taking the win by more than 13 minutes. Moffatt, whose focus now turns to
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2016 LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDED TO OKLAHOMA
February 7, 2014
ITU today has announced that USA Triathlon, Friends of Multisport, Inc. and the Redman Triathlon have been awarded the 2016 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, to be held in Oklahoma City, Okla. In September of 2016, elite and age-group triathletes will compete for world titles on a 4-kilometer swim,
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TRIATHLON COMMUNITY SHOCKED AND SADDENED BY DEATH OF YOUNG TRIATHLETE
February 4, 2014
The Triathlon Community have been deeply shocked and saddened following the death of age group athlete Thomas Lyons from Nobby, Queensland on Sunday. Tom was competing as part of a team in a long course triathlon when he collapsed shortly after crossing the finishing line. Triathlon Australia’s deepest sympathies go
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AUSSIE 'HALF PRICE' OFFER FOR TRI AUCKLAND! VIP CODE INSIDE
January 30, 2014
Come on over and be part of the ITU World Triathlon series in Auckland City. "Enter with a mate" and you will get the second entry at half price! Imagine the fun. Come a day or two earlier and soak up all that Auckland has to offer. After you've raced
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DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON ATHLETE
January 23, 2014
Under the Triathlon Australia Member Protection Policy, Western Australia triathlete Mark Robson has been suspended from annual and one day membership of Triathlon Australia for a period of two years. The sanction was imposed by the Board of Triathlon Australia after Triathlon Western Australia received complaints from several members about
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OLYMPIC CHAMPION PROVES BEST IN IRONMAN 70.3 AUCKLAND
January 19, 2014
A blistering run by Jan Frodeno propelled the 2008 Olympic champion to his maiden victory over the endurance distance as the tall German destroyed a world-class field to clinch the IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland Asia-Pacific Championship title. Frodeno, 32, came out of second transition in third alongside Kiwi Terenzo Bozzone a
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DOCHERTY LAUDS QUALITY OF FIELD FOR IRONMAN 70.3 AUCKLAND
January 17, 2014
Two-time Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty believes Sunday’s field for the IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland is the strongest outside of the world championship. Docherty, who capped off his move to endurance triathlon with a debut victory in Ironman New Zealand last year, is among a stellar field for Sunday’s race. Bevan Docherty
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA'S WORLD WIDE SEARCH TO REPLACE CRAIG WALTON
January 16, 2014
TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA will use its vast network to embark on an extensive international search to fill the new coach of its National Performance Centre on the Gold Coast following today’s announcement that Olympic coach Craig Walton will take an extended break from coaching. Walton, 38, had been ear-marked for the
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ITU REVAMPS SCORING SYSTEM FOR 2014 WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES
January 15, 2014
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced a revamp of the World Triathlon Series scoring system for the 2014 season. In addition to the WTS rankings change, ITU also revealed qualification procedures for the 2014 Mixed Relay World Championships. Beginning in 2014, athletes will be able to score at five,
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GOERLACH OVERCOMES FEARS TO STAY IN RACE FOR RIO
January 12, 2014
If Jonathon Goerlach can stay in the race then he will be in the position to win it – that’s the aim of the talented Vision Impaired triathlete who has his sights set on representing Australia at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. The 31-year-old from the NSW South Coast has a
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BRITTANY DUTTON AND MATTHEW HAUSER SECURE PLACE ON YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM
January 11, 2014
There was no one more disappointed than Brittany Dutton when a stress fracture in her back forced the young Queenslander to withdraw from last year’s Australian Youth Olympic Games triathlon team for Sydney. But yesterday the 16-year-old Brisbane schoolgirl showed the kind of fighting qualities it takes to make it
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PARATRIATHLETES OUT IN FORCE AT PENRITH AS RIO CALL LOOMS FOR 2016
January 10, 2014
A record number of entries have been received for Triathlon Australia’s second National and Oceania Paratriathlon Championships at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith on Sunday morning as the sport embarks on an exciting new age. Paratriathlon (750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run) will debut at the 2016 Rio
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CHALLENGE GOLD COAST ANNOUNCED
January 10, 2014
The Challenge Family today announced the launch of Challenge Gold Coast to be held at Palm Beach Currumbin on Sunday 24th August 2014. The inclusion of the Gold Coast race takes the Challenge Australia calendar to four races which currently includes Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challenge Batemans Bay. The
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YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES SELECTION ON THE LINE IN BUSY WEEKEND AT PENRITH
January 9, 2014
The cream of Australia’s youth and junior triathletes and Paratriathletes will converge on the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith this weekend for a busy two days of racing. Saturday will see over 120 of Australia’s finest youth and junior triathletes contest the second round of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon
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FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE: CALVIN QUIRK TAKES SPRINT CROWN BY HALF A POINT
December 16, 2013
Hope Island triathlete Calvin Quirk came of age in one amazing bike lap at Runaway Bay yesterday to clinch a heart-stopping victory in Triathlon Australia’s 2013 Super Sprint Weekend at the Sports Super Centre – the opening round of the Scody Junior Series. Quirk charged to a barnstorming victory with a
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HEDGELAND AND BLAKE LEAD THE WAY AFTER FIRST THREE ROUNDS OF SUPER SPRINT
December 14, 2013
Western Australia ’s two-time Australian Junior champion Jaz Hedgeland holds a narrow lead in the girl’s Junior category while Victorian Sam Blake has stolen a march in the boys after the opening three rounds of the 2013 Super Sprint race Weekend on the Gold Coast. In the Youth categories it
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ITU AWARDS 2014 WINTER TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS TO ITALY
December 14, 2013
The International TriathlonUnion (ITU) is pleased to announce the 2014 ITU Winter Triathlon WorldChampionships have again been awarded to Cogne, Italy and will be held onFebruary 15-16, 2014. This is the second consecutive year the Italian city andthe Italian Triathlon Federation FITRI have welcomed the championships. "After such a successfulevent
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RECORD NUMBER OF TRIATHLETES FOR GOLD COAST RACE WEEKEND
December 13, 2013
A record number of Australia’s finest young triathletes will roll up to the Gold Coast tomorrow for Triathlon Australia’s three-day Super Sprint Race Weekend at Runaway Bay. Organisers – Triathlon Australia in conjunction with Triathlon Queensland - have been buoyed with the record 200 entries, covering every State in Australia for the
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WESTERN SYDNEY ANNOUNCED TO HOST NEW IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON ON NOVEMBER 30, 2014
December 12, 2013
The NSW Government today announced that Penrith will host a new IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® triathlon at the Sydney International Regatta Centre . The race, which will take place on Sunday, November 30, 2014, will be another signature IRONMAN event for the state, complementing the IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie race held since 2006
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JURKIEWICA, LYLES CLAIM BIGGEST CAREER WINS IN BUSSELTON
December 9, 2013
Busselton, Western Australia (December 08, 2013) – Frenchman Jeremy Jurkiewicz executed a flawless performance in claiming his first victory on Australian soil to be joined by American mother of two Elizabeth Lyles in bagging the biggest wins of their careers at the SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia event today. Jeremy Jurkiewicz. Image
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ITU ADDS MAIDEN AFRICA STOP TO 2014 WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES CALENDAR
November 28, 2013
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced an addition to the 2014 World Triathlon Series calendar. For the first time ever, a World Triathlon Series event will be held on the continent of Africa with a race slated to be held at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa
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2014 PARATRIATHLON EVENTS CONFIRMED
November 24, 2013
ITU has recently confirmed several dates on the 2014 Paratriathlon calendar. In the coming season, the calendar will feature a record number of International Paratriathlon Events in the preparation for Paratriathlon’s debut in the 2016 Paralympic Games. Confirmed International Paratriathlon Events: 2014 Elwood ITU Paratriathlon International event, (AUS): 16 February
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BOZZONE, KEAT DEFEND IN SHEPPARTON
November 19, 2013
Kiwi Terenzo Bozzone and Rebecca Keat successfully defended at IRONMAN 70.3 Shepparton. Kiwi Terenzo Bozzone and former IRONMAN Australia winner Rebecca Keat both got the job done on the run to defend their titles at IRONMAN 70.3 Shepparton . Men’s race Trailling ITU convert and Port Macquarie winner Josh Amberger by
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HAUSCHILDT, BOZZONE POWER AWAY AT IRONMAN 70.3 MANDURAH
November 17, 2013
Melbourne, Australia (October 10, 2013 ) – World Champion Melissa Hauschildt capped off a stunning year when she successfully defended her title at IRONMAN 70.3 Mandurah in Western Australia today. Meanwhile New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone, runner-up in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, dominated the men’s race which doubled as the official Australian
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FALLS CREEK ALTITUDE TRAILS A WINNER AS AUSSIE TRIATHLETES HIT THE ROAD TO RIO
November 14, 2013
Falls Creek Alpine Resort altitude training camps will again feature prominently on the road to Rio for a group of aspiring young Australian triathletes. As one of Australia’s most innovative High Performance coaches, Jamie Turner quickly identified the Falls Creek trails in 2009 as a perfect training environment and it
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ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATION AGAINST AUSTRALIAN TRIATHLETE
November 5, 2013
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has informed Triathlon Australia that it has imposed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation sanction on Australian triathlete, Kirralee Jane Seidel, for elevated levels of testosterone. The anti-doping test which led to the violation was conducted by the ITU at the Chizhou Continental Cup race in China
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SEVEN'S IRONMAN AND TRIATHLON SERIES: NOOSA TRIATHLON ON 7MATE
November 5, 2013
Australia’s biggest and most popular triathlon, The Noosa Triathlon, headlines Seven’s new suite of triathlon and multi-sport events to be broadcast on Channel 7 and 7Mate, including all Asia Pacific Ironman and 70.3 events. Starting with the iconic Noosa Triathlon, contested by some of Australia’s leading athletes at Noosa Heads
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ITU ANNOUNCES 2015 DUATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DATE IN ADELAIDE
October 31, 2013
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the dates for the 2015 ITU Duathlon World Championships in Adelaide, South Australia. The Championships are set to take place from October 14-18, 2015. Though the race will be a first for the beachside city known for its sports culture and
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EMMA MOFFATT DONATES $2000 NEPEAN TRIATHLON BONUS TO NSW BUSHFIRE APPEAL
October 27, 2013
Holding off the boys in today’s Gulf Western Oil Nepean Triathlon at the Sydney International Regatta Centre netted dual Olympian Emma Moffatt a 2000 bonus but the money was quick to slip through her hands for a good cause. The 29-year-old from the Gold Coast immediately donated the bonus payment
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INTRODUCING THE XTERRA ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP
October 22, 2013
October 21, 2013 (Honolulu, HI) - TEAM Unlimited LLC, owners and producers of the XTERRA World Tour, has reached a three-year strategic partnership agreement with Destination New South Wales to host the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship off-road triathlon and accompanying sports festival in the Jervis Bay area. The inaugural event is scheduled
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BIKE SETS UP BIG WIN FOR AMBERGER AND MARANGON AT PORT MACQUARIE
October 20, 2013
Brisbane’s Josh Amberger held off a strong field to claim victory in the IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie today. Sydney’s Lisa Marangon put together a strong bike leg to set herself up for a convincing win in the women’s race. For Amberger it was a reassuring win, recently returning home after
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CARFRAE CREATES HISTORY IN KONA
October 14, 2013
Noosa, Queensland (October 13, 2013) – Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae stormed home on the run to claim victory in the world’s toughest one day race at the GoPro IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii in race record time ( 8h52m14s ). Fellow Australian Luke McKenzie had the race of his life to secure second in
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JACKSON'S KILLER RUN TOO HOT FOR WORLD CUP FIELD IN TONGYEONG
October 13, 2013
Australia's London Olympian Emma Jackson (2:02.49) wins with the help of her killer run to claim her first ITU World Cup victory in Tongyeong on Saturday, with a 10km split that was 47 seconds faster than anyone else in the field. While Jackson’s team mate Australia's Natalie Van Coevorden picked
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JACKSON FIVE ON SONG FOR TONGYEONG
October 10, 2013
Just one month after the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in London five of Australia’s leading female triathletes will wind up their international seasons at the penultimate round of the 2013 World Cup circuit in Tongyeong, South Korea tomorrow (Saturday, 10am AEDST). London Olympian Emma Jackson will lead the young
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TEAM AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES DURING THE LEAD UP WEEK IN KONA
October 10, 2013
234 Australian athletes have arrived in Kona and are spending this week getting ready for the Ironman World Championships on Saturday. On Wednesday morning, the Australian athletes gathered with their family, friends and supporters at a Team Australia Breakfast hosted by Triathlon Australia and Ironman Asia Pacific. Held outdoors in
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PETE JACOBS LEADS 260 AUSSIES TO HAWAII WITH KONA ON THEIR MINDS
September 26, 2013
Defending champions, Australia’s Pete Jacobs and Great Britain’s Leanda Cave are among the 2000 elite competitors who will line up for triathlon’s annual IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October 12, 2013 - the most iconic endurance event in the world. The 2013 field of athletes will tackle a 2.4-mile
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TRIATHLON PIONEER DORIS TRUEMAN BACK ON THE PODIUM IN LONDON
September 17, 2013
There is probably no better way for a triathlon legend to celebrate her 60 th birthday than to win a World Championship medal and then go on to complete what would be her last Olympic Distance Triathlon – in London. But for Tasmanian triathlon pioneer-cum popular Burnie podiatrist Doris Trueman one
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ITU ANNOUNCES 2014 WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES CALENDAR
September 17, 2013
Following the 2013 PruHealthWorld Triathlon Grand Final, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced the schedule for the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series, as well as various World Cup events. In 2009, the championships were revamped, expanding the former single-day World Championships event into an exciting multi-city global series, culminating
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AARON ROYLE MIXES IT WITH WORLD'S BEST AND BOOKS PASSAGE TO GLASGOW
September 16, 2013
Australia’s latest rising triathlon star Aaron Royle has admitted that the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final and a berth on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games team were the furthest things from his mind when he lay isolated in a Spanish Hospital three months ago. Today he prepares to leave London, having
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MOFFATT WINS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL BRONZE
September 15, 2013
Emma Moffatt has added to Australia’s impressive medal tally at the ITU World Triathlon Championships, taking bronze in a dramatic Elite Women’s Grand Final in London and in doing so, securing an automatic nomination for next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 29-year-old Gold Coaster had to overcome the demons
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JACOBS, CRAWFORD GRAB WINS IN MOOLOOLABA
September 15, 2013
Current IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs and Kiwi super mum Gina Crawford will hit the start line at the 2013 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on the back of strong wins at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast. While for Jacobs it was a wire to wire win, Crawford
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DECLAN WILSON OVER THE MOON WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BRONZE
September 13, 2013
Canberra sports shoe salesman Declan Wilson went into today’s Under 23 Triathlon World Championships in London without any expectations and came out with a deserved bronze medal. It capped a great day for the Australian Triathlon team that finished with one gold to Wollongong’s Charlotte McShane in the women’s Under
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CHARLOTTE MCSHANE SAVES BEST TILL LAST TO CLINCH TRIATHLON GOLD IN LONDON
September 13, 2013
A Scottish born Wollongong red-head who has her sights on representing Australia at the Olympic Games timed her run to perfection to become Australia’s latest triathlon world champion in London today. Charlottle McShane, who came to Australia when she was 15 to live in Bairnsdale in country Victoria, broke away
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CHAFFEY DIGS DEEP TO WIN FOURTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD
September 13, 2013
A Paralympian who spent five months in hospital and nine months away from training after an horrific truck accident in 2005 has today staged the most remarkable come-from-behind victory of his career to win the Australian Triathlon team’s second gold medal of the ITU World Championships in London. Bill Chaffey
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BRAVE BIRTWHISTLE SIXTH AFTER CRASHING IN WORLD TITLE BID
September 12, 2013
A mud-splattered Jacob Birtwhistle produced a brave performance to get back on his bike for a fast finishing sixth in the ITU World Junior Triathlon Championships in London today. Photo courtesy of Iconphoto (Peter Williams) Birtwhistle, the 18-year-old Launceston schoolboy hit the pavement when he crashed his bike on the
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TRIATHLON ROYALTY READY TO STAMPEDE THE STREETS OF LONDON
September 11, 2013
A TOTAL of 460 of Australia’s fittest athletes will stampede through the streets of London this week when the 2012 Olympic city plays host to this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships. Just over 12 months after Erin Densham produced her awe-inspiring Olympic bronze medal in and around the royal triathlon
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CLASH OF THE GENERATIONS AT IRONMAN 70.3 SUNSHINE COAST
September 10, 2013
The men’s race at the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast looks set to come down to a battle between triathlon’s past, present and future ranks. Current IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs will take on two of the sports up and comers in Clayton Fettell and Tim Berkel , and one of
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ABRAM FORCED TO COOL HER HEELS AND WILL MISS WORLD CHAMPS
September 9, 2013
Australia has suffered another body blow in the lead up to this week’s ITU World Triathlon Championship Grand Final in London with the announcement today that Felicity Abram has been forced out of the Australian team after being told not to run for five weeks. Abram, at 28, a veteran
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HAUSCHILDT SURVIVES CRASH TO GRAB HISTORY IN IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 9, 2013
Brisbane’s Melissa Hauschildt survived a crash on the bike to create history with her victory in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas today. The 30 year old became the first woman to claim two wins in the championship, following her maiden victory on debut in 2011. However she
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MOFFATT’S STUNNING $100,000 LONDON WARM UP IN DES MOINES
September 2, 2013
Emma Moffatt has put the finishing touches to her ITU World Triathlon Championship Grand Final preparations with a stunning victory in the Hy-Vee 500,000 Des Moines Triathlon in the United States. Two-time Olympian and two-time former World Champion Moffatt took full advantage of the withdrawal of Great Britain’s Leanda Cave
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ERIN DENSHAM FORCED OUT OF LONDON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE
September 2, 2013
LONON Olympic triathlon bronze medallist Erin Densham has today withdrawn from the Australian team for this month’s ITU World Triathlon Championship Grand Final in London. Densham has struggled all season to get back into the kind of shape that saw her emerge as one of the dominant forces in women’s
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APC CALLS TIME ON INEQUALITY ONE YEAR SINCE LONDON 2012
August 29, 2013
On the day which marks one year since the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) Chief Executive Jason Hellwig says there must be a policy shift in the way government and corporate Australia approaches Paralympic sport. Hellwig says despite the intensified interest in Paralympic sport post-London, under-valuing the
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GOOD AND MCSHANE BEST OF AUSSIES IN STOCKHOLM
August 26, 2013
Australia’s young band of triathletes have had their final ITU World Championship Grand Final hit-outs in Stockholm over the weekend – and showed some encouraging signs. The seventh race of the World Triathlon Series saw an emerging team of Australians take on the best in the world, while the established stars
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ALISTAIR BROWNLEE BACK TO BRILLIANT BEST IN STOCKHOLM WTS WIN
August 26, 2013
He's already one of the greatest triathletes in ITU history, but Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee added yet another notch to his incredible record in Stockholm on Sunday with his 15th career World Triathlon Series win. In yet another classic display of all-round Brownlee brilliance, he was one of the first
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AUSSIE YOUNG GUNS TAKE ON WORLD’S BEST IN STOCKHOLM
August 22, 2013
Australia’s young guns will be front and centre against the best in the world in this weekend’s World Triathlon Series round in Stockholm – the final hit out before the ITU Grand Final in London next month. With the Australian big names, including Olympians Emma Moffatt , Emma Jackson and Erin Densham
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PREVIEW: 2013 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES SHOWDOWN IN STOCKHOLM
August 21, 2013
As the penultimate race of the 2013 World Triathlon Series it's not surprising that the stars will turn out in Stockholm this weekend. Both the men's and women's fields boast almost every athlete that is still within reach of claiming the overall 2013 World Triathlon Series title, and more who
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IRONMAN TRIATHLON RETURNS TO GEELONG
August 16, 2013
Geelong has long been known as the home of long course triathlon racing and the IRONMAN brand makes a welcome return in February 2014. The event announcement was made today by City of Greater Geelong Councillor Ron Nelson who is the portfolio holder for Major Events and Tourism. “I am
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KONA CALLING FOR MAT ROGERS
August 15, 2013
SUNSHINE COAST, (August 15, 2013) – Former international Rugby League and Rugby Union star Mat Rogers is used to changing sports. During a much heralded rugby career he notched up 11 tests for Australia in league and 45 in union. So adding another string to his bow should have been easy.
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TISZY WEEKEND FOR AUSSIES ON THE MOVE TOWARDS LONDON
August 12, 2013
Australia’s Under 23 and Junior ITU Triathlon World Championship representatives produced impressive performances in the helter-skelter weekend of racing at the Tiszaujvaros TriWeek in Hungary. Under 23s Declan Wilson and Natalie Van Coevorden finished fourth and fifth respectively in the ITU Triathlon World Cup with the National Talent Academy scholarship
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GENTLE DOES IT AS ASHLEIGH AIMS HIGH FOR GENERATION NEXT
August 9, 2013
At 22 Ashleigh Gentle knows where she’s going in the helter-skelter sport of ITU Triathlon racing – especially when it comes to Olympic distance. Ashleigh Gentle at the WTS Yokohama 2013. Image courtesy of Delly Carr/ITU Media After a slow and steady start to the domestic and international season due to
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DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2014 ITU EDMONTON GRAND FINAL
August 7, 2013
Mark your calendar! The dates for the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton, CANADA are set for August 26-September 2, 2014. Locally, the race will be known as TRIEDMONTON : The Rally in the Valley, a recognition of Edmonton’s expansive river valley, a ribbon of green through the city
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2014 DUATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DATES ANNOUNCED
August 6, 2013
On the heels of the successful of the elite 2013 ITU Duathlon World Championships, which took part as a part of the Cali World Games, organizers of next year’s race would like to encourage duathletes around the world to save the dates of May 31-June 1 for the 2014 . No
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AUSTRALIAN PARALYMPIANS JOIN THE CHORUS TO HELP CHANGE YOUTH BINGE DRINKING CULTURE
August 6, 2013
The Australian Paralympic Committee today announced that it is the latest National Sporting Organisation to join the Australian Government’s Be the Influence – Tackling Binge Drinking initiative. The program addresses youth binge drinking and the influence of alcohol promotion on young Australians by promoting anti-binge drinking messaging through sport sponsorships. Under
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AUSTRALIA NAMES SEVEN-STRONG UNDER 23S TEAM FOR ITU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
July 29, 2013
AUSTRALIA NAMES SEVEN-STRONG UNDER 23S TEAM FOR ITU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOUR GIRLS from the same squad in Wollongong will form the nucleus of an exciting seven-strong Under 23 Australian team named by Triathlon Australia today for this year’s ITU World Championships in London. The Championships for Elite, Under 23s, Juniors
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GAMES TEAM AIMING TO REAFFIRM AUSTRALIA'S NO.1 RANKING
July 24, 2013
Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) Chief Executive Perry Crosswhite AM believes the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 will see the Australian Team reaffirm Australia’s position as the top sporting nation in the Commonwealth. L-R: Wrestler Jayden Lawrence, Rugby 7s Captain Ed Jenkins and Triathlete Jake Birtwhistle Speaking at
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AARON ROYLE BEST OF THE AUSSIES IN HAMBURG
July 22, 2013
Newcastle’s Wollongong-based triathlete Aaron Royle has continued his remarkable comeback from pneumonia to finish the best of six Australians in today’s World Triathlon Series Championship in Hamburg. The 23-year-old, who has only been back in training for three weeks after being hospitalised in Vitoria, Spain a week after his ITU
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GENTLE’S FIGHTING FIFTH IN HAMBURG TRIATHLON
July 22, 2013
The Gold Coast’s Ashleigh Gentle will go into the second last round of the World Triathlon Series in Stockholm next month as the highest ranked Australian after her brave fifth place finish in the World Triathlon Series sprint race in Hamburg today. The former ITU World Junior Champion gave herself
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AUSTRALIA’S FIGHTING FOURTH IN TRIATHLON’S RELAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 22, 2013
Australia has finished a fighting fourth in a dramatic ITU Mixed Triathlon Relay World Championship in Hamburg overnight. The Aussie foursome of Emma Moffatt , Aaron Royle , Ashleigh Gentle and Peter Kerr finished 38 seconds behind bronze medallists the USA with host country Germany taking out the gold medal and New
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QUEENSLAND FOURSOME REWARDED WITH NATIONAL TALENT ACADEMY SELECTION
July 19, 2013
Four Queensland athletes, including Surf Life Saving Ironwoman star Kelly-Ann Perkins have been awarded scholarships on Triathlon Australia’s prestigious 2013-14 National Talent Academy (NTA). Perkins, 20, has made a stunning talent transfer from Surf Life Saving to Triathlon after a brilliant career in the surf which saw her become one
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AUSSIES 11 HOPING FOR HAPPY HUNTING IN HAMBURG
July 19, 2013
Olympians Emma Moffatt , Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson will headline a team of 11 Australians who will converge on Hamburg this weekend for the next round of the ITU World Triathlon Series. Hamburg, so often a happy hunting ground for Australian triathletes and after the success of last year will
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TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA’S MAJOR COUP FOR PARATRIATHLON PROGRAM
July 17, 2013
A woman Louise Sauvage once described as “a pioneer of wheelchair track and road coaching” has been appointed Triathlon Australia’s first ever National Manager for Paratriathlon. Triathlon Australia has pulled off a major coup with the appointment of one of Australia’s foremost Paralympic coaching figures in Kathryn Periac into the
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WEEKEND WRAP: SEXTON AND MCSHANE CLAIM BRITISH SPRINT CROWNS
July 15, 2013
A return to the winners list for London Olympian Brendan Sexton highlighted a successful weekend for Australia’s triathletes in Europe. Sexton broke through for his first victory in 18 months to win the British Triathlon Sprint Championship (750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run) in Liverpool. And he had to
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RIGHT ROYLE LIVERPOOL RETURN FOR AARON
July 12, 2013
THREE weeks after his release from hospital after suffering from pneumonia and an abscess on his lung, emerging Australian triathlete Aaron Royle will return to racing in England this weekend at the British Sprint Championships in Liverpool. The reigning ITU Under 23 world champion has made a remarkable recovery from
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2013 ITU CROSS TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW
July 10, 2013
This Saturday, The Hague-Kijkduin will welcome the third ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships with over 650 athletes slated to compete in the 1km swim, 26km mountain bike and 9km cross-country trail run. We wish good luck to the following athletes who will be representing Australia: Name Category Ben Allen Elite
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EMMA JACKSON LEADS AUSSIE ASSAULT ON KITZBUEHEL HORN
July 7, 2013
Australia’s London Olympian Emma Jackson has climbed her way back to her best form with a courageous silver medal in the ITU’s toughest World Triathlon Series race in Kitzbuehel today. The 21-year-old Queenslander tackled the un-forgiving 11.5km hill climb to the notorious Kitzbuehel Horn on the bike and 2.5km run
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WORLD IRONMAN CHAMP PETE JACOBS LEADS AUSSIE ASSAULT AT IRONMAN FRANKFURT
July 5, 2013
Ironman Frankfurt, the European Ironman Championship, takes place this forthcoming weekend in Frankfurt-Sparkasse, Germany. The second of three regional Ironman championships and one of Europe’s biggest Iron-distance events, Frankfurt will offer 4000 KPR points for the victor and a total price purse of US 125,000. As a result, some 95
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AUSTRALIA’S ELITE TRIATHLETES READY FOR ‘CLIMB OF THEIR LIVES’ IN KITZBUEHEL
July 4, 2013
AUSTRALIA’S elite band of triathletes are preparing for ‘the climb of their lives’ over Saturday night’s toughest ever ITU World Series Triathlon course in the Austrian alpine ski town of Kitzbuehel. In a break from the Olympic distance tradition this new mountainous course will cover a 750m swim; 11.5km bike
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“ROAD TO KONA” NOW RUNS THROUGH DENMARK
July 3, 2013
The KMD IRONMAN ® Copenhagen and KMD IRONMAN 70.3 ® Aarhus triathlons are the newest additions to the global IRONMAN race calendar. KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen will offer 50 slots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. (COPENHAGEN/HANAU, July 3, 2013) – Since 1978, racing at the IRONMAN ® World Championship in Kailua-Kona has
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EIGHT TRIATHLETES BENEFIT FROM AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES SQUAD
July 3, 2013
The next generation of Australian triathletes are preparing for their first major international competition experience thanks to funding from the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA). An eight-strong group of four boys and four girls will gather on the Gold Coast today (July 3) for the first phase of what for
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BUSY NATIONAL CALENDAR FOR AUSTRALIA’S TRIATHLETES
July 1, 2013
Triathlon Australia’s recently released 2013-14 National Calendar features a busy schedule that will see many triathletes vie for National Championship honours and eventual qualification and selection for the prestigious World Championships. The jam-packed calendar includes key events held across Australia within the membership year, culminating in various National Titles as
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TRIATHLON WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANNUAL AWARDS
June 25, 2013
Triathlon Western Australia hosted the BikeSure Annual Awards on Sunday 23rd June 2013 at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park. The event honours the best Triathletes within Western Australia during the 2012/2013 triathlon season along with acknowledging outstanding services to the sport by volunteers, coaches and officials. Triathlon WA crowned two new
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OLYMPIANS DENSHAM AND JACKSON BACK IN THE TRIATHLON SADDLE
June 24, 2013
Australia’s Olympic triathletes have had a busy weekend of competition overseas with London bronze medallist Erin Densham returning in a sprint race in Edmonton while Emma Jackson featured prominently in a French Grand Prix event. Densham, who has battled illness and injury since returning from last year’s Games, finished 10th
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Gambles and Norden own Ironman 70.3 Syracuse
June 24, 2013
Australia’s Joe Gambles and Sweden’s Lisa Norden put in dominant performances to earn big wins at Ironman 70.3 Syracuse on Sunday. Men’s Race Three Australians made their way to the state of New York for the annual Ironman 70.3 Syracuse and once racing got started on Sunday morning, the trio
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ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CUP RETURNS TO EDMONTON
June 21, 2013
This weekend, Edmonton will welcome an ITU World Cup race to its city for the ninth time. The familiar host city will break from the standard race format in favor of a super speedy sprint 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run course. The fast and furious race will see Olympic
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AUSSIE TRIATHLETE AARON ROYLE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL
June 21, 2013
Australian triathlete Aaron Royle is hopeful of returning to full training in two weeks after being released from a Spanish hospital earlier today. The ITU Under 23 World Champion had spent 10 days in isolation in a clinic in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, after falling ill following a Grand Prix race
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AARON ROYLE UPDATE
June 14, 2013
Australian triathlete Aaron Royle will remain isolated in a Spanish hospital on intravenous antibiotics until doctors have finalised their testing after the Under 23 World Champion was admitted on Monday. The 23-year-old sought immediate medical advice after coughing up blood following a French Grand Prix race last Sunday. Initial X-rays
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AUSSIE TRIATHLETE AARON ROYLE IN HOSPITAL
June 13, 2013
After hearing the news of Aaron's diagnosis, the Board, staff and members of Triathlon Australia wish Aaron well for a fast and full recovery . Australia’s reigning under 23 ITU World Triathlon Champion Aaron Royle remains in a Spanish hospital today undergoing tests after doctors diagnosed a 12 millimetre cyst on
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ATKINSON, KAHLEFELDT DOMINATE IRONMAN 70.3 CAIRNS
June 9, 2013
Cairns Airport IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns proved to be all about the bike, as former ITU athlete Courtney Atkinson set up his first IRONMAN 70.3 win with a strong bike leg in brutally windy conditions. All the pre-race talk centred on the battle between former ITU stars Brad Kahlefeldt , Courtney Atkinson,
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MCKENZIE RIDES OFF WITH WIN IN CAIRNS
June 9, 2013
Queensland triathletes Luke McKenzie and Liz Blatchford scored career defining victories in the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns today. Born in Britain, but raised in Perth, Blatchford enjoyed a successful move from the Olympic distance ranks to earn a hard-fought debut win while McKenzie scored by far the most credentialed of
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CHICAGO TO HOST THE 2015 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON GRAND FINAL
June 8, 2013
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has named Chicago as the host city for the 27th edition of the 2015 World Triathlon Grand Final. In preparation for the Grand Final, Chicago will also host a World Triathlon Series event in 2014. "We are thrilled to bring the championship final of our
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CRAWFORD NOT FAZED AS FAVOURITE
June 4, 2013
The women’s race at Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns looks set to be a battle between experience and Ironman rookies. Six-time Ironman champion, New Zealand mother Gina Crawford is the red hot favourite, simply due to her sheer body of work. Her biggest threat will likely come from a first time
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AARON ROYLE COMES OF AGE AGAINST THE BEST IN THE WORLD IN MADRID
June 3, 2013
Australia’s rising triathlon star Aaron Royle came of age in the hills around Madrid’s Casa de Campo overnight after mixing it with the best in the world. The 23-year-old who has his sights set on the 2016 Olympics in Rio, finished eighth behind defending ITU World Champion Jonathan Brownlee (GBR)
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MELISSA HAUSCHILDT BRAVES COLD TO WIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD
June 2, 2013
A gamble to stay warm in freezing conditions have paid off for the Gold Coast’s Melissa Hauschildt who stormed home to win the 2013 ITU Long Distance World Championship in Belfort, France overnight. The 29-year-old former Commonwealth Games steeplechase silver medallist and 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Champion clawed back a
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ABRAM TOP RANKED AUSSIE AFTER FIGHTING FIFTH IN MADRID
June 2, 2013
Queensland’s English-based triathlete Felicity Abram remains the highest ranked Australian in the ITU world triathlon rankings after her determined fifth place finish to Great Britain’s Non Stanford in last night’s fourth round of the World Triathlon Championship in Madrid. The 27-year-old is based in Leeds, where she trains with boyfriend
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IRONMAN AND OLYMPIC SPECIALISTS TO CLASH AT CORAL COAST
May 30, 2013
Some of Australia’s best triathletes across all forms of the sport are set to clash this Sunday at the Coral Coast Triathlon 5150 . The race, which kicks off the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival, will showcase some of the biggest names in the sport across all disciplines. The field includes an
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GRACE TO MIX IT WITH THE BIG GIRLS IN MADRID
May 30, 2013
WOLLONGONG’S National Talent Academy squad star Grace Musgrove will get her first chance to mix it with the big girls when she makes her World Triathlon Championship Series debut in Madrid this weekend. Twenty-year-old Musgrove, who has captured the imagination of Australian triathlon this past summer with her breakthrough performances
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ATKINSON, KAHLEFELDT FUEL JACOBS NEED FOR SPEED
May 27, 2013
IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs makes his long-awaited return to racing in Australia when he defends his IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns title on Sunday 9 June. Photo: Pete Jacobs crosses the line to win the 2012 IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns race Credit: Eyes Wide Open Images There’s no chance for the Noosa-based
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ITU DEBUTS PROBABLY WORLD'S TOUGHEST RACE IN 45 DAYS
May 24, 2013
Madrid, Spain (23 May 2013) - The Tiroler Nussöl World Triathlon Kitzbühel, probably the world's toughest race, is now 45 days out from making its debut. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) engineered the revolutionary course to test the world's best triathletes with a grueling ascent up Kitzbühel Horn mountain. Those that
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CAIRNS AIRPORT EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH IRONMAN CAIRNS
May 21, 2013
Cairns Airport today announced the extension of their existing partnership with IRONMAN Cairns for a second term on the eve of the 2013 event to be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The three-year sponsorship deal will see Cairns Airport as the naming rights partner for both IRONMAN Cairns and
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WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY
May 21, 2013
Bill Chaffey will be dreaming of qualifying for IRONMAN® World Championship, Kailua-Kona in Hawaii as he enters the water to begin his day at Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. In this way he will be exactly the same as most people competing, Kona is their ultimate goal. But one thing almost
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SMILING MOFFATT’S SILVER LINING IN YOKOHAMA
May 11, 2013
It is hard to know how Emma Moffatt managed to keep a smile on her face in a frantic sprint for the line, but it was a happy “Moffy” who grabbed a determined silver medal behind American Gwen Jorgensen , edging out British girl Jodie Stimpson at today’s third World Triathlon
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COMPETITION HEATS UP AS WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES HEADS TO YOKOHAMA
May 9, 2013
The World Triathlon Series turns to Asia with the third stop on the circuit in Yokohama. Joao Silva (POR), who is the only athlete to podium in both Auckland and San Diego, returns to defend his 2011 and 2012 titles in the men's race, but will face stiff competition from
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OPERATION YOKOHAMA A STITCH IN TIME FOR BRAVE KERR
May 9, 2013
After the best summer of his career, Victorian Peter Kerr , faces “the mental game that is triathlon” in Saturday’s third round of the ITU World Triathlon Championship in Yokohama following the removal of his appendix on April 2. Kerr and fellow Australians Dan Wilson , Cameron Good and Ryan Bailie will
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CHALLENGE FAMILY RELAUNCHES IN AUSTRALILA WITH THREE NEW EVENTS
May 9, 2013
Challenge Family has today announced its return to the Australian triathlon scene with three new Challenge Half events being added to their worldwide series. Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challenge Bateman’s Bay will spearhead the Challenge Family’s return to Australia. All three Challenge Half distance events will comprise a 1.9km
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IRONMAN AUSTRALIA DELIVERS BREAKTHROUGH WINS FOR BELL AND HOSCHKE
May 5, 2013
Luke Bell and Rebecca Hoschke have turned adversity to victory to claim breakthrough wins in IRONMAN Australia, Port Macquarie today. Injury forced both to pull out during the bike leg of the URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championship Melbourne last month. Rather than waste all that training both decided
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IRONMAN AUSTRALIA TO REMAIN IN PORT MACQUARIE
May 2, 2013
Port Macquarie has signed up to host the second oldest international Ironman event, IRONMAN Australia, for a further five years, it was announced by the New South Wales Government today. The news is a much welcomed announcement just one week out from the 27th edition of this iconic race to
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WARD SEARCHING FOR MAIDEN IRONMAN WIN
May 1, 2013
IRONMAN Australia is well known in Australia’s triathlon community as “the people’s race.” Anyone who has experienced the finish line of this iconic event, now in its 27th year, would be hard pressed to deny that fact. It’s the people of Port Macquarie that create an atmosphere unmatched, IRONMAN® World
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THE LONG AND SHORTIS OF IT
April 29, 2013
Jason Shortis is one of Australia’s most accomplished Ironman triathletes, over 60 races, five Ironman wins, seven second places and four thirds. A glutton for punishment the 42-year-old is back again to try his luck at IRONMAN Australia, Port Macquarie. Caption: Jason Shortis crosses the line at the 2012 IRONMAN
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SWAPPING TRYS FOR TRIS
April 26, 2013
Phil Carey knows how it feels to reach the pinnacle of team sport. The former Canberra Raider tasted ultimate success in 1990 when the Raiders took out the NRL Grand Final. With his playing days well behind him he has swapped tries for triathlon, IRONMAN Australia, Port Macquarie will be
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Triathlon welcomes increase in funding through the ASC's Winning Edge investment allocations
April 23, 2013
Yesterday, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) announced the outcomes of the Australian government's new investment model for Australian high performance sport. The decisions were made following Winning Edge performance case submissions from 53 Australian National Sporting Organisations. Triathlon Australia submitted a comprehensive performance case based on our history of achieving
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ASC announces almost $120 million investment in sports
April 22, 2013
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chair John Wylie AM today announced almost 120 million in government investment allocations to Australian national sporting organisations for 2013-14. “The investment in sports we are announcing today reflects the robust approach we have adopted under Australia’s Winning Edge 2012-2022 the high performance game plan
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BROWNLEE DELIVERS A TRIATHLON MASTERCLASS
April 21, 2013
Olympic gold medallist, Alistair Brownlee demolished the field in round two of the ITU World Triathlon Series in San Diego reminding everyone why he is the world’s best triathlete. Second out of the water, pushing the pace on the ride and producing a 29:30 run split, (which included walking the
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“OFF THE FRONT” MOFFATT’S BRAVE BRONZE IN SAN DIEGO
April 20, 2013
A rejuvenated Emma Moffatt put in a sensational display of “off the front” triathlon in round two of the ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS), only to come up short, against new generation of “runners” Gwen Jorgensen (USA) and under 23 world champion Non Stanford (GBR). Leading the swim, establishing a
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BIRTWHISTLE AND HEDGELAND TO LEAD EXCITING JUNIOR TEAM TO LONDON
April 19, 2013
Exciting juniors Jacob Birtwhistle and Jaz Hedgeland will lead the next generation of Olympians and Commonwealth Games representatives to London for this year’s ITU Junior World Championships in September. The 2013 Youth Olympic champions have been named in a six-strong Australian team capable of upholding Australia’s international triathlon standing. For
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ITU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BATTLE LINES DRAWN IN SAN DIEGO
April 18, 2013
• Aaron Royle , Felicity Abram , Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Moffatt will fly the Aussie flag • FOX SPORTS LIVE : Women – Saturday 8:30am Fox Sport 3HD (Ch 503) • FOX SPORTS LIVE: Men – Sunday 9am Fox Sport 2HD (Ch 502) It has been billed as the ‘clash of the titans’ and with the return of the giants of the sport Alistair Brownlee – Javier Gomez , the focus of the triathlon world is on the sport’s spiritual home of San Diego this weekend for the second round of the eight race ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS). The “big two’ are among 130 of the world's fastest Olympic distance triathletes will compete in Mission Bay, adjacent to Fiesta Island, the site of the world's first-ever triathlon on 25 September, 1974. Four Aussies have made the trip to San Diego, with Aaron Royle the only male and the rejuvenated Felicity Abram , Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Moffatt flying the flag for the girls. Stepping up to race against the world’s best triathletes, Royle, the 2012 under 23 World Champion has continued to impress with a very solid sixth place in round one and will be looking for similar performance this time out. After dabbling temporarily in the world of 70.3 racing, two time world champion Emma Moffatt makes her welcome return to WTS racing, but she will have her work cut out for her in the form of Anne Haug (GER) and team mate Abram. Abram kicked off her 2013 WTS season with a bang, recording her maiden World Triathlon Series podium in Auckland. Abram’s third place behind Haug and Maaike Caelers (NED) is one of her best results in recent years and first podium in a major race since 2008 and signalled a welcome return to form after a few years in the wilderness. Defending world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Jonathan Brownlee will have to wait until Yokohama to make his first WTS appearance in 2013, forced to withdraw from San Diego due to an ankle injury. His withdrawal makes the defence of his world title a tad more difficult as he only has six World Triathlon Series events left to compete in to score much need series points. “I’m really disappointed not to be going to San Diego. But I’m waiting another couple of weeks to get myself race fit after injury is the right thing to do with a whole season ahead of me,” Jonny said. Javier Gomez’s win in Auckland has he and countryman Mario Mola (ESP) at the top of the ITU World Triathlon Series Rankings but with the return of Olympic gold medallist and two time world champion Alistair Brownlee to the WTS, things are going to change dramatically. Gomez must have nightmares about the Brownlee brothers, while Jonny is out of action, Alistair is back to resume the titanic struggle with Gomez that has lifted WTS racing to new levels. Brownlee has had the wood on Gomez of recent years, but the Spaniard has been in sensational so far in 2013, winning the ITU World Cup Mooloolaba and running an incredible 29:36 split in Auckland off the back of one of the toughest bike courses in the world. The depth of the men’s field is amazing with the evergreen Sven Reiderer (SUI), rising star Richard Murray (RSA), Mario Mola (ESP), Joao Silva (POR) and Laurent Vidal (FRA), Matt Chrabot (USA) and the Russians, the Bryukhankov and Polyanskiy brothers and Ivan Vasiliev , serious threats. Anne Haug (GER) is shooting for three WTS wins in a row and given her sensational and very dominant start to the season. With wins at the Mooloolaba World Cup and WTS opener in Auckland and the absence of Erin Densham , Helen Jenkins , Lisa Norden , Laura Bennett and Nicola Spirig , Haag must go into round two the clear favourite. Felicity Abram (AUS) looms as a big danger again after her bronze medal performance in Auckland and after a slow start to the season, Barbara Riveros Diaz (CHI) and Sarah Groff (USA) will be hoping for better results and will be fired up when they hit the start line. ‘Miss Consistency’ Andrea Hewitt (NZL) suffered from a concussion after a bike fall prior to Auckland and struggled home in 15th place and will be determined to make amends. On the comeback trail is the star of the 2010 season Paula Findlay (CAN) who makes her debut return to ITU racing, after suffering an injury in 2012 that saw her miss the entire WTS season. One of the fastest runners on the circuit, if Findlay stays healthy and her confidence returns, she shouldn’t be counted out in San Diego and will add an interesting twist to what is already shaping up to be an exciting series. Videos: The ITU posted a preview video for this weekend on our YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/AI7Sj-44PXY We will have many more videos going up on www.youtube.com/itutriathlon during the weekend so please subscribe to the channel and repost them as they come along. The women will go off at 3:30pm on 19 April, while the men will start on Saturday at 4:00pm local time. International Women’s start times International Men’s start times Be sure to follow all the action live through the ITU’s live video stream on www.triathlon.org/tv , or follow via Twitter at @ITUonline and @triathlonlive
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FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
April 18, 2013
PORT MACQUARIE, NSW (April 19, 2013) – Australia’s Luke Bell went into the URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN Championship Melbourne in great form, and knowing he was prepared for anything the day could throw at him. However the nature of Ironman racing means that sometimes what gets thrown at you is impossible
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IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON START LIST RELEASED
April 17, 2013
A strong field has been announced for next month’s Ironman 70.3 Busselton, with Tim Reed , Courtney Atkinson , Rebekah Keat and defending champion James Hodge just a few of the 35 professionals listed as starting the event. While start lists can sometimes be fantastic works of fiction, there are some impressive
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DAT’S ALL FOLKS AS DAN ATKINS APPOINTED TO NATIONAL TALENT COACHING TEAM
April 16, 2013
Triathlon Australia has today announced the appointment of Queensland-based coach Dan Atkins as the new National Talent Coach for Western Australia and South Australia – another move aimed at continuing the proud tradition of putting Australian athletes on top of podiums around the world. Atkins, 38, takes over the position left
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AUSSIES FISHER AND WILSON STRIKE GOLD AND BRONZE IN ITU ISHIGAKI WORLD CUP
April 14, 2013
Two members of Australia’s exciting new men’s group, Queenslanders, Ryan Fisher and Dan Wilson have taken out gold and bronze to dominate the ITU Ishigaki Triathlon World Cup today. Fisher capitalized on a breakaway with fellow countryman Wilson on the bike before he attacked on the run to claim his
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HUNDREDS OF COMPETITORS RACE IN INAUGURAL XTERRA GREAT OCEAN ROAD
April 8, 2013
Hundreds of competitors turned up to race in the inaugural XTERRA Great Ocean Road in Anglesea yesterday. With the sun shining, the pro category led the charge with Australian Olympic Triathlete Courtney Atkinson taking out first place in the men’s category, and Renata Bucher from Switzerland finishing first place in
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WINTER IN LEEDS A WINNER AS ABRAM BACK ON PODIUM
April 7, 2013
It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but a winter training block in the north of England has paid dividends for Australia’s rejuvenated triathlete Felicity Abram in Auckland today. Abram, 26, posted her first major podium finish in five years with a bronze medal behind 2012 ITU World Championship grand final
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High Achiever Aaron Royle Inspired for Auckland Return
April 5, 2013
WHEN Newcastle’s Wollongong-based Aaron Royle is striving for something extra in tomorrow’s ITU World Triathlon Series opener in Auckland he won’t have to dig too deep to find added inspiration. Royle will return to Auckland – the happiest of his hunting grounds on the international triathlon circuit, some six months after
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LLANOS STORMS HOME TO WIN IRONMAN MELBOURNE
March 25, 2013
Eneko Llanos put down a blistering run leg to chase down Belgian Marino Vanhoenacker in the final 6km of the marathon run to win today's URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne. Australia's two-time IRONMAN world champion Craig Alexander finished just seconds behind Vanhoenacker in third Horrendous conditions greeted competitors
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WORLD’S BEST ARRIVE TO CHALLENGE IRONMAN CHAMP
March 20, 2013
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 20, 2013) – The field set to descend on Melbourne for this year’s URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN® Asia Pacific Championship Melbourne is close to the strongest the sport of Ironman triathlon can muster. Arguably the greatest triathlete of his generation Craig Alexander is back to defend the title
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STEFFEN THE TARGET
March 20, 2013
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 19, 2013) – The 2012 IRONMAN® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne was a showcase for the extraordinary ability of Swiss Caroline Steffen . Apart from a brief period after the swim she produced a wire to wire masterpiece that, at stages, threatened the women's Ironman world record held by Brit Chrissie
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RELAYS WRAP UP AUSTRALIAN YOUTH TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
March 19, 2013
The best of Queensland and Western Australia have combined to win the 13-15 years Mixed Teams Triathlon Relay event at the 2013 Australian Youth Triathlon Championships, Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast today. After a successful day’s individual racing on Monday, teenage athletes from around Australia came together in Triathlon’s
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Luke Willian leads maroon sweep at Australian Youth Triathlon Championships
March 18, 2013
Talented teenage age triathlete Luke Willian is hoping a kid who grew up in the wilds of Warialda will be running through the streets of London in September at this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in London. The 17-year-old, who now lives and trains in Brisbane at Carina Leagues Triathlon
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ACADEMY KIDS GRACE MUSGROVE AND DECLAN WILSON LIVE UP TO NATIONAL TALENT SELECTION
March 18, 2013
Yesterday’s ITU Triathlon Oceania Cup in Mooloolaba provided a tough initiation for Australia’s next generation to step up to the plate and NSW pair Grace Musgrove and Declan Wilson didn’t disappoint. The 20-year-old Triathlon Australia National Talent Academy recruits – Musgrove from Wollongong and Wilson from Canberra – tackled the gruelling Olympic
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Record Numbers For Australian Youth Triathlon Championships
March 15, 2013
Triathlon Australia has received a record number of entries for this year’s Australian Youth Triathlon Championships on the Sunshine Coast next week. The Novotel Twins Waters Resort will again play host to the second AYTC across three age divisions 13-14 years, 15-16 years and 17-18 years. The individual entries have
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Preview: ITU Triathlon World Cup season opens with Mooloolaba
March 14, 2013
Madrid, Spain (13 March 2013) - The 2013 ITU World Cup season will get underway in the familiar city of Mooloolaba this weekend. In its seventh year as the series opener and its 11th appearance on the ITU calendar, Mooloolaba's electric atmosphere will no doubt set the tone for the remaining
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Mover and chaser Ryan Bailie primed to climb in Mooloolaba
March 14, 2013
MOOLOOLABA, Australia (March 13, 2013) – Wollongong-based former Western Australian Ryan Bailie will arrive on the Sunshine Coast today for Saturday’s ITU Triathlon World Cup in Mooloolaba ready to chase anything that moves. The jockey-sized 22-year-old who weighs in at just 56 kilograms is building a reputation that if it moves
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Spice Girl Moffatt Preparing For Her Own World Tour
March 13, 2013
Variety they say is the spice of life and for Australia’s two-time Olympian and two-time ITU World champion Emma Moffatt 2013 already has that different feel about it as she prepares for Sunday’s ITU Mooloolaba World Cup. It will be the next race in a world tour with a difference
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No rest for Jacob and Jazzie after landing SCODY series honours
March 10, 2013
There will be no rest for budding Australian junior triathlon champions Jaz Hedgeland and Jacob Birtwhistle after wrapping up the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series in Wellington on Saturday. Hedgeland, 18, who finished second to former ITU World Junior Champion, Mikayla Nielsen (NZL) on Saturday to wrap up her successful
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Aussies Peter Kerr and Felicity Abram strike Oceania Triathlon Gold
March 9, 2013
Triathlon Australia “man of the moment” Peter Kerr and a rejuvenated and determined Felicity Abram have taken major honours for Australia at the 2013 ITU Oceania Triathlon championships in Wellington today winning the elite categories in cool, overcast and blustery conditions. Abram, at 26, who has her sights set on
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Brad Beven inducted into Triathlon Australia's Hall of Fame
March 7, 2013
North Queensland schoolboy sports star Brad Beven would run four kilometres to and from his beloved Miriwinni State School every day carrying a brick in each hand. The kids on the school bus would hang out the window and give him a hard time, laughing at the boy running along
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M5 signs Olympic Bronze Medallist Erin Densham
February 26, 2013
M5 Management has today announced the signing of 2012 Olympic bronze medallist and world-ranked women’s International Triathlon Union standout Erin Densham. Densham joins an already stellar M5 portfolio, which includes: 2011 Ironman™ 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt; Sydney FC Head Coach Frank Farina Four-time basketball Olympian and Sydney Kings Head
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Devonport wrap up: Elite and Junior race reports
February 24, 2013
Peter Kerr leads rejuvenated men’s team with Devonport win Triathlon’s man-of-the-moment Peter Kerr called on all his skills as a surf lifesaver in Warnambool to set up his third major victory in three months to take out Saturday’s OTU Oceania Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Devonport. The 24-year-old Victorian won
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Peter Kerr Rides Wave Of Success To Win Devonport
February 23, 2013
Triathlon’s man-of-the-moment Peter Kerr called on all his skills as a surf lifesaver in Warnambool to set up his third major victory in three months to take out today’s Oceania Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Devonport. The 24-year-old Victorian won a thrilling sprint finish to add the Oceania title to
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Rio Rings Loud For Aussie Tri Stars
February 22, 2013
The first year after the Olympics is always exciting for young athletes with their eyes on the next Games – this time in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro – and for triathlon the ITU World Championships can often be the starting point to begin Olympic dreaming. For reigning ITU World Champion and
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Sexton Looks To Sea Change For Triathlon Turner-round
February 20, 2013
London Olympian and defending champion Brendan Sexton will return to Tasmania for Saturday’s 2013 OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Championships in Devonport for his first race since the disappointment of last year’s ITU World Championships in Auckland. The Oceania Championships will be the highlight of a full day’s racing at one
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Courtney Atkinson to compete in Xterra Great Ocean Road
February 18, 2013
The inaugural XTERRA Great Ocean Road is set to attract the big names with Australian Olympic Triathlete, Courtney Atkinson, signing up to compete in Anglesea in April. Atkinson will be taking on his first off road Triathlon at the XTERRA Great Ocean Road, and is excited about the prospect. On
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Sport stars ‘SAY ENOUGH’ to binge drinking in new video
February 15, 2013
The Be the Influence – Tackling Binge Drinking initiative has today launched a new video featuring some of Australia’s leading sporting stars who are ‘strong enough to say enough’ to binge drinking. The Be the Influence – Tackling Binge Drinking initiative, part of the National Binge Drinking Strategy, is a sponsorship partnership
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IOC Executive Board recommends 25 core sports for 2020 Games
February 13, 2013
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today agreed on the 25 sports it will propose to the 125th IOC Session for approval as the core sports for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The 25 sports are: athletics, rowing, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, football,
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Grace Musgrove in Stunning Sprint Win in Geelong
February 11, 2013
Former NSW champion swimmer and Cross Country runner Grace Musgrove showed why she has a stunning future in the world of triathlon, winning her first National title on debut at the URBAN Geelong ITU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup in Geelong yesterday. Formerly of Mittagong, southwest of Sydney and now in
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Kemp keeps winning streak – Moffatt narrowly misses maiden long course win
February 10, 2013
Geelong, Australia (February 10, 2013) – Australia’s Christian Kemp ran away from a world class field to claim his second major victory in 2013 at the URBAN Geelong Long Course this morning. Fellow Australian Melissa Hauschildt also came from behind to claim victory from two time world champion Emma Moffatt over
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Kerr's Hour of Fun and Excitement Earns National Title
February 10, 2013
Local hero Peter Kerr turned “an hour of fun and excitement” into one of his proudest moments when he was crowned the Australian champion in the URBAN Geelong ITU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup events yesterday. The 24-year-old is enjoying a turnaround in his career and the fruits of a lot
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Peter Robertson comes out of Retirement to race Hawaiian IRONMAN
February 8, 2013
After 2 years in retirement, Australia’s greatest short course triathlete, 3 x ITU World Champion and 2 x Olympian Peter Robertson has announced he is returning to professional racing with the goal of winning the Hawaiian Iro nman. After retiring in 2010, Robertson spent some time away from the sport
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Local boy Peter Kerr adds attitude to altitude for Geelong Sprint Tri
February 7, 2013
Geelong, Australia (February 8, 2013) – Local triathlete Peter Kerr will take a dose of attitude, altitude and a new found confidence into Sunday’s 2013 URBAN Geelong ITU Oceania Cup , which doubles as the Australian Sprint Championships taking in a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run. The 24-year-old, who lives
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Craig ‘crowie’ Alexander ready to fly in Melbourne
February 6, 2013
MELBOURNE, Australia (February 7, 2013) – Three time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander has announced he will defend his title at the 2013 URBAN Hotel Group IRONMAN® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne on March 24, 2013. Alexander posted his first ever sub-eight hour (7:57:44) time to claim victory last year from 10-time Ironman
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Fettell guarded, Hauschildt set to make amends
February 5, 2013
Geelong, Australia (February 5, 2013) – Defending Urban Geelong Long Course champion Clayton Fettell and 2011 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Melissa Hauschildt head to the Geelong Multi Sport Festival (8-10 February) as pre-race favourites and have staked early claims for the upcoming National Long Course triathlon championship. Fetell is in the
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Sunshine Coast to host inaugural IRONMAN 70.3
February 1, 2013
The Sunshine Coast’s reputation as a leading sporting event destination has been strengthened with Mooloolaba announced as the host of the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3. Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey said it was a great coup for the region with the event set to
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ITU awards 2014 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series Grand Final to Edmonton
January 29, 2013
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today named Edmonton as the host city for the 26th edition of the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2014. "Edmonton has been a staple city on the ITU calendar for many years," ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado said. "Given their extensive experience
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Triathlon and Canoe Begin Journey to Rio
January 21, 2013
Australian athletes with a disability now have the opportunity to make it all the way to the Paralympic Games in two of Australia’s most popular sports. Para-Triathlon and Para-Canoe will make their Paralympic debuts in Rio 2016, after the International Paralympic Committee added them to the Paralympic sports program in
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Aussies claim Ironman 70.3 Auckland honours
January 20, 2013
Australians led the way at the Ironman 70.3 Auckland this morning, claiming both the men’s and women’s Asia-Pacific Championship titles. Unknown Sydneysider Christian Kemp ran away from Kiwi favourite Bevan Docherty 5km out from the finish to win the biggest race of his career in a time of 3:56:02. The
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Gold and silver to Green and Gold in exciting AYOF Triathlon Teams event
January 19, 2013
Australia’s exciting new band of triathletes continued its domination of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday, taking away gold and silver in the Mixed Relay Triathlon. Jacob Birtwhistle and Jaz Hedgeland backed up their gold medals in the individual events from last
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Hedgeland and Birtwhistle strike AYOF Gold in Sydney
January 18, 2013
By Hayley Williams Olympics.com.au Australia has won double gold in the men’s and women’s triathlon events at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in what were scorching conditions in Sydney’s west today. Jaz Hedgeland kicked off what was a bright day for Australia’s future in the sport with the 17-year-old
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Australians converge for Ironman 70.3 Auckland triathlon
January 17, 2013
Brisbane, Australia (January 16, 2013) – The Aussies have gathered in force ahead of the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Auckland this weekend, and pose a serious threat to the Kiwis for the title . The new race on this Sunday is the official Asia Pacific Championship, carrying a professional prize purse of approximately
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Future stars in battle for SCODY Series Supremacy
January 15, 2013
The future stocks of Australian triathlon are locked in neck-and-neck battles for overall supremacy after the first two rounds of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series. The men’s pointscore sees opening Super Sprint weekend winner Jacob Birtwhistle (TAS) and Sydney’s sprint round winner Luke Willian (QLD) tied on 19 points
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Inspired Chaffey wins first Australian Paratriathlon Crown
January 11, 2013
The Gold Coast’s three-time ITU World champion Bill Chaffey displayed all of his world champion qualities to win the inaugural Australian Paratriathlon Championships at Sydney’s International Regatta Centre, Penrith today. Chaffey took out the hotly contested Tri 1 category ahead of his hero, Sydney’s 46-year-old legendary Paralympian John Maclean and
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Queensland pair turn up the heat in perfect Youth Olympic Trial
January 11, 2013
Queenslanders Luke Willian and Jodie Duff reveled in the “Sunshine State” conditions to win race two of the Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series in heat wave conditions at Penrith today. The Brisbane-based teenagers dominated their respective fields in the 30 degree plus sweatbox atmosphere at the Sydney International Regatta Centre
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Legends Line Up For Paratriathlon
January 9, 2013
AUSTRALIAN PARATRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS Where : Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith When : Friday, January 11, 2013 Time : 7am The names Louise Sauvage , Michael Milton , John Maclean and Bill Chaffey are synonymous with some of the most amazing feats achieved by Australian sportsmen and women – inspirations to so many who have followed their
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World Champion Joins Australia’s Best Juniors
January 9, 2013
RACE TWO SCODY AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SERIES Where : Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith When : Friday, January 11, 2013 Times : 9.00am: ITU Youth (13-115) Females; 9.45am: ITU Youth (13-115) Males; 10.45am: ITU Junior Females (16-19); 11:45am: ITU Junior Males (16-19) The Australian team for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) will be
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Hauschildt, Berkel Spearhead Aussie Charge for Ironman 70.3 Auckland
January 8, 2013
Brisbane, Australia (January 8, 2013) – Australian triathletes have gathered in force, heading across the Tasman to contest the IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland triathlon , and pose a serious threat for the inaugural title. The new race on Sunday 20 January is the official Asia Pacific Championship , carrying a professional prize purse of
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Early Bird Entries for 2013 National Cross Triathlon Championships
January 7, 2013
The iconic Thredbo Valley in the Snowy Mountains is set to play host to the 2013 Australian Cross Triathlon Championships. The Evolution of Cross Triathlon Cross Triathlon has been simmering on the fringe of Australian sport for some time now, and with Triathlon Australia’s announcement of the 2013 Australian Cross
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Aussie triathletes ready to take on the world
December 18, 2012
With the likes of Australia’s Emma Snowsill and Emma Jackson having won medals at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, a spot on the Aussie triathlon team for next year’s event has been a hot ticket. The Australian junior triathlon series held over the weekend on the Gold Coast decided the
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Super Sprint crown well worth the wait for Jacob Birtwhistle
December 16, 2012
Australia’s latest rising triathlon star Jacob Birtwhistle left the Gold Coast 12 months ago with his arm in sling, facing a year of frustration after breaking his collarbone in a bike accident on the opening day of Triathlon Australia’s Super Sprint race Weekend. Today, the 17-year-old Launceston College student from
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Craig's call sees Jodie lead DAT Racing team to Youth Olympics
December 16, 2012
A phone call from Olympian and Triathlon Australia’s National Talent Academy coach Craig Walton was all it took to get Jodie Duff back on her bike. The 18-year-old former schoolgirl running star who also showed enormous promise in triathlon was at a cross roads in her career after suffering illness
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Hauser and Hedgeland win Super Sprint Youth Category
December 16, 2012
Queensland’s Matthew Hauser and Western Australia’s Kira Hedgeland have been crowned respective ITU Youth Super Sprint Race Weekend champions after two non-stop days of racing at the Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast. After six races Hauser, 15, had accumulated a total of 185 points from
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NTA Hosts Training Camp in Falls Creek
December 12, 2012
NTA coaches Jan Rehula and Keiran Barry recently held an altitude training camp in Falls Creek. The camp was for NTA athletes and those pushing for selection into the program from VIC, TAS, NSW and the ACT. Athletes also had the opportunity to train alongside the NSWIS U23 athletes and
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Record entries for 2012 Super Sprint Race Weekend on the Gold Coast
December 12, 2012
The next generation of Australia’s triathletes are preparing for a frenetic three days of racing at the 2012 Super Sprint Race Weekend on the Gold Coast. A record 170 of the country’s best ITU Junior and ITU Youth multi-sport athletes will converge on the Runaway Bay Super Centre from tomorrow
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Emerging Aussie Tri Stars Converge on Runaway bay
December 11, 2012
The cream of Australia’s emerging triathletes will converge on the Gold Coast this week for Triathlon Australia’s Super Sprint Race weekend/the first round of the 2013 Scody Australian Junior Triathlon Series at the Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay. The weekend will also include the annual National Development Camp, with
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Oceania Athletes Dominate in the West
December 9, 2012
Busselton, Australia (December 09, 2012) – Australia’s Jimmy Johnsen executed a patient and measured race plan to claim his first IRONMAN crown at the SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia 2012 today. While New Zealand’s Britta Martin overcame a huge deficit after the swim and bike to win her first IRONMAN title from
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VIS Triathlon Program Head Coach role
December 6, 2012
In conjunction with Triathlon Victoria (TV) and Triathlon Australia (TA), the VIS is seeking an experienced, innovative and passionate Triathlon high performance professional to join the team in the role of Head Coach. Triathlon is a Tier 1 program at the VIS, providing support and services to targeted athletes and
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Bracht and Keat as firm favourites in the West
December 4, 2012
Busselton, Australia (December 04, 2012) – Germany’s Timo Bracht and Australia’s Rebekah Keat will head into Sunday’s race as firm favourites to take the 2012 SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia race. A win at the IRONMAN 70.3 Shepparton recently will give Keat a shot of confidence going into the Busselton race, surprising
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Tour de Cure team up with IRONMAN
November 28, 2012
MELBOURNE, Australia (November 28, 2012) – Tour de Cure, a foundation committed to finding a cure for cancer, will be the official charity of the IRONMAN® Asia Pacific Championship in Melbourne. IRONMAN Asia Pacific (IMAP) said the charity shared many of the common values as IRONMAN and the event is committed
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Triathlon front and centre at the 2013 Australian Olympic Youth Festival
November 27, 2012
Today, November 27 marks the 50-day countdown to the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF), a chance to see Australia’s future Olympians compete in an international multi-sport event and triathlon will again feature prominently. The AYOF, to be held from January 16-20, is the sixth edition of the prestigious event,
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BERNARD SAVAGE APPOINTED TO HIGH PERFORMANCE ROLE AT TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA
November 14, 2012
Triathlon Australia has appointed the long serving, highly credentialed Australian Swimming Team High Performance Science Manager Bernard Savage as its’ new National Performance Director for the next four years. Savage will be in charge of Triathlon’s “Road to Rio” campaign for the 2016 Olympic Games and will take over the
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2013 ITU Triathlon World Cup season announced
November 10, 2012
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced the schedule for the 2013 ITU Triathlon World Cup season. The 2013 calendar will cover ten cities on four continents, and includes a variety of new and familiar sites, as well as a combination of sprint and Olympic distances. 2013 ITU Triathlon World
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Ashleigh Gentle and Peter Kerr win Noosa Triathlon
November 5, 2012
NOOSA, Australia (November 4, 2012) – Australia’s rising superstar Ashleigh Gentle delivered on the biggest stage this morning, along with fellow Australian Peter Kerr who beat off a world class field to claim victories in the 30th Anniversary Noosa Triathlon this morning. 21-year-old Gentle, a former world junior champion, stormed home
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New President David Ferrier's plans for the future
November 2, 2012
Triathlon Australia will enter the next four year quadrennial under the leadership of Melbourne-based accountant and age group triathlete David Ferrier . Mr Ferrier, 45, takes over the presidency of the Triathlon Australia board from Peter Hedge whose three-year term ended at this year’s Annual General Meeting. The father of two
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Trio of greats announced as Noosa walk of fame inductees
November 1, 2012
At the Official Launch of the Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival a special presentation in honour of the 30th Anniversary of the triathlon was unveiled. Three of the events most significant names were announced as inaugural inductees on the Noosa Tri Walk of Fame. A joint initiative between the Sunshine Coast
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Triathlon time at Sheldon College for budding Olympians
October 31, 2012
“Swim, bike and run” has been added to the Sheldon College motto of “Love, Laughter and Learning” in an historic day in Australia’s sporting future in Brisbane today. Triathlon Australia and the innovative Sheldon College today announced a strategic partnership to form Australia’s first Triathlon School of Excellence program in
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Triathlon Australia Announces Historic Partnership with Sheldon College
October 30, 2012
Serious about Education? Serious about Triathlon? Go to the Triathlon School of Excellence website>> Sheldon College Triathlon Promotional Video from FTV @ Sheldon on Vimeo . Triathlon Australia and Sheldon College are proud to announce a strategic partnership to form Australia’s first Triathlon School of Excellence in QLD. This historic alliance will
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Fettell defends Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie title
October 28, 2012
PORT MACQUARIE, NSW (October 28, 2012) – Defending champion Clayton Fettell blitzes the strong professional field once again at the IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie, Sunday 28 October 2012 as Age Groupers are crowned National Champions. The annual IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie requires athletes to complete a 1.9km swim, a 90km cycle
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Duathlon World Championships awarded to Adelaide
October 23, 2012
Triathlon Australia and the South Australian Tourism Commission are pleased to announce that this week in Auckland, New Zealand the International Triathlon Union (ITU) awarded the 2015 Duathlon World Championships to the city of Adelaide. The ITU Executive Board made the decision after reviewing the bid document submitted by Triathlon
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Royle's the real deal with perfect hand in Auckland
October 22, 2012
Climbing the hills around West Dapto on his bike and simulated altitude training were just two of the key factors that paved the way for Newcastle-born triathlete Aaron Royle to be crowned Australia’s latest World Triathlon Champion in Auckland today. The 22-year-old timed his run to perfection over the final
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ITU unveils schedule for 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series
October 22, 2012
After crowning Lisa Norden ( SWE) and Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) as the 2012 ITU World Champions in Auckland this past weekend the ITU World Triathlon Series will return to New Zealand’s “City of the Sails” next April for the start of the 2013 Series, with 2012 Olympic city London to host
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Chaffey chuffed with third world Paratriathlon title
October 21, 2012
Gold Coaster Bill Chaffey has won Australia's second gold medal at the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Auckland yesterday with a dynamic defence of his Paratriathlon title. It follows Saturday’s victory to Newcastle-born-Wollongong-based Aaron Royle’s impressive victory in the Elite Under 23s Olympic distance. Bill Chaffey. Image courtesy of Delly
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Auckland crash adds to Sexton's year of woes
October 21, 2012
Australia’s London Olympian Brendan Sexton was just one of the victims of the horrendous conditions that created havoc at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Auckland today. The 22-year-old crashed and fell to the road early in the 40km bike leg as he pushed himself to get back in touch
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Spend Densham's early exit from World Title race
October 20, 2012
An exhausted Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham has home on her mind and a well deserved rest after being forced out of today’s ITU World Triathlon Championship grand final in Auckland. The 27-year-old came into the race as the world number one after a long ITU Series in and around
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Priority entry to all USM and WTC events for Triathlon Australia members
October 18, 2012
Triathlon Australia and USM Events are pleased to announce an agreement that will provide annual members of Triathlon Australia with a priority entry period to events managed by USM Events, including Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races. The arrangement, which will apply for events that are about to go on sale,
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Be the Influence campaign website launched
October 17, 2012
Promoting a Healthy Australia has launched the Be the Influence: Tackling Binge Drinking initiative website - part of the Australian Government’s National Binge Drinking Strategy. Click on the logo below to visit the new website Be the Influence: Tackling Binge Drinking provides information for young adults and parents of teenagers about
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Auckland preview - where and when to watch the ITU World Championships
October 16, 2012
Auckland, New Zealand (15 October 2012) - The 2012 ITU season has produced endless action, including photo finishes at the London Olympic Games and a final flurry of changes to the ITU World Triathlon Series leader boards in the last two races. Now it's time for the season to come to
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Densham and Sexton lead next generation into World Championship Campaign
October 15, 2012
Australia’s London Olympic bronze medallist Erin Densham , will lead an 18-strong Triathlon Australia team for this week’s 2012 ITU World Triathlon Championship grand final in Auckland , starting on Thursday October 18 and concluding on Monday, October 22. Densham, the ITU Women’s Series leader, will be joined by 2008 Olympic debutant
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Sydney boy Pete Jacobs crowned King of Kona, Mirinda Carfrae grabs third
October 14, 2012
Kailua, Kona, Hawaii (October 14, 2012) – Australia’s Pete Jacobs cruised to victory in the world's toughest one day endurance races to take his first IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii today. Fellow Australian Mirinda Carfrae grabbed third place behind Leanda Cave and Caroline Steffen . Photo courtesy of Delly Carr Sportshoot
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Triathlon Head Coach – Talent Development Academy Sheldon College
October 11, 2012
Sheldon College has recently announced a strategic partnership with Triathlon Australia. Through this partnership Sheldon College will establish a Triathlon Talent Development Academy which will allow young athletes to train in a centre of excellence under the guidance of specialised triathlon coaches. As part of this exciting new partnership Sheldon
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Crowie’s Great Hawaiian Hunt, Kona 2012
October 11, 2012
Crowie’s Great Hawaiian Hunt, Kona 2012 for family, friends and supporters of all participants in the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships Saturday 13th October 2012. Kona, HI – Product partners of Team Alexander are hiding gift certificates and triathlon equipment valued at over 12,000 within a mile of Kailua Bay, Kona to
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Australian showdown tipped on the big Island
October 10, 2012
Defending IRONMAN World Champion Craig Alexander will head into Sunday’s race as favourite but the return of fellow Australian and two -time champion, Chris McCormack could potentially see an Australian domination of the podium. Alexander is only the fourth man to win the famed race three times and has no
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Fettell and Marangon win Forster Ultimate Triathlon
October 8, 2012
Clayton Fettell and Lisa Marangon claimed convincing victories in today’s Forster Ultimate Triathlon put on by Elite Energy over the unique distance of 2km/120km/20km. Men’s Race In sunny, but windy conditions, Clayton Fettell got his domestic season off to a flying start with a win at the Forster Ultimate Triathlon
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Densham still holds narrow lead in World Triathlon title race
October 1, 2012
Australia’s Erin Densham's lead in the race for this year's ITU Triathlon World Championship crown has been narrowed down to just 30 points after today's second last round in Yokohama. The fiercely determined London Olympic bronze medallist finished a gallant fifth to London silver medallist, Sweden’s Lisa Norden who fought
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Time for break says tired Jackson who withdraws from ITU World Championships
September 28, 2012
Triathlon’s London Olympic rookie Emma Jackson has today reluctantly withdrawn from the Australian team for next month’s ITU World Championship final in Auckland, stating she is “mentally and physically spent” after the biggest year of her life. Jackson produced an outstanding performance to finish eighth in her Olympic debut and
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Quiet Achiever Densham leads Aussie girls into Yokohama
September 27, 2012
If ever there was one quiet achiever amongst Australia’s Olympic medallists in London this year then triathlete Erin Densham takes the gold. Densham, the 27-year-old nomad who was born in Sydney, lives in Melbourne and spends her competitive year between Spain, France and the US and wherever the ITU Triathlon
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Sheedy-Ryan Crowned World Duathlon Champion In Nancy
September 23, 2012
Western Australian Felicity Sheedy-Ryan has been crowned only the third Australian woman to win the ITU Duathlon World Championship in Nancy, France overnight. The 27-year-old elite triathlete dominated the scenic 10km run, 40km bike, 5km run course centered around the city’s UNESCO heritage site Place Stanislas. Sheedy-Ryan joins Jenny Alcorn
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ITU Duathlon World Champions to be decided in Nancy, France this weekend
September 20, 2012
Nancy, France (19 September 2012) - While world champions were crowned in Long Distance Duathlon earlier this month, the time has come to crown the world's fastest combined runner and cyclist in the shorter distance at the 2012 Nancy ITU Duathlon World Championships . An all-star cast of duathletes is set to
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ITU Triathlon World Cup season travels to Korea
September 19, 2012
Tongyeong, Korea (18 September 2012) The 2012 ITU Triathlon World Cup season takes one step closer to coming to a close with Tongyeong slated for this Saturday. As the penultimate stop on the world cup schedule, athletes are in for a treat with another tough bike course, which includes two
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NTA athletes shine in Tahiti
September 19, 2012
2012 Tahiti ITU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup 16 September 2012 Three NTA members, Marcel Walkington (VIC), Joel Tobin White (VIC) and Jacob Birtwhistle (TAS) travelled to Tahiti to compete in the first Oceania Cup event to be held outside Australia or NZ. The Tahitian Triathlon Federation was very excited to
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Australian U23 and Junior World Triathlon Championships Team Announced
September 13, 2012
Triathlon Australia wishes to announce the Australian U23 and Junior Triathlon Teams to compete at the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Championships in Auckland, New Zealand. The U23 team made up of four U23 men and three U23 women will compete in New Zealand on Saturday 20th October. U23 Men U23
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Craig Alexander second at Ironman World Championship 70.3
September 10, 2012
On an extremely hot race day Craig Alexander fell one short of retaining his 2011 title after a stunning bike leg by eventual winner Sebastian Kienle of Germany. We saw Kienle almost win the US 70.3 championship in April this year win a fast finishing Timothy O’Donnell only caught him
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Coming in force from a land downunder
September 7, 2012
Ian Hepenstall reports on the contingent from Australia and New Zealand racing in Vegas on Sunday. Courtesy of Ironman.com They come from a land downunder - stacks of them - and the heat is really on for this weekend's Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3. Triathletes from Australia and New Zealand make
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Bondi Rescue to tackle their first Ironman 70.3
September 5, 2012
Four members from the popular TV show Bondi Rescue, have signed on to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 at Port Macquarie on Sunday 28 October, 2012. The show boasts a number of talented ironmen amongst the Lifeguards, Andrew Reid (Reidy), Ryan Clark (Whippet), Adriel Young (Bacon), Quinn Darragh (Quinno), and
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Eckstein to give up Gold and is headed for Hawaiian Ironman
August 30, 2012
Five time Coolangatta Gold Champion and reigning Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Series winner Caine Eckstein has today announced he will not be contesting either of the Surf Ironman events this season to focus on the Hawaiian Ironman in October. After getting the nod from race officials for qualification Eckstein has been
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Densham now leads the race for ITU World Triathlon Championship
August 26, 2012
Australia’s Olympic triathlon bronze medallist Erin Densham has opened up a lead of almost 500 points in the race for this year’s ITU World Triathlon Championship after her hard fought fifth placing in today’s sprint round in Stockholm. Just three weeks after her stirring London bronze, Densham lined up with
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Erin Densham determinted to turn Olympic Bronze into Golden flame
August 24, 2012
After only limited rest and recreation, Australia’s elite triathletes are back chasing ITU World Championship glory at this weekend’s round in Stockholm, just under three weeks after the London Olympics. While their 2012 team mates are enjoying the fanfare of the Welcome Home Parades which continue in Brisbane today, London
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2013 National Cross Triathlon Championships
August 15, 2012
Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa NSW: 9th & 10th March, 2013 The iconic Thredbo Valley in the Snowy Mountains is set to play host to the newly announced 2013 Australian Cross Triathlon Championships. The Evolution of Cross Triathlon Cross Triathlon has been simmering on the fringe of Australian sport for
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ERIN DENSHAM'S HEART OF GOLD EARNS DESERVED OLYMPIC BRONZE
August 6, 2012
Erin Densham was driven by Australia's proud past in the event as she battled magnificently to claim an Olympic triathlon bronze medal. As Switzerland's Nicola Spirig dipped to edge out Swede Lisa Norden for the gold medal in the closest ever finish in Olympic triathlon, Densham added another chapter in
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ROBERT GEORGE – REST IN PEACE
August 1, 2012
On Sunday July 22nd 2012 the triathlon community lost a gem. Robert George passed away peacefully from a heart attack. It is always a shock to hear such news. I had seen Rob a few months ago at the Byron Bay triathlon leading the technical team and engaging in his
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Chris McCormack triumphant at 2012 ITU Long Distance World Championships
July 30, 2012
Australia’s Chris McCormack added the ITU Long Distance World Championship to his already impressive resume with a stellar run leg in Vitoria-Gasteiz on Sunday, bettering Spain’s Eneko Llanos and Luxembourg’s Dirk Bockel over the 4km swim, 120km bike and 30km run. The 1997 ITU World Champion and two-time Kona winner
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Gentle’s golden “Tis” in World Cup Triathlon
July 15, 2012
In a tight battle for gold, Australia’s rising triathlon star and 2016 Olympic hopeful Ashleigh Gentle from the Gold Coast has claimed her second career World Cup title with a win at the unique Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup in Hungary. Maaike Caelers ( NED), who collected silver, pushed Gentle to
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Olympic Triathlon start lists finalised for London 2012
July 14, 2012
With the London 2012 Opening Ceremony exactly two weeks away, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the official triathlon start lists for the London 2012 Olympic Games. In Hungary, ahead of this weekend’s Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup, the 39 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) were randomly drawn,
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Triathlon Australia goes global for National Performance Director
July 12, 2012
Triathlon Australia has begun a global search for the role of the sport’s National Performance Director, with the defining objective of making Australia the best triathlon nation in the world. Triathlon Australia has, as part of that process, begun advertising for the position to cover the fast approaching new Olympic
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100 Days To World Triathlon Grand Final In Auckland
July 12, 2012
Today marks 100 days in the countdown to the one of the Barfoot & Thompson ITU World Triathlon Grand Final 2012, one of the biggest international sporting events to come to New Zealand. Key delivery stakeholders will gather at event headquarters on the Auckland waterfront to mark the occasion and
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2012-2013 National Calendar Announced
July 5, 2012
We are pleased to announce our National Calendar of events for the 2012-2013 membership season. Our National Calendar is made up of four National Qualifying Series , our Championship Title races , our National Premier Series , and our National Junior Series . Races will be held across Australia over the next 12 months.
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London 2012 - One month to go
June 27, 2012
The Olympic Opening Ceremony is just one month away. Athletes are farewelling friends and family as they embark on the final phases of preparation across the world, united in the goal to peak for the greatest show on earth. The Team size now sits at 365 athletes out of a
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Triathlon part of Australian sport campaign to tackle binge drinking
June 26, 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 a partnership between the Australian Government and high profile national sporting organisations
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KAHLEFELDT TO RETURN TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE IN KITZBUHEL
June 21, 2012
Australia’s London-bound dual Olympian Brad Kahlefeldt will make his return to racing in Kitzbuhel, Austria this weekend, just five weeks after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia in San Deigo. Kahlefeldt will line up in the next round of the ITU Triathlon World Championship Series after staging an extraordinary recovery
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Olympic favourites collide at ITU World Triathlon Kitzbühel in Austria
June 20, 2012
The 2012 ITU World Triathlon Kitzbühel promises a nail biting weekend of racing. The women begin with Andrea Hewitt (NZL) up against the likes of Switzerland's Nicola Spirig , Aileen Morrison (IRL) and Barbara Riveros Diaz (CHI). From Australia we have Ashleigh Gentle , Felicity Sheedy-Ryan , Emma Snowsill and Felicity Abram racing.
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Star Triathlon Trio seeking London podium
June 15, 2012
Since making its debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Australia’s women have won a triathlon medal at every Games, and if the star trio selected today have anything to do about it, that trend is set to continue. Olympic bronze medallist Emma Moffatt will make her second Olympic Team alongside
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No London calling as Snowsill accepts tribunal dismissal
June 12, 2012
Beijing Olympic triathlon gold medallist Emma Snowsill has had her plea for inclusion in this year’s Australian Olympic team dismissed by an independent Olympic Appeals Tribunal in Melbourne tonight and will not be pursuing the matter with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The three-member Tribunal heard grounds from
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Robbo's Gamagori memories inspire Aussie Young Guns
June 8, 2012
Triathlon Australia’s National Talent Academy “Young Guns” won’t have to look too far for inspiration when they line up in Sunday’s ITU Triathlon Asian Cup in Gamagori. It was in 2005 in the picturesque Japanese coastal city of on Mikawa Bay that one of the legends of Australian triathlon, Peter
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Aussie men eye elusive Olympic medal
June 5, 2012
Australia boasts some of the world’s best triathletes but there is a gaping hole in the nation’s trophy cabinet where a men’s Olympic medal could sit. With the announcement of the men’s team for London 2012 today, Australia has that London podium in sight. Beijing Olympians Brad Kahlefeldt and Courtney
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Triathlon Australia Olympic Selection
June 4, 2012
Last Friday, the Triathlon Australia (TA) selection committee identified the three men and three women to be nominated today to the Australian Olympic Committee for selection to the 2012 Australian Olympic Team. These athletes are: Men - Brad Kahlefeldt , Courtney Atkinson and Brendan Sexton and; Women - Emma Moffatt , Erin Densham and
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Dellow devestates in Cairns & Lester back in winners circle
June 3, 2012
Australia’s David Dellow posted a personal best performance to claim his first Ironman victory in the inaugural Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns on Sunday, while fellow Sunshine Coast triathlete Carrie Lester secured her first win since 2010. In a race second place getter Cameron Brown described as a ‘tough day’, Dellow
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ITU awards 2014 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships to Weihai, China
May 31, 2012
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today named Weihai as the host city for the 2014 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships. The 20th edition of the biggest event on the ITU long distance triathlon calendar will be held in the coastal city of Weihai in China's northeastern Shandong province. Beginning
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John Polson wins Noumea Triathlon
May 31, 2012
With late withdrawals of Cameron Brown and Tim Berkel, the 2012 Noumea International Triathlon was wide open. Despite the late withdrawals, there was still an abundance of talent with Peter Schockman, John Polson, Taylor Cecil, Kiwi Tom Francis and local favorite Audric Lucini. Race morning (Sunday 27th May 2012) was
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Appointment of new Director
May 30, 2012
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Michael Maroney to the Board of Triathlon Australia. Dr Maroney, more commonly known within the triathlon community as Mick, has been appointed by the Board to fill a vacancy resulting from a recent resignation. The Board is delighted that Mick has
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Pete Jacobs and Michelle Wu triumphant at Coral Coast 5150
May 28, 2012
Pete Jacobs has claimed victory in the Coral Coast 5150, in the first event of the second annual Cairns Airport Adventure Festival. Jacobs barely broke out into a sweat on the Olympic distance course (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) finishing almost eight minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. While
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Sexton's Olympic dream still alive
May 27, 2012
Melbourne’s Brendan Sexton remains hopeful his Olympic aspirations for London will come to fruition next weekend despite another disappointing performance at the ITU Triathlon World Series round in Madrid earlier today. Sexton finished over four minutes behind the winner in 31st place after trailing the 67-strong field out of the
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Stomach cramps force Jackson out of Madrid triathlon
May 26, 2012
Australia’s London Olympic hopeful Emma Jackson was forced out of today’s ITU Triathlon World Championship round won by Switzerland’s Nicola Spirig in Madrid, suffering with stomach cramps. Jackson, 20, who was fourth in last year’s ITU World Series, looked well placed to give herself every chance of her first top
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Jackson and Sexton to fly Aussie flag in ITU Triathlon in Madrid
May 24, 2012
Australia’s Olympic hopefuls Emma Jackson and Brendan Sexton will spearhead a spirited group of established and future stars at this weekend’s ITU Triathlon World Championship Series round race in Madrid. Jackson, fresh from her victory in the French Grand Prix sprint race in Dunkirk last weekend and Sexton, disappointed with
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Olympic places for London to go down to the wire
May 13, 2012
The race for places on Australia’s Olympic men’s triathlon team will continue to go right down the wire after a frenetic second round of the Dextro Energy ITU World Triathlon Championship Series in San Diego today. Just one race remains inside the selection nomination period and that’s in Madrid on
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Densham hopes silver lining "enough" to clinch Olympic berth
May 12, 2012
Australia’s Erin Densham has finished second in the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon in San Diego today in another bold selection bid for the 2012 London Olympics. Densham said immediately after the race that she “hopes that’s enough” after putting in another impressive performance following her win in opening ITU round
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Aussie Triathletes going for broke and Olympic spots in San Diego
May 9, 2012
With Olympic places on the line, Australia’s elite triathletes will be going for broke when they line up in the second round of the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series at the birthplace of the sport, Mission Beach, San Diego this weekend. There will be plenty at stake in both
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Hodge and Sheedy-Ryan shine in Sunsmart 70.3 in Busselton
May 5, 2012
Tasmanian 20-year-old James Hodge has upset a stellar field to record an all-the-way victory in the SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton 2012 in WA. Hodge, the reigning 18-19 years ITU Age Group World Champion in Beijing last year produced another “off the front” win after again emerging from the 1.9km swim
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Anthony Beven named Triathlon Australia's Chair of Elite Selection Committee
April 26, 2012
Triathlon Australia (TA) has today announced the appointment of TA Board member Mr Anthony Beven to the role of Chair of the TA Elite Selection Committee (TAESC). Mr Beven replaces Dr Michelle Gallen who has stepped down from the position. TA CEO Anne Gripper has today welcomed the appointment of
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"Crowie” back in the saddle for Kids foundation Charity bike ride
April 25, 2012
As the ‘Crowie’ Flies…… butt on a bike for the KIDS Foundation. Fresh from winning Melbourne’s inaugural Asian Pacific Ironman Championship in March 2012 Craig “Crowie” Alexander is back in the saddle and joining some friends for the annual 1200km Port Melbourne to Port Macquarie Kids foundation Charity bike ride.
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Triathlon Australia announces first 10 athletes for National Talent Academy
April 20, 2012
Triathlon Australia is excited to formally announce its first ten athletes into the sport’s inaugural National Talent Academy for 2012. After extensive trials and scouring the country in its search for future champions the following athletes will form the first NTA for an accelerated pathway that may well uncover future
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Paratriathlon takes a landmark step forward in Australia
April 16, 2012
Paratriathlon in Australia has officially kickstarted its Paralympic pathway, with the first Triathlon Australia and Australia Paralympic Committee seminar in Sydney last Friday 13th April. Participants ranged from medical specialists, like physiotherapists and doctors, classifiers from current Paralympic sports, sports administration staff, coaches - including Triathlon Australia’s high performance team, Australian
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Homecoming Hero Densham has London in her sights
April 14, 2012
The kid from Campbelltown, Erin Densham arrived back into Sydney this week from her new home in Melbourne, without a care in the world. Australia’s bravest triathlete will now leave with a maiden Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon World Championship Series win under her belt and a real shot at her
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Olympic who's who line up for ITU World Championship Opener in Sydney
April 13, 2012
A who’s who of Olympic triathlon were front and centre in Sydney today for the official press conference for Saturday’s opening round of the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon World Championship Series. The birthplace of Olympic triathlon in 2000, Sydney is being transformed into a picturesque course in and around Farm
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Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson set signts on Olympic Journey
April 12, 2012
The battle for berth in the star-studded Australian triathlon team is set to intensify this weekend at the opening race of the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series in Sydney this Saturday. Young guns Brendan Sexton and Emma Jackson are best placed to push the established stars in the April 14
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Densham stakes Olympic claim in Mooloolaba
March 25, 2012
Australia’s Erin Densham took out a convincing win in the Subaru Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup , ahead of a world class field. Before the race started the 26-year-old said she’d probably have to win in Mooloolaba to stand a chance of getting selected for the 2012 Olympics and rose to
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Australian's dominate Podium at Oceania titles
March 25, 2012
Australian triathlete Peter Kerr has continued his current good form with an impressive performance to seal a convincing win, while Sarah Deuble has emerged as a rising young star to claim her first major win at the Northside Party Hire ITU Mooloolaba Oceania Cup this morning. Coming from a surf
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Vidal takes first World Cup win in Mooloolaba
March 24, 2012
In a three-way rush to the line France’s Laurent Vidal has claimed a win he labeled as one of the biggest victories of his career in the Subaru Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup on Saturday. “I am very happy to have the win today. Brad (Kahlefeldt) is a good sprinter
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Swim, Slip and Slide as Gen Next Tri the Elements
March 23, 2012
The wet and slippery conditions certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of over 100 aspiring young triathletes who braved the Sunshine Coast’s inclement weather conditions at today’s inaugural Australian Youth Triathlon Championships at the Novotel Twin Waters. Triathletes from every State in Australia arrived onto the Coast under the watchful eyes
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Flooding rains force course change before sun shines on Tri Teams Challenge
March 23, 2012
Wild weather and overnight flooding forced event organisers to re-arrange the course for today’s Teams Relay Challenge on the final day of the Australian Youth Triathlon Championships at Novotel, Twin Waters. But when it came to racing then the triathlon gods finally shone on the Sunshine Coast to herald a
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Snowsill adds Golden Glow to Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup
March 22, 2012
The arrival into town of the Olympic champion always adds that golden glow to any event and it will be no different when Emma Snowsill hits the ground running on the Sunshine Coast today (Thursday) to officially prepare for the start of her 2012 Olympic campaign. Snowsill, the 2008 Olympic,
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Teenage Tri Talent Line Up for Inaugural Youth Championships
March 19, 2012
The future champions of Australian triathlon will converge onto the Sunshine Coast this week for the inaugural Australian Youth Triathlon Championships (AYTC) in and around the Novotel Resort Twins Waters, starting on Thursday, March 22 in what will be another massive week of multi-sport action in one of the real
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Top Aussie Juniors show their wares in Devonport
March 16, 2012
The centre of Tasmania’s North West coast provided the perfect back drop for Australia’s next crop of junior triathletes to show off their wares at the OTU Oceania Triathlon Championships , a course set in and around the newly developed Devonport SLSC and foreshores. For the Juniors there was a lot
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Three Aussie Greats Inducted into Triathlon Australia's Hall of Fame
March 15, 2012
Three of Australia's most celebrated female triathletes Jackie Fairweather (nee Gallagher), Loretta Harrop and Emma Carney have received Triathlon Australia's highest honour with their induction into the governing body's Hall Of Fame. The triumphant trio, along with Michellie Jones dominated the sport through the 1990s and mid 2000s in one
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Brendan Sexton leaves 'em for dead in Devonport
March 11, 2012
March 10th 2012 Victorian Brendan Sexton , inspired by Craig Mottram’s 5000m win in Melbourne last week, has produced a win of his own in Devonport today that could well see him join his hero on the London Olympic team. Sexton ran away from the field to win the OUT Oceania
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Emma Jackson Stakes London Claim with Devonport Victory
March 10, 2012
London Olympic hopeful Emma Jackson has given her Games selection chances an encouraging boost with an impressive win in the OTU Oceania Triathlon Championships in Devonport. Jackson’s win ensures Australia can field a maximum three places for the London Olympics with the two vacant spots likely to be filled after
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Sutherland to host Triathlons 2012 "Search for a Star" program
March 9, 2012
Triathlon Australia’s newly formed National Talent Academy (NTA) program will continue its “Search for a Star” with its next round of time trials at venues across NSW in the next few weeks. The NTA aims to search for Australia’s next Olympic and Commonwealth Games champions for 2016, 2018 and 2020.
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Courtney Atkinson has signts set on Devonport on his way to London
March 8, 2012
One of Australia’s most celebrated male triathletes of the last 15 years, Courtney Atkinson , is the first to admit that he’s a little rusty when it comes to racing. But he is determined to turn his training form into winning race form when he lines up in the OTU Oceania
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Jackson ahead of schedule as Olympic Flame ignites in Devonport
March 7, 2012
Queensland’s emerging triathlon star Emma Jackson has today revealed she is well ahead of last year’s training times as she prepares to stake her claim for this year’s London Olympics. The 20-year-old who was only nine when Michellie Jones won silver at the sport’s Olympic debut in Sydney 12 years
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Olympic Spots on the line as Trans Tasman Rivalry hots up in Devonport
March 6, 2012
Olympic positions will be on the line when Trans Tasman triathlon rivalry unravels on the streets of Devonport on Saturday March 10 , in what is shaping as one of most hotly contested events on the Oceania Triathlon Union calendar. The Devonport City Council’s recent multi-million dollar foreshore makeover will be
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First Ever Paratriathlon Championships Hits NSW
February 27, 2012
Triathlon NSW will host the first ever NSW Paratriathlon Championships on Monday 9th April 2012. The event will be held on Easter Monday at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. The course will be set at the same distance used at the ITU World Paratriathlon Championships being a 750m Swim, 20km
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Triathlon Australia Launches Inaugural Australian Youth Championships
February 22, 2012
Australia has a second to none history in producing world class triathletes – many who have progressed through the junior ranks and on to the Olympic and World Championship stages. There have been a host of ITU World Junior Championship medallists who have gone on to bigger and better things such
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Moffatt and Drew Box Crowned Australian Sprint Champions
February 13, 2012
Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Emma Moffatt struck first blood on triathlon’s road to London with a runaway defence of her Australian Sprint Distance Triathlon and ITU Premium Cup Championship in Geelong yesterday. It was the 27-year-old Gold Coaster’s first race in six months and she was straight back into stride,
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Round One of the Australian National Triathlon Championships Series Completed
February 12, 2012
The following Triathlon Australia members who competed in the opening round of the 2012 Australian National Triathlon Championships Series are now our current National Championship Series Leaders, each earning the most points from their placing in Geelong. Male Age Female Mitch Lewis 15-19 Millicent Coot’e Nathan Barry 20-24 Penny Hosken
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Triathlon Australia and SCODY Sign Three-Year Apparel Partnership Agreement
February 10, 2012
Triathlon Australia has today announced a major three-year partnership deal with leading Australian sports apparel manufacturer SCODY. The new partnership will give Australia’s world class elite and age group triathletes all the benefits of cutting edge technology as they prepare for major ITU competitions. SCODY is a leading Gold Coast-based
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Sexton's High Hopes for London after Falls Creek Camp
February 9, 2012
With the sound of a Lleyton Hewitt “C’mon” ringing in his ears, Olympic triathlon hope Brendan Sexton knows the ball is very much in his court when he launches his bid to make the 2012 team for London in the Australian Sprint Distance Triathlon Championship in Geelong this Sunday. Australia’s
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Emma Moffatt's road to London kicks off in Geelong this Sunday
February 8, 2012
Olympic bronze medallist Emma Moffatt will make a hit and run visit to Geelong this Sunday for what will be the first stop for many athletes with their sights set on this year’s 2012 London Olympic Games. Moffatt will be joined in the Australian Sprint Distance Championship race by fellow
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Courtney Atkinson and Emma Jackson off and running for Olympic Campaign
February 6, 2012
Beijing Olympian Courtney Atkinson opened his London campaign with a strong performance at the Seven Sunshine Coast Enduro Triathlon at Caloundra yesterday while Emma Jackson took another step towards her Olympic dream with a convincing win over the unique ‘battle of the sexes’ format. The tough Enduro race saw the
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Aaron's Royle Flush after Gemmell's Oceania Bid Derailed
February 5, 2012
Wollongong-based NSWIS triathlete Aaron Royle made the most of Beijing Olympian Kris Gemmell’s misfortune to win today’s ITU Oceania Triathlon Sprint Distance Championship at Kinloch in Lake Taupo, New Zealand. The New Zealander and number one seed for the event was forced to retire due to mechanical failure on the
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Salthouse and Tobin-White Earn Top Billing in Canberra
February 2, 2012
Round two winners from the 2012 Australian Junior Triathlon Series in Canberra last Saturday, Ellie Salthouse and Joel Tobin-White , both know there is no such thing as resting on their laurels. Queensland’s Salthouse, the 2010 Youth Olympic silver medallist and defending Series champion, knew she had to improve her swim
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ITU releases website dedicated to Olympic Games
January 18, 2012
With exactly 200 days to go until the triathlon competition at the London Olympic Games, on Monday 16th January the International Triathlon Union (ITU) launched its official Olympic website: www.triathlon.org/olympics . The site will keep fans and media abreast of all the latest news and developments with the triathlon competition at
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Congratulations to Delly Carr – winner of the 2011 ITU Photo of the Year!
January 10, 2012
Delly Carr’s image of the three Australian Emma’s celebrating their podium finish after the Hamburg race received over 25% of the public’s final votes. This is a well-deserved win for Delly Carr, whose exceptional skill for sports photographer has allowed fans around the world to enjoy the sport of triathlon
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Walkington and Jones lead the way at triathlon's Super Sprint Weekend
December 19, 2011
Victoria’s rising star of triathlon Marcel Walkingto n and Sydney’s brilliant teenager Bree Jones have topped the point scores after three vigorous days of racing in the opening round of the Australian Junior Triathlon Series on the Gold Coast. Left - Right: Christian Wilson (QLD) 3rd Place; Kenji Nener (WA) 2nd
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London Here We Come: Emma Moffatt and Brad Kahlefeldt earn Early Olympic Nominations
December 14, 2011
Christmas has come early for Australian Triathlon’s “first couple” Emma Moffatt and Brad Kahlefeldt following their early nomination by Triathlon Australia to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) for selection in the 2012 Australian Olympic Team. Their nomination is subject to ongoing form and fitness, with their place on the 2012
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"Robbo" puts his hand up to help Tri Kids achieve their dreams
December 6, 2011
Au stralia’s triple world champion and dual Olympian Peter “Robbo” Robertson will join a who’s who of elite Australian and international triathlon coaches and athletes on the Gold Coast later this month when a group of the sport’s most talented youngsters attend the annual National Development Camp. The future stars
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Gold Coast venue an ideal location for Commonwealth Games Triathlon
November 25, 2011
Vancouver (24 November 2011) The recent announcement that the Gold Coast would host the 2018 Commonwealth Games was seen as a positive boost for triathlons new team format. The location is seen as a Mecca for triathlon and an ideal location to host both the individual triathlon event and the
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Olympics and Commonwealth Games now on Ryan Fisher's Main Menu
November 22, 2011
ITU World Cup, Auckland, November 22 Exciting Queensland triathlete Ryan Fisher has emerged as a realistic prospect for the 2016 Olympic Games and the 2018 Commonwealth Games after a break through podium finish in the ITU Triathlon World Cup in Auckland last Sunday, conquering the same gruelling course to be
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Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney – Member Priority Entry period announced!
November 22, 2011
Following much anticipation, the entry date for the Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney has been announced! Entries will open at 10am (AEDST) on Tuesday 29th November for a 24hr Triathlon Australia member-only priority period - ending at 9:59am (AEDST time) on Wednesday 30th November. As a city centre event with a capped
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Craig Alexander nominated for Sports Performer of the Year
November 15, 2011
In recognition of Craig's record breaking half and full distance Ironman World Championship victories in 2011, he has again been nominated as a finalist in the Australian Sports Performer of the Year Awards in the category of Sports Performer of the Year . These Awards are one of the most prestigious
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Triathlon Mixed Relay included on Commonwealth Games programme
November 13, 2011
St. Kitts & Nevis (11 November 2011) The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is delighted to announce that the Triathlon Mixed Relay has been officially included on the Commonwealth Games programme starting in 2018, continuing its phenomenal growth. Today in St. Kitts & Nevis, the 70 member Commonwealth Games Associations present
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Record Pro Field to Contest SunSmart Ironman Western Australia 2011
November 10, 2011
BUSSELTON, Western Australia (November 9, 2011) – Forty-one elite professional Ironman athletes will compete alongside 1,400 age group competitors at SunSmart Ironman Western Australia 2011. The professional field is the strongest in the event’s history with professional athletes from across Australia, USA, Germany, New Zealand, Great Britain, Japan, France and the
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Joe Gambles wins World Championship Silver in Las Vegas
November 6, 2011
After a decade of international competition, celebrated Tasmanian triathlete Joe Gambles finally claimed his first Triathlon World Championship podium finish, winning a silver medal in a modified ITU Long Distance World Championships in Henderson, Nevada on Saturday. Officials were forced to cancel the four-kilometre swim leg due to “to unsafe
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Sad loss of successful age group athlete Dr Brian Barr
November 5, 2011
Last week the Australian triathlon community lost one of our most successful age group athletes, Dr Brian Barr . While he had always been a sportsman, Brian discovered triathlons in his early 30s to keep a friend company and became hooked. He entered almost every Noosa Triathlon since it started 29
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Dellow and Rollison dominate in Noosa
October 31, 2011
Triathlon, October 31: Australia’s David Dellow has upset a world class field to claim the Noosa Triathlon, the race that has eluded him for over a decade, while 70.3 World Champion Melissa Rollison continued her meteoric rise in the sport claiming the women’s title from pre race favourite Emma Jackson
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Atkinson hunting slice of Noosa history
October 26, 2011
Australia’s Courtney Atkinson has installed himself as the undisputed ‘king’ of Noosa Triathlon with three successive wins at the world famous event. The Beijing Olympian is poised to create history as he lines up to snare a fourth title, a feat not achieved by anyone in the events 29 year
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Accolades for Trail Blazer Welch and our Emerging Girls
October 19, 2011
Triathletes Greg Welch, Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Jackson on centre stage An Australian triathlon trail blazer and two of the sport’s rising stars have been honoured in separate award ceremonies, in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The award season started out in formal fashion when one of triathlon’s true pioneers Greg
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Multi-Sport Mighty Mouse Inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
October 17, 2011
Accomplished American triathlon writer and photographer Timothy Carlson probably sums up Greg Welch the best. The respected US triathlon aficionado with Inside Triathlon wrote this glowing tribute when the man who is legendary in Australian sporting folklore for his extraordinary efforts in putting the sport of triathlon on the map,
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Crowie Crowned Kona King on Australia Day in Hawaii
October 9, 2011
Australia’s ownership of the world’s great triathlon has continued in Kona today with Sydney’s 38-year-old Craig Alexander setting a new race record in a triumphant win in the gruelling Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Photo: Reuters The 38-year-old Sydneysider conquered the Kona lava fields in 8hrs 03mins 56 seconds – just
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CHRIS McCORMACK & GREG WELCH JOIN ESPN’S COVERAGE OF THE 2011 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
October 7, 2011
Plus exclusive pre-race interviews with Aussie competitors Craig Alexander & Mirinda Carfrae and co-host Chris McCormack on Sportscenter each night this week. Two-time Ironman World Champion and Australian Chris McCormack , along with Australia’s first ever winner of the endurance event, Greg Welch , will headline the coverage of ESPN’s Aussies Abroad
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Alexander and Carfrae lead Aussies into Kona
October 6, 2011
Sydney’s two-time winner Craig Alexander and Brisbane’s defending champion Mirinda Carfrae will be vying for their own slices of Hawaiian Ironman history when they headline another strong Australian contingent for the 33rd running of the world’s most famous triathlon on Saturday. The 38-year-old Alexander, who conquered Kona in 2008 and
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2012 Prohibited List Released
September 29, 2011
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2012 Prohibited List which will come into effect on 1 January 2012. The major change to the 2012 List which will affect Australian athletes and support personnel is to inhaled formoterol. In its announcement of the 2012 List WADA advised that, “The
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Triathlon Australia in search for next Olympic Champions
September 22, 2011
Triathlon Australia has today launched an exciting nation-wide search for future Olympic champions in what has been described as “the most significant development concept the sport has ever undertaken.” Four internationally successful, high profile coaches have been appointed as Australia’s new State Talent Coaches (STC) to start the search and
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“Crowie” and Bec Keat lead Australian team to World Long Distance Championships
September 19, 2011
Two-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion Craig Alexander and Challenge champion Rebekah Keat will spearhead a five-strong Australian team named today for the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in the USA in November. The 38-year-old Alexander (NSW) and Keat (QLD) will be joined by David Dellow (QLD), Nikki Butterfield (QLD)
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MOFFATT FINISHES SEASON WITH SILVER IN YOKOHAMA
September 19, 2011
Two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Emma Moffatt has finished the international season with an encouraging silver medal performance in the postponed round of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU Triathlon World Championship Series in Yokohama today. The ITU postponed the round, originally set down for May, following the devastating
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TRIATHLETES RETURN FROM BEIJING WITH A POT OF GOLD
September 14, 2011
Australia’s triathletes have returned triumphantly from China with a haul of nine gold, nine silver and six bronze medals from the 2011 ITU Triathlon World Championships in Beijing. The Age Group team of almost 200 gave the "green and gold" suits a constant presence around the spectacular 2008 Changping Olympic
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Tony's silver lining as Triathlon life keeps on keeping on
September 12, 2011
When it comes to finding someone who epitomises the blood, sweat and tears of the Australian sporting psyche then 53-year-old Gold Coast triathlete Tony Duffy fits the bill in spades here at the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon Age Group World Championships in Beijing . The former elite triathlete turned race director
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Alexander and Rollison Win in Vegas
September 12, 2011
Craig Alexander managed to win his second Ironman 70.3 world title on Andy Potts' front wheel (read on - it's a great story!), while Melissa Rollison took her first world title just a year after her first 70.3 distance race here in Henderson, Nevada over the weekend. Alexander, who won the
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Jackson in hot persuit of Olympic dream after World Championship Fourth
September 11, 2011
Triathlon Australia's rising star Emma Jackson will pursue her Olympic dream with renewed vigor after finishing fourth in the overall pointscore for the Dextro Energy 2011 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series after today's Grand Final race in Beijing. Jackson finished 12th in the final race behind defending world champion, fellow
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Bill wants to go to Rio after Paratriathlon Gold in Beijing
September 10, 2011
Gold Coaster Bill Chaffey has won Australia's first gold medal at the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon World Championships in Beijing, reclaiming his Paratriathlon title in inspiring fashion. Image credit Janos Schmidt/triathlon.org The 34-year-old dominated his Tri-1 category despite some vigorous attention from a Canadian opponent in the 750m swim, which
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Silver to Australia's Ashlee Bailie in Junior World Triathlon
September 10, 2011
Teenage triathlete Ashlee Bailie has brightened up an otherwise cold and miserable day in Beijing today with a stunning silver medal in the Dextro Energy ITU Junior Women's World Triathlon Championship race. I mages credit Delly Carr/triathlon.org The 19-year-old Wollongong-based Western Australian pushed eventual winner Mikayla Neilsen from New Zealand
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Michael Milton - Australian Sport's Man for all seasons
September 10, 2011
One of Australia's most inspirational athletes, Michael Milton continues to push his body beyond the limits and in Beijing yesterday, the six-time Paralympian was in the thick of the action again - just where he likes it. As Paratriathletes from all over the world converged on the 2008 Olympic city for
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Macca wins was of attrition for stricken Aussies
September 10, 2011
Triathlon legend Chris McCormack was the only Australian to finish today's Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon Elite Men's World Champion Grand Final race as the Australian team fought its own war of attrition in Beijing today. It was a tough day in the office for the Australian men's team who lost
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London named Host City for 2013 Grand Final
September 9, 2011
As was announced at the 24th ITU Congress, the ITU is pleased to announce that London has been awarded host city for the 2013 World Championship Grand Final. The 25 th edition of the biggest and most prestigious ITU event will be held on at Hyde Park, the Olympic Games
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2012 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series Announced
September 9, 2011
As was just announced at the 24th ITU Congress, the ITU is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2012 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series . The 2012 edition will travel to eight world class host cities on four continents, offering more geographic spread. 2012 ITU World Championship Series Schedule Race
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Jackson's Graduation continues in Olympic City
September 9, 2011
Australia’s reigning Under 23 World Triathlon champion Emma Jackson was given the day off school to watch the 2008 Olympic Games triathlon in Beijing – the day Emma Snowsill was crowned Olympic champion and Emma Moffatt won Olympic bronze. But now three years later, Jackson, who has just turned 20, will
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Michael Milton to Represent Australia in Third Sport
September 2, 2011
MICHAEL MILTON will again don the green and gold for Australia when he takes on the world’s best at the Paratri World Championships in Beijing on 9 September. Milton, who has already represented Australia at five Paralympic Games as a skier and one as a cyclist, also holds the Australian
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Triathlon's 'Old Heads' joined by exciting new talent for Beijing Grand Final
August 25, 2011
Triathlon Australia has named a mixture of ‘old heads’ and exciting new talent in its nine-strong Elite Team for next month’s ITU World Championship Triathlon Grand Final in Beijing . The women’s team will be led by 30-year-old Olympic champion, three-time World Champion Emma Snowsill and two-time and defending World Champion
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Australian's 6th in World Teams Triathlon
August 21, 2011
Australia has come from behind to claim a top ten finish in the ITU World Teams Triathlon Championship in Lausanne tonight – finishing sixth in the event that looks almost certain to be included in the 2016 Olympic Games. In what is best described as a “triathlon relay”, each of the
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Birthday Girl Celebrates with Silver Medal
August 20, 2011
Australian birthday girl Emma Jackson was within touching distance of the perfect present when she finished second in the 2011 Dextro ITU World Triathlon Sprint Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland yesterday. Jackson, who turned 20 yesterday, was edged out of the gold medal by Chile’s Barbara Riveros Diaz, finishing just one
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2012 Australian National Long Distance Championships awarded to Falls Creek
August 19, 2011
Triathlon Australia is pleased to announce that the Falls Creek Long Distance race has been awarded the right to host the Australian National Long Distance Triathlon Championships for 2012. The Championships will be held on Saturday 11 February 2012 on the spectacular Falls Creek course which was first introduced to
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Fast and Furious Format for ITU Sprint Weekend in Lausanne
August 18, 2011
Australia’s elite triathletes will test themselves both physically and mentally when they line up for two days of “fast and furious” racing at the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sprint events in Lausanne this weekend. The home of the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland will host the men’s
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Australians Lead Ironman Assaults
August 15, 2011
Australian Ironman triathletes have enjoyed a successful weekend, conquering races in Europe, the US, the Phillipines and Australia. Tim Berkel and Rebekah Keat scored brilliant wins in Challenge Copenhagen and there was another double for Tim Jacobs and Belinda Grainger who chalked up victories in the Ironman 70.3 Phillipines. In
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Blistering run leaves Sheedy-Ryan just off the Podium
August 14, 2011
A blistering final run leg still wasn’t enough to get Australia’s Felicity Sheedy-Ryan onto the podium in the 15th running of the 2011 Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup in front of a huge crowd in Hungary today. Well back in the swim, the determined Western Australian rode strongly to take
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Kahlefeldt 8th in rain-swept London Triathlon
August 7, 2011
Australia’s Brad Kahlefeldt has continued to put himself in a prime position for Olympic selection after a determined eighth-placed finish in today’s ITU Dextro Energy Triathlon World Championship race on a rain-swept Olympic course in London. The race started with a one-lap, 1.5km swim in The Serpentine recreation lake in
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Two Emmas close but no cigars in testing London Triathlon
August 6, 2011
Australia’s Emma Jackson and Emma Snowsill have produced bold showings to finish fourth and fifth respectively in the ITU Dextro Energy Triathlon World Championship race and Olympic test event in London. Jackson ran her way into second place on the first half of the run as she tried desperately to
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McCormack to lead Aussie triathletes through streets of London
August 4, 2011
Triathlon legend Chris McCormack may well take a line from Ralph McTell’s famous 70s song the “Streets of London” when he leads a buoyant Australian contingent into the Olympic city for this weekend’s much-awaited Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series race. At 38, the former Olympic distance world champion and
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Brendan Sexton's Road to the Games
July 29, 2011
Triathlon Australia is proud to announce that its prospective Olympian Brendan Sexton is one of 12 young Australian sportsmen and women chosen by the Australian Olympic Committee to tell their stories on the road to the Olympic Games. With the focus on the One Year To Go Countdown celebrations in
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Melissa Rollison wins as Australians Dominate Ironman 70.3 Vineman
July 18, 2011
Incredibly just one week after winning Ironman 70.3 Muncie, Melissa Rollison has backed up by winning Ironman 70.3 Vineman, a race which included World Champion Mirinda Carfrae, who finished third. Once again Rollison was off the pace in the swim but in this race and with this field she found
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Emmas grin and beer it as Aussie Girls skittle field in Hamburg
July 18, 2011
It was an Emma of a day in Hamburg today as Australia’s triathlon trio Emma Moffatt, Emma Jackson and Emma Snowsill celebrated a triumphant and history-making ITU Dextro Energy Triathlon World Championship round in Hamburg. In what was arguably the first time in triathlon and maybe even world sporting history
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Paul Ambrose and Christie Sym win Ironman 70.3 Racine
July 18, 2011
This weekends Triathlon action across all distances has been a Golden one for Australians with Paul Ambrose claiming top spot, and Christie Sym finally fulfilling her potential by topping the leader board at Ironman 70.3 Racine. The good news for the green and gold does not stop there with Tim
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Kahlefeldt's Stunning Triathlon Win in Hamburg
July 17, 2011
Australia’s Brad Kahlefeldt has scored a stunning victory to win the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon World Championship Series round in Hamburg today. Kahlefeldt timed his run to perfection to score a dramatic win over Will Clarke (Great Britain) and David Hauss (France) after they dropped defending champion Javier Gomez (Spain)
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Hamburg next stop for Aussie Tri Team as London Beckons
July 15, 2011
In the lead up to this weekend’s ITU Dextro Energy Triathlon World Championship round in Hamburg, Australia’s National Head Coach Shaun Stephens, runs the microscope over the Australian team’s preparations as they continue their march towards the all-important London round on August 6 and 7. The men’s race will start
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Devonport to host Olympic Triathlon Qualifier
July 12, 2011
Devonport, Tasmania has been selected as the venue for the 2012 OTU Oceania Triathlon Championships. The 2012 Devonport OTU Triathlon Oceania Championships will be conducted on Saturday 10 March. The Oceania Championships in 2012 is a significant part of the international triathlon calendar as one National Federations from Oceania region
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Aussie Triathletes Triumph
July 11, 2011
Australia’s world champion triathletes Emma Moffatt, Ashleigh Gentle and Emma Jackson have produced a stellar weekend of results in an encouraging boost for the Australian team at major international triathlons in Paris and Edmonton. Defending world ITU champion and Olympic bronze medallist Moffatt and reigning world under 23 champion Emma
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Aussie Triathletes Dominate London Super Sprint
July 1, 2011
Australian Olympic hopefuls Brendan Sexton and Erin Densham are the toast of London’s Triathlon set today after claiming stirring victories in the inaugural 2011 GE Canary Wharf Triathlon Super Sprint. The VIS pair dominated the unique heats and finals format which saw the field contest two “Super Sprint” courses over
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Craig Alexander wins Ironman Coeur d’Alene
June 26, 2011
Craig Alexander secured an unexpected win at the Ironman Coeur d’Alene over the weekend, in the quickest time there has ever been in the nine-year-old event. Craig pulled out a course record of 8 hours, 19 minutes, 48 seconds, almost 4 minutes faster than the previous best. “I was prepared
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Popular triathlete and coach Mark Scott remains critical
June 21, 2011
Highly respected Wollongong triathlete and coach Mark Scott remains in a critical condition in Wollongong Hospital today after being hit by a car while training with his father on Saturday morning. The close-knit triathlon and Illawarra sporting community have pulled together to support Mark who remains on life support after
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Moffatt and Densham valiant in Kitzbuhel
June 19, 2011
Beijing Olympians Emma Moffatt and Erin Densham have continued Australia's encouraging performances at this weekend's Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Triathlon Series, finishing fourth and eighth respectively behind untouchable Canadian Paula Findlay in Kitzbuhel, Austria today. It was the first time in the Series that Moffatt has threatened the podium
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Kahlefeldt shines through Kitzbuhel gloom
June 18, 2011
While all eyes were on the return of Chris McCormack at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series round in Kitzbuhel, Austria last night it was fellow Aussies Brad Kahlefeldt and Jamie Huggett who shone through in the dismal, wintery conditions. McCormack, at 38, returned to Olympic distance racing
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Ironman Macca returns with Olympics on his mind
June 17, 2011
All eyes will be on the return to Olympic distance racing by Australia's "Ironman king" Chris McCormack at the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series in Kitzbühel, Austria this weekend . McCormack has his sights set on gate-crashing his way into the Australian Olympic team for London and Saturday’s
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Brittany Dutton and Matthew Hauser Secure Places On Youth Olympic Games Team
THERE was no one more disappointed than Brittany Dutton when a stress fracture in her back forced the young Queenslander to withdraw from last year’s Australian Youth Olympic Games triathlon team for Sydney. But yesterday the 16-year-old Brisbane schoolgirl showed the kind of fighting qualities it takes to make it
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Paratriathletes stamp their 2020 intentions in Newcastle
Australia’s top paratriathletes have kicked off their 2020 season in emphatic fashion in hot and humid conditions at the 2020 Oceania Paratriathlon Championships in Newcastle today. In front of a lively and vocal home crowd, Lauren Parker (PTWC) sped home to her second consecutive Oceania Championship in 01:13:43. Taking an
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BRENDAN SEXTON AND EMMA JACKSON HEADLINE AUSSIES FOR ITU WORLD CUP NEW PLYMOUTH
London Olympian Brendan Sexton will headline a strong contingent of six Aussie men in Sunday’s ITU World Cup Triathlon in New Plymouth, New Zealand as the countdown continues for Commonwealth Games selection. Sexton, a fast-finishing ninth to Spain’s Mario Mola in last Saturday’s opening ITU World Cup in Mooloolaba, will
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ALLEN AND SLACK DOMINATE TREX VICTORIAN CHAMPS START TO FINISH
Pro triathletes Ben Allen (AUS) and Jacqui Slack (GBR) took an early lead in the 1500-metre swim and never looked back. The off-road power couple claimed the elite men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 2015 TreX Victorian Cross Triathlon (X-Tri) Championships on day one of the two-day Bendigo Multisport
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TA HAILS PARALYMPIC DEAL WITH 7
Triathlon Australia has hailed the commercial partnership between the Australian Paralympic Committee and the Seven Network as “another monumental step forward for Paratriathlon and Paralympic Sport in Australia.” The Australian Paralympic Committee and the Seven Network today confirmed the signing of an historic agreement for an all-encompassing coverage of next
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JAKE'S SECOND HOME COMING AS RISING STARS TRI THE GONG
Rising triathlon star Jake Birtwhistle will line up for his second “home game” of the season when he chases his second National Elite title in the space of three weeks at the 2015 Wollongong OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup on Sunday. The 20-year-old Launceston-born Birtwhistle showed all his class when
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Hedgeland and Copeland boost relay hopes with gritty performances in Under 23 Worlds
Gold Coast-based West Australian Jaz Hedgeland and Kingscliff's Brandon Copeland have boosted their hopes of making Sunday’s Under 23/Junior Mixed Relay Team after gritty performances in today’s ITU Under 23 World Championship races at Southport. The 23-year-old Hedgeland went in to today’s race knowing full well what the opposition was
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What goes into your membership
We recognise it's important to know where your membership dollars go and why your membership contributes so much to the ongoing development of our sport. We've spent time with the many areas and people of Triathlon Australia to try to give you a succinct overview of the different aspects of
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Aussies scoop Golden Tickets to Super League Triathlon in Bali
It was a weekend of French and Australian domination at BCA Super League Bali, which saw France’s Sandra Dodet, Aurelien Raphael and Anthony Pujades, and Australia’s Danielle De Francesco, Felicity Sheedy-Ryan and Ryan Fisher claim the first Golden Tickets to the main Super League Triathlon (SLT) Championship Series. Day 1:
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