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Emma Pallant pulls out Duathlon win

Emma Pallant pulls out Duathlon win

17/10/15 - Former junior track and field star, Emma Pallant (GBR) scored a strong win for Great Britain, putting pay to the hopes of world champion Sandra Levenez (FRA) going back to back in Adelaide. Holding off a... |

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World’s best duathletes descend on Adelaide

World’s best duathletes descend on Adelaide

12/10/15 - 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. ... |

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Sophia Saller wins U23 World Title in stunning style

Sophia Saller wins U23 World Title in stunning style

31/08/14 - Germany’s Sophia Saller turned her silver European Championship medal into gold when she stormed home on the run to win the U23 Women’s World Championship today in a time of 2:04:52 to beat home a... |

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Under23 start lists brimming with talented athletes

Under23 start lists brimming with talented athletes

26/08/14 - The men’s and women’s Under23 start lists are riddled with brimming talent that have already been making waves amongst the elites this year. The U23 athletes will compete on the same standard distance... |

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Levenez finally lands World Duathlon title

Levenez finally lands World Duathlon title

31/05/14 - It was sixth time lucky for Sandra Levenez (FRA) as she dominated the ITU World Duathlon Championships in Pontevedra. After four podium finishes in the last five years but no gold medal to speak of,... |

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Backhouse makes it two first time World Cup winners in Chengdu

Backhouse makes it two first time World Cup winners in Chengdu

10/05/14 - It was an Aussie win at the Chengdu ITU World Cup in China today, with Gillian Backhouse (AUS) proving too strong on the run to clear out in warm and muggy conditions to win by 29 seconds from Jessica... |

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