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2013 Winning Photo of the Year

2013 Winning Photo of the Year

10/01/14 - The 2013 Photo of the Year competition was nearly as epic as the sensational season of racing. We’ve already recounted what we thought were the most memorable racing moments of the year. So without... |

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Get to know Gwen Jorgensen

Get to know Gwen Jorgensen

03/12/13 - Gwensanity became a household noun this year when Gwen Jorgensen became the first American woman to win a World Triathlon Series event. Then she cemented herself as one to watch when she followed up her... |

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Fast Five with Gwen Jorgensen

Fast Five with Gwen Jorgensen

02/05/13 - After a standout collegiate career in both swimming and cross country running, Gwen Jorgensen (USA) wasted no time blasting onto the international triathlon scene when she switched to the sport. Just two... |

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Weekend Race Roundup - April 22, 2013

Weekend Race Roundup - April 22, 2013

22/04/13 - This weekend was a multisport dream with the return of Alistair Brownlee at the Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego, European champions named in Long Distance and Sprint Duathlon in Horst, and Barbados... |

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Alistair Brownlee crushes San Diego field in ITU World Triathlon Series return

Alistair Brownlee crushes San Diego field in ITU World Triathlon Series return

21/04/13 - Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee hadn’t raced an ITU event since the London 2012 Olympic Games, but the Gold medallist showed nothing had changed when he led from start to finish in his 13th ITU World... |

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San Diego Elite Women’s Race Recap

San Diego Elite Women’s Race Recap

19/04/13 - Gwen Jorgensen ran her way into the history books in San Diego on Friday, becoming the first U.S woman to win an ITU World Triathlon Series race on the back of a scintillating final leg. After leaving T2... |

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A heavyweight clash looms in San Diego

A heavyweight clash looms in San Diego

17/04/13 - Sport is littered with great rivalries, match ups that can transcend the code, battles that can promote the sport and its personalities to a world beyond the dedicated and often tragic sports fan. Think... |

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Essential Triathlon Training Tips: San Diego style

Essential Triathlon Training Tips: San Diego style

16/04/13 - In lieu of our regularly-scheduled Essential Triathlon Training Tip this Tuesday, this week we bring you some tips to conquer the age group races in San Diego courtesy of our partners at USA Triathlon.... |

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San Diego Preview: Showdown set for birthplace of triathlon

San Diego Preview: Showdown set for birthplace of triathlon

16/04/13 - The second round of the ITU World Triathlon Series touches down where it all started in the birthplace of triathlon in San Diego this weekend. Friday sees a strong elite women’s field take centre stage,... |

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Jonny Brownlee misses San Diego World Series due to injury

Jonny Brownlee misses San Diego World Series due to injury

09/04/13 - World champion Jonathan Brownlee will miss the San Diego World Triathlon Series event on April 20 due to an ankle injury. Brownlee was withdrawn from the start list of the event a few days ago, and it... |

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2013 World Triathlon Series Preview

2013 World Triathlon Series Preview

27/03/13 - After more than five months of waiting, the countdown until the launch of the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series is set to just days. Eight races will touch down in four continents from April to September,... |

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2012 Photo of the Year Week Two Result

2012 Photo of the Year Week Two Result

16/11/12 - The ITU World Triathlon San Diego marked the first time an ITU race was held in modern triathlon’s birthplace since its creation in 1974. The event also doubled as a U.S. qualifier for London, giving... |

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2012 Photo of the Year - Week Two: San Diego

2012 Photo of the Year - Week Two: San Diego

11/11/12 - In our second instalment of the photo competition, we head to the U.S. where the second ITU World Triathlon Series took place beachside in San Diego. Huge crowds lined the streets to cheer on the elites... |

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Jonathan Brownlee starts 2012 season with dominating win in San Diego

Jonathan Brownlee starts 2012 season with dominating win in San Diego

13/05/12 - Great Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee kicked off his Olympic season with a dominant performance in San Diego, winning his second ITU World Triathlon Series event ahead of Switzerland’s Sven Riederer and... |

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Helen Jenkins dominates as triathlon returns to San Diego

Helen Jenkins dominates as triathlon returns to San Diego

11/05/12 - Great Britain’s Helen Jenkins continued her brilliant start to 2012 with a dominating run to crush the field in San Diego, in a race that had a huge impact on London Olympic qualification. After an... |

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San Diego Pre-race Press Conference Highlights

San Diego Pre-race Press Conference Highlights

11/05/12 - On the eve of the women’s race at the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, four of the sport’s biggest names met with the media at the event’s official pre-race press conference.  Reigning World Champion... |

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San Diego - the birthplace of triathlon

San Diego - the birthplace of triathlon

09/05/12 - This weekend presents a rare opportunity to witness history in the making as triathlon returns to its roots in San Diego. The second ITU World Triathlon Series event of 2012 offers the perfect chance to... |

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Historic weekend in store as the ITU World Triathlon Series comes to San Diego

Historic weekend in store as the ITU World Triathlon Series comes to San Diego

07/05/12 - This weekend’s race marks an important step in triathlon history, it’s the first time an ITU race has been held in San Diego, the birthplace of modern triathlon. On 25 September 1974 the very first... |

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2012 ITU World Triathlon Series Preview

2012 ITU World Triathlon Series Preview

04/04/12 - Now in its fourth year, the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series is just around the corner and will travel to eight host cities across three continents. The world’s top triathletes compete for crucial series... |

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Age-Group Registration for 2012 San Diego WCS now open

Age-Group Registration for 2012 San Diego WCS now open

12/10/11 - Age-group triathletes will have the opportunity to secure a spot on the same course as the world’s top Olympic-distance competitors in scenic San Diego. Registration opens at noon (PST) on Wednesday 12... |

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