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Full 2017 WTS calendar confirmed
06/09/16 - 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... |
Full StoryWhat to look out for in the 2016 season
04/02/16 - It’s been a long, hard wait, but the 2016 season is finally upon us. And what a season it’s going to be. From naming Olympic and Paralympic champions to crowning World Champions, this is going to be... |
Full StoryVincent Luis smashes Hamburg for first WTS title
18/07/15 - No stranger to the podium, but a stranger to the top, France’s Vincent Luis produced a remarkable run at World Triathlon Hamburg to claim his first ever World Triathlon Series title over four-time World... |
Full StoryLoaded women’s list in WTS Hamburg
14/07/15 - After having to suffer through a fifty-day hiatus, the World Triathlon Series is finally back as it returns to Hamburg, Germany this weekend. Arguably one of the most popular races of the season, it is... |
Full StorySprint finish gives Gomez first season gold
16/05/15 - Leaving it all down to the blue carpet, Javier Gomez Noya (ESP) won a thrilling sprint over Alistair Brownlee (GBR) to claim his first gold medal of the season at the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama on... |
Full StoryGwen Jorgensen takes three-peat in Yokohama
16/05/15 - Showing no weaknesses despite the rainy and cold weather, Gwen Jorgensen (USA) extended her undefeated streak in claiming her ninth consecutive win in taking out the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series... |
Full StoryParatriathletes prevail on Yokohama course
16/05/15 - The paratriathletes were first out on course at the World Series Triathlon event in Yokohama this morning, with racing underway at 6.55am local time under drizzly and overcast skies that turned to heavy... |
Full StoryCape Town gives Holland first WTS win
25/04/15 - Under foggy skies and with a slight chill in the air, Great Britain’s Vicky Holland announced her return from injury in style with her first ever World Triathlon Series win. A late surge on the run gave... |
Full StoryPress conference highlights from #WTSCapeTown
23/04/15 - The World Triathlon Series returns to Cape Town, South Africa for only the second time in what will be the fourth stop of the circuit. Today some of the athletes took the time to meet with the local... |
Full StoryTune into the WTS with Triathlonlive and Trifecta
06/03/15 - With ten races on the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar, there’s more action than ever before. And with Olympic qualification on the line, the stakes are doubly as high this year. To make sure you... |
Full StoryEdmonton awarded 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final
28/01/13 - 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... |
Full StoryITU announces PruHealth as title sponsor for 2013 London Grand Final
28/01/13 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and organisers of the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final London are pleased to announce their partnership with PruHealth, a leading health insurance and wellness... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Nine: Final
07/01/13 - For the last two months, you have voted on your favourite pictures from the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series. Now it’s time to elect the best of the best. Here are the top eight shots of the year taken by... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Eight: Auckland
23/12/12 - The Grand Final in Auckland produced fantastic opportunities to capture images for the 2012 Photo of the Year contest. After a long season that included the London Olympics, athletes dug deep to finish... |
Full StoryEssential Triathlon Training Tips: Swim Safety
18/12/12 - Safety is the utmost important factor when training and racing a triathlon. Many athletes often find the swim the most daunting discipline of the three, as maneuvering in unfamiliar water amongst a sea of... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Seven: Yokohama
16/12/12 - As the penultimate stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series, Yokohama was the site of gut wrenching efforts to clench critical world championship points. The women’s race saw a grueling battle between... |
Full StoryITU World Triathlon Grand Final exceeds economic expectations
11/12/12 - The great news regarding ITU’s World Triathlon Series races just keeps rolling in. An independent report submitted to Triathlon New Zealand and the local organising committee found the Barfoot &... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Six: Stockholm
09/12/12 - In Stockholm’s debut appearance as an ITU World Triathlon Series event, an Olympic star studded line up turned out for the sprint race. Just weeks after the Games, competition was anything but lacking, as... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year Week Five Result
07/12/12 - The fifth week of the photo of the year competition produced the biggest winning margin so far in the contest, with over 50% of the votes going to a photo showing the undeniable serenity one athlete found... |
Full Story2012 Highlights: A first time for everything
06/12/12 - First moments are important. First words, first steps, first impressions, first time riding a bike, and the first time you ride that bike so fast it leads to an ITU World Triathlon Series title. No one... |
Full StoryJTU and Yokohama receive event award
04/12/12 - The Japan Triathlon Union (JTU) and City of Yokohama recently obtained a certificate of “ISO20121” for its excellent organization and event sustainability management for the 2012 ITU World Triathlon... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Five: Hamburg
02/12/12 - As the last race before the Olympics, Hamburg was reduced to a sprint distance. The shorter race resulted in accelerated speeds and fiery battles to the finish line, which in turn produced some beautiful... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year Week Four Result
30/11/12 - The fourth installment of the Photo of the Year contest was a tight battle for much of the week. Votes hinged between the celebratory shot of Germany’s Jan Frodeno running down the finish chute and the... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Four: Kitzbühel
25/11/12 - Kitzbühel marked the final Olympic distance race in the ITU World Triathlon Series prior to the London Olympics. Nestled in the Alpine mountains, Kitzbühel provided a technically and physically... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year Week Three Result
23/11/12 - The ITU World Triathlon Madrid, which twists and turns through beautiful Casa de Campo Park, always elicits great shots. This year, the event was the final opportunity to clench a spot at the 2012 London... |
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