ITU RELEASE: Triathlon Beats Recession With Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon
Elite Cup in Des Moines, Iowa
June 25, 2009
Des Moines, Iowa, USA (June 24, 2009) - The triathlon circuit moves across
the USA to Des Moines, Iowa for the Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup and ITU
Triathlon Team World Championships where a total of over one million dollars
of prize money is up for grabs over the weekend.
With the largest prize for any triathlon race in the world on offer in the
Elite Cup races on Saturday, the big guns are eyeing up the $200,000 first
place positions, making Hy-Vee one of the most sought after and exciting
competitions for spectators and athletes alike. However the athletes will
have to battle the oppressive conditions as well as each other with
temperatures likely to peak in the mid-thirties on race day. Sunday will see
the athletes join up with their compatriots to contest the ITU Triathlon
Team World Championships where two women and two men complete super sprint
triathlons before tagging their team mates as they battle it out for the
honour of being the best triathlon nation. The ITU are currently lobbying
for this race format to be contested at the London Olympic Games in 2012.
The men's race draws in the Olympic medallists, Jan Frodeno from Germany,
Simon Whitfield from Canada and New Zealand's Bevan Docherty, as well as
2008 world champion Javier Gomez from Spain. Gomez faired the best of the
four at last weekend's Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship race
with a second place finish, with Frodeno in sixth. Both Whitfield and
Docherty failed to finish.
The Aussie pairing of Commonwealth champion Brad Kahlefeldt and the ever
reliant Courtney Atkinson will look to take the cash back Down Under,
although New Zealand's Kris Gemmell will have other plans. Home support will
rest on the shoulders of Jarrod Shoemaker who looked strong in Washington to
clock a top ten finish. Andy Potts and Hunter Kemper, who were fourth and
fifth in DC, will save their energy for the team championships.
A strong European contingent will be looking for success despite the race
coming just a week before their continental championships. Russia's Dmitry
Polyansky returns to action following victory in last weekend's European
under 23 Championships and will line up alongside Ivan Vasiliev. Will Clarke
and Tim Don spearhead the British assault in the absence of double World
Championship winner Alistair Brownlee, whilst Africa's sole representative,
Hendrik De Villiers from South Africa, will hope to perform better than in
Washington where he suffered mechanical failure and a crash on the bike.
The big question in the women's race centres around whether Emma Moffatt can
beat compatriot and Olympic gold medallist Emma Snowsill for the second
weekend in a row.
The Australian pairing have dominated the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU
World Championship Series thus far this year, although few expected Moffatt
to outrun Snowsill in Washington, DC. With the seemingly invincible triple
world champion suffering her first defeat to anyone other than Portugal's
Vanessa Fernandes since 2005, can Snowsill register her second Hy-Vee win?
Laura Bennett delighted the American fans as she crossed the line in first
place at Des Moines in 2006, although a repeat performance looks unlikely as
she continues to come back from a prolonged injury. Sarah Haskins might be
USA Triathlon's best shot at a medal having finished fourth last weekend in
Washington.
With Switzerland's Daniela Ryf, the 2008 under 23 world champion, finding
some excellent form in Washington, a repeat performance for her would
guarantee a big pay day; whilst her training partner, Lisa Norden from
Sweden, will be hoping that the cramping she suffered on the run in DC will
not return come Saturday afternoon.
Japan's Juri Ide usually races strongly in the warmer climates, and the
Beijing Olympic Games fifth place finisher could cause an upset on race day.
Britain's 2008 world champion Helen Jenkins put herself back in the running
following a fifth place finish in Washington as she looks to find the form
that gave her third place and a cheque for $25,000 at last year's race.
An outsider for a good result may be Lauren Groves from Canada who ran
through to tenth place in Washington, posting the third fastest run split
behind the two Emma's from Australia. She will line up alongside Kathy
Tremblay who has already shown some fine form with a fourth place finish at
the Tongyeong Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship race in
Korea.
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ITU Family Newsletter
June 11, 2009
Watch the Madrid Highlights Show
The 52 minute highlights package from last month's Madrid Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship race is now screening on the ITU's live broadcast website, www.triathlon.org/tv .
Team World Champs in Des Moines
There have been twenty entries for the inaugural Team World Championships which are being held on the Sunday following the Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup.
For more information and to watch the video, click here
Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Dates
More information will be posted when available. Click on the links below.
Asia - Incheon, South Korea
Europe - Man Menor, Spain
Africa - Pretoria, South Africa
Oceania - Hobart, Australia
Americas - Monterrey, Mexico
Junior & U23 Development Camp
The deadline for entries to the 2009 ITU World Junior / U23 Camp, which will be held in Gold Coast, Australia at the world class Sports Super Centre, is drawing near.
For more information and to download a nomination form, follow this link
Paratriathlon: Great Britain Champs
Paratriathlon has really taken off this season in the UK . Numerous events across the country have declared themselves as fully inclusive for paratriathletes, offering greater opportunity for disabled individuals to get involved in the sport.
Read the feature here
ITU Duathlon Champs in North Carolina
The event will feature close to 1,000 age group competitors racing on a 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run course in and around Lowe's Motor Speedway. The location offers a one-of-a-kind venue, presenting a challenging course that will take the athletes around the same track where NASCAR's greatest drivers have raced for the finish line.
Click here for more details
Anti-doping: Athlete Survey Results #3
Recently, ITU elite athletes had an opportunity to take part in an Anti-doping Survey. This survey will serve to shape ITU's Anti-doping programme for the next few years. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing with you the responses to the survey. There were 132 responses.
Click here to read the third installment
If you have any questions about ITU's Anti-doping program, please contact Leslie Buchanan .
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ITU Family Newsletter
June 04, 2009
Madrid Roundup
The 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series continued its exciting start to the year with some breathtaking races at round two in Madrid , Spain .
Women's race report
Men's race report
ITU President Meets Samaranch
ITU President, Marisol Casado, paid a welcome visit to Honorary President for Life of the International Olympic Committee, Juan Antonio Samaranch following the weekend's Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series race.
For the full story, click here
Team World Champs in Des Moines
With the IOC selections for additional events for the London 2012 Olympiad approaching, the International Triathlon Union will be showcasing its latest World Championship race in Des Moines, Iowa with the running of the inaugural Team World Championship.
For more information and to watch the video, click here
ITU Athletes' Committee Elections
The role of athletes in the decision-making process of ITU has been a fundamental principle of our organisation since its creation in Avignon , France , 1989.
For more information and to download a nomination form, follow this link
Paratriathlon: Stefan Hüppe (GER)
Stefan Hüppe is an athlete with heart and soul, and with a 77 minute half marathon clocking is looking forward to competing against other TRI4 paratriathletes (arm impairment) at the ITU World Triathlon Championships on Australia 's Gold Coast in September.
Read the interview here
Special Rates for Gold Coast Hotels
Special rates are available at the host hotel, Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort and Spa, for the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Grand Final. Please see the website for rates and the booking form required to secure rooms at these prices:
Click here for details
Anti-doping: Athlete Survey Results #2
Recently, ITU elite athletes had an opportunity to take part in an Anti-doping Survey. This survey will serve to shape ITU's Anti-doping programme for the next few years. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing with you the responses to the survey. There were 132 responses.
Click here to read the second installment
If you have any questions about ITU's Anti-doping program, please contact Leslie Buchanan.
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SUBIT 2009 Wrap-up
The ITU Subic Bay International Triathlon 2009 held over the last weekend was the biggest SuBIT we've ever had and one of the most difficult and toughest races we've ever conducted.
Over 400 of you took part over 2 days and several events. The times and the quality of racing are really improving and that is so impressive. More and more Age Groupers are knocking on the 2:10 range and our National Team is turning in better results.
Deserving of mention are LC Langit's brave performance, staying with the leaders until T2 and Neil Catiil's remarkable ride.
TRAP would like to thank and congratulate all of you who participated in SuBIT 2009. Kudos also to all the winners!
To those of you who expressed your thanks and complimented the race to us directly, we appreciate it very much and are happy that you enjoyed the race.
The two transition set-up was one of the most difficult things we've ever done and admittedly, that took a toll on us. To the others who were on the short end of some of our mistakes and oversights, we are very sorry that these things happened. As per our mandate, we will review and evaluate our work and endeavor to bring you better conducted, more exciting and innovative multi-sport races.
A great disservice was done to the winners of the 40-44 Women's Age Group. They were not called up on stage to receive the recognition they so deserved. We would like to cite:
1. Fiona Ottiger 2:50:03
2. Sen. Pia Cayetano 3:02:40
3. Sheri Baghaie 3:27:01
These ladies are some of the nicest people and most dedicated athletes we have and they should not have been ignored and overlooked. Our most sincere apologies, Ladies.
We also announced the Relay Team results late, after many of the people had left. Sorry, Guys.
BTW, the Philippine International Duathlon Open is now the Asian Duathlon Championships and will done in Subic Bay also. The Nov. 8 date has been retained.
Hope to see you there!