Thursday, June 4, 2009
ITU Family Newsletter
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.