Thursday, June 18, 2009
ITU Newsletter: Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series
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Washington , DC - Men's Preview
The top four men from last year's Beijing Olympic Games are going head to head once again. Their incredible sprint finish encapsulated the excitement of triathlon on the world stage and this year's inaugural Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series has kept the ball rolling with some intense action.
Read the men's preview here
Washington , DC - Women's Preview
Exciting action is assured in the women's race with all of the podium finishers from the opening two races toeing the start line. All eyes will be on 2008 Olympic champion Emma Snowsill from Australia who was in devastating form at the start of the year as she ran out as the winner at round one in Tongyeong.
Read the women's preview here
In Profile: Laura Bennett
Home support in Washington , DC this Sunday will be cheering on an array of US stars. We spoke to Laura Bennett, one of the country's most experienced and successful athletes about her thoughts heading into the weekend.
Read the interview here
Potts & Reed Ready to Race
American duo Andy Potts and Matt Reed will be wearing Suunto Comfort Belts during Sunday's race. Made possible by Suunto technology, their heart-rates, speed and GPS positioning data will be broadcast live throughout the race and on the live video stream available via www.triathlon.org/TV
Read all about Potts and Reed here
Kitzbühel Comes Next
Athletes will swim in the beautiful Lake Schwarzsee , cycle against a breathtaking alpine backdrop and run through the gentle hills around the lake.
For more information on the race, click here
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