https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/ Tue, 05 May 2026 07:15:11 +0000 MyBB https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-ITU-Long-Distance-Triathlon-World-Titles-on-the-line Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:44:52 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-ITU-Long-Distance-Triathlon-World-Titles-on-the-line Sweden for the third time this weekend, with the town of Motala debuting as the host of an all-star list of athletes. Camilla Pedersen (DEN) returns to defend her crown over the likes of Mary Beth Ellis (USA) and Asa Lundstrom (SWE), while the men’s field welcomes an impressive depth for the races on Saturday including Dirk Bockel (LUX), Joe Gambles (AUS), Samuel Betten (AUS), Peter Robertson (AUS).

The Championships will be contested over a two-lap 4km swim in the bay, followed by a picturesque three-lap hilly 120km bike and will be finished off with a three-lap 30km run that traverses the stunning shoreline of Lake Vattern. In addition to the elite titles, the event will offer age group and paratriathlon races.]]> Sweden for the third time this weekend, with the town of Motala debuting as the host of an all-star list of athletes. Camilla Pedersen (DEN) returns to defend her crown over the likes of Mary Beth Ellis (USA) and Asa Lundstrom (SWE), while the men’s field welcomes an impressive depth for the races on Saturday including Dirk Bockel (LUX), Joe Gambles (AUS), Samuel Betten (AUS), Peter Robertson (AUS).

The Championships will be contested over a two-lap 4km swim in the bay, followed by a picturesque three-lap hilly 120km bike and will be finished off with a three-lap 30km run that traverses the stunning shoreline of Lake Vattern. In addition to the elite titles, the event will offer age group and paratriathlon races.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-ITU-World-Triathlon-Series-on-to-London Wed, 27 May 2015 06:34:57 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-ITU-World-Triathlon-Series-on-to-London
While Gwen Jorgensen (USA) tops the start list in the hopes of continuing on in her nine-time undefeated winning streak, London may bring her toughest competition yet. A star-studded women’s race will also feature compatriot Katie Zaferes, Great Britain’s own Non Stanford and Vicky Holland and New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt. In the men's race, brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) will face off head-to-head for the first time this season and with Javier Gomez (ESP) taking a break from the WTS, fellow Spaniard Mario Mola will be sporting the No. 1 in an attempt to claim another London gold as he did in a last-minute sprint finish last year.]]>
While Gwen Jorgensen (USA) tops the start list in the hopes of continuing on in her nine-time undefeated winning streak, London may bring her toughest competition yet. A star-studded women’s race will also feature compatriot Katie Zaferes, Great Britain’s own Non Stanford and Vicky Holland and New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt. In the men's race, brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) will face off head-to-head for the first time this season and with Javier Gomez (ESP) taking a break from the WTS, fellow Spaniard Mario Mola will be sporting the No. 1 in an attempt to claim another London gold as he did in a last-minute sprint finish last year.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Gold-medallists-for-ITU-in-Cape-Town Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:43:57 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Gold-medallists-for-ITU-in-Cape-Town
The race marks the first time Spirig has competed in the World Triathlon Series since she won Olympic gold in London. Spirig will face Americans Katie Zaferes and Sarah True, as well as powerhouse Helen Jenkins (GBR), who will also start her season in South Africa after sustaining injuries much of the last year. In the men's race, Alistair Brownlee returns for the first time this season, and will line up next to the impressive Javier Gomez (ESP), Mario Mola (ESP) and South Africa's own Richard Murray and Henri Schoeman.]]>
The race marks the first time Spirig has competed in the World Triathlon Series since she won Olympic gold in London. Spirig will face Americans Katie Zaferes and Sarah True, as well as powerhouse Helen Jenkins (GBR), who will also start her season in South Africa after sustaining injuries much of the last year. In the men's race, Alistair Brownlee returns for the first time this season, and will line up next to the impressive Javier Gomez (ESP), Mario Mola (ESP) and South Africa's own Richard Murray and Henri Schoeman.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Sardinia-named-2015-Cross-Tri-Champs-host Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:40:54 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Sardinia-named-2015-Cross-Tri-Champs-host
“Sardinia offers up both spectacular views and a challenging course for the Cross Triathlon World Championships,” said Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member. “The multisport discipline of cross triathlon has grown immensely in the last few years. We look forward to continuing to develop this exciting format.”

In just its fifth edition, the Cross Triathlon World Championships will travel to Sardinia for the first time and will be coordinated in association with TNatura. Orosei this year hosted the European Cross Triathlon Championships over a 1.5km swim, 30km bike that traversed across sandy terrain followed by a 10km cross country run.

It was there that Germany’s Katrin Muller launched her cross triathlon season with a win. She would go on to close out the season the same way, winning the 2014 Cross Triathlon World Championships in Zittau.

Exact dates for all of the World Championship races are yet to be confirmed.]]>
“Sardinia offers up both spectacular views and a challenging course for the Cross Triathlon World Championships,” said Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member. “The multisport discipline of cross triathlon has grown immensely in the last few years. We look forward to continuing to develop this exciting format.”

In just its fifth edition, the Cross Triathlon World Championships will travel to Sardinia for the first time and will be coordinated in association with TNatura. Orosei this year hosted the European Cross Triathlon Championships over a 1.5km swim, 30km bike that traversed across sandy terrain followed by a 10km cross country run.

It was there that Germany’s Katrin Muller launched her cross triathlon season with a win. She would go on to close out the season the same way, winning the 2014 Cross Triathlon World Championships in Zittau.

Exact dates for all of the World Championship races are yet to be confirmed.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Challenge-Almere-Amsterdam-to-host-2014-ETU-Long-Distance Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:22:12 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Challenge-Almere-Amsterdam-to-host-2014-ETU-Long-Distance
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam is the third Challenge Family race to host the long distance championships, sharing the honour with DATEV Challenge Roth and Challenge Vichy since the partnership between ETU and Challenge Family began in 2012.

“The Challenge Almere organizing committee is very pleased to be part of this legacy”, said race director Richard Belderok. “It is our goal to attract a significant number of athletes to this historic event from all over the world, as well as of course reaching the international media.”

Flevoland Deputy King’s Commissioner Jaap Lodders is enthusiastic about the announcement. “The European Championships at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam are a great boost for the event. It fits seamlessly in the Flevoland policy of triathlon as focus sport. Flevoland breathes triathlon!”

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with ETU into 2014 together with Challenge Almere-Amsterdam,” said Felix Walchshöfer, CEO of Challenge Family. “For us, this partnership reflects our commitment to working together with the sport’s governing bodies to ensure triathlon continues to enjoy a strong and healthy future. It’s an honour to see, nearly thirty years after the inaugural event, the European Championships returning to their birthplace in Almere under the Challenge banner.”

Renato Bertrandi, President of the ETU, said: “I am happy to confirm that our Executive Board has decided to continue working with Challenge in the Long Distance events. We have had positive results over the last two years and we confirm the successful partnership for the next seasons.

“I am extremely happy that the European Long Distance Championship will be held
in Almere, a well known venue to all our European Long Distance athletes: I am sure that the local organiser will create a great event. See you all there!”

Henk van Lint, President NTB said, “This is great news for long distance in the Netherlands and what a great step for the young Challenge Almere-Amsterdam LOC, they deserve to host this new top event and we are looking forward to this European Championship together with the Dutch Championships Long Distance as well!”

“The triathlon is in the DNA of our community. Hundreds of volunteers have put the triathlon in Almere back on the international sports map. The success lies in acting as a family: together with volunteers, companies, sport clubs, local government and sponsors we made a big improvement with our event by working with the Challenge Family. Hosting the ETU European Championships is a reward to all of us,” said Renee Peeters, Alderman City Almere.

The official ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championships will take place at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam on September 13th 2014. Challenge Almere will also play host to the 2014 Dutch Championships.

Challenge and ETU are also continuing their partnership for the European Middle Distance Championships which will take place in Mallorca on 18th October, 2014.

Editor’s Information:
The Challenge Family global series of long distance triathlons is changing the face of long distance racing around the world with its focus on athlete experience. Featuring spectacular courses in iconic destinations, Challenge Family events focus on delivering the race of a lifetime to every athlete, and creating a memorable spectator experience that captures all the excitement and emotion of this inspirational sport. The Challenge Family series currently features 22 events around the world including the world’s largest long distance triathlon, Challenge Roth in Germany. Other Challenge Family races take place in Germany, Austria, Canada, UK, France, Spain, Holland, Italy, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan and USA.

The European Triathlon Union (ETU) was established in 1984 to develop the future of triathlon across Europe. There are currently forty seven national federations affiliated to the ETU and that number is steadily increasing as we work hard to continue to develop and support emerging National Federations.

The ETU is the European governing body for the Olympic sport of Triathlon and for all related multisport such as Paratriathlon, Aquathlon, Duathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, Long Distance Duathlon, Cross Triathlon and Winter Triathlon.

The ETU is recognised by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) as the Continental Confederation in Europe.]]>
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam is the third Challenge Family race to host the long distance championships, sharing the honour with DATEV Challenge Roth and Challenge Vichy since the partnership between ETU and Challenge Family began in 2012.

“The Challenge Almere organizing committee is very pleased to be part of this legacy”, said race director Richard Belderok. “It is our goal to attract a significant number of athletes to this historic event from all over the world, as well as of course reaching the international media.”

Flevoland Deputy King’s Commissioner Jaap Lodders is enthusiastic about the announcement. “The European Championships at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam are a great boost for the event. It fits seamlessly in the Flevoland policy of triathlon as focus sport. Flevoland breathes triathlon!”

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with ETU into 2014 together with Challenge Almere-Amsterdam,” said Felix Walchshöfer, CEO of Challenge Family. “For us, this partnership reflects our commitment to working together with the sport’s governing bodies to ensure triathlon continues to enjoy a strong and healthy future. It’s an honour to see, nearly thirty years after the inaugural event, the European Championships returning to their birthplace in Almere under the Challenge banner.”

Renato Bertrandi, President of the ETU, said: “I am happy to confirm that our Executive Board has decided to continue working with Challenge in the Long Distance events. We have had positive results over the last two years and we confirm the successful partnership for the next seasons.

“I am extremely happy that the European Long Distance Championship will be held
in Almere, a well known venue to all our European Long Distance athletes: I am sure that the local organiser will create a great event. See you all there!”

Henk van Lint, President NTB said, “This is great news for long distance in the Netherlands and what a great step for the young Challenge Almere-Amsterdam LOC, they deserve to host this new top event and we are looking forward to this European Championship together with the Dutch Championships Long Distance as well!”

“The triathlon is in the DNA of our community. Hundreds of volunteers have put the triathlon in Almere back on the international sports map. The success lies in acting as a family: together with volunteers, companies, sport clubs, local government and sponsors we made a big improvement with our event by working with the Challenge Family. Hosting the ETU European Championships is a reward to all of us,” said Renee Peeters, Alderman City Almere.

The official ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championships will take place at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam on September 13th 2014. Challenge Almere will also play host to the 2014 Dutch Championships.

Challenge and ETU are also continuing their partnership for the European Middle Distance Championships which will take place in Mallorca on 18th October, 2014.

Editor’s Information:
The Challenge Family global series of long distance triathlons is changing the face of long distance racing around the world with its focus on athlete experience. Featuring spectacular courses in iconic destinations, Challenge Family events focus on delivering the race of a lifetime to every athlete, and creating a memorable spectator experience that captures all the excitement and emotion of this inspirational sport. The Challenge Family series currently features 22 events around the world including the world’s largest long distance triathlon, Challenge Roth in Germany. Other Challenge Family races take place in Germany, Austria, Canada, UK, France, Spain, Holland, Italy, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan and USA.

The European Triathlon Union (ETU) was established in 1984 to develop the future of triathlon across Europe. There are currently forty seven national federations affiliated to the ETU and that number is steadily increasing as we work hard to continue to develop and support emerging National Federations.

The ETU is the European governing body for the Olympic sport of Triathlon and for all related multisport such as Paratriathlon, Aquathlon, Duathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, Long Distance Duathlon, Cross Triathlon and Winter Triathlon.

The ETU is recognised by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) as the Continental Confederation in Europe.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Balkan-Championships-head-to-Serbia Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:45:32 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Balkan-Championships-head-to-Serbia
As part of the ETU’s commitment to supporting developing National Federations and their athletes, this competition is now in its third year as a standalone event following four years as an ITU European Cup and Balkan Championships competition.

Last year in Elazig, Turkey’s Ece Bakici won her country’s first International triathlon medal and athletes from the likes of Romania, Lithuania and Macedonia will be hoping for a similar success story in Kladovo.

In total, 50 elite athletes will compete in Kladovo with many representing their country for the first time and making their International competition debut.

A strong Serbian contingent will be keen to do well on home soil and Ljudmila Medan, Team Manager for the Serbian Triathlon Union, said: “It is a special honour to be the organisers of the Balkan Championships and to welcome all the participants.

“Since becoming an Olympic sport, triathlon in Serbia began to expand rapidly. We started as a group of enthusiasts and fans of endurance sports, but now we have developed into a serious National Triathlon association with over 400 licensed triathletes.

“The Balkan Championship are crucial as they bring together national associations who need to know each other, to help them identify problems in the organisation of competitions and to educate coaches and improve the quality of competitors in the elite category.”

Peter Klosz, of the Romanian Triathlon Federation, said: “For us the Balkan Championships events is one of the most important races of the year. We are taking 16 athletes to Kladovo across the youth, junior and elite categories.

“This is special for our athletes to give them experience in international races. I hope in a couple years we can go on to get some good results in the higher international races.”]]>
As part of the ETU’s commitment to supporting developing National Federations and their athletes, this competition is now in its third year as a standalone event following four years as an ITU European Cup and Balkan Championships competition.

Last year in Elazig, Turkey’s Ece Bakici won her country’s first International triathlon medal and athletes from the likes of Romania, Lithuania and Macedonia will be hoping for a similar success story in Kladovo.

In total, 50 elite athletes will compete in Kladovo with many representing their country for the first time and making their International competition debut.

A strong Serbian contingent will be keen to do well on home soil and Ljudmila Medan, Team Manager for the Serbian Triathlon Union, said: “It is a special honour to be the organisers of the Balkan Championships and to welcome all the participants.

“Since becoming an Olympic sport, triathlon in Serbia began to expand rapidly. We started as a group of enthusiasts and fans of endurance sports, but now we have developed into a serious National Triathlon association with over 400 licensed triathletes.

“The Balkan Championship are crucial as they bring together national associations who need to know each other, to help them identify problems in the organisation of competitions and to educate coaches and improve the quality of competitors in the elite category.”

Peter Klosz, of the Romanian Triathlon Federation, said: “For us the Balkan Championships events is one of the most important races of the year. We are taking 16 athletes to Kladovo across the youth, junior and elite categories.

“This is special for our athletes to give them experience in international races. I hope in a couple years we can go on to get some good results in the higher international races.”]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-European-Cross-Triathlon-Championships-head-to-Austria Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:02:56 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-European-Cross-Triathlon-Championships-head-to-Austria
The diversity of triathlon is once again on display as over 150 athletes will compete for the European Cross title across Elite, U23, Junior, Paratriathlon and Age Group categories.

The first ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships took place in Ibiza in 2007 with Eneko Llanos (ESP) and Carina Wasle (AUT) the inaugural winners.

Since then, the popularity of the sport and the competition has continued to grow. Cornelia Schierl, of the LOC behind the European Cross Triathlon Championships, said: "There is a triathlon-boom going on in Austria, regarding the classic disciplines as well as the cross-triathlon. The community is growing constantly. Our region is literally a haven for mountain bikers, which offers the perfect circumstances for cross-triathletes."

Following the stunning course at Kitzbühel in the World Triathlon Series, the Cross triathletes can look forward to a spectacular and demanding course which covers 1km swim, 22km mountain bike and 6km run.

Schierl said: “We wanted to represent the various landscape of Austria and the Salzkammergut-Region in particular. The international athletes should get an idea of the huge potential and the unique facilities our region provides for training and races. We want to inspire them to come back for training and for the annual Wolfgangsee X-Challenge.

“It was a challenge for us to create a 11 km course which heads from the lakeside into the nature and shows the variety of the landscape for mountainbikers. In the end we made it and we're proud to say that the course is very diversified. The Cross triathletes will go on a great course that will demand all their skills, especially on the difficult downhill part with spectacular panoramic views during the race."

In the Elite Women’s race, Helena Erbenova (CZE), the 2013 ITU World Cross Triathlon Champion and 2013 World Winter Triathlon Champion, will look to add another title to her collection by defending the title she won in Den Haag last year.

Two time European Cross Champion Carina Wasle (AUT) also returns, looking to avenge last year’s defeat to Erbenova when she finished second in den Haag.

Germany’s Kathrin Muller, a previous European Cup winner, make her debut in International Cross Triathlon competition.

In the Elite Men’s race, two time winner and defending Champion Victor Manuel Del Corral Morales will not compete, opening up the field for a new Champion.

Among the contenders, Tomas Jurkovic (SVK) finished 6th in the ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships but both Peter Mosny (SVK) and Rory Downie (GBR) are U23 European Cross Triathlon Champions – Downie’s victory coming last year in Den Haag.

In the Paratriathlon competition, the great Martin Falch (AUT), the reigning European Cross and World Cross Champion will get a hero’s reception in his native Austria as he defends his title in the tri-5 category.]]>
The diversity of triathlon is once again on display as over 150 athletes will compete for the European Cross title across Elite, U23, Junior, Paratriathlon and Age Group categories.

The first ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships took place in Ibiza in 2007 with Eneko Llanos (ESP) and Carina Wasle (AUT) the inaugural winners.

Since then, the popularity of the sport and the competition has continued to grow. Cornelia Schierl, of the LOC behind the European Cross Triathlon Championships, said: "There is a triathlon-boom going on in Austria, regarding the classic disciplines as well as the cross-triathlon. The community is growing constantly. Our region is literally a haven for mountain bikers, which offers the perfect circumstances for cross-triathletes."

Following the stunning course at Kitzbühel in the World Triathlon Series, the Cross triathletes can look forward to a spectacular and demanding course which covers 1km swim, 22km mountain bike and 6km run.

Schierl said: “We wanted to represent the various landscape of Austria and the Salzkammergut-Region in particular. The international athletes should get an idea of the huge potential and the unique facilities our region provides for training and races. We want to inspire them to come back for training and for the annual Wolfgangsee X-Challenge.

“It was a challenge for us to create a 11 km course which heads from the lakeside into the nature and shows the variety of the landscape for mountainbikers. In the end we made it and we're proud to say that the course is very diversified. The Cross triathletes will go on a great course that will demand all their skills, especially on the difficult downhill part with spectacular panoramic views during the race."

In the Elite Women’s race, Helena Erbenova (CZE), the 2013 ITU World Cross Triathlon Champion and 2013 World Winter Triathlon Champion, will look to add another title to her collection by defending the title she won in Den Haag last year.

Two time European Cross Champion Carina Wasle (AUT) also returns, looking to avenge last year’s defeat to Erbenova when she finished second in den Haag.

Germany’s Kathrin Muller, a previous European Cup winner, make her debut in International Cross Triathlon competition.

In the Elite Men’s race, two time winner and defending Champion Victor Manuel Del Corral Morales will not compete, opening up the field for a new Champion.

Among the contenders, Tomas Jurkovic (SVK) finished 6th in the ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships but both Peter Mosny (SVK) and Rory Downie (GBR) are U23 European Cross Triathlon Champions – Downie’s victory coming last year in Den Haag.

In the Paratriathlon competition, the great Martin Falch (AUT), the reigning European Cross and World Cross Champion will get a hero’s reception in his native Austria as he defends his title in the tri-5 category.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Triathlon-Series-continues-in-Stockholm Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:46:57 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Triathlon-Series-continues-in-Stockholm
Elite Men’s Preview
With a stellar line-up that includes Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Javier Gomez, Richard Murray and Sven Riederer, the elite men’s race promises to be one of the most hotly events contested all season. And when you then consider it’s the penultimate race in a fascinating 2013 World Triathlon Series season where the race for rankings points will loom almost as large as the race outcome, it’s must-watch action.

So far the 2013 season has been a rarity in that due to a late start to the season, neither Alistair Brownlee or Jonathan Brownlee has taken a lead in the overall rankings. Instead it’s been Gomez, Mario Mola and Joao Silva who have taken turns in the lead with super-consistent performances across the early part of the season, while Murray has also figured in the top-four to sit third in the rankings. The Brownlee brothers currently sit in fifth and sixth, with almost 600 points needed to overtake current leader Gomez. It is plenty to make up, with but extra points on offer in the London Grand Final, it’s still within reach. However don’t expect all those above them to be giving up their lead lightly, and Gomez is currently in the box seat to claim his third ITU World Championship.

But what does it mean for Stockholm? Well firstly doing well on the technical bike course, that comes complete with cobblestones in the old Gamla Stan area of Stockholm, could be key. As has been the case most of the season expect the Brownlees, Gomez and Riederer to be in a lead bunch and push the pace, and don’t be surprised if others like Alessandro Fabian, Ryan Sissons and Henri Schoeman are there with them. If they are close off the bike, the run will suit the likes of Murray, Laurent Vidal and Vincent Luis - who claimed his first WTS podium in the sprint event here last year.

And what about the chances of back to back Brownlee, Brownlee and Gomez podiums? So far in their ITU careers, the Brownlees and Gomez have raced against each other 13 times. Out of that 13, they have shared the podium four times. That doesn’t seem that foreboding until you unpick that those four came from the past five races they all hit the startline, across the past three years. The last two races that happened were a year apart, the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Hamburg sprint event this year. While the podium spots were slightly switched up in that time, it was still those three on top. It’s also key to note that this year, no-one else but those three has actually won a WTS race.]]>
Elite Men’s Preview
With a stellar line-up that includes Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee, Javier Gomez, Richard Murray and Sven Riederer, the elite men’s race promises to be one of the most hotly events contested all season. And when you then consider it’s the penultimate race in a fascinating 2013 World Triathlon Series season where the race for rankings points will loom almost as large as the race outcome, it’s must-watch action.

So far the 2013 season has been a rarity in that due to a late start to the season, neither Alistair Brownlee or Jonathan Brownlee has taken a lead in the overall rankings. Instead it’s been Gomez, Mario Mola and Joao Silva who have taken turns in the lead with super-consistent performances across the early part of the season, while Murray has also figured in the top-four to sit third in the rankings. The Brownlee brothers currently sit in fifth and sixth, with almost 600 points needed to overtake current leader Gomez. It is plenty to make up, with but extra points on offer in the London Grand Final, it’s still within reach. However don’t expect all those above them to be giving up their lead lightly, and Gomez is currently in the box seat to claim his third ITU World Championship.

But what does it mean for Stockholm? Well firstly doing well on the technical bike course, that comes complete with cobblestones in the old Gamla Stan area of Stockholm, could be key. As has been the case most of the season expect the Brownlees, Gomez and Riederer to be in a lead bunch and push the pace, and don’t be surprised if others like Alessandro Fabian, Ryan Sissons and Henri Schoeman are there with them. If they are close off the bike, the run will suit the likes of Murray, Laurent Vidal and Vincent Luis - who claimed his first WTS podium in the sprint event here last year.

And what about the chances of back to back Brownlee, Brownlee and Gomez podiums? So far in their ITU careers, the Brownlees and Gomez have raced against each other 13 times. Out of that 13, they have shared the podium four times. That doesn’t seem that foreboding until you unpick that those four came from the past five races they all hit the startline, across the past three years. The last two races that happened were a year apart, the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Hamburg sprint event this year. While the podium spots were slightly switched up in that time, it was still those three on top. It’s also key to note that this year, no-one else but those three has actually won a WTS race.]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Penza-European-Cup-double-header Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:30:53 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-Penza-European-Cup-double-header
Now in its third year, the event has continued to grow from strength to strength, bringing the cream of Russian athletes together and now, more and more International athletes are participating.

The President of the Russian Triathlon federation, Sergey Bystrov, is delighted with the progress of the event and has big plans for the future of Triathlon races in Russia.

“The first time Penza held the ITU Triathlon Cup was in 2011 and already in the next year we had strengthened it's position,” he said.

“In 2012, the competition was attended by 136 athletes just 10 days after the incredible Olympic race in London, the first start of the new Olympic cycle.

“Earlier this month, we had a positive meeting with ITU president Marisol Casado, who as IOC member visited Moscow for the opening ceremony of the IAAF World Championships.

“I think Russia needs such big events as European Cups and World Triathlon Series races in triathlon, because this sport is becoming more and more popular in our country.

One week after Penza, the Russian Federation organise the popular triathlon event in Russia – ‘Moscow’s triathlon – Vesta bank 3 sport sprint’. This is the final leg of the National Cup 2013 and Mr Bystrov is expecting 600 athletes at this start.

This weekend kicks off with an ETU Junior Cup on Saturday 17th August, followed by the ITU European Cup on Sunday 18th August.

ITU EUROPEAN CUP PREVIEW

Ivana Kuriackova (SVK) is the only non Russian registered in the start list for the Elite women’s race, a significant move as the young athlete has had a brilliant 2013 so far with seven podiums, two Junior Cup wins and most recently she finished second in Ottawa at the World Duathlon Junior Championships.

The previous winners are all involved; Elena Danilova will defend the title she won in 2012 and Evgenia Sukhoruchenkova won the inaugural race in 2011. Alexandra Razarenova, Arina Shulgina and Irina Abysova would all be expected to feature prominently.

Elite Women ITU European Cup Start List

Alexander Bryukhankov won the first Men’s European Cup in 2011. After a superb 2012 he has struggled in the early part of 2013 but has recently found some improvement, finishing 6th in the final at Tiszaujvaros last week.

Vladimir Turbayevskiy is defending his title from 2012 but with Dmitry Polyanskiy (2nd in Palamos last month) and Ivan Vasiliev (European Champion) involved he will have his work cut out to make it back to back wins.

Elite Men ITU European Cup Start List

ETU EUROPEAN CUP PREVIEW

In the Junior race, Anastasia Gorbunova will be hoping for third time lucky. She has finished second in both races in Penza with a victory so far eluding her. Kristina Nesterenko (KAZ) recorded a superb 7th place in Istanbul two weeks ago and will be one to watch.

The aforementioned Kuriackova (SVK) is also registered on the Junior start list and will presumably decide today whether to race as an Elite or Junior.

In the Junior Men’s race, Ilya Prasolov is another who will be out to break his duck after recording two third place finishes in the previous races in Penza. Andrey Moiseenko (RUS) will also be out to go one better having been runner up last year.

However, a host of athletes from Latvia, Belarus and Armenia will compete in this race looking to deny the Russians success on home soil.

President of the Armenian Triathlon Federation, Hrachya Avetisyan, is delighted to see his young athletes on the start line.

He said: “We have two junior athletes and one elite athlete racing in Penza and this competition cannot come soon enough for us.

“Our athletes must participate in races to become stronger and more experienced.”]]>
Now in its third year, the event has continued to grow from strength to strength, bringing the cream of Russian athletes together and now, more and more International athletes are participating.

The President of the Russian Triathlon federation, Sergey Bystrov, is delighted with the progress of the event and has big plans for the future of Triathlon races in Russia.

“The first time Penza held the ITU Triathlon Cup was in 2011 and already in the next year we had strengthened it's position,” he said.

“In 2012, the competition was attended by 136 athletes just 10 days after the incredible Olympic race in London, the first start of the new Olympic cycle.

“Earlier this month, we had a positive meeting with ITU president Marisol Casado, who as IOC member visited Moscow for the opening ceremony of the IAAF World Championships.

“I think Russia needs such big events as European Cups and World Triathlon Series races in triathlon, because this sport is becoming more and more popular in our country.

One week after Penza, the Russian Federation organise the popular triathlon event in Russia – ‘Moscow’s triathlon – Vesta bank 3 sport sprint’. This is the final leg of the National Cup 2013 and Mr Bystrov is expecting 600 athletes at this start.

This weekend kicks off with an ETU Junior Cup on Saturday 17th August, followed by the ITU European Cup on Sunday 18th August.

ITU EUROPEAN CUP PREVIEW

Ivana Kuriackova (SVK) is the only non Russian registered in the start list for the Elite women’s race, a significant move as the young athlete has had a brilliant 2013 so far with seven podiums, two Junior Cup wins and most recently she finished second in Ottawa at the World Duathlon Junior Championships.

The previous winners are all involved; Elena Danilova will defend the title she won in 2012 and Evgenia Sukhoruchenkova won the inaugural race in 2011. Alexandra Razarenova, Arina Shulgina and Irina Abysova would all be expected to feature prominently.

Elite Women ITU European Cup Start List

Alexander Bryukhankov won the first Men’s European Cup in 2011. After a superb 2012 he has struggled in the early part of 2013 but has recently found some improvement, finishing 6th in the final at Tiszaujvaros last week.

Vladimir Turbayevskiy is defending his title from 2012 but with Dmitry Polyanskiy (2nd in Palamos last month) and Ivan Vasiliev (European Champion) involved he will have his work cut out to make it back to back wins.

Elite Men ITU European Cup Start List

ETU EUROPEAN CUP PREVIEW

In the Junior race, Anastasia Gorbunova will be hoping for third time lucky. She has finished second in both races in Penza with a victory so far eluding her. Kristina Nesterenko (KAZ) recorded a superb 7th place in Istanbul two weeks ago and will be one to watch.

The aforementioned Kuriackova (SVK) is also registered on the Junior start list and will presumably decide today whether to race as an Elite or Junior.

In the Junior Men’s race, Ilya Prasolov is another who will be out to break his duck after recording two third place finishes in the previous races in Penza. Andrey Moiseenko (RUS) will also be out to go one better having been runner up last year.

However, a host of athletes from Latvia, Belarus and Armenia will compete in this race looking to deny the Russians success on home soil.

President of the Armenian Triathlon Federation, Hrachya Avetisyan, is delighted to see his young athletes on the start line.

He said: “We have two junior athletes and one elite athlete racing in Penza and this competition cannot come soon enough for us.

“Our athletes must participate in races to become stronger and more experienced.”]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-European-Cross-Triathlon-series-begins Sat, 25 May 2013 15:42:17 +0000 TheEd]]> https://www.time-to-run.com/forums/Thread-European-Cross-Triathlon-series-begins
The 2013 season will act as a pilot series which will see a full scale race series introduced to the European Cross Triathlon calendar in 2014.

Since 2007, Orosei and its wonderful Gulf have hosted one of the most famous Cross Triathlon events in the world, seen as a reference test for Elite and Age Group athletes on a global scale.

President of the European Triathlon Union, Renato Bertrandi, said: “It is with real pleasure that I welcome all the triathletes to the 7th edition of this historic race at Orosei.

“ETU has signed an agreement with Island Group for the development of a European circuit and the first race in Orosei, the first one branded TNatura, in preparation of the TNatura circuit that will start next season.

“I take the opportunity to wish you all a great race in Orosei”

President of the Italian Triathlon Federation, Luigi Bianchi, said: “TNatura is an important moment for Italian Triathlon and we could not wish for a better organisation and location than Orosei, which has become a classic and an unmissable point of reference.”

Sandro Salerno, CEO of Island Group, said: “For this race in Orosei, we have done everything possible to look into every detail on the technical point of view, as the test event for the whole ETU TNatura circuit.

“We are convinced that the project has all the necessary elements to offer to the lovers of triathlon and all off-road sports in general unique experience in marvellous location where the sport race becomes an opportunity to test not only yourself but also to confront yourself with different countryside, culture and people, in line with the value of respect and sharing.”]]>
The 2013 season will act as a pilot series which will see a full scale race series introduced to the European Cross Triathlon calendar in 2014.

Since 2007, Orosei and its wonderful Gulf have hosted one of the most famous Cross Triathlon events in the world, seen as a reference test for Elite and Age Group athletes on a global scale.

President of the European Triathlon Union, Renato Bertrandi, said: “It is with real pleasure that I welcome all the triathletes to the 7th edition of this historic race at Orosei.

“ETU has signed an agreement with Island Group for the development of a European circuit and the first race in Orosei, the first one branded TNatura, in preparation of the TNatura circuit that will start next season.

“I take the opportunity to wish you all a great race in Orosei”

President of the Italian Triathlon Federation, Luigi Bianchi, said: “TNatura is an important moment for Italian Triathlon and we could not wish for a better organisation and location than Orosei, which has become a classic and an unmissable point of reference.”

Sandro Salerno, CEO of Island Group, said: “For this race in Orosei, we have done everything possible to look into every detail on the technical point of view, as the test event for the whole ETU TNatura circuit.

“We are convinced that the project has all the necessary elements to offer to the lovers of triathlon and all off-road sports in general unique experience in marvellous location where the sport race becomes an opportunity to test not only yourself but also to confront yourself with different countryside, culture and people, in line with the value of respect and sharing.”]]>