http://www.triathlon.org/ en masa.takaya@triathlon.org Copyright 2010 2010-03-05T03:55:47+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/lausanne_to_host_itu_triathlon_elite_sprint_world_championship/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/lausanne_to_host_itu_triathlon_elite_sprint_world_championship/#When:16:32:47Z The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the addition of the inaugural ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Championship to its 2010 race calendar, to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland on August 21. There will be a $50,000 prize purse up for grabs at this first-of-a-kind event. “The distances are short, exciting, and we think the spectators and viewers will enjoy watching our athletes race at such a high intensity.”ITU President Marisol Casado “We are very excited to host the ITU Triathlon Elite Sprint World Championship in Lausanne, a city with a history of great sporting events,” said ITU President Marisol Casado. “The distances are short, exciting, and we think the spectators and viewers will enjoy watching our athletes race at such a high intensity. The shorter distances present a great opportunity for our younger athletes to compete in the sport in a sustainable way as well.” Athletes competing in this first-ever event will complete a 750-metre swim, 20-km bike and 5-km run. Expect the men’s podium to finish in less than 55 minutes and the women’s podium break the tape in under an hour. Lausanne hosted the 1998 and 2006 ITU Triathlon World Championship as well as the 2005 ETU Triathlon European Championship. The city has hosted an ITU Triathlon World Cup on five occasions, dating back to 1998. The ITU Triathlon Team World Championship will also take place in Lausanne on August 22. A sprint-distance triathlon will also be on the programme for the first-ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore from August 14-26, 2010. Read more on what countries have qualified already here Events, ITU 2010-03-05T16:32:47+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/wcs_feature_winter_meets_summer/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/wcs_feature_winter_meets_summer/#When:12:09:35Z In this week’s Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series feature video we meet up with a pair of Austrian Olympic gold medallists: Triathlete Kate Allen, who won the gold at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece and Ernst Hinterseer, who won gold in the slalom at the 1960 Winter Games in Squaw Valley. Age Group, Athletes, Events, ITU 2010-03-10T12:09:35+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/arab_triathlon_confederation_congress/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/arab_triathlon_confederation_congress/#When:01:06:32Z Seven countries from the Arab world gathered in Cairo, Egypt this week for the first Congress of the Arab Triathlon Confederation (ATC).  Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Morocco, Oman, Syria and Tunisia were all represented. Houmam Moualla of Syria was elected as the President of ATC, while Nasser Ersayed, also of Syria, was elected Secretary General.  Mohamed Wanis of Egypt was elected the First Vice President, and Ms. Sawsan Ghul of Jordan was elected the Second Vice President. The key strategic goals established were to support the development of national federations, as well as expanding national coaching and technical officials programmes. Preparing a marketing programme to increase the position of triathlon amongst the Arab countries is a major priority.  The Syrian Triathlon Federation was congratulated for the development work they have done, particularly ensuring that Omar Tayara became the first Arab triathlete to compete in the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008). Cooperation amongst the Arab countries and ITU, as well as the respective continental confederations (ATU and ASTC) is also a priority. ITU Sport Development Director, Libby Burrell, outlined the resources available and the way in which ITU can support the development of the sport in North Africa and the Middle East. Acquiring good bicycles for athletes was identified as the major problem confronting athletes who want to break onto the international scene. Liesbeth Stoltz, President of the African Triathlon Union (ATU) and Loreen Barnett, Secretary General of ITU were also in attendance, and both congratulated the ATC members for the good work they are doing to develop the sport in the region. Regions, Asia, Sport Development 2010-03-09T01:06:32+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/triathlon_essentials_16_run_core/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/triathlon_essentials_16_run_core/#When:23:59:13Z The “core” of a triathlete’s body is perhaps the most important component to success and longevity in the sport. This week’s Triathlon Essentials video takes a look at what you can do to engage your core while you run to get faster and stay injury-free. Age Group, ITU 2010-03-07T23:59:13+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/itu_team_world_championship_to_take_place_in_lausanne/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/itu_team_world_championship_to_take_place_in_lausanne/#When:16:45:12Z Lausanne, Switzerland will host the 2010 ITU Triathlon Team World Championship on August 22, 2010. This event will take place one day after the first-ever ITU Triathlon Elite Sprint World Championship, also taking place in Lausanne. “We couldn’t ask for a better location to host these two exciting events. The first ITU Triathlon Team World Championship in Des Moines last year was a great success and we look forward to showcasing this fast-paced format in Lausanne this season.” ITU President Marisol Casado “We couldn’t ask for a better location to host these two exciting events,” said ITU President Marisol Casado. “The first ITU Triathlon Team World Championship in Des Moines last year was a great success and we look forward to showcasing this fast-paced format in Lausanne this season.” Each country will be allowed to enter two relays of four athletes (two men and two women). The teams will compete in the order of female-male-female-male. Each athlete will complete a 275-metre swim, 6-km bike and 1.5-km run. After each athlete finishes his or her swim-bike-run segment he or she will tag the next athlete in the relay to make the exchange. The 2009 ITU Triathlon Team Triathlon World Championship was hosted by Hy-Vee in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside the prestigious Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup, with the Swiss Team taking home top honours, topping Australia by only eight seconds. Team Canada rounded out the podium. A 4 x mixed relay triathlon will also be on the programme for the first-ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore from August 14-26, 2010. Fore more information on the Youth Olympic Games visit www.singapore2010.sg Events, ITU, Multisports, Team Triathlon 2010-03-05T16:45:12+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/first_african_cup_in_morocco_completes_calendar/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/first_african_cup_in_morocco_completes_calendar/#When:16:25:38Z The first ever ITU event in Morocco completes the African calendar for 2010. The historical event will be a sprint triathlon on 30th May in Larache, Northern Morocco. Enrique Quesada, chair of the ITU Technical Committee visited the venue and discussed all technical aspects of the race with the representatives of the LOC. After swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, the spectacular bike and run course lap through the city centre and finish in the town square. Elite athletes will be racing a full sprint distance (750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run) while the courses for age groupers and paratriathletes will be a little shorter. The organisers will provide elite athletes with free two-night accommodation. Before and after the site visit several meetings were held among the Governor, the Major of Larache and the Spanish Consul in Larache. Attached photo: (from left to right) Mr. M’hamed Atfaoui, Secretary General of the Government of Larache Mr. Abderraouf El Amrani, Chief of the Cabinet of the Governor of Larache Mr. Javier Jimenez-Ugarte Hernandez, General Consul of Spain in Tetouan and Larache Mr. Mohamed El Amin El Mrabet Therghi, Governor of Larache province Mr. Enrique Quesada, ITU Technical Delegate Mr. Alberto Gabarre Banzo, Director of the Spanish College in Larache “Luis Vives” Mr. Nicolas Perez Sanchez, Chancellor of the Spain Consulate in Larache Click here to view the full African Calendar for 2010. Events, Continetal Cup, Regions, Africa 2010-03-05T16:25:38+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/new_anti-doping_video_from_wada/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/new_anti-doping_video_from_wada/#When:02:55:47Z The ITU Anti-doping Team would like to bring to your attention a doping control video on the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) website at www.wada-ama.org. From the website, “in order to provide athletes with basic information about their rights and responsibilities in the doping control process, WADA, in partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), has developed a new doping control video. This catchy 5-minute video is intended to provide a general overview of the doping control process while raising awareness of the athlete’s rights and responsibilities. The video outlines each of the phases of the doping control process: The video, currently available in English, French, Greek and Spanish can be viewed HERE.” If you have a question about ITU’s Anti-doping programme, please contact the ITU Anti-doping Director at Anti-Doping 2010-03-05T02:55:47+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/itu_sport_development_athletes_shine_in_costa_rica/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/itu_sport_development_athletes_shine_in_costa_rica/#When:21:08:50Z Leonardo Chacon of Costa Rica and Elizabeth Bravo of Ecuador, both ITU Sport Development athletes, came home with wins at the fourth edition of the Condovac Coast Triathlon in Costa Rica on February 28. Chacon was dominant from the start of the men’s race, taking the lead out of the water and never looking back to finish in 2:02:09. The 25-year old appears to be having his best year to date, having previously finished third at the Salinas ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup in February. His next competition will be the Central American Games in Panama City, Panama. “We will seek to be on the podium, ready to represent our sport and country well,” Chacon said after his win in Costa Rica. Behind Chacon, Xterra triathlon star Rom Akerson of Costa Rica finished second in 2:05:02. Rounding out the podium on the men’s side was Ernesto Espinoza, also from Costa Rica, finishing in 2:09:34. Bravo was equally as dominant as her fellow ITU Development athlete in the women’s race, leading throughout to stop the clock in 2:29:00. It was Bravo’s second win of the 2010 season, as she was also victorious at the Vina del Mar ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup in Chile this January. A total of 347 athletes took place in what is quickly becoming one of Costa Rica’s biggest triathlons. Athletes, Events, Sport Development 2010-03-04T21:08:50+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/video_girls_night_out/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/video_girls_night_out/#When:22:07:40Z How do the world’s top triathletes manage their strict dietary needs on the road? It’s not always easy—especially when the menu is written in Japanese. Elite triathletes in training need to consume an extraordinarily high number of calories, but the trick is to make sure those calories provide the kind of quality nutrition each athlete needs. This weeks’ video feature follows a few of the ITU’s top female athletes on a night out on the town in Yokohama. Click play and enjoy a taste of what life on the road is like for an ITU athlete. Age Group, ITU 2010-03-02T22:07:40+00:00 http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/arab_countries_participate_in_sport_development_seminar/ http://www.triathlon.org/site/arab_countries_participate_in_sport_development_seminar/#When:18:24:03Z Coaches and technical officials from Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Tunisia and Oman participated in a five day Coaches and Technical Officials` Certification Seminar in Cairo this week. The event, which was organised by Ahmed Nasser, President of the Egyptian Triathlon Federation, took place at the magnificent facilities of the Egyptian Olympic Committee Sports Complex. ITU Sport Development Director, Libby Burrell, headed up a strong team of course facilitators.  She was assisted by Franz Studer of South Africa on the coaches` training side, and by Thanos Nikopoulos, ITU Technical Operations Manager and Casper Kriel of South Africa with the technical officials. Following the seminar, the newly certified technical officials departed for the Suez and the site of the first Egyptian National Triathlon Championships on Wednesday, 3 March.  Besides a strong contingent of athletes from Egypt, the event will also include participants from the other Arab countries. “Lifestyle Triathlon” will be a focus of the 1st Egyptian Triathlon Championships with fun competitions open to athletes of all ages starting as young as 7 years.  Ahmed Nasser, who besides being a leader for the development of the sport in the region, is also committed to introducing the sport through his vast contacts in television, radio and the print media.  Results will be available after the event on triathlon.org For more information on ITU Sport Development, visit our Sport Development section. Federations, Sport Development 2010-03-02T18:24:03+00:00