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Essential triathlon training tips: Intro to swimming

10/12/12 - Both seasoned and rookie triathletes often find the swim a daunting portion of a triathlon, and for many good reasons. Staying calm in rough waters packed with people can be a challenge, especially when... |

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ITU awards 2014 and 2015 Multisport World Championships

31/10/12 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced a trio of host cities for three Multisport World Championships in 2014 and 2015. The 2014 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships were awarded to... |

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Conrad Stoltz goes back to back at ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships

20/05/12 - South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz stormed through the bike and run to win the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in Shelby County, Alabama. Craig Evans of the USA finished a strong race for silver and... |

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Lesley Paterson crowned 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion

20/05/12 - Great Britain’s Lesley Paterson came from behind with a late surge and passed Melanie McQuaid (CAN) in the final lap of the run to win gold at the Shelby County ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships &... |

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Cross Triathlon: Ever evolving MultiSport

18/05/12 - The 2012 Shelby County ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships and XTERRA Southeast Championships goes ahead this weekend as the biggest event on the ITU Cross Triathlon calendar. Now in its second year... |

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Stoltz and McQuaid aim to defend their titles at ITU Cross Triathlon world titles

15/05/12 - Last year was a historic one for Cross Triathlon, after four years of continental championships ITU hosted its first world titles in Extremadura, Spain. Over 400 athletes competed across the elite,... |

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One month until 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships

19/04/12 - With just one month to go before the 2012 Shelby County ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, excitement builds in anticipation of the biggest event on the ITU Cross Triathlon calendar. Oak Mountain... |

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Call for volunteers for 2012 Shelby County ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships

12/04/12 - The 2012 Shelby County ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships and Xterra Southeast Championship on May 19 and 20 is now seeking volunteers. Come on over and be part of “the greatest races on dirt” -... |

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Bidding for 2014 ITU World Multisport Championships now open

27/02/12 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened bidding for the 2014 ITU World Multisport Championship events. This includes: - ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships and Series Events -... |

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ITU announces 2012 and 2013 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships

01/02/12 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships will be held in Pelham, Alabama, on May 19 in a partnership with the XTERRA Southeast... |

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Spain dominate Paratriathlon at ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships

04/05/11 - Frenchman Benjamin Landier dashed Spain’s hopes of a podium sweep in the first cross paratriathlon world titles last week, keeping the host’s total to just four out of five gold medals at the inaugural... |

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Conrad Stoltz conquers inaugural ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship

30/04/11 - Conrad Stoltz of South Africa made a triumphant ITU return, claiming the inaugural Cross Triathlon World Championship in Extremadura, Spain today. American Seth Wealing took silver while Swiss Olivier... |

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Melanie McQuaid crowned first ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion

30/04/11 - Canadian Melanie McQuaid made an impressive ITU debut and was crowned the first ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion today in Extremadura, Spain. McQuaid overcame adversity when her bike was lost while... |

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New legends will be made at first ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships

24/04/11 - A new chapter in ITU history will be written this weekend at the first ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships in Extremadura, Spain. The inaugural elite world titles consist of a 1km swim, 20km mountain... |

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An impressive list of ITU stars to line up in Extremadura

20/04/11 - The Extremadura 2011 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships might be the first in history, but there will be plenty of athletes with a world class ITU resume behind them next week. The official start... |

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