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Six NOCs apply to host the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018
02/03/12 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is pleased to announce that six National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have submitted applications for Candidate Cities to host the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games... |
Full StoryYOG gold medallist Barclay makes strategic move in elite competition
14/07/11 - Youth Olympic champion Aaron Barclay’s (NZL) took a big step toward his long-term goal - racing in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – successfully implementing his strategy of staying in the leader pack in... |
Full StoryNanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games emblem unveiled
19/05/11 - With 1185 days to go, Nanjing has proudly unveiled their emblem for the second Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014. Launched with a grand ceremony, broadcast live on national television to audiences... |
Full StoryITU President Marisol Casado in Nanjing with IOC
21/01/11 - After meeting with top ITU Executives in Beijing, Marisol Casado—ITU President of ITU and IOC Member—traveled to Nanjing, China as part of the IOC’s Coordination Commission for the second Youth... |
Full Story2010 in Review: ITU Milestones
30/12/10 - It was a year of milestones for triathlon in 2010: the sport had the honour of being the first medal awarded at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. ITU hosted the first-ever Sprint Triathlon... |
Full StoryOrder the Triathlon 2010 Book Today!
07/12/10 - Now on sale, in time for the holidays, is ITU’s Triathlon 2010 book. Featuring dazzling imagery from ITU’s award-winning photographers, Triathlon 2010 is a hardcover book that encapsulates this past... |
Full StoryYouth Olympic Champion’s uniform added to the Olympic Museum
23/11/10 - Triathlon’s presence at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland was bolstered after Yuka Sato’s historic race-worn suit was added to the collections. Japan’s Sato joined Olympic legends after being... |
Full StoryEuropean Squad Wins Tight Finish at First-Ever YOG Team Triathlon
19/08/10 - Youth Olympic Games bronze medallist Alois Knabl (AUT) edged out the Youth Games champion Aaron Barclay (NZL) in a thrilling finish, claiming the YOG Team Triathlon gold medal for Team Europe 1. Knabl’s... |
Full StoryTeam Triathlon to Demonstrate How the Sport Inspires Youth
17/08/10 - A 4 x mixed, super sprint-distance relay is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, making a historical debut at YOG. An inspirational new format of the sport - Team Triathlon - will be introduced on Thursday... |
Full StoryAaron Barclay of New Zealand wins first YOG gold in Men’s Triathlon
16/08/10 - Kiwi youngster Aaron Barclay topped at men’s triathlon with the time of 54:41, claiming first gold medal in Youth Olympic Games men’s triathlon. Kevin McDowell (USA) took silver, bringing the second... |
Full StoryWomen’s triathlon decided by bike and run disciplines
15/08/10 - The women’s individual triathlon race was decided by the land disciplines at East Coast Park on Sunday, with the medals going to the field’s strong cyclists and runners. Thirty-two young athletes... |
Full StoryFirst Gold Medal of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games goes to Yuka Sato of Japan
15/08/10 - Japan’s Yuka Sato claimed the first gold medal at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, stunning the women’s triathlon competition with her dominant performance in the final 5k run. Ellie Salthouse (AUS)... |
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Women’s Triathlon to Decide First Medals in Inaugural Youth Olympic Games
11/08/10 - Men’s Triathlon is scheduled to follow on 16 August. Team Triathlon is to be introduced on 19 August for its first time in a major multi-sport competition. Promising young triathletes from around the... |
Full Story 64 Promising Triathletes from 42 Nations to Compete at Youth Olympic Games
09/08/10 - A total of 64 athletes representing 42 nations from five continents are set to compete at the first-ever Youth Olympic Games, which will open in Singapore on 14 August. Among the nations competing, 12... |
Full Story Inaugural Youth Olympic Games Athlete Start Numbers Confirmed
06/08/10 - Olympic Champions Took Part in Start Number Draw With one week to go before the opening of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union is excited to announce the Youth Men... |
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