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Melissa Stockwell, JP Theberge Named USA Paratriathlon Athletes of the Year

28/02/12 - USA Triathlon have honoured world championship medallists Melissa Stockwell and JP Theberge with its 2011 USA Paratriathlon Athletes of the Year. The accolades were selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group... |

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ITU Paratriathlon Classification research group meets in San Diego

19/02/12 - The ITU Paratriathlon Classification Research Group has met in San Diego to discuss and identify specific action items for the research ITU is carrying out for Paratriathlon classification. ITU... |

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USAT Sets 2012 USA Paratriathlon Race Series

03/02/12 - With the aim of providing increased domestic competitive opportunities for the nation’s top paratriathletes, USA Triathlon has established the 2012 USA Paratriathlon Race Series, a three-race series held... |

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ITU officially becomes member of IPC

12/12/11 - The International Triathlon Union’s membership with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) became official as it was ratified at the 15th IPC General Assembly in Beijing this past weekend. ITU... |

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ITU seeking Paratriathlon Classification Research Group Coach (Volunteer Position)

05/12/11 - International Triathlon Union (ITU) is seeking nominations from its National Federations to fill in a coach position in the ITU Classification Research Group. The main goal of this group is to obtain the... |

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IPC VISTA Science Conference

16/09/11 - The IPC VISTA Science Conference took place in Bonn, Germany in early September. In attendance representing the ITU was Dr. Sarah Springman, Vice-President of ITU and President of the British Triathlon... |

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Classification Rule Exceptions ITU Paratriathlon Events 2011

27/07/11 - The 2011 ITU Paratriathlon European Championships (ES), World Championship Series (WCS) London and World Championship Final (WCF) Beijing will run under the 2010 Classification Manual. Due to a number of... |

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First-ever ITU Paratriathlon National Classifier’s Seminar in Pontevedra, Spain

29/06/11 - The International Triathlon Union, in conjunction with Spanish Triathlon Federation, hosted the first-ever ITU Paratriathlon National Classifier’s Seminar on 21-22 June in Pontevedra, Spain. Penny... |

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Paratriathletes battle heat at European Championships in Pontevedra

28/06/11 - A total of 51 Paratriathletes lined up on the sizzling pavement for a sprint in front of massive crowds in Pontevedra, Spain, only a few hours before the elite men’s showdown at the European Championships... |

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Spain supports Paratriathlon in Madrid

09/06/11 - Paratriathlon in Spain continued to grow last weekend, with another successful race held during the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Madrid. On Saturday, over 20 paratriathletes lined up to... |

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Entries now open for Paratriathlon in London

09/05/11 - Entries for the elite Paratriathlon in London on August 7, which is part of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London, are now open. The event is the third World Championship Series Elite... |

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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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Paratriathlon 2011 ITU National Classifier Courses

27/04/11 - To: National Federations International Triathlon Union (ITU) is actively developing Paratriathlon since the sprint distance event was accepted into the IPC Paralympic Programme for inclusion in the 2016... |

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Rising Paratriathlon Movement in Japan

17/02/11 - The International Paralympic Committee’s decision to add Paratriathlon to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games programme only happened late last year, but big gains are being made already. In the year 2011, the... |

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Brazilian Triathlon Federation meets Brazilian Paralympic Committee

10/01/11 - Roberto Menescal, Superintendente of the Brazilian Triathlon Federation, recently visited the Brazilian Paralympic Committee (BPC) headquarters to meet Andrew Parsons, President of BPC, also a member of... |

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