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Cook with winning recipe in Chengdu

Cook with winning recipe in Chengdu

16/04/16 - As with the men’s race, it was a first time ITU World Cup winner in the women’s with Summer Cook (USA) taking gold ahead of Claire Michel (BEL) and Lisa Perterer (AUT) at the 2016 ITU Chengdu World... |

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Speedy Gonzalez races to first World Cup win

Speedy Gonzalez races to first World Cup win

16/04/16 - In a quite remarkable performance in how to risk it all and race from the front, Rodrigo Gonzalez (MEX) won gold at the 2016 ITU Chengdu World Cup today, in the process earning a career first podium at... |

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2016 ITU Chengdu World Cup Press Conference Highlights

2016 ITU Chengdu World Cup Press Conference Highlights

15/04/16 - Select athletes gathered at the press conference ahead of the 2016 ITU Chengdu World Cup, the third World Cup hosted in Jintang County, Chengdu, in South West China. With a history dating back 2,300... |

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Weihai (China) hosted the Level 2 Technical Officials Seminar

Weihai (China) hosted the Level 2 Technical Officials Seminar

11/09/15 - The ITU level 2 Technical officials Seminar took place in Weihai, China before the Weihai ITU Long Distance Triathlon Series. The seminar comprises the sessions of the theory and practice of officiating... |

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Tomlin claims first-time gold in Chengdu

Tomlin claims first-time gold in Chengdu

09/05/15 - American has another fleet-footed triathlete on the scene as yet again it was the Star Spangled Banner ringing out around an ITU race, this time at the ITU Chengdu World Cup in China. In a battle of who... |

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Fisher survives massive packs to win Chengdu

Fisher survives massive packs to win Chengdu

09/05/15 - The third World Cup of the season proved to be a test of surviving the masses and Ryan Fisher (AUS) showcased that he was the elite man to do it. The 2015 Chengdu ITU World Cup saw three disciplines of... |

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Japan wins again in Incheon

Japan wins again in Incheon

26/09/14 - Japan continued its hot streak in Incheon, South Korea today, winning the Mixed Relay in the event’s debut at Asian Games. The four person woman-man-woman-man relay won the race by more than a minute... |

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France sweeps men’s long distance medals

France sweeps men’s long distance medals

21/09/14 - France swept the men’s Long Distance World Championships in Weihai with Bertrand Billard retaining his title as the fastest man across the 4km swim, 120km bike, 20km run course. Compatriots Sylvain... |

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Athletes talk long distance triathlon

Athletes talk long distance triathlon

19/09/14 - Ahead of the pinnacle of the ITU long distance triathlon season in Weihai, China, athletes answer questions from journalists at the World Championships. Q. Have you ever come to Weihai to join in the... |

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Youth Olympics feature: Seth Rider

Youth Olympics feature: Seth Rider

17/08/14 - With the women’s race done & just one day to go until the lads get their shot on the international stage at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, we get to know the USA’s Seth Rider. Having gotten started... |

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Stephanie Jenks: A small town girl with big hopes

Stephanie Jenks: A small town girl with big hopes

16/08/14 - Depending on how you measure, Nanjing is not even in the top 10 biggest cities in China. But for USA triathlete Stephanie JENKS, of Aurora, Iowa, such rankings mean little. “The [population of the]... |

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Youth Olympics feature: Victorija Deldio

Youth Olympics feature: Victorija Deldio

16/08/14 - It’s the day before the Youth Olympics kick off. All the training is done, all there is left to do is take it all in and race. On the eve of the women’s race, we bring you the second instalment in the YOG... |

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Youth Olympics feature: Drew Williams

Youth Olympics feature: Drew Williams

15/08/14 - With the Youth Olympic Games set to kick off next week, we caught up with some of triathlons brightest and freshest talent to find out what they are looking forward to, who they are and what they’ve been... |

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Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games preview

Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games preview

14/08/14 - The second Youth Olympic Games kick off this Saturday August 16, in Nanjing China and triathlon will make its second appearance on the program. YOG History The inaugural Youth Olympic Games were... |

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Backhouse makes it two first time World Cup winners in Chengdu

Backhouse makes it two first time World Cup winners in Chengdu

10/05/14 - It was an Aussie win at the Chengdu ITU World Cup in China today, with Gillian Backhouse (AUS) proving too strong on the run to clear out in warm and muggy conditions to win by 29 seconds from Jessica... |

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ITU World Cup continues in Chengdu

ITU World Cup continues in Chengdu

08/05/14 - The ITU World Cup Series moves to Chengdu, the capital of China’s southwest province of Sichuan. Previously a Premium Asian Cup event, Chengdu hosts a World Cup race for the first time and has attracted... |

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ITU adds four races to 2014 World Cup calendar

ITU adds four races to 2014 World Cup calendar

18/11/13 - ITU has today confirmed the addition of four events to the 2014 World Cup calendar. In addition to five previously announced races, stops in Jiayuguan, Alanya, Cozumel and Tongyeong have been... |

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China and Japan qualify for 2013 ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships

China and Japan qualify for 2013 ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships

03/05/13 - The race for a chance to compete at the 2013 ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships heated up as China and Japan recently became the latest teams to qualify for the event with their top finishes at... |

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Niwata (JPN) and Rostyagaev (RUS) crowned at long distance event in China

Niwata (JPN) and Rostyagaev (RUS) crowned at long distance event in China

22/06/11 - Experience triumphed over youth earlier this month, as Kiyomi Niwata (JPN) dominated the women’s field, winning both events at the ITU Triathlon Premium Asian Cup and the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World... |

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