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Heat Turns Up For Huatulco World Cup

Thursday, 16 May 2013

World Cup action heats up with the third race of the circuit in Huatulco, Mexico, set for Sunday. This is the sixth year the tourist destination has been part of the World Cup calendar, and the scorching heat is part of the unique challenge facing athletes preparing to toe the line.

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Kiwi Podiums At Busselton 70.3

Monday, 13 May 2013

Kiwi triathlete Anna Ross, who recently turned pro, finished on the podium at the Ironman 70.3 race in Busselton on Saturday.  Here's her blog update documenting her race.

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Sisson Looking For Swim Solutions To Back His Blistering Run Speed

Monday, 13 May 2013

Ryan Sissons knows what he is capable of and his 10km run split at the ITU World Triathlon Series race in Yokohama yesterday again hinted at it, but the 24 year old Aucklander is again cooling his heels after a less than satisfactory swim.

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World Triathlon Yokohama Elite Men’s Race Review

Saturday, 11 May 2013

Just two months ago Great Britain's Jonathan Brownlee didn't think he would be racing at all this season, but the reigning ITU World Champion came back with a bang in Japan on Saturday, leading from start to finish in a perfect all-round performance at ITU World Triathlon Yokohama.

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World Triathlon Yokohama Elite Women’s Race Review

Saturday, 11 May 2013

If San Diego hinted at it, Yokohama has well and truly confirmed the USA's Gwen Jorgensen as the leading contender in 2013, as she took back to back ITU World Triathlon Series titles and the overall series lead in Japan on Saturday.

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Kiwis Aim High In Yokohama

Friday, 10 May 2013

Kate McIlroy, Ryan Sissons and Martin van Barneveld will line up on Saturday at the latest round of the ITU World Triathlon Series race in Yokohama, race three in the eight race series to decide who will be crowned World Champion in 2013.

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Silva Looks For Third Title In Yokohama, While Women’s Race Remains Open

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Variety and depth have been the catch words of the ITU World Triathlon Series so far this season with five different athletes on the podium in just two events.

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Australians Prove Too Classy In State NZ Ocean Swim Series

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Despite conceding the recent State New Zealand Ocean Swim series to the Australians, New Zealand's best open water swimmers are philosophical and realise that they still have much to look forward to in 2013.

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