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Erin Densham superb to take second ITU World Triathlon Series win in Hamburg

Erin Densham superb to take second ITU World Triathlon Series win in Hamburg

22/07/12 - Erin Densham added another highlight to her already stellar year on Sunday, this time pulling away from Emma Moffatt and Sarah Groff in Hamburg to record her second ITU World Triathlon Series win of... |

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Olympic Qualification Update after Le Morne and Tateyama Continental Championships

Olympic Qualification Update after Le Morne and Tateyama Continental Championships

11/04/12 - In the home straight of the London 2012 Olympics qualifying period, which officially closes on May 31st, we’ll take a look at the Olympics rankings simulator after every major race. This week it’s a... |

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Murray and Sanders claim two Olympic spots for South Africa in Le Morne

Murray and Sanders claim two Olympic spots for South Africa in Le Morne

01/04/12 - South Africa’s Richard Murray and Gillian Sanders have secured two spots at the London Olympics for their NOC thanks to their respective wins at the 2012 Le Morne ATU Triathlon African Championships in... |

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South Africa hopes to clinch two Olympic spots in Le Morne

South Africa hopes to clinch two Olympic spots in Le Morne

25/03/12 - South Africa will be aiming for the two guaranteed London 2012 Olympic spots allocated to the elite women’s and men’s winners of the 2012 Le Morne ATU Triathlon African Championships this... |

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Team ITU celebrates five-year anniversary at Auckland World Cup

Team ITU celebrates five-year anniversary at Auckland World Cup

18/11/11 - A little over five years ago, ITU Development Director Libby Burrell decided to act on a trend she spotted. Triathletes from smaller, developing National Federations (NFs) were competing at World Cup... |

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Auckland World Cup Press Conference Highlights

Auckland World Cup Press Conference Highlights

18/11/11 - After tackling bike familiarisation on Friday morning, plenty of talk at the pre-race press conference centered around just how tough the 2011 Auckland ITU World Cup bike course will be this Sunday. New... |

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Twitter round-up: What the athletes are saying in Yokohama

Twitter round-up: What the athletes are saying in Yokohama

18/09/11 - Athletes are clearly excited to be back in Japan ahead of the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Yokohama on Monday. Here is a round-up of what our international athletes have been... |

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A chat with Africa’s ITU golden girl Kate Roberts

A chat with Africa’s ITU golden girl Kate Roberts

01/07/11 - Need a little inspiration, or just a little smile? No need to look any further than Kate Roberts’ twitter feed. Tweeting at @katiepure, the South African always provides a little ray of sunshine into... |

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Why it could be a defining year for triathlon in Africa

Why it could be a defining year for triathlon in Africa

29/06/11 - The name Sharif Kakooza might not mean much to triathlon fans yet, but the 18-year old has a story worth telling. He started swimming, age 9, in a water hole near his home in Uganda. He then found a... |

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Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship series kicks-off in style

Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship series kicks-off in style

08/04/11 - The 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship series had a high-flying start today when the season was kicked-off, literally, at altitude. Triathletes like Bevan Docherty, Kris Gemmell, Laurent... |

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The ITU recognises 100 years of International Women’s Day

The ITU recognises 100 years of International Women’s Day

08/03/11 - The ITU has always been a proud supporter of women in sport and today it celebrates the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day by showing how triathlon is leading the way. According to ITU race... |

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Twitter update from ITU Stars

Twitter update from ITU Stars

26/02/11 - In our weekly check-up on ITU’s athletes in cyberspace this week, we find out what news has been dominating the athletes’ Twitter conversation. Huge outpourings of sympathy for the victims of the... |

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Durban Hosts African Champs

Durban Hosts African Champs

28/06/09 - South Africa have entered a large contingent of athletes for the weekend’s ATU Triathlon African Championships in Durban. Zimbabwe’s Olympian Christopher Felgate will start as favourite in the men’s... |

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African Championships Review

African Championships Review

09/03/08 - South Africa dominated the 2008 ATU African Triathlon Championships in Tunisia and assured the country at least one representative in the mens and womens triathlon competitions at this summers Beijing... |

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African Champs in Mauritius

African Champs in Mauritius

01/04/07 - Kate Roberts and Hendrik de Villiers of South Africa have won the 2007 ATU African Triathlon Championships in Le Coco Beach, Mauritius. Hot and humid weather conditions and crystal clear water welcomed... |

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Roberts and Wolfaardt Win African Champs

Roberts and Wolfaardt Win African Champs

13/04/06 - Athletes from five African nations (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mauritius, Kenya) assembled at Troutbeck Inn in Nyanga, Zimbabwe for the All African Triathlon Championships.  Nyanga lies in the... |

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