Triathlon News
Australia keen to become a major force in Paratriathlon
By Tom Degun
April 17 - The Australia Paralympic Committee (APC) has turned its focus to the sport of Paratriathlon with the first Triathlon Australia and APC seminar about the discipline held in Sydney.ITU becomes official member of the IPC
By Tom Degun
December 13 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) have been confirmed as an official member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) a year after the sport of Para-triathlon was confirmed on the sports programme for Rio 2016.
Star-studded USA team to compete in 2011 Para-triathlon World Championships
By Tom Degun
September 6 - Reigning world champion Melissa Stockwell (pictured) is part of a star-studded United States team that will compete at the 2011 ITU Para-triathlon World Championships in Beijing, China, on Friday (September 9).
Para-triathlon camp gets US athletes started on road to Rio 2016
By Tom Degun
May 28 - An official technical training camp of USA Para-triathlon has just been concluded in Pensacola, Florida, where 19 athletes were put through their paces as they start looking ahead to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, where the sport will make its debut in the Games.
America names strong Para-triathlon squad for new season
By Tom Degun
May 21 - USA Triathlon have unveiled a formidable, 11-strong team of Para-triathletes to represent the national team in 2011, spearheaded by three-time world champion Sarah Reinertsen (pictured).
Triathlon pioneer set to make comeback for Rio 2016
By Duncan MackayBritish Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 28 - Sarah Reinertsen, the first female leg amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, is considering making a comeback so she can compete at Rio de Janeiro in 2016 when Paratriathlon makes its debut in the Paralympics.
United States and Canada "thrilled" at inclusion of triathlon and canoe for Rio 2016 Paralympics
By Tom Degun
December 14 - The United States and Canada have praised the decision to include Paratriathlon and Paracanoe at the Rio 2016 Games following the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) governing board's vote to increase the number of sports from 20 to 22.
Triathlon and canoeing celebrate inclusion in Rio 2016 Paralympics
By Tom Degun
December 12 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) have stated their delight at being accepted into the Paralympic Games.
More Articles...
- "We have done everything possible to get Paratriathlon in the Paralympics" - Springman
- Baroness Tanni backs triathlon bid for Rio 2016
- Paratriathlon appoints head of classification to help Rio 2016 bid
- Paratriathlon Rio bid boosted by Budapest World Championships
- Australian Paralympic multi-medallist to make triathlon debut
- Exclusive: Triathlon launches bid to be included in Rio Paralympics
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Wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer is the most dominant person in sport but as the London 2012 Paralympics approach she admits staying at the top is bringing increasing pressure. Tom Degun reports
