4 Irish triathletes will take part in the 4th round of the World Triathlon Series this Saturday as the global series touches down in London’s Hyde Park. 67 men and 66 women will do battle over a sprint distance course comprising of a 1-lap 750 meter swim, 4-lap 20km bike and 2-lap 5km run. The men’s race is off first with Bryan Keane the top ranked … [Read more...] about Strong Irish team racing London leg of World Triathlon Series
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Reid and Shaw 22nd in Japan
There was fierce competition at the opening race of the Rio 2016 Olympic Qualification period in Yokohama, Japan this morning. Aileen Reid got off to a super start in the 3rd round of the World Triathlon Series as she came out of the water in a brilliant 5thposition, ideally placed for the transition onto the bike. The field behind were still in contention though … [Read more...] about Reid and Shaw 22nd in Japan
Triathlons Road to Rio starts in Japan
The Road to Rio starts this weekend as the Yokohama World Triathlon Series provides the first opportunity to pick up some of the coveted Olympic Qualification points. On the start line will be 4 Irish triathletes, Aileen Reid, Conor Murphy, Ben Shaw and World Series debutant Russell White. Along with athletes having one eye on Rio the World Series is heating up as … [Read more...] about Triathlons Road to Rio starts in Japan
World Ranking Boost for Irish Men following superb World Triathlon Series openers in Auckland
Bryan Keane, Ben Shaw and Conor Murphy have all jumped up the world rankings following their superb World Triathlon Series openers in Auckland last weekend. Bryan Keane continues his rise to the top, up from 160th in 2012 when he was largely out of the game, rehabilitating from injury, up to 49th going into Auckland. His 17th place finish in Auckland’s … [Read more...] about World Ranking Boost for Irish Men following superb World Triathlon Series openers in Auckland
Irish Impress at Auckland World Series
The Irish trio of Bryan Keane, Ben Shaw and Conor Murphy impressed at the opening leg of the World Triathlon Series in Auckland over the weekend as all three men were among the top 25 finishers. The 1500 meter swim, 40 kilometre bike and 10 kilometre run took its toll of the elite men as 19 of the 65 starter’s DNF’ed. It was Ben Shaw who got off to the … [Read more...] about Irish Impress at Auckland World Series