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
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Irish triathletes look to impress in Cape Town World Series
The 2nd leg of the World Triathlon Series touches down in Cape Town this weekend as the 8 race series makes its debut on the continent of Africa for the first time. At the foot of Table Mountain the best triathletes in the world will race over a two lap 1500 meter V&A waterfront swim, followed by an eight-lap 40 kilometre city centre bike and four-lap 10 … [Read more...] about Irish triathletes look to impress in Cape Town World Series
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
Irish Triathletes feature in weekends World Series
Auckland World Triathlon Series suits Irish Trio Three Irish Triathletes will take to the stage for the biggest show in triathlon this weekend as the 2014 World Triathlon Series gets underway. Auckland will host the opening leg of the series as the world’s best triathletes commence their battle to be crowned World Champion. The series will land in some … [Read more...] about Irish Triathletes feature in weekends World Series