The New Plymouth World Cup got underway during the early hours of Sunday morning with 2 Irish triathletes flying the flag. With a stacked field containing 6 of the world’s top 10 men it was always going to be a tough race and so it proved as the opening 750 meter swim was led out by American, Tommy Zaferes in 8:37. Scrambling on his toes was the rest of the field as they … [Read more...] about Ben Shaw Break Away at New Plymouth World Cup
Triathlon Ireland
Gavin Noble to step back from ITU Racing
Ireland's first male triathlon representative at the Olympic Games, Gavin Noble is to step back from ITU racing this season as he pursues a career with Specialized Bicycles. Gavin has been racing triathlons for over 15 years and has held Ulster and Irish Championship Titles over every distance from schools to senior level during that time. On the international stage Gavin … [Read more...] about Gavin Noble to step back from ITU Racing
Banner Duathlon in Shannon on Sunday 16th of March 2014
The Banner Duathlon will take place at Shannon, Co Clare on Sunday march 16th 2014. This event offers both sprint and standard distance races. Sprint distance: 5km Run > 24km Cycle > 2.5km Run Standard distance: 10km Run > 42km Cyle > 5km Run Entry fee: Sprint €20, Standard €30 To enter … [Read more...] about Banner Duathlon in Shannon on Sunday 16th of March 2014
Irish Triathlete Bryan Keane takes some positives from Elwood
Bryan Keane got his 2014 season underway over the weekend at the Elwood ITU Oceania Cup in Melbourne, Australia. The race also doubled as the Australian National Championships, meaning the best Australian talent was in top shape and highly motivated. While the unseasonably wet and windy conditions would have suited Keane on land it also resulted in high seas and … [Read more...] about Irish Triathlete Bryan Keane takes some positives from Elwood
Bryan Keane Hoping For Magic Start To Triathlon Season
Bryan Keane has escaped the blizzard conditions in his native Cork for sunnier climates as he joins his adopted family, the ‘Wollongong Wizards’ in Australia. The world number 47 triathlete has a big year ahead of him with the Rio Olympic Qualification period opening on the 15th of May 2014 and running though till the 15th of May 2016. While the Irish winter has … [Read more...] about Bryan Keane Hoping For Magic Start To Triathlon Season