Irelands top ranked triathlete Aileen Reid, formally Aileen Morrison will be changing more than just her surname for 2013 and beyond. Reid, who recently married on the island on Waiheke just off the coast of New Zealand will also be changing coaches. Reid, who was indentified and coached by High Performance Director Chris Jones since 2007 has enjoyed her most successful season … [Read more...] about Change is afoot for Ireland’s top triathlete
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Gavin Noble picks up Triathlete of the Year Award
Triathlon Ireland’s annual awards dinner took place in the surrounds of the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Much like the growth in the sport, this year’s awards dinner was bigger than ever attracting some of the top elite and age group triathletes in the country along with special guests on the night, Olympians Rob Heffernan, Natalya Coyle and Darren O’Neill. The … [Read more...] about Gavin Noble picks up Triathlete of the Year Award
Morrison looking forward to triathlons Grand Final
Emma Davis claims silver at Aquathlon World Championships Aileen Morrison will look to finish off her season in style at the ITU Grand Final in Auckland this weekend. The Grand Final is the pinnacle of the World Triathlon Series attracting all the top competitors. The only notable absentee is Olympic Gold medallist Nicola Spirig who has not raced since her London performance. … [Read more...] about Morrison looking forward to triathlons Grand Final
Pontoon draw brings a smile to Morrison’s face
Irish eyes will be focused on triathlete Aileen Morrison as she competes in Hyde Park at 9am, Saturday morning. Over half a million people are expected to line the streets of London as much of the event is free to view and the host nation has a serious medal contender. Morrison will take her place on the left of the start pontoon wearing No. 28, flanked by 5 time World … [Read more...] about Pontoon draw brings a smile to Morrison’s face
Morrison disappointed with poor Hamburg showing
Aileen Morrison had a disappointing showing in her final race before the Olympic Games. Morrison had fond memories of Hamburg after securing Ireland’s first ever World Series medal taking bronze here in 2010. Hamburg is famed for its fans as close to a quarter of a million spectators turned out to watch the leading ladies in the sport. Wearing No1 the race started well for … [Read more...] about Morrison disappointed with poor Hamburg showing