Bryan Keane rounded out the 2015 season with a 22nd place finish in the Tongyeong ITU World Cup. The Cork man emerged from the 1500m swim in a time of 17:48 which saw him join the large leading bike pack. Onto the run and despite missing 6 weeks of run training due to injury, Keane clocked 32:57 for the 10 kilometres. “22nd in Tongyeong ITU World Cup. The 2015 triathlon … [Read more...] about All about 2016 for Olympic hopeful Bryan Keane
Irish triathletes
Standard Distance ITU World Triathlon Championship Irish Results
The Irish Age Group Team at the ITU World Triathlon Championships acquitted themselves very well racing on the shores of Lake Michigan and in central Chicago over the weekend. Following medal success in both the Aquathlon and Sprint Triathlon World Championships earlier in the week, 38 age group athletes took to the start line for the 1500 metre swim, 40 kilometre bike and … [Read more...] about Standard Distance ITU World Triathlon Championship Irish Results
56 Irish descend on Windy City for ITU World Triathlon Championships
Ireland will send a team of 56 to the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Chicago this weekend. Aileen Reid leads the team as she competes in the ITU Grand Final which is set to take place on Friday,11pm Irish time. Reid goes into the race ranked number 11 in the World Series having slipped 3 places following a disappointing performance in the previous round of the … [Read more...] about 56 Irish descend on Windy City for ITU World Triathlon Championships
Rio test beckons for Irish hopefuls
Two of Ireland’s top contenders for Rio Olympic Qualification are set to compete in the Olympic Test Event this Sunday. Aileen Reid and Bryan Keane will have an opportunity to race over the same course they will be hoping up compete on at the 2016 Olympic Games. The Olympic Triathlon will start by the golden sands of Copacabana Beach with athletes completing a one-lap 1500 … [Read more...] about Rio test beckons for Irish hopefuls
52 Irish prepare for European Triathlon Championships
Bryan Keane is set to lead the Irish challenge at the European Triathlon Championships in Geneva this weekend as he is joined by promising junior elite, James Edgar, elite paratriathlete, Aidan McGlynn and a team of 49 age group triathletes. Keane has shown what he’s capable of this year with a 5th place finish in the Chengdu World Cup and 13th place finish in the top tier … [Read more...] about 52 Irish prepare for European Triathlon Championships