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
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Last Stop before London for Irish Triathletes
Aileen Morrison and Gavin Noble will test themselves for the final time before the London Olympics, at the Hamburg leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. The sprint distance race should prove the perfect preparation for the duo who are coming off the back of 3 weeks altitude training. Morrison was using the state of the art training facilities in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in … [Read more...] about Last Stop before London for Irish Triathletes
Irish Triathlete Morrison 14th in Kitzbuhel World Series
London bound triathlete Aileen Morrison lined up alongside 41 top female triathletes in the picturesque Austrian town of Kitzbuhel for her final Olympic distance race before London. Morrison, in the midst of a heavy training block was less concerned with the overall result but was looking to get some of the technical aspects of the race nailed prior to Hyde Park on August … [Read more...] about Irish Triathlete Morrison 14th in Kitzbuhel World Series
Morrison focused on getting the basics right in Kitzbühel
With just over a month until the best triathletes in the world descend upon Hyde Park for the London Olympics, qualification is sealed and national federations have made their selections. The Kitzbühel World Triathlon Series in Austria this weekend provides an ideal opportunity to lay down a marker in what for many will be their final international race before the big … [Read more...] about Morrison focused on getting the basics right in Kitzbühel