Triathlon New Zealand - Latest News [Page 8]
Auckland Looms Large with Glasgow on Mind for Triathletes
Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:34 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
New Zealand’s leading triathletes are just one week away from the opening round of the ITU World Triathlon Series with the hosting of the Barfoot & Thompson ITU World Series event in Auckland on Sunday April 6, an event that also has added significance ... More >>
Reid Is Challenged After He Crosses Finish Line in Gisborne
Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:11 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Tayler Reid received a truly special welcome as he crossed the line to win back to back National School Triathlon titles in his home town of Gisborne today; the pre-race favourite was met as he crossed the line by a Haka delivered by his Gisborne Boys ... More >>
Best Young Triathletes Descend On Gisborne This Week
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 3:24 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Gisborne will this week play host to the 2014 National Schools Triathlon Championships, with over 800 entries lodged for the fast growing event that offers options for those just wishing to ‘give tri a go’ to the more serious contenders chasing line honours. More >>
Devon Intermediate Students Welcome Visiting US Triathletes
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 4:56 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Devon Intermediate School in New Plymouth turned on the stars and stripes today when welcoming American triathletes into their school and into their city for the Port Taranaki ITU New Plymouth World Cup this weekend. More >>
Wellington Wraps Up Kiwi Tri Series
Sunday, 9 March 2014, 1:07 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
The final round of the .kiwi Tri Series took place in Wellington today, with the highlight being national championship events for Elite U19 triathletes and Paratriathletes. The U19 races took pride of place with the best young triathletes from around the ... More >>
Star-Studded Cast for Auckland Triathlon
Friday, 7 March 2014, 4:37 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
For immediate release from Barfoot & Thompson ITU World Triathlon Auckland, for further information visit www.triauckland.co.nz More >>
Emerging talent on show at .kiwi Tri Series Wellington
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 12:59 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Racing will be competitive on many different levels at the final round of the .kiwi Tri Series in Wellington this weekend, from the social participants aiming simply to finish to the serious age groupers aiming at a personal best or participants looking ... More >>
Wellington To Host Interclub Triathlon Champs
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 3:58 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Everyone loves to earn ‘bragging rights’ in their chosen sport, whether it is international titles and trophies on the line or the annual family challenge on Christmas Day, the winner gets to talk about it for the next twelve months. More >>
Davison Looks to Home Race to Make Another Impression
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 12:06 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Tom Davison has made headlines in recent weeks with an astonishing third in the recent cycling road nationals on a notoriously difficult course in Christchurch, generating plenty of coverage about the Christchurch native’s prowess on the bike. ... More >>
Strong International Field Lines Up At Oceania Sprint Champs
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 12:25 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
The Oceania Sprint Triathlon Championships at Kinloch on the shores of Lake Taupo will be amongst the toughest races ever held in New Zealand outside of ITU World Cup and World Series events, with an international field descending on the venue ... More >>
Corbidge Eyes Elite Title at Oceania Sprint Triathlon Champs
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 1:34 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Sophie Corbidge won’t defend her Oceania U23 Sprint Triathlon title at Kinloch this weekend; instead she will race in open elite company as she continues her graduation into a higher echelon of the sport and in the process chases vital ITU ranking points. More >>
Kinloch Promises a Great Festival of Triathlon This Weekend
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 2:32 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Kinloch on the shores of Lake Taupo will this weekend play host to a two day festival of triathlon with the latest round of the .kiwi Tri Series, with Oceania Sprint Championships on the line in U23 and Elite categories (including Mixed Team Relay on the Sunday) ... More >>
Takapuna set to buzz to the sight and sound of Triathlon
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 4:53 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
The streets of Takapuna will once again be abuzz with the sights and sounds of triathletes this Friday night andSaturday morning as the .kiwi Tri Series comes to town and brings with it a mix of some of the world’s best and the next generation of New Zealand ... More >>
Sisson and Samuels Confirm Entry For Takapuna
Friday, 17 January 2014, 1:06 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Sisson and Samuels Confirm Entry For Takapuna The Takapuna round of the .kiwi Tri Series on Auckland Anniversary Weekend just received a great shot in the arm with news that world number 13 Ryan Sissons and world number 14 Nicky Samuels will take ... More >>
New Zealand Team Victorious at Australian Junior Triathlon
Monday, 13 January 2014, 4:50 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
New Zealand enjoyed success at the Australian Junior Sprint Triathlon series in Penrith over the weekend, with the group of young triathletes banking some invaluable experience and winning the mixed team relay event on the Sunday for good measure. More >>
Young Triathletes to Race In Australia
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 4:10 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Following a series of talent ID camps and the Triathlon Youth Festival in Auckland in December 2013, Triathlon New Zealand has selected 11 young triathletes to compete in Penrith at the Australian Junior Sprint Tri this weekend. More >>
Brown Adds to Legendary Status with Win Number Ten
Saturday, 4 January 2014, 4:29 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Brown Adds to Legendary Status with Win Number Ten at Iconic NZ Triathlon In a result befitting the 25th Anniversary celebrations for the Port of Tauranga Half triathlon, New Zealand’s greatest ever endurance athlete made it an incredible ten victories ... More >>
Scottish Triathlete Brings Her Class to Port of Tauranga
Saturday, 28 December 2013, 3:10 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Scottish Triathlete Brings Her Class to Port of Tauranga Half Well performed international triathlete Catriona Morrison is taking time out from the cold of the northern hemisphere and will line up on January 4th alongside great friend and rival Jo Lawn at the Port ... More >>
Carter and Tanner Address Triathlon Youth Festival
Friday, 20 December 2013, 2:12 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Olympic gold medallist Hamish Carter joined fellow Olympian Debbie Tanner as an official Ambassador to Triathlon New Zealand’s National Talent Programme (NTP), attending day two of the Youth Academy Festival to address over 60 young prospects in Auckland ... More >>
Paralympic Swim Star Enjoys Another Tri
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 6:51 pm | Triathlon New Zealand
Paralympic Swim Star Enjoys Another Tri Two of New Zealand’s leading paratri athletes took part in the sprint race at the Craigs Investment Partners Tinman at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, the first event in the .kiwi Tri Series for the summer. Mary Fisher and ... More >>