Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen wins World Cup gold after a spectacular run in Tongyeong, South Korea where the world’s best athletes battled it out in a challenging sprint-distance race format. Yuko Takahashi was wearing number 1 in today’s World Cup in Tongyeong and the Japanese athlete led the women’s field through the 750m swim with Hungary’s Zsanett Bragmayer, … [Read more...] about Gwen Jorgensen Lands Gold in Tongyeong
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Knibb Takes Fourth in First IRONMAN, Charles-Barclay Crowned World Champion in Record Time
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Oct. 14, 2023) – History was made today in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii as the first-ever women’s-only VinFast IRONMAN World Championship unfolded on triathlon’s historic homeland, with Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay earning the crown in a perfectly executed performance. The female professional field featured defending and past IRONMAN World Champions, as well … [Read more...] about Knibb Takes Fourth in First IRONMAN, Charles-Barclay Crowned World Champion in Record Time
University of Denver Triathlete Maira Carreau Wins Eastern Regional Championship
HUDDLESTON, Va. – University of Denver triathlon freshman Maira Carreau won the regional championship on Saturday afternoon and led the Pioneers to a second-place team finish at the Eastern National Qualifier at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia. Carreau paced three DU triathletes in the top 10 in the Division-I race and all five of the team’s scorers finished … [Read more...] about University of Denver Triathlete Maira Carreau Wins Eastern Regional Championship
Colorado Mesa University Claims Fifth Straight Regional Triathlon Crown
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Colorado Mesa University had three of the four fastest Division II finishers, including the individual champion, as the Maverick women's triathlon team claimed its fifth straight regional title at the Women's College Triathlon West National Qualifier. Shannon Feran won the Division II individual title by more than a minute, completing the race in one hour, … [Read more...] about Colorado Mesa University Claims Fifth Straight Regional Triathlon Crown
Steph Popelar Wins Age-Group Title at the 2023 World Triathlon Age Group Championships
PONTEVEDRA, Spain — Age group Team USA multisport athletes won 23 world championships and 58 total medals across three races Friday through Sunday, Sept. 22-24 in Pontevedra, Spain, at the 2023 World Triathlon Age-Group Championships. Nearly 400 U.S. multisport athletes representing age group Team USA raced in the Super-Sprint Triathlon Championships, Standard-Distance … [Read more...] about Steph Popelar Wins Age-Group Title at the 2023 World Triathlon Age Group Championships