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Fancy a triathlon in Slovakia? Slovakia’s Oravaman triathlon, one of the most beautiful triathlons in Central Europe, is 133km race that includes a 90km bike leg and a 21 km run with a total 3300m elevation…
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Viewers can enjoy an exclusive, inside look at the most gruelling long distance races on the planet, as the world’s best triathletes are pushed to their limits by a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile ride and 26.2-mile run, all contested in a variety of demanding conditions and altitudes.
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Qualifying races for the 2016 Ironman World Championship span five continents around the world, and fans should tune in to BIKE’s coverage of the series to enjoy action from the following events:
22 July, 8.30pm – Ironman South American Championship (Florianópolis, Brazil)
29 July, 8.30pm – Ironman France (Nice, France)
5 August, 8.30pm – Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship (Cairns, Australia)
12 August, 9pm – Ironman Austria (Klagenfurt, Austria)
19 August, 8:30pm – Ironman European Championship (Frankfurt, Germany)
2 September , 9pm – Ironman Mont – Tremblant (Mont- Treblant, Quebec)
9 September , 10pm – Ironman Copenhagen (Copenhagen, Denmark)
16 September, 9PM – Ironman 70.3 World Championship (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia)
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Triathlon fans can look forward to even more exciting Ironman World Championship coverage on BIKE, as the channel will also showcase highlights from the upcoming 2017 and 2018 seasons of the event.
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Viewers can enjoy an exclusive, inside look at the most gruelling long distance races on the planet, as the world’s best triathletes are pushed to their limits by a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile ride and 26.2-mile run, all contested in a variety of demanding conditions and altitudes.
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Qualifying races for the 2016 Ironman World Championship span five continents around the world, and fans should tune in to BIKE’s coverage of the series to enjoy action from the following events:
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22 July, 8.30pm – Ironman South American Championship (Florianópolis, Brazil)
29 July, 8.30pm – Ironman France (Nice, France)
5 August, 8.30pm – Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship (Cairns, Australia)
12 August, 9pm – Ironman Austria (Klagenfurt, Austria)
19 August, 8:30pm – Ironman European Championship (Frankfurt, Germany)
2 September , 9pm – Ironman Mont – Tremblant (Mont- Treblant, Quebec)
9 September , 10pm – Ironman Copenhagen (Copenhagen, Denmark)
16 September, 9PM – Ironman 70.3 World Championship (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia)
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Triathlon fans can look forward to even more exciting Ironman World Championship coverage on BIKE, as the channel will also showcase highlights from the upcoming 2017 and 2018 seasons of the event.
The paratriathletes hoping to bring back golds include defending world champion, Lauren Steadman. Steadman, who has been unbeaten for more than two years, but will face fierce competition from up-and-coming Grace Norman, USA, was second to her last year and could challenge her in the PT4 event.
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The line up include Britain’s four current European Champions, Alison Patrick (PT5), Andy Lewis (PT2), Lizzie Tench (PT1) and Steadman are all lining up with good opportunities to add to their medal tallies.
Four golds for GB’s paratriathletes in Lisbon
Head Coach, Jonathon Riall, said: “This is an opportunity for Rio bound athletes to practice their race processes and race hard seven weeks out from the games. It’s also an opportunity for staff to reinforce their games time roles.
“It’s a mixed bag in terms of competition, but that’s understandable at this stage, and we’ll focus on our own performances to get us on track for Rio.”
GB paratri team announced for Rio Paralympics
As well as Britain’s Paralympic athletes competing, the British team features athletes hoping to make their mark in the future. “We see this as an opportunity to kick start our 2020 cycle by integrating a new and exciting group of athletes to the upper level of the British squad and international competition.”
Athletes including Kerry Large, Mark Conway and Bret Crossley will compete in the open waves alongside their more experienced team mates.
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Paratriathlon: the ultimate guide
In pictures: GB paratriathletes in training ahead of Rio
Great Britain team; Rotterdam ITU Paratriathlon World Championships; 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run; Sunday 24 July:
PT1 Elite
Phil, Hogg, Joe Townsend, Lizzie Tench
PT1 Open
Mark Conway, Bret Crossley
PT2 Elite
Ryan Taylor, Andrew Lewis
PT3 Elite
Cassie Cava
PT4
George Peasgood, Steven Crowley, Lauren Steadman, Faye Mcclelland
PT4 Open
Chris Frost, Kerry Large
PT5
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Alison Patrick + guide Hazel Smith, Melissa Reid + guide Nicole Walters
The paratriathletes hoping to bring back golds include defending world champion, Lauren Steadman. Steadman, who has been unbeaten for more than two years, but will face fierce competition from up-and-coming Grace Norman, USA, was second to her last year and could challenge her in the PT4 event.
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The line up include Britain’s four current European Champions, Alison Patrick (PT5), Andy Lewis (PT2), Lizzie Tench (PT1) and Steadman are all lining up with good opportunities to add to their medal tallies.
Four golds for GB’s paratriathletes in Lisbon
Head Coach, Jonathon Riall, said: “This is an opportunity for Rio bound athletes to practice their race processes and race hard seven weeks out from the games. It’s also an opportunity for staff to reinforce their games time roles.
“It’s a mixed bag in terms of competition, but that’s understandable at this stage, and we’ll focus on our own performances to get us on track for Rio.”
GB paratri team announced for Rio Paralympics
As well as Britain’s Paralympic athletes competing, the British team features athletes hoping to make their mark in the future. “We see this as an opportunity to kick start our 2020 cycle by integrating a new and exciting group of athletes to the upper level of the British squad and international competition.”
Athletes including Kerry Large, Mark Conway and Bret Crossley will compete in the open waves alongside their more experienced team mates.
Paratriathlon: the ultimate guide
In pictures: GB paratriathletes in training ahead of Rio
Great Britain team; Rotterdam ITU Paratriathlon World Championships; 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run; Sunday 24 July:
PT1 Elite
Phil, Hogg, Joe Townsend, Lizzie Tench
PT1 Open
Mark Conway, Bret Crossley
PT2 Elite
Ryan Taylor, Andrew Lewis
PT3 Elite
Cassie Cava
PT4
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George Peasgood, Steven Crowley, Lauren Steadman, Faye Mcclelland
PT4 Open
Chris Frost, Kerry Large
PT5
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Alison Patrick + guide Hazel Smith, Melissa Reid + guide Nicole Walters
A week after winning Challenge Roth and posting the third fastest Iron-distance time ever the Swiss triathlete Daniela Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland in 8:51:50, a new course record.
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“My strategy was to go easy,” said Ryf after the race, “but Celine [Schaerer ] was going so good in the swim, I just had to follow. On the bike, I decided to go hard then, and on the run you can’t go easy when there are so many people.”
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Schaerer, her Swiss compatriot, had the best swim split in 53:14 two seconds ahead of Ryf, but the reigning Ironman and Ironman 70.3 world champion then hammered away on the bike.
Thanks to the best bike split by far, Ryf came off the bike with a lead of 21 minutes over Emma Bilham (SUI).
“My body was working very good today,” said Ryf.
She smashed the race record in 8:51:50 by more than 8 minutes taking an impressive win.
Behind the champion, Bilham added a great result to her CV after being runner-up at the Ironman France in June.
“I wasn’t chasing the Ironman World Champion today,” said Bilham with a smile, “I think she was already under the shower when I crossed the line. Daniela is in a different league.”
In the men’s the 36-year old race legend Ronnie Schildknecht celebrated his ninth win in 8:17:04 after a strong bike and run leg, which saw him overtake his rivals shortly before the half marathon mark and never gave it away again.
“I realised my win with two kilometres to go, and I was full of emotions,” said Schildknecht .”It’s a sensational moment, it is absolutely not normal for me to win here even if people may think that. This is a little Ironman world championship for me.”
Results
Top 5 men
1
Ronnie Schildknecht
SUI
00:55:39
04:31:01
02:47:07
08:17:04
2
Timo Bracht
GER
00:53:17
04:33:02
02:54:34
08:24:13
3
Jan van Van Berkel
SUI
00:52:56
04:33:37
02:59:23
08:29:12
4
Roman Deisenhofer
GER
00:55:41
04:26:15
03:07:08
08:32:58
5
David Plese
SLO
00:55:53
04:44:12
02:52:46
08:36:50
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Top 5 Women
1
Daniela Ryf
SUI
00:53:16
04:46:30
03:07:31
08:51:50
2
Emma Bilham
SUI
00:57:41
05:03:58
03:16:36
09:21:48
3
Michaela Herlbauer
AUT
01:01:05
05:07:02
03:15:37
09:28:12
4
Celine Schärer
SUI
00:53:14
05:13:07
03:24:57
09:35:26
5
Ariane Monticeli
BRA
01:03:58
05:11:16
03:20:05
09:40:07
A week after winning Challenge Roth and posting the third fastest Iron-distance time ever the Swiss triathlete Daniela Ryf wins Ironman Switzerland in 8:51:50, a new course record.
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“My strategy was to go easy,” said Ryf after the race, “but Celine [Schaerer ] was going so good in the swim, I just had to follow. On the bike, I decided to go hard then, and on the run you can’t go easy when there are so many people.”
Schaerer, her Swiss compatriot, had the best swim split in 53:14 two seconds ahead of Ryf, but the reigning Ironman and Ironman 70.3 world champion then hammered away on the bike.
Thanks to the best bike split by far, Ryf came off the bike with a lead of 21 minutes over Emma Bilham (SUI).
“My body was working very good today,” said Ryf.
She smashed the race record in 8:51:50 by more than 8 minutes taking an impressive win.
Behind the champion, Bilham added a great result to her CV after being runner-up at the Ironman France in June.
“I wasn’t chasing the Ironman World Champion today,” said Bilham with a smile, “I think she was already under the shower when I crossed the line. Daniela is in a different league.”
In the men’s the 36-year old race legend Ronnie Schildknecht celebrated his ninth win in 8:17:04 after a strong bike and run leg, which saw him overtake his rivals shortly before the half marathon mark and never gave it away again.
“I realised my win with two kilometres to go, and I was full of emotions,” said Schildknecht .”It’s a sensational moment, it is absolutely not normal for me to win here even if people may think that. This is a little Ironman world championship for me.”
Results
Top 5 men
1
Ronnie Schildknecht
SUI
00:55:39
04:31:01
02:47:07
08:17:04
2
Timo Bracht
GER
00:53:17
04:33:02
02:54:34
08:24:13
3
Jan van Van Berkel
SUI
00:52:56
04:33:37
02:59:23
08:29:12
4
Roman Deisenhofer
GER
00:55:41
04:26:15
03:07:08
08:32:58
5
David Plese
SLO
00:55:53
04:44:12
02:52:46
08:36:50
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Top 5 Women
1
Daniela Ryf
SUI
00:53:16
04:46:30
03:07:31
08:51:50
2
Emma Bilham
SUI
00:57:41
05:03:58
03:16:36
09:21:48
3
Michaela Herlbauer
AUT
01:01:05
05:07:02
03:15:37
09:28:12
4
Celine Schärer
SUI
00:53:14
05:13:07
03:24:57
09:35:26
5
Ariane Monticeli
BRA
01:03:58
05:11:16
03:20:05
09:40:07
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Following Sunday’s news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will leave it up to each of the individual international sporting federations on whether to allow Russian athletes to compete in their sports at the Olympic Games, the International Triathlon Union have decided to allow Russian athletes to compete in the triathlon races on 18 and 20 August.
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In a statement the governing body said: “The ITU has carefully examined the information delivered by WADA and the McLaren report. Additionally, ITU has thoroughly reviewed the criteria set forth by the IOC on Sunday for Russian athletes to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
“None of the six Russian triathletes (three men, three women) that have qualified for 2016 Olympics are included in the McLaren report, nor have any of them served suspensions or bans for failed doping tests. Additionally, they have all been tested outside of Russia.
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“Therefore, ITU will recommend to the IOC that these six athletes be permitted to compete in Rio next month. ITU remains steadfast in our commitment to providing athletes a fair competition. We will continue to closely follow the updates from the McLaren report, as well as recommendations from WADA and the IOC on best practices in the fight against doping.”
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There are six qualification spots for the Russian team, with triathletes likely to be selected include Dmitry Polyanskiy, Igor Polyanskiy and Alexander Bryukhankov on the men’s side for the 18 August event. In the female race, Alexandra Razarenova, Anastasia Abrosimova and Mariya Shorets are all potential candidates to be on the women’s start line on 20 August.
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7 hours, 35 minutes and 39 seconds; on Sunday 17 July at Challenge Roth Jan Frodeno made triathlon history by destroying the previous long distance world record. Eclipsing the 2011 mark set by Andreas Raelert by an incredible margin of nearly six minutes, the German triathlete led through nearly the entire 226 km course in a breathtaking performance between him and the clock. Adding the world record to his 2008 Olympic gold medal and 2015 World Championship titles at both the short and long distances, the 34-year-old Frodeno asserted his dominance over the sport of triathlon.
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“I am incredibly happy that I got the record and just thankful that I didn’t break”, said Frodeno after the race, “but there wasn’t any other option except to risk it all and give everything I had. The time should hold for the next two or three years.”
#Project740: Take a Look Behind the Scenes of Frodeno’s World Record Performance
The Fastest Bike
Finishing the swim in first place in a time of 45:22, Frodeno quickly went to work defending his reputation as pre-race favourite and laid the foundation for his incredible wire-to-wire victory. During the bike ride, the Hawaii champion demonstrated his superiority with a 4:08:07 clocking that would remain the fastest bike split of the day. The deal was sealed in the final leg as Frodeno ran the marathon in a blistering 2:39:18 which brought him in a staggering 20 minutes ahead of the second place finisher. “The last kilometre of the marathon the pain was unbelievable, but the feeling at the finish of getting the world record was worth it.”
Video: Speedmax CF SLX. System Complete.
Shaving Seconds with the Speedmax CF SLX
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In an assault on a world record every second counts, so the engineers at Canyon wanted to make sure that Frodeno’s Speedmax CF SLX was up to the challenge. The handlebars were designed specifically for this race to place the World Champion in an extra aerodynamic position that would encourage him to shave seconds. A new hydration system was also created specifically to the triathlete’s preferences as well as custom tires which were made to have the least possible amount of rolling resistance and best possible aerodynamics in side winds. Every piece of the setup, from Frodeno’s position on the bike to his hydration system, helmet and speed suit, were all newly optimised through rigorous wind tunnel testing.
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