Priority entry for the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will open to 2016 participants and British Triathlon Home Nation members at 10am on Monday 28 November. A week later, on Monday 5 December, entries will go on sale to the general public.
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Newcomers to the sport can also sign up for a fun-filled GO TRI event in and around Roundhay Park on Saturday 10 June.
The sprint and standard distance events on Sunday 11 June will run along a new and improved course for amateur athletes, including a single transition in Roundhay Park. The run leg will finish on the world famous blue carpet in the city centre’s Millennium Square.
Full details of the new course and additional improvements to the event experience following feedback from 2016 participants, which saw many disgruntled triathletes, will be announced in the coming months.
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After the mass participation events the world’s best triathletes, including Olympic medallists Ali and Jonny Brownlee and Vicky Holland, will take on WTS Leeds, the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. The event is organised by British Triathlon in partnership with Leeds City Council, UK Sport and the ITU.
Jack Buckner, CEO of British Triathlon said: “The launch of next year’s Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds is a truly exciting moment for the team at British Triathlon. We are working closely with all our partners to create a great event experience in 2017 that meets the high expectations of the triathlon community and ourselves.
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“We are again delighted to be able to host the world’s best triathletes in the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. British Triathlon are looking forward to delivering an inspirational event for every athlete, spectator and volunteer in 2017.”
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Priority entry for the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will open to 2016 participants and British Triathlon Home Nation members at 10am on Monday 28 November. A week later, on Monday 5 December, entries will go on sale to the general public.
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Newcomers to the sport can also sign up for a fun-filled GO TRI event in and around Roundhay Park on Saturday 10 June.
The sprint and standard distance events on Sunday 11 June will run along a new and improved course for amateur athletes, including a single transition in Roundhay Park. The run leg will finish on the world famous blue carpet in the city centre’s Millennium Square.
Full details of the new course and additional improvements to the event experience following feedback from 2016 participants, which saw many disgruntled triathletes, will be announced in the coming months.
World Triathlon Leeds: organisational issues blight age-group event
Leeds Tri organisers to donate £40k to tri clubs
After the mass participation events the world’s best triathletes, including Olympic medallists Ali and Jonny Brownlee and Vicky Holland, will take on WTS Leeds, the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. The event is organised by British Triathlon in partnership with Leeds City Council, UK Sport and the ITU.
Jack Buckner, CEO of British Triathlon said: “The launch of next year’s Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds is a truly exciting moment for the team at British Triathlon. We are working closely with all our partners to create a great event experience in 2017 that meets the high expectations of the triathlon community and ourselves.
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“We are again delighted to be able to host the world’s best triathletes in the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. British Triathlon are looking forward to delivering an inspirational event for every athlete, spectator and volunteer in 2017.”
British Triathlon have confirmed that the British Standard Distance Championships will move to Leeds for 2017, after four years at Tri Liverpool.
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This means the Leeds event will now host the fourth stage of the ITU series, the British Triathlon Championships and the English Aquathlon Championships over the same weekend.
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British Triathlon Chief Executive Jack Buckner commented: “After four fantastically memorable years at Tri Liverpool, we have decided to move the British Standard Distance Triathlon Championships to the heartland of the sport in 2017.
“As we prepare to witness the greatest athletes in the world go head-to-head in Leeds next June, what better opportunity to showcase the best of British age-group talent than see them finish on the same iconic blue carpet in Millennium Square.”
British Triathlon also confirmed the date and venue for the British Duathlon Championships, which will be hosted by Nice Tri Events at the Bedford Autodrome Duathlon on 9 April. The 2017 British Championships are now fully confirmed as:
British Duathlon Championships – Bedford Autodrome Duathlon, 9 April
British Sprint Distance Championships – Strathclyde Park Multisport Festival, 27 May
British Middle Distance Championships – Vitruvian Triathlon, 9 September
British Standard Distance Championships – Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, 11 June
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British Triathlon have confirmed that the British Standard Distance Championships will move to Leeds for 2017, after four years at Tri Liverpool.
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This means the Leeds event will now host the fourth stage of the ITU series, the British Triathlon Championships and the English Aquathlon Championships over the same weekend.
British Triathlon Chief Executive Jack Buckner commented: “After four fantastically memorable years at Tri Liverpool, we have decided to move the British Standard Distance Triathlon Championships to the heartland of the sport in 2017.
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“As we prepare to witness the greatest athletes in the world go head-to-head in Leeds next June, what better opportunity to showcase the best of British age-group talent than see them finish on the same iconic blue carpet in Millennium Square.”
British Triathlon also confirmed the date and venue for the British Duathlon Championships, which will be hosted by Nice Tri Events at the Bedford Autodrome Duathlon on 9 April. The 2017 British Championships are now fully confirmed as:
British Duathlon Championships – Bedford Autodrome Duathlon, 9 April
British Sprint Distance Championships – Strathclyde Park Multisport Festival, 27 May
British Middle Distance Championships – Vitruvian Triathlon, 9 September
British Standard Distance Championships – Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, 11 June
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A skin patch that measures the wearer’s sweat to show how their body is responding to exercise has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University.
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Designed for one-use only it analyses key biomarkers to help an athlete decide if any adjustments, such as drinking more water or replenishing electrolytes, need to be made.
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“The intimate skin interface created by this wearable, skin-like microfluidic system enables new measurement capabilities not possible with the kinds of absorbent pads and sponges currently used in sweat collection,” said John A. Rogers, who led the multi-institution research team.
“Sweat is a rich, chemical broth containing a number of important chemical compounds with physiological health information. By expanding our previously developed ‘epidermal’ electronics platform to include a complex network of microfluidic channels and storage reservoirs, we now can perform biochemical analysis of this important biofluid.”
“The sweat analysis platform we developed will allow people to monitor their health on the spot without the need for a blood sampling and with integrated electronics that do not require a battery but still enable wireless connection to a smartphone,” said collaborator Yonggang Huang.
The device was tested on two different groups of athletes: one cycling indoors in a fitness centre under controlled conditions and the other participating in the El Tour de Tucson, a long-distance cycle race in arid and complex conditions. The researchers placed the device on the arms and backs of the athletes to capture sweat.
During exercise sweat enters four different small, circular compartments within the patch, which monitor pH and concentrations of glucose, chloride and lactate. These compartments then change colour according to the results.
When a smartphone is brought into proximity with the device (see video below), the wireless electronics trigger an app that captures a photo of the device and analyses the image to yield data on the biomarker concentrations.
“We chose these four biomarkers because they provide a characteristic profile that’s relevant for health status determination,” said Rogers, director of Northwestern’s Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics. “The device also can determine sweat rate and loss, and it can store samples for subsequent laboratory analysis, if necessary.”
In the group that cycled indoors, the researchers compared the new device’s biomarker readouts to conventional laboratory analysis of the same sweat and found the two sets of results agreed with each other.
With the long-distance cyclists, the researchers tested the durability of the device in the complex and unpredictable conditions of the desert. They found the devices to be robust: They stayed adhered to the athletes’ skin, did not leak and provided the quality information the researchers sought.
The sweat analysis device features a number of innovations:
The device can capture, store and analyse sweat in situ in real time
The device can quantitatively determine biomarker levels using colorimetric analysis
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A power source is not required to display the results; instead, a smartphone camera and app are used to read the biomarker change
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Details of the versatile platform for sweat analysis were published on November 23 as the cover story by the journal Science Translational Medicine.
A skin patch that measures the wearer’s sweat to show how their body is responding to exercise has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University.
Advertisement
Designed for one-use only it analyses key biomarkers to help an athlete decide if any adjustments, such as drinking more water or replenishing electrolytes, need to be made.
Sweat testing for athletes: is it worth it?
Dehydration and sodium: why replacing salt is crucial
Hyponatremia: What it is and how you can avoid it
“The intimate skin interface created by this wearable, skin-like microfluidic system enables new measurement capabilities not possible with the kinds of absorbent pads and sponges currently used in sweat collection,” said John A. Rogers, who led the multi-institution research team.
“Sweat is a rich, chemical broth containing a number of important chemical compounds with physiological health information. By expanding our previously developed ‘epidermal’ electronics platform to include a complex network of microfluidic channels and storage reservoirs, we now can perform biochemical analysis of this important biofluid.”
“The sweat analysis platform we developed will allow people to monitor their health on the spot without the need for a blood sampling and with integrated electronics that do not require a battery but still enable wireless connection to a smartphone,” said collaborator Yonggang Huang.
The device was tested on two different groups of athletes: one cycling indoors in a fitness centre under controlled conditions and the other participating in the El Tour de Tucson, a long-distance cycle race in arid and complex conditions. The researchers placed the device on the arms and backs of the athletes to capture sweat.
During exercise sweat enters four different small, circular compartments within the patch, which monitor pH and concentrations of glucose, chloride and lactate. These compartments then change colour according to the results.
When a smartphone is brought into proximity with the device (see video below), the wireless electronics trigger an app that captures a photo of the device and analyses the image to yield data on the biomarker concentrations.
“We chose these four biomarkers because they provide a characteristic profile that’s relevant for health status determination,” said Rogers, director of Northwestern’s Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics. “The device also can determine sweat rate and loss, and it can store samples for subsequent laboratory analysis, if necessary.”
In the group that cycled indoors, the researchers compared the new device’s biomarker readouts to conventional laboratory analysis of the same sweat and found the two sets of results agreed with each other.
With the long-distance cyclists, the researchers tested the durability of the device in the complex and unpredictable conditions of the desert. They found the devices to be robust: They stayed adhered to the athletes’ skin, did not leak and provided the quality information the researchers sought.
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The sweat analysis device features a number of innovations:
The device can capture, store and analyse sweat in situ in real time
The device can quantitatively determine biomarker levels using colorimetric analysis
A power source is not required to display the results; instead, a smartphone camera and app are used to read the biomarker change
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Details of the versatile platform for sweat analysis were published on November 23 as the cover story by the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Alistair Brownlee has become the first triathlete to be shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in the event’s 62-year history.
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Brownlee lines up alongside a host of sporting greats, including Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Jamie Vardy, Sarah Storey and Nicola Adams. The nomination follows an outstanding summer for the older Brownlee, after he became the first triathlete ever to retain an Olympic title when he won gold ahead of younger brother, Jonathan, in Rio.
But it was his feats at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Cozumel, Mexico, in September that shot him to global prominence. The video of Alistair running with an exhausted Jonathan to the finishing line became the BBC’s most watched ever. Alistair could have won the race, but sacrificed victory to help his stricken brother across the line.
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“To be included in the short list is a huge honour, especially given the number of Team GB multi-medallists and outstanding sporting performances this year,” commented Alistair Brownlee.
Jonathan Brownlee said: “I’m really pleased for Alistair, he’s always been a big fan of the BBC Sports Personality Awards. I hope people will get behind him and vote.”
Public voting will decide the winners at the televised event on Sunday 18 December in Birmingham.
Full list of BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards nominees:
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Nicola Adams – Boxing, Gareth Bale – Football, Alistair Brownlee – Triathlon, Sophie Christiansen – Equestrian, Kadeena Cox – Athletics/Cycling, Mo Farah – Athletics, Jason Kenny – Cycling, Laura Kenny – Cycling, Andy Murray – Tennis, Adam Peaty – Swimming, Kate Richardson-Walsh – Hockey, Nick Skelton – Equestrian, Dame Sarah Storey – Cycling, Jamie Vardy – Football, Max Whitlock – Gymnastics, Danny Willett – Golf.
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Alistair Brownlee has become the first triathlete to be shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in the event’s 62-year history.
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Brownlee lines up alongside a host of sporting greats, including Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Jamie Vardy, Sarah Storey and Nicola Adams. The nomination follows an outstanding summer for the older Brownlee, after he became the first triathlete ever to retain an Olympic title when he won gold ahead of younger brother, Jonathan, in Rio.
But it was his feats at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Cozumel, Mexico, in September that shot him to global prominence. The video of Alistair running with an exhausted Jonathan to the finishing line became the BBC’s most watched ever. Alistair could have won the race, but sacrificed victory to help his stricken brother across the line.
WTS Cozumel: all the drama and emotion in pictures
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“To be included in the short list is a huge honour, especially given the number of Team GB multi-medallists and outstanding sporting performances this year,” commented Alistair Brownlee.
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Jonathan Brownlee said: “I’m really pleased for Alistair, he’s always been a big fan of the BBC Sports Personality Awards. I hope people will get behind him and vote.”
Public voting will decide the winners at the televised event on Sunday 18 December in Birmingham.
Full list of BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards nominees:
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Nicola Adams – Boxing, Gareth Bale – Football, Alistair Brownlee – Triathlon, Sophie Christiansen – Equestrian, Kadeena Cox – Athletics/Cycling, Mo Farah – Athletics, Jason Kenny – Cycling, Laura Kenny – Cycling, Andy Murray – Tennis, Adam Peaty – Swimming, Kate Richardson-Walsh – Hockey, Nick Skelton – Equestrian, Dame Sarah Storey – Cycling, Jamie Vardy – Football, Max Whitlock – Gymnastics, Danny Willett – Golf.
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Now entering its fourth year, #supbikerun returns in 2017 with two events. Unlike a swim/bike/run triathlon, the format combines SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), mountain biking and trail running for an event pitched at all abilities.
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Each race features two course lengths at each event:
WARRIOR: 3km SUP/15km bike/5km run
BARBARIAN: 6km SUP/30km bike/10km run
Relay options are also included for 2017. Teams can register with 4-8 people and included within the ticket price is the use of one of the giant XL SUP boards. All team members paddle the giant SUP board around the lake before breaking out individually to complete the bike and run trails.
You can save £10 on entry if you book before Thursday 1st December at www.supbikerun.co.uk.
The dates and locations are…
LLANDEGFEDD RESERVOIR
SOUTH WALES – SAT 20TH & SUN 21ST MAY
This venue was the toughest of the 2016 series. Located just outside Pontypool, Llandegfedd is a beautiful reservoir with excellent facilities, on-site camping and super challenging MTB and run trails.
CLUMBER PARK
WORKSOP – SAT 2ND & SUN 3RD SEPTEMBER
Set within 3,500 acres of forest, Clumber Park is a new venue for #supbikerun. Located just outside Worksop, the venue has on-site camping and miles of forest single track to explore.
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Each #supbikerun event aims to be a mini-festival weekend with on-site catering, camping and free paddle board and mountain bike workshops, and classes delivered throughout the Saturday.
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Now entering its fourth year, #supbikerun returns in 2017 with two events. Unlike a swim/bike/run triathlon, the format combines SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), mountain biking and trail running for an event pitched at all abilities.
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Each race features two course lengths at each event:
WARRIOR: 3km SUP/15km bike/5km run
BARBARIAN: 6km SUP/30km bike/10km run
Relay options are also included for 2017. Teams can register with 4-8 people and included within the ticket price is the use of one of the giant XL SUP boards. All team members paddle the giant SUP board around the lake before breaking out individually to complete the bike and run trails.
You can save £10 on entry if you book before Thursday 1st December at www.supbikerun.co.uk.
The dates and locations are…
LLANDEGFEDD RESERVOIR
SOUTH WALES – SAT 20TH & SUN 21ST MAY
This venue was the toughest of the 2016 series. Located just outside Pontypool, Llandegfedd is a beautiful reservoir with excellent facilities, on-site camping and super challenging MTB and run trails.
CLUMBER PARK
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WORKSOP – SAT 2ND & SUN 3RD SEPTEMBER
Set within 3,500 acres of forest, Clumber Park is a new venue for #supbikerun. Located just outside Worksop, the venue has on-site camping and miles of forest single track to explore.
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Each #supbikerun event aims to be a mini-festival weekend with on-site catering, camping and free paddle board and mountain bike workshops, and classes delivered throughout the Saturday.