PARA TRIATHLON NEWS

World champion Gretsch finds balance
The USA’s two-time PT1 champion manages being a full-time student and athlete.

Daniel transitions quickly in para-triathlon
The 18-year-old Canadian recently won the men’s PT4 world title, making the division a tightly-contested event ahead of Rio 2016.

ITU announces 2016 para-triathlon calendar
Races held in May in Japan and Spain will be the last events for para-triathletes to earn qualification points for Rio 2016.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – September 2015
The public has until 9 October to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.

Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.

Daniel upsets Schulz at Para-Triathlon Worlds
Canada’s Stefan Daniel ended the winning streak of Germany’s Martin Schulz in the men’s PT4 category.

McClelland looks to take back para-triathlon title
Great Britain’s four-time world champion had her streak snapped last year by compatriot Lauren Steadman. The two are expected to battle again for gold.

USA’s Mark Barr seeks first Paralympic medal
The PT2 athlete can use his Paralympic swimming background as an advantage to reach the Rio 2016 podium.

Canadian teenager Daniel wins on home course
The 18-year-old para-triathlete won the men’s PT4 event at the World Para-Triathlon Event in Edmonton.

Daniel to lead field at Edmonton World Para-Triathlon Event
The Canadian is one to watch in the men’s PT4, especially with the World Championships just weeks away.

Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

USA Para-Triathlon to host summit during World Championships
The free summit will cover topics from how to start a para-triathlon programme to coaching the athletes.

Brazil catches para-triathlon mania with top athletes
Following the Rio 2016 test events, four British para-triathletes participated in workshops on Copacabana Beach.

Rotterdam to host 2016 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships
The event will be held prior to Rio 2016, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.

US para-triathletes shine on home course
The US women swept the PT2 and PT5 events at the Detroit ITU World Para-Triathlon Event.

Schulz overcomes close start in para-triathlon test event
The German trailed Great Britain’s Peasgood in the first two legs but came back in the running portion for the gold.

Para-triathlon Paralympic Test event set for Rio
Many of the world’s best para-triathletes will be Brazil for the test event ahead of next year’s Paralympic Games.

Schulz continues triathlon dominance in Italy
The German PT4 para-triathlete followed up his European Championship title with another victory in Italy.

British women dominate European Championship
Great Britain saw a 1-2-3 finish in the women’s PT4, with 22-year-old Steadman highlighting the category.

Schulz seeks four-peat in European Championships
The German para-triathlete has dominated the men’s PT4 category, looks to show form ahead of World Finals.