PARA TRIATHLON NEWS

Para-sport in review: April 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during April.

Australian para-triathlon trio move closer to team nomination
Bill Chaffey, Kate Doughty and Brant Garvey all found success at the World Para-Triathlon Event in Penrith.

Para-triathlon nominations on the line in Penrith WPE
The World Para-Triathlon Event in Australia will allow athletes to collect qualification points toward the Paralympic Games.

Lahna looks to represent Morocco, Arab nations in Rio 2016
Mohamed Lahna is aiming high in the PT2 class, as para-triathlon debuts in Rio.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.

British duo secure Rio qualification in Buffalo City
Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick reached their national qualifying criteria at the World Para-Triathlon Event in South Africa.

World Para-Triathlon Event season kicks off in Buffalo
The first of the 2016 WPE series takes place in South Africa, where athletes can earn points toward Rio 2016.

Para-triathletes secure Rio points at Continental Championships
Championships were held in the USA and South Africa.

Para-triathlon American, African Championships set
Two Continental Championships take place, with opportunities to grab points for Rio 2016.

Hailey Danisewicz’s para-triathlon career in numbers
These figures mark some significant moments in the para-triathlete’s road to Rio 2016.

Monthly preview: March 2016
World Championships in track cycling and boccia headline this month in para-sport.

Chaffey cruises to victory at Oceania Championships
The defending men’s PT1 world champion was ahead of the field on his home course.

Katie Kelly carving a name as top para-triathlete
The Australian quickly adapted to the sport and is a Paralympic favourite in the women’s PT5 class.

Para-triathlon Oceania Champs a tune-up for Rio
World champion Bill Chaffey is among the para-triathletes looking to polish himself ahead of September’s Paralympic Games.

Para-triathlon: What to look for in 2016 season
The international sports federation runs down a big year, when para-triathlon will debut at Rio 2016.

Tri Santa Cruz to host 2016 USA Para-triathlon Nationals
Held in August, the Championships is likely Team USA’s last competition before Rio 2016.

Ones to watch for canoe and triathlon named
Both canoe and triathlon will make their Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 and these are the athletes to look out for.

British Triathlon confirms 2016 World Class para-triathlon squad
Fifteen athletes make up the squad ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

2016 ITU calendar complete
In addition to the seven WPE events, a stand-alone Para-triathlon World Championships will also be held.

No 10. Daniel, Schulz race for para-triathlon World gold
The two PT4 para-triathletes were neck-in-neck at the Grand Final and are sure for another rematch at Rio 2016.