PARA TRIATHLON NEWS
![Man in green jersey in a racing wheelchair on a street](/sites/default/files/images/160222134834695_Bill%2BChaffey.jpg)
Chaffey cruises to victory at Oceania Championships
The defending men’s PT1 world champion was ahead of the field on his home course.
![Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms](/sites/default/files/images/160219155700675_Katie%2BKelly%2Btriathlon.jpg)
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.
![A picture of a man in a wheelchair celebrating his victory after a para-triathlon](/sites/default/files/images/130110092630797_154542444.jpg)
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.
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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.
![A picture of a woman with a prosthesis wearing an American flag to celebrate her victory](/sites/default/files/images/121116173007472_melissa-stockwell-NZ-1.jpg)
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.
![Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating](/sites/default/files/images/150713162212278_Steadman.jpg)
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.
![Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating](/sites/default/files/images/150713162212278_Steadman.jpg)
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
![Kendall Gretsch](/sites/default/files/images/151125093138235_jms_8625.jpg)
2016 ITU calendar complete
In addition to the seven WPE events, a stand-alone Para-triathlon World Championships will also be held.
![Stefan Daniel](/sites/default/files/images/151217123036339_10%2Blandscape6.jpg)
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.
![Kendall Gretsch](/sites/default/files/images/151125093138235_jms_8625.jpg)
World champion Gretsch finds balance
The USA’s two-time PT1 champion manages being a full-time student and athlete.
![Stefan Daniel of Canada competes in the cycling portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/150904125628225_stefan2.jpg)
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.
![Great Britain’s Melissa Reid](/sites/default/files/images/150601113752606_Reid.jpg)
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.
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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.
![Jordanne Whiley](/sites/default/files/images/150914102059415_Jordanne%2BWhiley.jpg)
Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.
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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.
![Faye McClelland #26 of Great Britain competes in the cycling portion of the womens PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach.](/sites/default/files/images/150824094719127_Faye%2BMcClelland2.jpg)
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.
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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.
![Stefan Daniel of Canada competes in the cycling portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/150904125628225_stefan2.jpg)
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.
![Stefan Daniel of Canada competes in the cycling portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/150904125628225_stefan2.jpg)
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.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.