PARA TRIATHLON NEWS
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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.
![Group of athletes on the beach, duscussing](/sites/default/files/images/150824152215800__rio_teste_event_WA8_4361.jpg)
Brazil catches para-triathlon mania with top athletes
Following the Rio 2016 test events, four British para-triathletes participated in workshops on Copacabana Beach.
![Martin Schulz of Germany emerges from the water in the swim portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach.](/sites/default/files/images/150821111553034_triathlon_0.jpg)
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.
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US para-triathletes shine on home course
The US women swept the PT2 and PT5 events at the Detroit ITU World Para-Triathlon Event.
![Man with an arm amputation crossing a finish line](/sites/default/files/images/150803143301202_Martin%2BSchulz.jpg)
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.
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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.
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Schulz continues triathlon dominance in Italy
The German PT4 para-triathlete followed up his European Championship title with another victory in Italy.
![Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating](/sites/default/files/images/150713162212278_Steadman.jpg)
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.
![A para-triathlete closes his eyes as he crosses the finish line and raises the finish line banner up in the air.](/sites/default/files/images/140526090311475_Schulz_0.jpg)
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.
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Stockwell looks to represent USA in Rio 2016
The US Army veteran is training to put on a new uniform for when para-triathlon makes its Paralympic debut.
![Yannick Bourseaux](/sites/default/files/images/121102113257363_Yannick_Bourseaux_20-10-12.jpg)
Bourseaux takes home win in Bensancon
The Frenchman clocked the fastest time at the World Para-Triathlon Event, winning the men’s PT4 division.
![Yannick Bourseaux](/sites/default/files/images/121102113257363_Yannick_Bourseaux_20-10-12.jpg)
Bourseaux headlines Besancon World Para-Triathlon Event
One of France’s most decorated para-triathlete seeks another WPE podium finish in 2015.
![Great Britain’s Melissa Reid](/sites/default/files/images/150601113752606_Reid.jpg)
Great Britain win two para-triathlon titles on home course
Melissa Reid edges the Netherlands’ Joleen Hakker, while Lauren Steadman claims second World Para-triathlon Event gold in 2015.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2015
The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
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Para-triathletes hope to carry over performances into London
Top finishers from the Madrid para-triathlon World Event in early May will line up in London on Saturday.
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Gold Coast to stage 2018 Para-triathlon World Championships
ITU opens bidding for 2016 para-triathlon events
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USA, Australia weather through in Yokohama Paratriathlon
Schabort, Barr win respective men’s divisions, while Tapp, Doughty, Kelly highlight the women’s sides.
![A para-triathlete closes his eyes as he crosses the finish line and raises the finish line banner up in the air.](/sites/default/files/images/140526090311475_Schulz_0.jpg)
Germany’s Schulz continues strong showing with paratriathlon win in Madrid
Athletes compete in the 3rd of 10 ITU events in the circuit.
![Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft on her way to a new 200m T34 world record in Nottwil, Switzerland in May 2014.](/sites/default/files/images/140517094609717_IPC_ATH_GP_NOTTWILL_20140516_LP_0418_WEB_0.jpg)
What to watch: May 2015
Here’s a brief rundown of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on during May.
![South Korea struck gold on Saturday (21 March) at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool by beating Sweden, 4-2](/sites/default/files/images/150321200809986_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_589.jpg)
Month in para-sport review: March 2015
Catch-up on an extremely busy month for para-sport with events taking place in both winter and summer sports.