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PARA TRIATHLON NEWS
Rio 2016 para-triathlon test events announced
The 2015 Rio de Janeiro ITU World Para-Triathlon event in Brazil will act as the test event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Southorn could focus on triathlon after cycling retirement
New Zealand para-cyclist Fiona Southorn has announced her retirement from cycling, but may turn her attentions to a new sport for Rio.
Alex Zanardi completes Ironman
The Italian handcyclist competed in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, USA.
Para-triathlon medal events confirmed for Rio 2016
Adding to the three medal events confirmed in July, the IPC Governing Board approved the men’s PT2 and the women’s PT2 and PT5 at a meeting in Berlin, Germany.
IPC Governing Board to discuss Tokyo 2020 Paralympic sports programme
Twenty four sports have applied to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Jetze Plat considering two sports at Rio 2016
The Dutch ace excels in both para-cycling and para-triathlon and is aiming to become the world’s best in both at Rio 2016
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Eight Paralympians to receive Suncor’s FACE funding
The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.
US Paralympics marks two-year countdown to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
The United States Olympic Committee joins the global Paralympic Movement in celebrating the two-year countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday 7 September.
August: The month in sport reviewed
August 2014 was another amazing month of para-sport, with nine major Championships taking place
Six new para-triathlon world champions crowned
The World Triathlon Grand Finals took place in Edmonton, Canada, on Saturday 30 August.
2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships Preview
Great Britain, who were the best performers at the last World Championships, will be looking to replicate that this time around.
August: What to watch
This month is packed full of sport with a number of world and regional championships taking place. What will you be watching this month?
Update on Rio 2016 medals programme for para-triathlon and para-canoe
The International Triathlon Union (ITU), in conjunction with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has announced three of the six medal events that will be contested in para-triathlon’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
2014 Para-triathlon European Championships Review
Jetze Plat and Martin Schulz impress as they claim European gold in Kitzbühel, Austria.
WHAT TO WATCH: June 2014
A jam-packed month in store for sports fans, highlighted by international competitions in fencing, shooting, athletics, wheelchair tennis, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, goalball and para-triathlon.
Great Britain dominates London para-triathlon
Great Britain dominated the para-triathlon races yet again, taking top honours in six of the 10 events on Saturday (1 June) at the 2014 London ITU World Paratriathlon Event.
Schulz slips past Bourseaux for para-triathlon title
More than 60 athletes from 17 countries raced across five classes in Besancon, France.
France to welcome 60 para-triathletes
The next ITU World Para-Triathlon event will take place on Sunday (26 May) ahead of this summer’s European and World Championships.
Andy Avellana jumps from athletics to para-triathlon
The Filipino is looking to win the PT2 class at the upcoming Para-Triathlon Asian Championships.