PARA TRIATHLON NEWS
![Martin Schulz GER approaches the finish line to win the Gold Medal in the Men's PT4 Triathlon competition.](/sites/default/files/images/160910175509473_shulz%2Bok.jpg)
Martin Schulz wins first Para triathlon Paralympic gold
Andrew Lewis and Jetz Plat also collect honours in the sport’s Paralympic debut on a spectacular course on Copacabana beach.
![Man in wheelchair raises both arms as he crosses a finishline.](/sites/default/files/images/160817083632954_Fernando%2BAranha_NPC%2BBrazil.jpg)
Brazil’s Aranha transitions from skiing to triathlon
After competing in cross-country sit-skiing at Sochi 2014, Fernando Aranha is transferring those skills to Para triathlon at Rio 2016.
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Whitehead receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for July
The reigning world and Paralympic champion smashed his own 200m T42 world record.
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Sport Week: US Para triathlon triple trouble
A closer look at teammates Allysa Seely, Hailey Danisewicz and Melissa Stockwell, all battling for the same gold medal.
![Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms](/sites/default/files/images/160219155700675_Katie%2BKelly%2Btriathlon.jpg)
Australian triathlon, US football 7 athletes named
Australia will send seven Para triathletes to Rio, and the US announced their football 7-a-side roster.
![Man in racing wheelchair outside on a street](/sites/default/files/images/160805092709338_para%2Btriathlon.jpg)
Sport Week: Para triathlon storylines in Rio
Find out which rivalries to watch for, which country could sweep an event and more on the sport’s Paralympic debut.
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Sport Week: Para triathletes to watch for
Here are four athletes battling for the first ever Paralympic gold medals at Rio 2016.
![Women in swim suite leaving the water.](/sites/default/files/images/160804095734806_Carolyn%2BMurray.jpg)
Sport Week: Olympian Murray to coach Para triathletes
The former Canadian triathlete knows the feeling her athletes will get when they compete in their first Games.
![Man with an arm amputation crossing a finish line](/sites/default/files/images/150803143301202_Martin%2BSchulz.jpg)
Sport Week: Para triathlon venue
The event will be held 10-11 September at Fort Copacabana.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – July 2016
The public has until 10 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
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Sport Week: Classification in Para triathlon
Athletes in this sport are grouped into five sport classes.
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Sport Week: Introduction to Para triathlon
Rio 2016 will feature the first ever competition in Para triathlon.
![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)
Schulz regains world gold in Rotterdam
After surrendering his title in 2015, the German Para triathlete had a dominant finish in this year’s World Championships.
![Germany’s Martin Schulz](/sites/default/files/images/160531103413535_160530_Em2016_MartinSchulz-Lissabon-DTUJoKleindl_rechtefrei.jpg)
Para Triathlon Worlds can set stage for Rio 2016
Many of the top Para triathletes are aiming for gold in Rotterdam and will test their forms ahead of September’s Paralympics.
British equestrian, boccia, triathlon teams for Rio
Great Britain has named more athletes who will be heading to September’s Games.
![Yannick Bourseaux](/sites/default/files/images/121102113257363_Yannick_Bourseaux_20-10-12.jpg)
Canada and France name athletes for Rio 2016
Canada announced their Paralympic triathlon and table tennis teams, whilst France nominated five triathletes for September’s Paralympic Games.
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Rio 2016 field for Para triathlon complete
The final 17 athletes, including the USA’s Melissa Stockwell, have been selected via the Bipartite Selection Panel.
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2019 ITU Grand Final awarded to Lausanne
The Para Triathlon World Championships will also be held in conjunction with the Grand Final.
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Schulz hopes to bounce back at Rio 2016
Germany’s PT4 Para triathlete seeks to recover from his defeat at the 2015 World Championships.
![Yannick Bourseaux](/sites/default/files/images/160620100240140_Yannick%2BBourseaux.jpg)
French Para triathletes golden in Besancon
France wins in five of the nine races, including one from home favourite Yannick Bourseaux.