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2018 In Triathlon
This article consists of the International Triathlon Union, ITU and Ironman Triathlon events for 2018. 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series * March 2: WTS #1 in Abu Dhabi ** Elite winners: Henri Schoeman (m) / Rachel Klamer (f) * April 28: WTS #2 in Hamilton, Bermuda, Hamilton ** Elite winners: Casper Stornes (m) / Flora Duffy (f) * May 12: WTS #3 in Yokohama ** Elite winners: Mario Mola (m) / Flora Duffy (f) * June 10: WTS #4 in Leeds ** Elite winners: Richard Murray (triathlete), Richard Murray (m) / Vicky Holland (f) * July 14: WTS #5 in Hamburg ** Elite winners: Mario Mola (m) / Cassandre Beaugrand (f) * July 27 – 29: WTS #6 in Edmonton ** Elite winners: Mario Mola (m) / Vicky Holland (f) * August 25 & 26: WTS #7 in Montreal ** Elite winners: Mario Mola (m) / Vicky Holland (f) * September 12 – 16: WTS Grand Final (#8) in Gold Coast, Queensland ** Elite winners: Vincent Luis (m) / Ashleigh Gentle (f) ** Junior winners: Csongor Lehmann (m) / Cecilia Sayur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Triathlon Union
World Triathlon, previously known as the International Triathlon Union (ITU), is the international governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other nonstandard variations. It is recognised as the international federation for the sport of triathlon and its derivatives by the International Olympic Committee, and it organises Olympic triathlon events on behalf of the IOC. In addition to regulating and setting the rules of the sport, World Triathlon organises the top level international race series the World Triathlon Championship Series and the ITU Triathlon World Cup. Starting in 2024, World Triathlon also sanctions and recognises a World Championship Tour of Long-Distance Triathlon organised by the Professional Triathletes Organisation. World Triathlon does not have an official relationship with the other three major commercial triathlon circuits, Ironman Triathlon, XTERRA Triathlon or Super League Triathlon. Additionally, World Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Coast, Queensland
The Gold Coast, also known by its initials, GC, is a coastal city and region in the state of Queensland, Australia, located approximately south-southeast of the centre of the list of Australian capital cities, state capital, Brisbane. It is Queensland's List of cities in Queensland by population, second-largest city after Brisbane, as well as Australia's List of cities in Australia by population, sixth-largest city and the most populous non-capital city. The city's Gold Coast central business district, central business district is located roughly in the centre of the Gold Coast in the suburb of Southport, Queensland, Southport. The urban area of the Gold Coast is concentrated along the coast, sprawling almost 60 kilometres, joining up with the Greater Brisbane metropolitan region to the north and to the state border with New South Wales to the south. Nicknames of the city include the ‘Glitter Strip’ and the ‘Goldy’. The demonym of a Gold Coast resident is Gold Coaster. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalmar
Kalmar (, , ) is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. It had 41,388 inhabitants in 2020 and is the seat of Kalmar Municipality. It is also the capital of Kalmar County, which comprises 12 municipalities with a total of 236,399 inhabitants (2015). Kalmar is the third largest urban area in the province and cultural region of Småland. From the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, Kalmar was one of Sweden's most important cities. Its name was until the second half of the nineteenth century spelled '' Calmar. '' Between 1602 and 1913 it was the episcopal see of Kalmar Diocese, with a bishop, and the Kalmar Cathedral from 1702 is an example of classicistic architecture. It became a fortified city, with the Kalmar Castle as the center. After the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, Kalmar's importance diminished, until the industry sector was initiated in the 19th century. The city is home to parts of Linnaeus University. The city plays host to the Live at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Birtwhistle
Jacob Birtwhistle (born 4 January 1995) is an Australian triathlete. Running career At the 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships – Junior men's race he finished 41st. He was crowned World School Cross Country Champion in 2012 in Malta. Throughout 2009-2012 he won 11 Australian junior athletics champion titles in 1500m, 3000m and 2000m steeple. In 2013, he transitioned to Triathlon but still managed to win the much-coveted Zatopec u/20 3000m title. In 2015, he was runner up in the Australian senior 10k Road Running Championships as a 20yr old. Duathlon career Birtwhistle is a former duathlon junior world champion. Triathlon career 2013 season Australian Junior champion, Oceania junior champion, u/23 Australian sprint champion, 2014 season silver medallist World Junior Triathlon Championships 2015 season He won the Under-23 World Championship. 2016 season Birtwhistle finished fourth at the Yokohama event second at the Hamburg event of the 2016 ITU World Triathlon S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Van Coevorden
Natalie Van Coevorden (born 22 December 1992 in Campbelltown, New South Wales) is an Australian triathlete. Currently she is ranked 24th in the World Triathlon Series, and is number 1 in Oceania. Early life and career Van Coevorden was born and grew up in Campbelltown, New South Wales, doing both swimming and cross country running throughout her years at John Therry Catholic High School. During her youth, she swam nine times a week. In 2009 she began triathlon and placed 4th at the Australian National Schools Triathlon in 2010. It was here that she was scouted by her coach Jamie Turner and began training full-time for triathlon, splitting her time between her training base in Wollongong, Australia and Vitoria, Spain. Prior to meeting Turner, she had completed only one triathlon, for which she had no structured training. In 2012, Van Coevorden competed in her first World Triathlon Series race in Sydney, and has completed many races on the ITU circuit since. In 2013, she gain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Royle
Aaron Royle (born 26 January 1990) is an Australian professional triathlete who has made significant accomplishments in the sport of triathlon. Royle has represented Australia in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the ITU World Triathlon Series. Known for his exceptional running and swimming abilities, Royle has become one of the most respected and accomplished triathletes in Australia's history. Early life and career Aaron Royle was born on 26 January 1990 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He first started participating in triathlons at a young age, inspired by his father, who was an avid triathlete. Royle's natural talent for the sport was quickly recognised, and he began competing in local and regional competitions throughout his teenage years. He attended the Hunter Sports High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. After graduating, Royle decided to pursue a career in professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorian Coninx
Dorian Coninx (born 28 January 1994) is a French triathlete. He competed in the men's event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Triathlon career Coninx won both the Junior European and Junior World Championship in 2013. He then won the U23 World title in 2014. In winter 2015, he ran a 10k at the Cannes 10k, and went on to win his first international Elite race at the Quarteira European Cup event later in the year. He qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events i ... in Rio representing France, and finished 36th in . In 2017, he became French Elite Champion on Sprint Distance. In 2019, he won the bronze medal in the men's triathlon at the 2019 Military World Games held in Wuhan, China. Coninx has also competed at Super League Triathlon eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helle Frederiksen
Helle Frederiksen (born 5 March 1981 in Odense, Funen) is a Danish professional triathlete. She represented Denmark in Triathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's, triathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 27th, and raced on International Triathlon Union race circuit. She is the winner of the 2018 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships as well as the 2014 Hy-Vee Triathlon and 2014 Challenge Bahrain. Career Frederiksen was a swimmer from the age of 12 to 18 and a member of the national Danish swimming squad. She had won several Danish championships when, in 1999, she decided to retire from elite sports. Frederiksen studied at Syddansk Universitet an earned a bachelor's degree in sports ''(Idræt og Sundhed,'' 2005) and after having moved to Farum she studied for a master's degree in Physical Education and Nutrition ''(Cand. Scient. i Human Ernæring,'' 2008) at the University of Copenhagen. Having worked as a indoor cycling, spinning trainer for five years, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesley Paterson
Lesley Paterson (born 12 October 1980) is a Scottish triathlete, author, screenwriter and film producer. She won the 2011, 2012 and 2018 XTERRA Triathlon World Championships as well as the 2012 and 2018 editions of the World Triathlon Cross Championships. She co-wrote, with Ian Stokell, a screenplay based on the anti-war novel ''All Quiet on the Western Front'' by Erich Maria Remarque, and in 2006 acquired an option on the film rights for the book. It was eventually produced as the 2022 epic film of the same name, distributed by Netflix. Paterson won the 2022 BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, sharing it with Stokell and director Edward Berger. Early life and education Paterson was born and grew up in Stirling, Scotland, the youngest of four children. Her father was a surveyor, and her mother a hotel manager. At the age of seven she began playing rugby in a boys' team at Stirling County Rugby Club — the only girl in the club among 250 boys. She also attended b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubén Ruzafa
Rubén Ruzafa Cueto (born 9 September 1984 in Valencia) is a professional triathlete, cyclo-cross and mountain bike cyclist. He is a four-time World Triathlon Cross world champion and a three-time XTERRA Triathlon world champion. Major results Cyclo-cross ;2006 :1st U23 National Cyclo-cross Championships Mountain ;2004 :1st U23 National Cross-country Championships ;2005 :1st World Team Relay Championships (with José Antonio Hermida José Antonio Hermida Ramos (born August 24, 1978 in Puigcerdà, Girona) is a Spanish Bicycle racing, cyclist of Catalonia (Spain), Catalan origin specializing in competitive mountain bike, mountain biking. He won the silver medal at the 2004 Su ..., Oliver Avilés and Rocio Gaminal) :1st U23 National Cross-country Championships ;2006 :1st U23 National Cross-country Championships ;2008 :1st National Cross-country Championships Triathlon ;2008 :1st Xterra World Championships ;2013 :1st Xterra World Championships ;2014 :1st World Cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andreas Schilling
Andreas Schilling (born 25 May 1991) is a Danish triathlete. He competed in the men's event at the 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events i .... He is the winner of the 2018 ITU Duathlon World Championships. References External links * 1991 births Living people Danish male triathletes Olympic triathletes for Denmark Triathletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Fredericia Duathletes 21st-century Danish sportsmen {{Denmark-triathlon-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funen
Funen (, ), is the third-largest List of islands of Denmark, island of Denmark, after Zealand and North Jutlandic Island, Vendsyssel-Thy, with an area of . It is the List of islands by area, 165th-largest island in the world. It is located in the central part of the country and has a population of 469,947 as of 2020. Funen's main city is Odense, which is connected to the sea by a seldom-used canal. The city's shipyard, Odense Steel Shipyard, has been relocated outside Odense proper. Funen belongs administratively to the Region of Southern Denmark. From 1970 to 2006 the island formed the biggest part of Funen County, which also included the islands of Langeland, Ærø, Tåsinge, and a number of smaller islands. Funen is linked to Zealand, Denmark's largest island, by the Great Belt Bridge, which carries both trains and cars. The bridge is in reality three bridges; low road and rail bridges connect Funen to the small island of Sprogø in the middle of the Great Belt, and a long ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
