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Haskins, Kemper Round out Nominations to 2008 U.S. Olympic Team

POSTED: Jun. 23 2008

Sarah Haskins and Hunter Kemper turned in stellar performances at the ITU Hy-Vee World Cup in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday to earn the final spots for nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Partners with USOC to Deliver New Web Platform

POSTED: Jun. 10 2008

USA Triathlon and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have partnered to deliver a new website, triathlon.teamusa.org.  Read More READ MORE

ITU Olympic Qualification Period Comes to Thrilling End

POSTED: Jun. 10 2008

The International Triathlon Union has issued the preliminary number of Olympic triathlon spots each country has earned with the conclusion of the Vancouver BG Triathlon World Championships this past weekend, the final event in ITU's two-year Olympic qualifying period. Only eight countries may send the maximum three men and three women to the Beijing Olympic Games.  Read More READ MORE

Reed Gets Job Done in Vancouver

POSTED: Jun. 9 2008

Matt Reed has been on a one-man mission since winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in April and later learning his Olympic qualifying effort may be in jeopardy.  Read More READ MORE

It's a Silver at Worlds for Haskins

POSTED: Jun. 9 2008

Sarah Haskins (St. Louis, Mo. / Colorado Springs, Colo.) is getting to like Vancouver. Last year she earned her first World Cup top-three finish in the city and on Sunday she topped that with a silver medal at the 2008 ITU Triathlon World Championship.  Read More READ MORE

Oeinck Gets Second U23 Silver Medal

POSTED: Jun. 9 2008

There must be something about the rain - or it could just be the World Championship stage - that motivates Jasmine Oeinck (Littleton, Colo. / Colorado Springs, Colo.). For the second-straight year Oeinck powered her way through dreary, wet conditions to earn a silver medal at the ITU U23 World Championship.  Read More READ MORE

Age Groupers Take on the Worlds

POSTED: Jun. 9 2008

Team USA athletes performed well at the 2008 ITU Age Group World Championship in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, despite changes to the course on race morning.  Read More READ MORE

Juniors Endure Cold, Rain in Vancouver

POSTED: Jun. 6 2008

Water and air temperatures in the mid-50s and a steady rain made for less than ideal conditions for the 112 athletes competing at the ITU Junior Triathlon World Championship on Thursday in Vancouver, Canada.  Read More READ MORE

Top Age Groupers, PC Athletes to Compete in Vancouver

POSTED: Jun. 3 2008

More than 400 athletes will be part of a robust Team USA competing at the ITU Age Group World Championship in Vancouver, Canada, on June 7.  Read More READ MORE

Elites Set for World Championships in Vancouver

POSTED: Jun. 2 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the 20 elite athletes who will represent the United States at the 2008 ITU Triathlon World Championships this weekend in Vancouver, Canada.  Read More READ MORE

WCSN Delivers Highlights of ITU BG Triathlon World Cup Series

POSTED: May. 29 2008

World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) is providing a special highlight show recapping every stop on the 2008 ITU World Cup Series including the highly anticipated World Championships taking place in Vancouver next week. Fans will get an in-depth look into each event, including athlete interviews, behind the scenes action and highlights from the event all on wcsn.com.  Read More READ MORE

Reed Earns Key Points for U.S. at Madrid World Cup

POSTED: May. 27 2008

Matt Reed’s performance at the ITU Madrid World Cup over the weekend has put the American men in great position for securing a third Olympic Team slot.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Education Provider to Host CEU Course for Coaches, Athletes

POSTED: May. 27 2008

The National Training Center Sports Medicine Institute, a USA Triathlon Approved Education Provider, will host a USAT-approved CEU course in lactate testing for coaches and athletes May 30 through June 1.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Invites Juniors to Development Camp

POSTED: May. 27 2008

USA Triathlon invites junior triathletes (ages 15-19) from the Pan American Region (PATCO) to a junior development camp June 30 – July 6 in San Antonio, Texas.  Read More READ MORE

U.S. Athletes Set to Race in Madrid World Cup on Sunday

POSTED: May. 22 2008

A full team of 12 American triathletes travel to Spain for this Sunday's Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, the historic 200th world cup in ITU history. Recent U.S. Olympic Trials winners Julie Ertel (Irvine, CA) and Matt Reed (Boulder, CO) headline the U.S. team. Coming off a silver medal performance in South Africa earlier this month, Reed will be looking to pick up much needed Olympic qualifying points, the final opportunity before next month's world championships in Vancouver, Canada.  Read More READ MORE

Duathletes Claim Spots for Long Course World Championships

POSTED: May. 20 2008

Over 450 athletes braved the sweltering heat to conquer the hilly courses of the USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon National Championship, the World’s Toughest Half and the Auburn International Triathlon on Sunday.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Certified Coaches: Serve as an Official Team USA Coach at Worlds

POSTED: May. 19 2008

USA Triathlon is proud to offer coaches an opportunity to serve as an official Team USA coach at a world championship event.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Partners with Siliconcoach for Video Analysis

POSTED: May. 19 2008

A partnership agreement with Siliconcoach will provide USA Triathlon National Team coaches and athletes access to new technology for analyzing performance and form.  Read More READ MORE

Long Course Duathlon Nationals Set for May 18

POSTED: May. 15 2008

Elite and age group athletes will converge in Auburn, Calif., referred to locally as the “Endurance Capital of the World,” this weekend for the 2008 USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon National Championship.  Read More READ MORE

Tell us your Triathlon Story

POSTED: May. 14 2008

If you are going to be in Vancouver, Canada for the 2008 BG Triathlon World Championships and have an interesting story to tell about your triathlon journey, now is your chance to share it with us. If your story is chosen you could win great prizes, including a pair of exclusive VIP passes in Vancouver, and other great ITU merchandise.  Read More READ MORE

Thanks for Helping with Our Survey

POSTED: May. 14 2008

The USA Triathlon Strategic Planning Committee would like to thank the nearly 14,000 members who have given their input into planning the course of the Federation into the future by completing our online survey. (Ten randomly selected members won a free annual membership for participating).  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Partners with Textile Solutions

POSTED: May. 13 2008

USA Triathlon has announced that transition towel manufacturer Textile Solutions is now an Official Supplier of USAT and will be supporting the USAT Junior National Team, USAT Coaching Education Program, and the USAT National Championships.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Elites Use Motion-Capture Analysis to Improve Their Rides

POSTED: May. 12 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the addition of 3D motion-capture provider Retül as a technology supplier to the National Team program.  Read More READ MORE

Reed Third in USOC Athlete of the Month Voting

POSTED: May. 12 2008

Triathlete Matt Reed (Boulder, Colo.) finished third in voting for The United States Olympic Committee Male Athlete of the Month for April.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Adds Sportstiks as an Official Supplier

POSTED: May. 9 2008

USA Triathlon has partnered with Sportstiks International to bring another resource to its growing list of sanctioned race directors.  Read More READ MORE

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Register Now for Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium

POSTED: May. 8 2008

Registration for the 2008 USA Triathlon Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium – which features a dynamic lineup of national and international triathlon experts discussing the latest in triathlon research, trends and coaching – is now open.  Read More READ MORE

Reed Continues Hot Streak at Richards Bay

POSTED: May. 7 2008

Fresh off his wins at the St. Anthony’s Triathlon and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the previous two weeks, American Matt Reed (Boulder, Colo.) continued to display good form by placing second to World Champion Daniel Unger of Germany in last Sunday’s ITU World Cup triathlon held in Richards Bay, South Africa.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Awards Four More Comp Memberships

POSTED: Apr. 30 2008

Melinda Montgomery, 48, of Decatur, Ga., Edward Gadient, 21, of Evanston, Ill., Brad Smith, 32, of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Aaron Powell, 33, of McKinney, Texas, have each won a complimentary annual USAT membership.  Read More READ MORE

Olympic Trials Coverage to Air

POSTED: Apr. 23 2008

Television coverage of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Tuscaloosa, Ala., will be broadcast on MSNBC.  Read More READ MORE

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AQx to Continue as an Official Supplier of USAT

POSTED: May. 2 2008

USA Triathlon is proud to announce that aquatic training outfitter AQx Sports will continue in its role of Official Supplier to USAT.  Read More READ MORE

Physically Challenged National Team Announced

POSTED: May. 1 2008

USA Triathlon recently named the members of the 2008 USAT Physically Challenged National Team.  Read More READ MORE

Members Win Complimentary Annual Memberships

POSTED: Apr. 30 2008

Congratulations to Chad Risinger, 30, of Peoria, Ill., and Nancy Lipira, 52, of Huntington Station, N.Y., Aaron Powell, 33, of McKinney, Texas; Brad Smith, 32, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; Melinda Yantch, 48, of Decatur, Ga.; and Edward Gadient, 21, of Evanston, Ill. They are the winners of complimentary annual memberships being randomly awarded to select USAT members who complete our strategic planning membership survey.  Read More READ MORE

Register for Team USA Long Course World Championships Lottery

POSTED: Apr. 30 2008

Registration for the Team USA Lottery, an additional qualification process for Long Course World Championships in triathlon, must be completed by 5 p.m. Mountain time on Wednesday, May 7.  Read More READ MORE

USAT to Provide Certificates to National Championship Finishers

POSTED: Apr. 30 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that competitors in supported events can print official finishing certificates from Racing Certificates LLC.  Read More READ MORE

Duathlon National Championship Festival Wraps Up in Virginia

POSTED: Apr. 28 2008

More than 450 athletes competed Sunday in the Duathlon National Championship Festival, which featured elites and age group competitors vying for a trip to the World Championships.  Read More READ MORE

Complete a Survey, Win a Free Membership

POSTED: Apr. 24 2008

USA Triathlon and its Board of Directors have announced the formation of a Strategic Planning Committee that will help guide the organization through the next five years and beyond.  Read More READ MORE

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Wheaties Features Shoemaker on Limited Edition Box

POSTED: Apr. 23 2008

U.S. Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker can add an appearance on a new, limited edition box of Wheaties to his numerous accomplishments. Shoemaker is featured on boxes of Wheaties, “The Breakfast of Champions” in honor of his success as a professional triathlete and Beijing Olympian.  Read More READ MORE

Duathlon Nationals Festival Set for this Weekend

POSTED: Apr. 23 2008

More than 700 duathletes from all over the country will be visiting Richmond, Va., this weekend for the inaugural 2008 Duathlon National Championship Festival on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.  Read More READ MORE

Young Talent Showcased on Final Day of Tuscaloosa Tri-Palooza

POSTED: Apr. 20 2008

The USA Triathlon Tuscaloosa Tri-Palooza in Tuscaloosa, Ala., concluded Sunday with the Twenty-12 Talent ID race, where Julie Rechel and Matthew Wisthoff emerged as the top athletes in their races with wins in the draft-legal sprint distance races.  Read More READ MORE

Reed, Ertel Earn Beijing Spots with Strong Wins at U.S. Olympic Trials

POSTED: Apr. 19 2008

Matt Reed and Julie Swail Ertel simply could not be denied in earning their first Olympic berths in triathlon with wins at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday. The pair joined Beijing-bound Jarrod Shoemaker and Laura Bennett, who qualified for the team at the first qualifier last September.  Read More READ MORE

Sexton, Felder Win at Collegiate Nationals

POSTED: Apr. 19 2008

UC Berkeley’s Steven Sexton held off a strong run by defending champion Kevin Collington (Florida) to win the men’s USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship Saturday. On the women’s side, UC San Diego’s Amanda Felder won, and proved she is back in top form after a tough 2007 season.  Read More READ MORE

U.S. Sweep at Pan Am Champs

POSTED: Apr. 20 2008

Two relative newcomers to the Elite triathlon world pulled upset victories today at the 2008 PATCO Triathlon Pan American Championships in the resort city of Mazatlan, Mexico. Jillian Petersen and Matt Chrabot of the United States ran away with the continental titles after thrilling break aways on the bike in both competitions surprised many top veterans who were unable to close the gap. This is the first major title for both young athletes and makes it the second year in a row for the U.S. sweep of the gold medals.  Read More READ MORE

Elites Ready to Contend for Spots on Olympic Team

POSTED: Apr. 18 2008

Twenty-one of the top triathletes in the country are ready to toe the line and compete for two Olympic team spots – one for a U.S. man and one for an American woman – at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The women’s race starts at noon while the men’s race begins at 2:30 p.m.  Read More READ MORE

Slowtwitch.com to Provide Live Updates from Olympic Trials

POSTED: Apr. 14 2008

Slowtwitch.com will be providing live updates from this weekend's 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The races are set for Noon (women) and 2:30 p.m. (men) Central Time on Saturday, April 19.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Joins Forces with Nytro Multisport

POSTED: Apr. 14 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the addition of online multisport retailer Nytro Multisport as an Official Supplier to USAT. As part of the agreement, Nytro Multisport will be supporting the USAT Trade Team as well as offering discounted pricing to USAT’s 105,000 annual members and elite athletes.  Read More READ MORE

Olympic Medalist Williams Returns ‘Home’ for 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials

POSTED: Apr. 11 2008

Most alumni return to their alma mater with stories of their careers, families and successes. Susan Williams, a 1992 graduate of the University of Alabama (UA), will return to Tuscaloosa next week with all of these things, as well as an Olympic medal.  Read More READ MORE

2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Teleconference Audio

POSTED: Apr. 11 2008

Six elite athletes competing in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials on April 19 were part of a media teleconference on April 8. Hunter Kemper, Andy Potts, Matt Reed, Sarah Haskins, Julie Ertel and Sarah Groff answered questions about their careers, preparations for the Olympic Trials, and competing as a professional triathlete.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Tuscaloosa Tri-Palooza is Set for April 17-20

POSTED: Apr. 9 2008

Preparations are nearing completion for the first Tuscaloosa Tri-Palooza, a weekend-long festival celebrating multisport that will feature the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for triathlon on Saturday, April 19.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Partners with Competitor Radio for Olympic Athlete Interviews

POSTED: Apr. 8 2008

USA Triathlon and Competitor Radio have partnered to help promote the triathletes who will be representing the U.S. at the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing, China.  Read More READ MORE

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Fuel Belt Named Official Supplier to USA Triathlon

POSTED: Apr. 8 2008

USA Triathlon has announced the addition of Fuel Belt, Inc., as an official supplier to USAT through a multi-year agreement.  Read More READ MORE

Bennett, Fretta Lead U.S. in Mooloolaba World Cup

POSTED: Mar. 31 2008

The rainy weather that had been plaguing the sunshine coast the past few months and even the past few days cleared up for a beautiful warm day for the ITU Mooloolaba World Cup triathlon on Sunday, March 30. Laura Bennett (fourth) and Mark Fretta (17th) had the top U.S. finishes, but it was young Manny Huerta who stole the show. His 20th place finish guaranteed his slot to compete at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on April 19.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Partners with Focal Point Sunglasses

POSTED: Mar. 28 2008

USA Triathlon has added Focal Point Sunglasses – a preferred dealer of current USAT partner Rudy Project – as a corporate partner for 2008.  Read More READ MORE

Member Designs Poster for 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team

POSTED: Mar. 25 2008

USA Triathlon member Judge Michael E. Jones has used his artistic skills to create a collectible poster for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. Jones will be holding a poster signing during the weekend festivities at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Triathlon in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in April.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Teams With Wicked Fast Sports Nutrition

POSTED: Mar. 18 2008

USA Triathlon (USAT) is pleased to announce the addition of Wicked Fast Sports Nutrition as a Bronze Sponsor.  Read More READ MORE

Aquathlon Nationals Headed to Huntington Beach

POSTED: Mar. 18 2008

USA Triathlon is excited to announce that the 2008 USAT Aquathlon National Championship will be held at Bolsa Chica State Park in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Sunday, June 8.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Launches Hall of Fame

POSTED: Mar. 17 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the creation of a USAT Hall of Fame to honor elite and age group athletes and other contributors who have played a key role in the development of the sport and USAT since they both began in the early 1980s.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Announces Pan American Invitational Camp

POSTED: Mar. 17 2008

USA Triathlon invites junior triathletes (ages 15-19) from the Pan American Region (PATCO) to a junior development camp in San Antonio, Texas, scheduled for June 30 - July 6, 2008.  Read More READ MORE

POSTED: Mar. 13 2008

USA Triathlon has partnered with AT&T to offer members the Desktop Communicator that will bring breaking news stories, weather and more to their desktop. Download it today!  Read More READ MORE

USAT Announces Garmin Age Group Athlete of the Year Awards

POSTED: Mar. 10 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the selections for the Garmin 2007 Age Group Athletes of the Year awards. Included in the list are awards for Age Group Triathletes and Duathletes, Physically Challenged Triathletes, and Junior Triathletes.  Read More READ MORE

Crowley, Doane Earn Coach of the Year Awards

POSTED: Mar. 10 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2007 Coach of the Year awards as selected by the USAT National Coaching Committee.  Read More READ MORE

Junior Elite, U23 Triathletes of the Year Selected

POSTED: Mar. 10 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the selections for the Garmin 2007 Junior Elite and U23 Triathletes of the Year awards.  Read More READ MORE

Check out the New and Improved USAT Store

POSTED: Mar. 7 2008

The new USA Triathlon merchandise website at www.usatstore.com is open for business! It's loaded with must-have USAT logo items such as trailer hitch covers, keychains, water bottles, hats, beanies, headbands, and t-shirts, with much more to come.  Read More READ MORE

End of the Year Rankings Announced

POSTED: Mar. 7 2008

We are pleased to post the 2007 end of year rankings. Any questions or concerns that could result in changes to these must be received by the end of the day on March 13, 2008.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Launches Elite Trade Team

POSTED: Feb. 29 2008

A group of 16 elite triathletes have been recognized by USA Triathlon with their inclusion on the first-ever USAT Trade Team, a group of National Team caliber athletes who train and compete with the goal of winning medals in international competition while receiving support from national sponsors.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Taking Triathlon Festival to Alabama

POSTED: Feb. 26 2008

Four days, four great races, tons of activities. Excitement is building for the USA Triathlon Tuscaloosa Tri-Palooza, a weekend long festival celebrating multisport in Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 17-20.  Read More READ MORE

Qualify for Long Course Duathlon Worlds

POSTED: Feb. 26 2008

Athletes interested in being a part of Team USA for the ITU Long Course Duathlon World Championship in Geel, Belgium on August 10, 2008, should be aware of the four qualifying races taking place throughout the U.S.  Read More READ MORE

Up and Coming Triathletes to Participate in USAT Talent ID Race

POSTED: Feb. 26 2008

USA Triathlon is excited to announce the 2008 Twenty-12 Talent ID Invitational, a draft-legal sprint race taking place in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on April 20, 2008.  Read More READ MORE

Skins USA Named an Official Supplier to USAT

POSTED: Feb. 26 2008

USA Triathlon (USAT), in conjunction with Skins™, the global leader in the development and manufacture of engineered gradient compression technology, announced today that Skins™ USA has been named an Official Supplier to USA Triathlon. The product will be supplied for use to the USAT National Team, U23 Team, Trade Team and Junior Programs and will be worn for enhanced performance and training, and faster recovery.  Read More READ MORE

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It's Official: Reed Now a U.S. Citizen

POSTED: Feb. 26 2008

The process of becoming an American citizen is long, arduous, and often frustrating – kind of like training for a triathlon. Fortunately, Matt Reed is prepared for both.  Read More READ MORE

Winter Triathlon Worlds Results

POSTED: Feb. 25 2008

The 2008 International Triathlon Union winter triathlon world championship in Freudenstadt, Germany, was contested in balmy conditions and had the appearance of a summer XTERRA event. The lack of snow did not stop the hometown favorite Sigrid Mutscheller and Norwegian Arne Post from defending their world championship titles.  Read More READ MORE

Daily Triathlon Website Launches

POSTED: Feb. 15 2008

Daily Triathlon, a web-only publication designed to provide the rapidly expanding triathlon community with daily news, information and conversation officially announced its launch on Friday, Feb. 15.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Renews Partnership with Endless Pools

POSTED: Feb. 6 2008

USA Triathlon (USAT) and Endless Pools, Inc., have reach an agreement to extend their corporate partnership through 2008.  Read More READ MORE

ITU Worlds Update: Aquathlon, Short Course Triathlon

POSTED: Feb. 12 2008

The International Triathlon Union has announced that the 2008 Aquathlon World Championship is headed to Monterrey, Mexico on June 28 and that schedule changes have been made for the ITU BG Triathlon World Championship this June in Vancouver, Canada.  Read More READ MORE

Kloser, Best Capture Winter Triathlon Titles

POSTED: Feb. 10 2008

Mike Kloser (Vail, Colo.) defended his elite men's title and Heather Best (Fairbanks, Alaska) won for the elite women at the USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship at Mt. Bachelor outside Bend, Ore., on Saturday, Feb. 9.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Winter Triathlon Nationals This Weekend

POSTED: Feb. 6 2008

The winter wonderland of Mt. Bachelor Resort is the site for the USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship, set for Saturday, Feb. 9.  Read More READ MORE

CEO Challenge Returning to USAT Age Group Nationals

POSTED: Feb. 1 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that its 2008 Age Group National Championship in Portland, Oregon on September 20 will include a CEO Challenge. The CEO Tri Challenge will be a “race within a race” in which CEOs compete in the 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run championship event. The CEOs will not be required to qualify at a regional event to attend the USAT Championship.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Announces Initial Athletes for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

POSTED: Jan. 29 2008

A total of 22 U.S. athletes are currently eligible to compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Triathlon scheduled for April 19 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The initial list is based on the 2007 end of the year International Triathlon Union Olympic rankings. USA Triathlon requires athletes be ranked in the top 125 in the world the week before the Olympic trials in order to compete. The list could change as athletes continue to compete and earn ITU ranking points at international events prior to the Olympic Trials.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Extends Partnership with Garmin

POSTED: Jan. 29 2008

USA Triathlon (USAT) and Garmin International have reached an agreement to extend their corporate partnership, USAT officials announced today.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Launches Multisport Shop Program

POSTED: Jan. 28 2008

USA Triathlon is proud to introduce its new Certified Multisport Shop program. This is a group of retailers around the country targeting those athletes who love to swim, run and bike. As members of USA Triathlon we ask that you support these shops that are helping the sport grow.  Read More READ MORE

Elite Update: Athletes About to Wrap up Florida Camp

POSTED: Jan. 28 2008

She's back. In 2007 we brought you periodic updates from Sara McLarty as she traveled the globe competing as a professional triathlete. Another year older -- and wiser? -- Sara is back to continue her journey, with special attention on qualifying for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. Her training year begins in her home state of Florida, where she and a number of other elites are beginning preparations for the season at the National Training Center in Clermont.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Announces 2007 Garmin Elite Athletes of the Year

POSTED: Jan. 28 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual elite athlete awards for 2007 as selected by the USAT Athlete Advisory Council and sponsored by Garmin International. Highlighting the list are Olympic/ITU Triathletes of the Year Andy Potts and Laura Bennett, both repeat selections from 2006. Potts was also named Multisport Non-ITU Athlete of the Year, along with Jamie Whitmore. Rookies of the Year Awards (first pro race was in 2007) went to Tyler Stewart and Eric Limkemann.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Announces Partnership with nuBound

POSTED: Jan. 22 2008

USA Triathlon (USAT) is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Nu Science Laboratories, Inc., the developer and distributor of the nutritional supplement nuBound.  Read More READ MORE

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Elite Update: McLarty and 'Gang' Kick off 2008 Training in Florida

POSTED: Jan. 14 2008

She's back. In 2007 we brought you periodic updates from Sara McLarty as she traveled the globe competing as a professional triathlete. Another year older -- and wiser? -- Sara is back to continue her journey, with special attention on qualifying for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. Her training year begins in her home state of Florida, where she and a number of other elites are beginning preparations for the season at the National Training Center in Clermont.  Read More READ MORE

Elites Begin 2008 with Eyes on Olympic Trials, Beijing

POSTED: Jan. 10 2008

Now that 2008 has arrived, attention at USA Triathlon has turned toward those athletes who are competing for the final spots on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team that will be representing the U.S. in Beijing in August.  Read More READ MORE

Order Your Yearbook for Complete 2007 Rankings!

POSTED: Jan. 9 2008

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the publication of its first-ever Yearbook, designed to give members an exhaustive look back at the major events from 2007, plus a brief preview of what’s in store for 2008.  Read More READ MORE

Avia Named Official Running Shoe of USAT

POSTED: Jan. 9 2008

USA Triathlon (USAT) is pleased to announce that Avia has joined on as a corporate partner and will be designated as the official running shoe of USAT.  Read More READ MORE

Amendments to 2008 World Cup Calendar

POSTED: Jan. 8 2008

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) released today amendments to the previously announced 2008 BG Triathlon World Cup calendar. Long-time organisers of the World Cup in Cancun, Mexico and the Mexican Triathlon Federation have agreed to host a World Cup on October 12th in the Chiapas region in southern Mexico with 50% more prize money offered, US$150,000.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Announces 2008 ‘Haul to the Great Wall’ Events

POSTED: Jan. 8 2008

With the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games just months away, USA Triathlon is set to kick off the fourth and final year of its annual Haul to the Great Wall Elite Race Series.  Read More READ MORE

Three Winter Triathlon Events in Next Month

POSTED: Jan. 7 2008

Three Winter Triathlon events are on tap in the coming weeks, so don't get left out in the cold. Durango, Colo. and Weston, Mass. will play host to world qualifying winter triathlons on January 26 and Bend, Ore. (Mt. Bachelor) will host the USAT Winter Triathlon National Championship on February 9.  Read More READ MORE

USA Triathlon Race Director Symposium This Weekend

POSTED: Jan. 7 2008

Multisport event organizers from across the United States are set to gather in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the newly named USA Triathlon Race Director Symposium, January 11-12.  Read More READ MORE

Going to Beijing? Plan Your Trip With Ludus Tours

POSTED: Dec. 17 2007

USA Triathlon has reached an agreement with Ludus Tours to provide services and support to triathlon fans traveling to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China next August.  Read More READ MORE

USAT Renews Partnership with ISM

POSTED: Dec. 17 2007

ISM will continue to serve as an Official Saddle Supplier of USA Triathlon and Team USA, thanks to a renewed agreement with USA Triathlon (USAT).  Read More READ MORE

USAT and Spinervals Cycling Announce Partnership

POSTED: Dec. 13 2007

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the addition of Spinervals Cycling to it lists of corporate partners. As an Official Training DVD Supplier to USA Triathlon, Spinervals will support Team USA, USAT coaches and clubs, and the Haul to the Great Wall elite race series.  Read More READ MORE

Registration Open for 2008 USAT Winter Triathlon Nationals

POSTED: Dec. 10 2007