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Germany's Frodeno wins triathlon at the wire Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 12:06 AM ET
Jan Frodeno of Germany has won the men's triathlon, edging Simon Whitfield of Canada in an exciting four-man sprint finish. New Zealand's Bevan Docherty took the bronze.
Germany's Frodeno wins triathlon at the wire Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 12:06 AM ET
Jan Frodeno of Germany has won the men's triathlon, edging Simon Whitfield of Canada in an exciting four-man sprint finish. New Zealand's Bevan Docherty took the bronze.
Men's triathlon results Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 7:24 PM ET Follow the results of the men's race live from the Ming Tomb Reservoir.
Snowsill wins women's triathlon Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:39 PM ET
Emma Snowsill of Australia has won the Olympic women's triathlon in impressive fashion, pulling away toward the beginning of the 10-kilometer run to finish over a minute ahead of the field.
Women's triathlon results Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:03 PM ET Australia's Emma Snowsill has won the Olympic triathlon after being left off the Olympic team in 2004. Vanessa Fernandes of Portugal has won silver, and Emma Moffatt of Australia the bronze.
Cupid strikes often Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:18 AM ET
Four of the Americans that competed in the Beijing triathlon have triathlete spouses; All four couples met while competing or training for triathlons. The couples spend most of their time training and traveling together.
Olympic Odyssey Posted Monday, August 4, 2008 1:12 PM ET By Chris Hill, International Triathlon Union The ITU's Chris Hill looks at six male athletes racing the Games in mini profiles, and he provides prognosis for how they'll likely perform at the Ming Tomb Reservoir.
Haskins gets final US triathlon berth Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET
Triathlete Sarah Haskins is going to the Olympics. She secured the final spot on the three-member U.S. women's team with a sixth-place finish at the Hy-Vee Triathlon.
Kemper and Haskins qualify for Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET
Live streaming coverage of the Hy-vee Triathlon, from Des Moines, Iowa.
U.S. to appear in full in Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET By Nate Herpich The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced the top-ranked teams for Olympic competition, and the news is good for both the American men and American women.
Qualified triathletes Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET The Olympic triathlon will take place on August 18 and 19 from the Ming Tomb Reservoir in Beijing, with the women's race on the first day. Here are the athletes that have qualified for the Games, according to the International Triathlon Union.
A second Olympic sport Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:37 PM ET
Julie Swail Ertel already has an Olympic silver medal in water polo that she took home in 2000. Now, the American will seek triathlon gold in August at the Ming Tomb Reservoir.
Gomez still the one to beat Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 9:47 AM ET Javier Gomez and Andrea Whitcombe won the World Cup event in Hungary, a final tuneup for many just over a month before the August 18-19 races at the Beijing Games.
Groves' Groove Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:32 AM ET By Chris Hill, International Triathlon Union Making Canada's Beijing Olympic team was a cinch for Lauren Groves, the hard part has come in preparing for the race.
Will travel Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 2:22 PM ET By Chris Hill, International Triathlon Union Matt Reed, representing the U.S., joins his brother Shane, from New Zealand, as the first sibling combination to compete at the same Olympic triathlon.
Triathlon: Beijing to see Snow(sill) Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:27 PM ET By Andy Silver and Nate Herpich Australia's Emma Snowsill is trying to become the first triathlete to claim a world championship (she's won three) and an Olympic gold medal. She's one of the sport's story lines to follow at the Beijing Games.
Iowa man dies at Hy-Vee Triathlon Posted Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:59 PM ET
A 46-year-old Iowa man died Sunday after being pulled from the water during the swimming leg in the Hy-Vee Triathlon.
Strong showing for Americans at Worlds Posted Monday, June 9, 2008 By Nate Herpich Spain's Javier Gomez and Great Britain's Helen Tucker won world titles in Vancouver. American Sarah Haskins took silver, while Matt Reed finished in fifth place for the U.S.
Comeback queen Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2008 By Chris Hill, International Triathlon Union She won the women's triathlon in Athens with a come-from-behind win that left all watching speechless. Now, with injuries and qualification dilemmas, Kate Allen will need all of that Athens heart just to get to Beijing.
Big Matty scores big in Madrid Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 By Nate Herpich Matt Reed took 10th place at the Madrid World Cup this past weekend, moving the United States ahead of both Russia and Australia, propelling them into 7th place in the international Olympic standings.
Big Matty 10th in Madrid triathlon event Posted Sunday, May 25, 2008 7:26 PM ET Matt Reed took tenth place in the Madrid World Cup, likely moving the U.S. into eighth place in the international rankings.
Tri, tri again Posted Friday, May 23, 2008 By Nate Herpich Triathlete Matt Reed won U.S. Olympic trials last month in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. But his spot on the Olympic team is not yet secure, thanks to a recent push by several other nations. He continues to fight for his spot.
European Champions crowned Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 By Nate Herpich France's Frederic Belaubre and Portugal's Vanessa Fernandes win European titles in Lisbon, Portugal. Both athletes are multiple winners of the event, and figure to challenge for a medal in Beijing.
Battle for Beijing Heats Up Posted Friday, May 2, 2008 7:02 AM ET By International Triathlon Union The International Triathlon Union breaks down the available Olympic spots that will be up for grabs in the upcoming world cup events.
Countdown starts for Beijing - Warriner to test herself at Ruakaka Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 6:07 PM ET By GlobalAdmin GlobalAdmin SAM WARRINER will use the new Whangarei Triathlon at Ruakaka on Sunday to launch her Beijing Olympic triathlon campaign.

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