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Tyler Mislawchuk: Training hard and aiming high in Tokyo

Tyler Mislawchuk: Training hard and aiming high in Tokyo

12/07/21 - After 18 months at the mercy of international travel restrictions and uncertainty, Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk is now ready to hit Tokyo and the final stages of his Olympic preparations. The period may... |

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Louise Atkinson, Canadian world triathlete with grand ambition

Louise Atkinson, Canadian world triathlete with grand ambition

12/02/19 - Triathlon has paved a road to recovery for Louise Atkinson, an age-group triathlete representing Canada. Since 2006 the sport has been a way of life for the 68-year-old, who has competed in every ITU... |

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Fully stocked men’s roster for WTS Edmonton

Fully stocked men’s roster for WTS Edmonton

02/09/15 - As the penultimate stop on the World Triathlon Series, Edmonton will this weekend offer up a fast and furious sprint course to a star-studded men’s start list as the athletes fight for final points in the... |

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WTS Edmonton podium completely up for grabs

WTS Edmonton podium completely up for grabs

02/09/15 - The World Triathlon Series is coming to the Americas, as Edmonton, Canada becomes the ninth stop in the 2015 circuit. After hosting the Grand Final last year, Edmonton is set to serve up a sprint course... |

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Grajales takes Toronto Pan Ams in sprint finish

Grajales takes Toronto Pan Ams in sprint finish

12/07/15 - Mexico can now start prepping for Rio as Crisanto Grajales has earned the country a qualifying spot after his breakthrough performance and victory at the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games on Sunday. Leaving... |

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Great Britain win U23 Mixed Relay World Championships

Great Britain win U23 Mixed Relay World Championships

01/09/14 - Great Britain continued their dominance in the Mixed Relay format, claiming the U23/Junior World Championship today, backing up the Elite title they won earlier this year. Gordon Benson (GRB), the bronze... |

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Stimpson claims first gold of Commonwealth Games

Stimpson claims first gold of Commonwealth Games

24/07/14 - Jodie Stimpson (ENG) put together a tactically brilliant race on the first day of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to be awarded the first gold medal of the games. Kirsten Sweetland kept Canada’s strong... |

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PATCO continental sprint champions crowned in Sarasota

PATCO continental sprint champions crowned in Sarasota

10/03/14 - Sarah Haskins (USA) and Andrew Yorke (CAN) both employed strong run performances to become the 2014 PATCO elite sprint champions this weekend in Sarasota, USA. Women’s Review In her return to racing... |

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ITU Honorary President Les McDonald honored with Order of Canada

ITU Honorary President Les McDonald honored with Order of Canada

25/11/13 - ITU Honorary President Les McDonald was honored with the Order of Canada in Ottawa on Friday. McDonald served as ITU’s president from its inception in 1989 until 2008. He is largely credited with getting... |

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In Profile: Simon Whitfield (CAN)

In Profile: Simon Whitfield (CAN)

01/05/09 - The Beijing Olympic Games silver medallist Simon Whitfield is in a relaxed mood ahead of this weekend’s opening race of the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series in Tongyeong,... |

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Bertrand Named Canada Head Coach

Bertrand Named Canada Head Coach

09/04/09 - Canadas high-performance triathletes received a boost of support in their quest for the international podium with the announcement that Philippe Bertrand has been promoted to head coach of the Senior... |

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Beijing Spotlight: Team Canada

Beijing Spotlight: Team Canada

17/08/08 - For the first time Canada will field a full team of three men and three women at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.  Qualifying was finalised two months ago after the Vancouver BG Triathlon World... |

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