Triathlon
Montreal dropped from ITU World Cup calendar
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has cancelled its new World Cup event in Montreal due to a clash of dates with other events in the Canadian city.
Ironman 70.3 lands first Turkish event
Belek will host Turkey’s first Ironman 70.3 triathlon event next year, the Turkish Olympic Committee has announced.
ITU opens bidding for major events, details 2015 World Cup calendar
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has launched a bidding process for the 2016 World Triathlon Series, the 2018 World Triathlon Grand Final and 2015 World Paratriathlon events.
Abu Dhabi joins World Triathlon Series calendar
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced that Abu Dhabi will join the schedule of the World Triathlon Series in 2015.
Sardinia to host 2015 Cross Triathlon showpiece
The 2015 Cross Triathlon World Championships will take place in Sardinia, Italy, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced.
Gold Coast joins World Triathlon Series calendar
Gold Coast in Australia will make its debut on the World Triathlon Series calendar next year, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced.
The Leader: Marisol Casado
Marisol Casado, IOC (International Olympic Committee) Member and President of the ITU (International Triathlon Union), writes exclusively for SportBusiness International about the battle for Olympic survival.
European Triathlon takes Long Distance Championships to Weymouth
The European Triathlon Union has announced that its 2015 Long Distance Triathlon Championships will take place in Weymouth, UK.
Ironman tackles series growth with format changes
Triathlon organisation Ironman has unveiled a new professional prize purse for the Americas and new regional championships for 2015 as it seeks to accommodate its growth.
Ironman broadens horizons as Queensland secures 2016 World Championship
Triathlon organisation Ironman will host its first world championship in the southern hemisphere, with the Sunshine Coast area of Australian state Queensland awarded the rights for the 2016 event.
ITU and Ironman talk uniformity at historic meeting
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the organisers of the sport’s Ironman series have held the first of a series of meetings aiming towards introducing uniformity in competition rules.
Colombia added to Triathlon World Cup schedule
The International Triathlon Union, the sport’s global governing body, has added a new event in Colombia to its 2014 World Cup schedule.
ITU joins forces with British Triathlon in landmark coaching programme
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and British Triathlon Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a global coach education system in an attempt to standardise and improve coaching education around the world, with a focus on emerging national federations.
Vero on message with ITU partnership
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has entered into a partnership with London-based sports communications consultancy Vero.
European Triathlon Union maintains backing for Ukraine event
The European Triathlon Union (ETU) has said it remains committed to hosting its Sprint European Cup event in the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk on May 24.
Ironman showpiece event takes to Europe for first time
The Ironman triathlon organisation has announced that the Austrian town of Zell am See-Kaprun will host the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship – the first time the event will be staged in Europe.
ETU hails return of European Aquathlon Championships
The European Triathlon Union (ETU) and the German Triathlon Union (DTU) have announced the return of the ETU European Aquathlon Championships to the 2014 race calendar following a two-year hiatus.
ITU eyes triathlon growth with new Cairo centre
The International Triathlon Union has opened a training and education facility in Cairo, Egypt.