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2012 series GUIDE  I T U w o r l d t r i a t h l o n   s e r i e s | S Y D NE Y | s a n d i e g o | M A D RI D | K I T Z B Ü HEL | H a mbu r g | s t o c k h o l m | y o k o h a m a | a u c k l a n d

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MEDIA CONTACTS PAULA KIM Senior Manager of Communications, ITU [email protected] Office: +1 604 904 9248 Mobile: +1 604 780 3546

MORGAN INGLIS Senior Producer, TV & Broadcast, ITU [email protected] Office: +1 604 904 9248 Mobile: +1 604 250 4091

CARSTEN RICHTER Upsolut Senior Director - TV Rights [email protected] Direct: +49 40 88 00 - 73 Mobile: +49 170 56 39 008

OLIVER SCHIEK Upsolut Senior Director - TV Production [email protected] Direct: +49 40 88 18 00 - 48 Mobile: +49 170 34 29 886

ITU MEDIA CENTRE | media.triathlon.org ITU’s Online Media Centre has been produced to provide a portal for media to quickly gather all relevant information about ITU, its events and athletes. Media Centre services include: • • • • • •

Latest ITU news and press releases Up-to-date results, rankings and race statistics Comprehensive athlete profile database Rights-free high-resolution photos from all major events Full audio from athlete interviews Access to broadcast quality race video highlights

For more information, or to register for a Media Centre account, visit media.triathlon.org.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE SERIES Welcome from ITU President ����������������������������������������������������� 04 Series Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 05 The Basics & ITU History������������������������������������������������������������� 06 Prize Money ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 08 2012 Points System & 2011 Rankings ������������������������������������������ 09 Live TV ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Media Services ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 The Olympic Games �������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 London 2012 Information ����������������������������������������������������������� 14

THE EVENTS Sydney, Australia������������������������������������������������������������������������ 18 San Diego, USA�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Madrid, Spain���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Kitzbühel, Austria����������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Hamburg, Germany�������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Stockholm, Sweden��������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 Yokohama, Japan����������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Auckland, New Zealand��������������������������������������������������������������� 46

THE ATHLETES Athlete Profiles | Elite Women ������������������������������������������������������ 52 Athlete Profiles | Elite Men ���������������������������������������������������������� 56 2011 Review����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60 Past World Champions���������������������������������������������������������������� 62 Sponsors & Partners������������������������������������������������������������������ 64 FAQ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 66 Triathlon Glossary ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 67

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Welcome to the ITU World triathlon series Dear Athletes, Coaches and members of National Federations, Sponsors and Media, Welcome to the 2012 ITU Triathlon World Series. It’s now the fourth year of our multi-round world championship format, and I’m excited to introduce the re-branded series this year. Last year provided some thrilling performances out on the course - Alistair Brownlee’s form almost everywhere, Javier Gomez’s comeback in Sydney, Paula Findlay’s hat-trick and Andrea Hewitt’s stunning Grand Final win – but the results were also impressive behind the scenes. Overall, more broadcasters around the world showed our races and broadcasting time increased by over 50 per cent, more people viewed our website as hits reached over five million, and with 27,000 triathletes competing across the 2011 series – more people competed than ever before. It’s been thrilling to be part of this series since the start and this year I hope you will continue the journey with us as we travel to series rounds in Sydney, the return to triathlon’s birthplace in San Diego, Madrid, Kitzbühel, Hamburg, Stockholm, Yokohama and then the Grand Final in Auckland. This year there will be some noticeable differences as two of the rounds, Hamburg and Stockholm, will be sprint distance, while the Auckland course looks set to make it our toughest Grand Final yet thanks to its intensely challengning bike leg. But this year’s series has more on the line than just the 2011 ITU World Championship titles; the first three races – in Sydney, San Diego and Madrid – are some of the final events for athletes to earn qualifying points for the London 2012 Olympic Games. These Games in August will mark triathlon’s fourth appearance in the Olympic Games, an achievement of which we are incredibly proud. As triathlon’s next Olympic gold medallists are crowned, you can be assured that we are doing our utmost behind the scenes to keep growing and improving triathlon and all our multisports, not just at the elite level, but for every triathlete – regardless of age, gender, race or ability. We truly believe sport is for all, and this is an important message of the ITU World Triathlon Series as well. In 2012, age-group divisions allow weekend warriors to compete on the same courses as Olympic and world champions, and a number of events will also have Paratriathlon races. To each and every athlete competing this year, I wish you the best of luck. Overall, I hope you enjoy this ITU season wherever in the world you are able to watch, follow or participate in an event, and I look forward to sharing this special Olympic year with you. Sincerely,

Marisol Casado President of the International Triathlon Union Member of the International Olympic Committee

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series overview The ITU World Triathlon Series was introduced in 2009, creating a series of world championship races rather than a single-day world championship. From 2009 until 2011, it was called the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, but was re-branded in 2012 as the ITU World Triathlon Series. There will be eight rounds in the 2012 season, culminating with the Grand Final in Auckland in October. The world’s top triathletes will compete head-to-head for rankings points that determine the overall ITU World Champion, with media and fans able to watch from everywhere with a live international broadcast feed available from every event. A total of $2.06-million USD will be available for elite athletes racing in the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series, the first time since the series started that the prize pool has topped two million.

NEW FOR THE 2012 SEASON The official London Olympic Games qualifying period for triathlon started in Madrid in 2010, and that’s where the qualification battle will finish in 2012. Therefore expect the first three races – in Sydney, San Diego and Madrid - to be of extra significance as the points shape the London 2012 start line. It’s the first time that San Diego has been part of the series since, and the return to triathlon’s birthplace is set to be a stunning one. After the sprint distance length made its series debut in 2011 in Lausanne, there will be two 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run events this year – in Hamburg and Stockholm. The series then wraps up in Auckland, on the same tough course as last year’s ITU Auckland World Cup. All events in the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series also feature age-group races for amateur athletes, as well as Paratriathlon races.

2012 SEASON SCHEDULE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

APRIL 14 – 15

SAN DIEGO, USA



MAY 10 – 12

MADRID, SPAIN

MAY 26 – 27

KITZBÜHEL, AUSTRIA

JUNE 23 – 24

HAMBURG, GERMANY

JULY 21 – 22

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN



AUGUST 25 – 26

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

SEPTEMBER 29 – 30

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

OCTOBER 20 – 22

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THe basics Six of the ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) events will be Olympic distance races for the elite competitors. An Olympic-distance triathlon, also referred to as the classic or standard-distance triathlon, combines a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. Every triathlon includes two transitions (swim to bike and bike to run). Elite athletes typically make these transitions in less than 30 seconds. Average finishing times at world championship or a world cup race are around 1 hour and 50 minutes for the elite men and around 2 hours for the elite women. In 2012, two sprintdistance events have been integrated into the WTS. In Hamburg and Stockholm, elite athletes will compete in sprint distance races (swim 750m, bike 20km and run 5km). A maximum of 65 men and 65 women may be entered at each World Triathlon Series race, with a maximum of 75 men and women competing in the Grand Final. The ITU World Triathlon Grand Final, which will be held in Auckland in 2012, will also host the Under23, Junior, Age-Group, Paratriathlon and Aquathlon World Championships. Amateur athletes will have opportunities to qualify for the ITU Age-Group World Championships at the WTS races in Sydney, San Diego, Madrid, Kitzbühel, Hamburg, Stockholm and Yokohama. The ITU Age-Group Sprint Triathlon World Championship will be held alongside the Grand Final, in which competitors cover a 750m swim, a 20km bike and a 5km run.

ITU Triathlon History The first recorded triathlon took place in San Diego, California on 24 September 1974. It was organised by the San Diego Track & Field Club as an alternative to the rigors of training on the track. The race, which took place in San Diego’s Mission Bay, consisted of a 5.3-mile run, followed by a 5-mile bike and a 600-yard swim in the bay. A total of 46 athletes finished the race. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) was founded in 1989 as the world governing body for triathlon and has been headquartered in Vancouver, Canada ever since. A total of 30 National Federations attended the first ITU Congress in Avignon, France in 1989. Today there are over 140 National Federations. The ITU Triathlon World Cup Series began in 1991, staging 11 races in eight countries. The ITU World Triathlon Series was created as ITU’s top tier race series in 2009, staging multiple rounds in iconic cities across the globe. Triathlon was awarded full Olympic Games medal status by the IOC at its Congress in Paris in 1994. Triathlon made its Olympic debut at the 2000 Sydney Games. Switzerland’s Brigitte McMahon and Canada’s Simon Whitfield won the sport’s first gold medals.

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partnerships

INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNION The International Triathlon Union is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the world governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon. ITU is the most influential organisation in the sport and the organiser of the world’s premier Triathlon Events, including the ITU World Triathlon Series and ITU Triathlon World Cup Series. ITU represents National Federations in over 140 countries and its sport development initiatives are fuelling triathlon’s extraordinary growth from a grassroots to high performance level.

UPSOLUT SPORTS Upsolut is one of the world’s market leaders in sports marketing and event management and is part of the Lagardère Unlimited network of agencies, which includes SPORTFIVE, IEC in Sport and World Sports Group. Upsolut specialises in the promotion, marketing, organisation and delivery of televised mass participation endurance sports, for elite and age-group participants, i.e. triathlon, cycling and swimming. Upsolut will support the entire series and share its knowledge with each event to ensure high standards and quality. In addition to providing the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series with marketing expertise, Upsolut will produce live TV coverage and provide international TV distribution through the worldwide sales network of Lagardère Unlimited.

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PRIZE MONEY Each ITU World Triathlon Series event will offer a $170,000 prize purse (all funds USD). The Grand Final will offer $270,000 in total winnings. The ITU Triathlon World Champions will be declared at the end of the series according to the ITU World Triathlon Series rankings. The year-end bonus pool of $600,000 will also be awarded after the Grand Final. Prize money is always distributed equally for men and women.

PLACE

REG EVENT

GRAND FINAL

YEAR-END BONUS POOL

1

$20,000

$30,000

$60,000

2

$14,000

$22,000

$45,000

3

$9,800

$16,000

$33,000

4

$7,200

$12,000

$21,500

5

$5,500

$9,800

$17,000

6

$4,500

$8,000

$13,000

7

$3,800

$6,400

$11,000

8

$3,200

$5,200

$9,000

9

$2,600

$4,100

$8,500

10

$2,200

$3,500

$8,000

11

$1,900

$2,900

$7,500

12

$1,600

$2,500

$7,000

13

$1,400

$2,200

$6,500

14

$1,200

$2,000

$6,000

15

$1,100

$1,800

$5,500

16

$1,000

$1,600

$5,000

17

$1,000

$1,400

$4,500

18

$1,000

$1,300

$4,000

19

$1,000

$1,200

$3,500

20

$1,000

$1,100

$3,000

21

$2,500

22

$2,400

23

$2,300

24

$2,200

25

$2,100

26

$2,000

27

$2,000

28

$2,000

29

$2,000

30

$2,000

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2012 POINTS SYSTEM There will be three levels included in the rankings: ITU Triathlon World Cup events, ITU World Triathlon Series events and the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. The chart below breaks down the scoring. The final ranking will be obtained by adding the four top scores from the ITU World Triathlon Series and ITU Triathlon World Cup events, plus the points gained at the Grand Final. Scoring for a season begins immediately after the Grand Final and ends with the following year’s Grand Final. Points are awarded to the top 50 athletes at the Grand Final; top 40 for World Championship Series events and top 30 for ITU Triathlon World Cup events. The top five places at each type of event are scored as follows (the full breakdown is available at www.triathlon.org):

FINISH POSITION

GRAND FINAL WTS events

1 2 3 4 5

1200 1110 1027 950 879

WORLD CUP

800 740 685 633 586

300 278 257 237 220

2011 RANKINGS TOP 20 WOMEN Pos

First Name

Last Name

Country

Points

Pos

First Name

Last Name

Country

Points

1

Helen

Jenkins

GBR

4023

11

Svenja

Bazlen

GER

1802

2

Andrea

Hewitt

NZL

3836

11

Gwen

Jorgensen

USA

1802

3

Sarah

Groff

USA

2783

13

Emma

Snowsill

AUS

1784

4

Emma

Jackson

AUS

2760

14

Ainhoa

Murua

ESP

1755

5

Barbara

Riveros

CHI

2754

15

Emmie

Charayron

FRA

1717

6

Paula

Findlay

CAN

2637

16

Ai

Ueda

JPN

1695

7

Emma

Moffatt

AUS

2611

17

Kate

McIlroy

NZL

1694

8

Laura

Bennett

USA

2560

18

Jessica

Harrison

FRA

1639

9

Lisa

Norden

SWE

2265

19

Nicola

Spirig

SUI

1602

10

Melanie

Annaheim

SUI

1950

20

Anja

Dittmer

GER

1578

TOP 20 MEN Pos

First Name

Last Name

Country

Points

Pos

First Name

Last Name

Country

Points

1

Alistair

Brownlee

GBR

4285

11

Vincent

Luis

FRA

1998

2

Jonathan

Brownlee

GBR

3992

12

Jonathan

Zipf

GER

1981

3

Javier

Gomez

ESP

3671

13

Joao

Silva

POR

1854

4

Sven

Riederer

SUI

3306

14

Maik

Petzold

GER

1838

5

Alexander

Bryukhankov

RUS

3208

15

Steffen

Justus

GER

1639

6

David

Hauss

FRA

3157

16

Bevan

Docherty

NZL

1474

7

Laurent

Vidal

FRA

2844

17

Brendan

Sexton

AUS

1459

8

Dmitry

Polyansky

RUS

2764

18

Ryan

Sissons

NZL

1425

9

William

Clarke

GBR

2495

19

Tim

Don

GBR

1382

10

Brad

Kahlefeldt

AUS

2217

20

Alessandro

Fabian

ITA

1309

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LIVE TV ITU, in collaboration with Upsolut Sports, will feature live coverage at all eight ITU World Triathlon Series races in 2012. Working alongside the largest public and sports broadcasters in the world, the WTS is the first triathlon series to have international live coverage at all events. With up to 20 camera positions at each event, including boat, motorcycle and helicopter cameras, triathlon fans can catch all the action from any corner of the world. The latest up-to-date outside broadcast technology will be used to bring the fan closer to the race than ever before. GPS graphics and live timing data will be incorporated into the live broadcast to provide second-by-second updates in real time. In 2012, ITU will produce a total of 17 live broadcasts with each broadcast lasting approximately two hours.

TV MAGAZINE SHOW ITU will produce 14 x 52-minute magazine shows throughout the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series. Each magazine show will provide a behind-the-scenes look at what life is like for the world’s top triathletes, as well as a fast-paced recap of each event, athlete interviews and other exclusive features. For more information on Live TV and the TV Magazine show, please contact Carsten Richter ([email protected]).

NEWS FEED Custom news feeds will be made available, on request, prior to each race via FTP. Immediately following each ITU World Triathlon Series event a three-minute news feed will be made available via satellite or FTP server for international broadcasters. For more information on news feeds from the ITU World Triathlon Series please contact Morgan Inglis ([email protected]).

2011 BROADCAST FACTS AND FIGURES •

4.6 billion broadcast contacts

•

Broadcast in 160 countries, for a total of 917 hours

•

Entire series broadcast live in over 50 countries

•

14 x 52 minute magazine shows

•

670 hours of programming

•

389 million TV contacts per race on average

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MEDIA SERVICES ITU MEDIA CENTRE | http://media.triathlon.org ITU’s Online Media Centre has been produced to provide a portal for media to quickly gather all relevant information about ITU, its events and athletes. Media Centre services include: •

Latest ITU news and press releases

•

Up-to-date results, rankings and race statistics

•

Comprehensive athlete profile database

•

Rights-free high-resolution photos from all major events (editorial use only)

•

Full audio from athlete interviews

•

Access to broadcast quality race video highlights

•

Start lists for each race, available for download prior to every event

For more information, or to register for a Media Centre account, visit media.triathlon.org

PHOTOGRAPHY ITU employs several award-winning sports photographers to cover every round of the ITU World Triathlon Series. These stunning high-resolution images are available via AP and Getty Images and on the ITU Online Media Centre, free for editorial use.

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THE OLYMPIC GAMES TRIATHLON’S OLYMPIC HISTORY Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney, where Canada’s Simon Whitfield and Switzerland’s Brigitte McMahon stamped their names into the history books as the first gold medallists. In Athens, it was Hamish Carter and Kate Allen’s golden turn before Emma Snowsill and Jan Frodeno won the gold in Beijing. Overall, Australia is on top of the Olympic medal tally with a total of four. As well as Snowsill’s gold, Australian women have collected two silver medals, Michellie Jones in Sydney and Loretta Harrop in Athens and one bronze, Emma Moffatt in Beijing. New Zealand and Switzerland have three medals each, each with one gold, then Canada and Germany have two medals. Whitfield has both of those medals for Canada. Austria, the Czech Republic and the USA currently have one medal each.

A total of 13 athletes have competed at each edition of the triathlon at the Olympics. In the men’s, Whitfield, Ivan Rana (ESP), Hunter Kemper (USA), Reto Hug (SUI), Tim Don (GBR), Andriy Glushchenko (UKR), Csaba Kuttor (HUN), Olivier Marceau (SUI), Juraci Moreira (BRA), Volodymyr Polikarpenko (UKR) and Filip Ospaly (CZE). Of those, Whitfield, Rana, Kemper, Hug, Don, Moreira and Ospaly remain active on the ITU circuit. In the women’s field, there are just two – Japan’s Kiyomi Niwata and Germany’s Anja Dittmer. Dittmer became the first triathlete to qualify for four consecutive Olympics when she finished third at the London series event in 2011, while Niwata is also still active on the circuit.

PAST OLYMPIC GAMES RESULTS 2008 Beijing Olympic Games 1. Emma Snowsill (AUS)



1. Jan Frodeno (GER)

2. Vanessa Fernandes (POR)



3. Emma Moffatt (AUS)



2. Simon Whitfield (CAN) 3. Bevan Docherty (NZL)

2004 Athens Olympic Games 1. Kate Allen (AUT)





2. Loretta Harrop (AUS) 3. Susan Williams (USA)

1. Hamish Carter (NZL)

2. Bevan Docherty (NZL)



3. Sven Riederer (SUI)



1. Simon Whitfield (CAN)

2000 Sydney Olympic Games 1. Brigitte McMahon (SUI) 2. Michellie Jones (AUS) 3. Magali Di Marco (SUI)



2. Stefan Vuckovic (GER) 3. Jan Rehula (CZE)

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London 2012 Olympic games The entire triathlon world will be focused on London this August, as the London 2012 Olympic Games takes centre stage in England’s capital. Triathlon made its Olympic debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, which means its fourth anniversary will be celebrated on the Olympic programme in London. The women will take to the Hyde Park course – which held ITU World Triathlon Series races from 2009 to 2011 – on Saturday 4 August, while the men will follow on Tuesday 7 August. For more information on triathlon and the Olympic Games, visit ITU’s dedicated site: www.triathlon.org/olympics.

QUALIFICATION There are a total of 110 spots in the triathlon events at the London 2012 Olympics: 55 men (which includes 52 qualifiers, 2 tripartite commission places and 1 host country spot) and 55 women (which includes which includes 52 qualifiers, 2 tripartite commission places and 1 host country spot). ITU’s international triathlon circuit, which includes the ITU World Triathlon Series, World Cups and Continental Championships, is where athletes compete for Olympic qualification over a twoyear period, from June 1st 2010 until May 31st 2012, and athletes compete for themselves but also for their respective countries to secure spots for London 2012. The qualification process for triathlon works from two sides, the ITU’s and then each athletes own National Federation and National Olympic Committee (NOC). Athletes collect ITU Olympic qualification points to secure a place for their country on the start line. A maximum of eight NOCs can qualify three places. Other NOCs can qualify a maximum of two. The next step is for athletes to qualify for their country’s Olympic team based on the criteria set by their National Federations. Both processes continue until May 31st 2012, with the make-up of the final field selected on ITU qualification criteria and then the athletes nominated by their National Federation, before being selected by their NOC. The majority of Olympic spots are decided through the ITU Olympic qualification points list. National Federations can also gain spots if one of their athletes wins a continental championship, through the qualification and test event in London 2011, and through New Flag slots – in which the ITU awards berths to one country per continent, that doesn’t already have a spot. The host nation automatically gets one men’s and one women’s berth. However, if the host country has already qualified three spots in each of the men’s and women’s field according to the ITU points list, then this spot will be re-allocated. For more on Olympic qualification, please see www.triathlon.org/olympics/qualification.

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LONDON 2012 INFORMATION the schedule WOMEN’S OLYMPIC TRIATHLON SATURDAY 4 AUGUST @ 09:00 (LOCAL TIME UTC/GMT +1) MEN’S OLYMPIC TRIATHLON TUESDAY 7 AUGUST @ 11:30 (LOCAL TIME UTC/GMT +1)

THE VENUE The London 2012 Olympic Games Triathlon Venue – HYDE PARK, LONDON. Acquired by King Henry VIII in 1536, the park was originally used a hunting reserve where deer were kept for the purpose of sport. King James I opened the park to the public in 1637 and it has since become one of the most popular places in the city to visit for locals and tourists alike. It covers over 350 acres in central London, and is home to a number of grassroots sports clubs, including the Serpentine Swimming Club, whose members swim in the Serpentine Lake whatever the weather – even on Christmas Day. Hyde Park will host the marathon swimming and triathlon competitions at London 2012. Temporary seats will be built in June 2012 for spectators, and the course will be marked out. The park is also expected to be home to the music, theatre, film and cultural events that will take place throughout the summer of 2012.

COURSE PROFILE Swim (1.5km) – The one-lap swim takes place in the Serpentine with a dive start from a floating pontoon placed on the north side of the lake. Wetsuit use will be determined on race day according to the water temperature. Bike (40km) – Athletes will transition on Serpentine Road and begin seven laps on the bike via South Carriage Drive towards Hyde Park Corner where the loop leaves Hyde Park to go down Constitution Hill to Buckingham Palace, then turn back up Constitution Hill and across Hyde Park Corner into Serpentine Road. They pass the transition area and grand stands on every lap. The bike course is generally flat with no climbs. A few speed bumps and tight turns makes it technically demanding. Run (10km) – After the 7th bike lap, athletes will start the 4-lap run toward West Carriage Drive and then back towards the southern edge of the Serpentine. Around the eastern part of the lake and back onto Serpentine road toward the finish line on the western edge of Serpentine Road.

Map courtesy of the British Triathlon Federation

3

where to watch 5 4

1

5 Live Nation Location

4 Hercules Monument

3 The Lido

2 Buckingham Palace

1 Wellington Arch

2

London 2012 Olympic Games - Triathlon Event Course Map Hyde Park, 4 & 7 August 2012

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THE EVENTS

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ROUND ONE

2012 DEXTRO ENERGY TRIATHLON SYDNEY WOMEN'S RACE START:

14 APRIL – 7:35 (UTC/GMT +10)

MEN‘S RACE START:

14 APRIL – 10:25

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://sydney.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

USM Events: Lisa Pringle - [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE Triathlon returns to Sydney Harbour, the site of the first Olympic Games triathlon in 2000. With the impressive backdrop of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline, Australia’s largest city has provided a spectacular start to the series for the past two years. In 2011 both fields were stacked with world class stars and the races lived up to the hype as Canadian Paula Findlay started her hat-trick of series wins by blowing the women’s field away, while two-time ITU World Champion Javier Gomez produced a stunning comeback after a crash on the bike to take the men’s title. This year the course has changed slightly, the bike leg takes a turn past beautiful Sydney botanic gardens, and down to the picturesque Mrs Macquaries Chair lookout.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: Sheraton on the Park. Opposite Hyde Park, a tree-lined oasis in the heart of Sydney, this five-star hotel is a great destination to connect while savouring views of Hyde Park, St. Mary’s Cathedral, and Middle Harbour. There is plenty of quality accommodation around Sydney’s city centre and Darling Harbour. You’ll be able to choose from five star hotels to apartments, many with spectacular Sydney Harbour views and excellent facilities. Park Hyatt Sydney, Quay Grand Suites Sydney, Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay and Shangri-La Hotel Sydney are just some of the five-star hotels in the area around Circular Quay.

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ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney 1. Paula Findlay (CAN)

1. Javier Gomez (ESP)

2. Barbara Riveros Diaz (CHI)

2. Jonathan Brownlee (GBR)

3. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)

3. Sven Riederer (SUI)

2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney 1. Barbara Riveros Diaz (CHI) 2. Andrea Hewitt (NZL) 3. Emma Moffatt (AUS)



1. Bevan Docherty (NZL)



2. Alexander Bryukhankov (RUS)

round one | sydney

past results

3. David Hauss (FRA)

THE SYDNEY RACE COURSE PASSES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WORLD FAMOUS SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

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Swim (1.5km) – Athletes dive into Farm Cove off a pontoon and will swim two laps. Wetsuits are not expected. Bike (40km) – After transitioning to the bike in front of the Opera House, athletes will begin the eight-lap bike course by riding up Macquarie Street, then left down Art Gallery Road and Mrs Macquaries Road to the turnaround spot at Mrs Macquaries Chair. Athletes then ride back through transition, and down Macquarie Street again, but only as far as Hunter Street before the turnaround spot, and then complete the loop again. Run (10km) – Athletes will transition to the run at T2 on College Street and run four laps of a loop that takes them down Macquarie Street and Art Gallery Road, before coming through the finish line on College Street, just in front of St Mary’s Cathedral.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR Every 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series event features mass participation (age-group) races. It gives non-professional athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITU Triathlon Age-Group World Championships, which will be held in Auckland alongside the 2012 Grand Final in October. In Sydney, athletes of all ages and abilities have the chance to race past the same iconic landmarks as those featured in the 2000 Olympic Games course. In Sydney, age-group athletes will complete a 1.5km swim in Farm Cove then tackle the 40km bike course that takes them down Macquarie Street and across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The run course takes age-groupers down through the botanic gardens to Mrs Macquaries Chair, and then finish where the elites finish on College Street. Athletes can also get together with some friends and enter as a team. Teams allow two to three members, with each member doing a different section. AGE-GROUP RACE START: 15 APRIL - 06:35am

ABOUT THE CITY Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney has a metropolitan area population of approximately 4.34 million and an area of approximately 12,000 square kilometres. Its inhabitants are called Sydneysiders, and Sydney is often called “the Harbour City”. It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants to Australia.

round one | sydney

COURSE PROFILE

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ROUND two

itu world triathlon san diego WOMEN'S RACE START:



11 may - 14:00 (UTC/GMT -8)

MEN‘S RACE START: 12 may - 14:30 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://sandiego.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:



USA Triathlon: John Martin - [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

Chuck Menke - [email protected]

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE This year marks the first time that an ITU race has been held in San Diego, the birthplace of modern triathlon. On 24 September 1976 the very first triathletes dove into San Diego’s Mission Bay to complete a 5.3mile run, followed by a 5-mile bike and a 600-yard swim. Members of the San Diego Track and Field club organised it as an alternative to track workouts and 46 of them finished the race. This year alongside thousand of age-groupers, 130 of the world’s best professional triathletes will compete in almost the same spot as the original ones 38 years ago. This year San Diego is one of the final races to earn qualifying points for this year’s London Olympic Games, showing just how far the sport has come in such a short time. The race venue is at Mission Beach, with Mission Bay on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. San Diego becomes the second U.S. city to host a round of the series after Washington, D.C. in 2009.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: The official event hotel is the Bahia Resort located right across from the main event venue, it’s Mediterranean design and beachfront setting make it unique among San Diego resorts. The LOC San Diego is pleased to recommend several hotels in the San Diego area with which special event rates have been negotiated, including Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa Mission Bay, the Catamaran Resort & Spa, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, Paradise Point Hotel and the Dana Hotel. Reservations can be made through the event website or via phone at the respective hotels. If booking directly through the hotel, please mention “ITU World Triathlon San Diego” to access the special rates. Please note that all hotels have limited availability and the special rates are available until 20 April 2012.

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round TWO | san diego San Diego is the second event and the only North American stop on the WTS circuit in 2012

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Swim (1.5km) – The swim will take place in Bonita Cove, athletes will complete two laps of a 750m course from a beach start. Bike (40km) – Athletes will complete eight laps of a 5km bike course that goes from T2 along Mission Boulevard, out and Over West Mission Bay Drive, including a short leg down Gleason Drive near Santa Barbara Cove, and back again. Run (10km) – A three-lap beachside run that sees athletes right on the water at Mariners Basin before looping back on the other side of the main street in Mission Bay, Mission Boulevard.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR Every 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series event features mass participation (age-group) races. It gives non-professional athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITU Triathlon Age-Group World Championships, which will be held in Auckland alongside the 2012 Grand Final in October. Raceday action in San Diego is scheduled to start on Saturday 12 May 2012, with the age-group Olympic-distance and relay races at 6:30am, followed by the sprint-distance event at 9:30am. All age group athletes may be eligible to compete in one of three challenges, military challenge, global club challenge and the collegiate club challenge. If you are eligible, you will be ranked in both your distance and age-group and in the Challenge you chose. You may only compete in one challenge. More information on each challenge is available on sandiego.triathlon.org. AGE-GROUP RACE START: 12 MAY – 6:30am, Sprint Distance 9:30am

ABOUT THE CITY Settled by Spaniards in 1769, San Diego was the first of the California Missions, founded by Father Junipero Serra in order to Christianize Native Americans. What is now known as California, including San Diego, became part of Mexico when it achieved independence from Spain in 1821. After the United States victory in the Battle of San Pasqual, the 1848 Treaty of GuadalupeHidalgo surrendered California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to the United States. San Diego became a city on March 27, 1850 with elected and appointed officials. It now has a population of over 3million, and is one of the most vibrant cities in America. The Mission Bay area, where the triathlon venue is, the Mission Bay Park includes playgrounds, picnic areas, 27 miles of paths and Fiesta Island for waterspots, as well as theme parks. The world famous San Diego zoo is just 15 minutes away. San Diego is home to the home to a number of sports teams, including the San Diego Chargers in the NFL and San Diego Padres in the MLB, and has hosted two Superbowls.

round TWO | san diego

COURSE PROFILE

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ROUND three

itu world triathlon madrid WOMEN'S RACE START:

26 MAY – 17:45 (UTC/GMT + 2)

MEN‘S RACE START:

27 MAY – 13:55

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://madrid.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

FETRI: Vanessa Gonzalez - [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE Madrid has an impressive triathlon history, having hosted a World Cup from 2003 from 2009 – when it then became one of the host cities for the first season of the ITU World Triathlon Series. The unique course winds its way through Casa de Campo park in central Madrid, offering a quick sightseeing crash course around one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. After exiting the swim, athletes will set off on a four-lap bike around the park, featuring a 12% grade climb on each lap. Once summiting the 400m climb, the rest of each bike lap is mostly downhill with a few rolling hills. The four-lap run course, also around Casa de Campo Park, is mostly flat and finishes back at the lake. Sitting at almost 700m above sea level, Madrid’s climate is dry with very warm afternoons and cool nights during summer.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: Principe Pio Hotel Principe Pio is a 3-star hotel situated in the heart of Madrid. With a total of 155 rooms and a privileged location, opposite the Royal Palace and located in the historical, cultural and leisure activities in Madrid, the Hotel Principe Pio is the perfect setting for visiting the capital, whether for business travel or to enjoy the cultural and gastronomic offer from Madrid accompanied by the family.

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ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN itu WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Madrid 1. Paula Findlay (CAN)







1. Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2. Helen Jenkins (GBR)





2. Jonathan Brownlee (GBR)

3. Emmie Charayron (FRA)





3. Javier Gomez (ESP)

2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Madrid 1. Nicola Spirig (SUI)







1. Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2. Emmie Charayron (FRA)





2. Courtney Atkinson (AUS)

3. Helen Jenkins (GBR)





3. Sven Riederer (SUI)

round THREE | MADRID

past results

2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Madrid 1. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)





1. Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2. Lisa Norden (SWE)







2. Courtney Atkinson (AUS)

3. Jessica Harrison (FRA)





3. Javier Gomez (ESP)



1. Javier Gomez (ESP)



1. Filip Ospaly (CZE)



1. Javier Gomez (ESP)



1. Tim Don (GBR)



1. Frederic Belaubre (FRA)

WORLD CUP RESULTS 2008 1. Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2007 1. Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2006 1. Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2005 1. Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2004 1. Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2003 1. Vanessa Fernandes (POR)



1. Hunter Kemper (USA)

ATHLETES RIDE THROUGH CASA DE CAMPO PARK IN CENTRAL MADRID

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Swim (1.5km) – Athletes dive into Casa de Campo Lake off a pontoon and will swim 2 laps. Wetsuits are not expected. Bike (40km) – After transitioning to the bike, athletes will set off on a 8-lap bike course around the park, featuring a 12% grade climb on each lap. Once summiting the 400m climb, the rest of each bike lap is mostly downhill with a few rolling hills. Run (10km) – The 4-lap run course, also around Casa de Campo Park, is mostly flat and finishes back at the lake.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR Every 2011 ITU World Triathlon Series event features mass participation (age-group) races. It gives non-professional athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITU Triathlon Age-Group World Championships, which will be held in Beijing alongside the Dextro Energy Grand Final in September. The long-running age-group race in Madrid is a popular one for amateur Spanish triathletes as they get to race on the same tough course as the elite athletes in Casa de Campo park. There are sprint and Olympic distance races for athletes. Age-Group Race Start: 25 May – 17:15 Sprint Distance Age-Group Race Start: 27 May – 09:15

ABOUT THE CITY With a population of over 3.2 million, Madrid is the largest city in Spain and third largest metropolitan area in Europe. Sitting at almost 700 meters above sea level, Madrid’s climate is dry with very warm afternoons and cool nights. The city has served as the finish of the world famous Vuelta a Espana cycling race for the last 75 years. Madrid has also been a finalist for three Olympic Games bids (1972, 2012, 2016) and is currently bidding for the 2020 Olympic Games.

round THREE | MADRID

COURSE PROFILE

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ROUND FOUR

itu world triathlon kitzbühel WOMEN'S RACE START:

23 JUNE - 15:05 (utc/GMT + 2)

MEN‘S RACE START:

24 JUNE - 15:05

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://kitzbuehel.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

Martin Rosender - [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE It is one of the smallest host cities of the ITU World Triathlon Series, but it is quickly becoming one of the most popular as athletes and fans alike take in the charming and picturesque town set at the foot of the Austrian Alps. The challenging bike course has helped make it one of the athletes’ favourites and also craft unexpected results, like when Stuart Hayes (GBR) broke away in the men’s bike leg in 2010 and couldn’t be caught in the run. It’s also been a favourite with the series stars; Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Canada’s Paula Findlay have both won the event twice.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: Hotel Kitzhof The Hotel Kitzhof lies embedded in pure nature, close to the city park and just a 5-minute walk from the picturesque centre of the world famous holiday resort Kitzbühel. Enjoy the enchanting views from the Kitz Lounge of the city’s rooftops and towers as far as the Kitzbüheler Horn – and on the other side the Hahnenkamm presents itself from its best side: with the “Streif”.

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ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN itu WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel 1. Paula Findlay (CAN)



1. Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2. Helen Jenkins (GBR)



2. Alexander Bryukhankov (RUS)

3. Sarah Groff (USA)



3. Sven Riederer (SUI)



2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel 1. Paula Findlay (CAN)



1. Stuart Hayes (GBR)

2. Lisa Norden (SWE)



2. Javier Gomez (ESP)

3. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)



3. Jan Frodeno (GER)

round FOUR | KITZBÜHEL

past results

2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel 1. Emma Moffatt (AUS)



1. Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2. Nicola Spirig (SUI)





2. Javier Gomez (ESP)

3. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)



3. Laurent Vidal (FRA)

OTHER RESULTS 2008 Kitzbühel BG TRIATHLON WORLD CUP 1. Nicola Spirig (SUI)





1. Ivan Raña (ESP)

2. Carole Peon (FRA)





2. Kris Gemmell (NZL)



3. Sven Riederer (SUI)

3. Samantha Warriner (NZL)

2007 Kitzbühel BG TRIATHLON WORLD CUP 1. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)



1. Simon Whitfield (CAN)

2. Eva Dollinger (AUT)



2. Frederic Belaubre (FRA)

3. Nicky Samuels (NZL)



3. Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS)

The bike course takes the athletes through downtown Kitzbühel

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Swim (1.5km) – Off a pontoon, athletes dive into the Schwarzsee Lake for two 750m laps. Water temperature is expected to be approximately 22 degrees Celsius. Wetsuits are not expected. Bike (40km) – Athletes bike six laps on a 6.68km course that includes sharp bends, a challenging climb, fast narrow descents and cycling through the beautiful centre of Kitzbühel. Run (10km) – Off the bike, athletes will run four laps of a 2.5km loop on a flat, fast course, coming through the transition zone each time.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR Every ITU World Triathlon Series event features mass participation (age-group) races. In Kitzbühel, age-group athletes will have the option of either a sprint or Olympic-distance race, both of which start with a swim in the warm, emerald green waters of Schwarzsee Lake. The bike leg is the gem of the Kitzbühel course, treating competitors to views of the Austrian Alps throughout the 20km or 40km ride. The bike course includes a number of short climbs and one longer climb of approximately 1km. The run course features plenty of steep climbs as athletes wind their way around Schwarzsee Lake.

ABOUT THE CITY Kitzbühel was founded in the medieval ages in the Austrian state of Tyrol along the banks of the River Kitzbühler Ache. With only 8,400 residents, Kitzbühel will be the smallest city to host an ITU World Triathlon Series event in 2012. The quaint ski village is renowned for having some of the most difficult alpine runs in all of Europe, including the world famous Streif Slope where FIS World Cup skiers often hit speeds of over 130 km/hr at the annual Hahnenkamm downhill race.

round FOUR | KITZBÜHEL

COURSE PROFILE

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ROUND five

DEXTRO ENERGY TRIATHLON hamburg WOMEN'S RACE START:

21 JULY - 18:25 (utc/GMT + 2)

MEN‘S RACE START:

22 JULY - 16:00

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://hamburg.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

UPSOLUT: Reinald Achilles – [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE Hamburg is the longest-standing venue on the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar, having hosted events since 2002, including the 2007 World Championships, but this year it is on the circuit with a twist. Hamburg is one of two sprint distance events on the 2012 series calendar, and the races will be half the Olympic distance – a 750mswim, 20km bike leg and a 5km run. This fast and furious action is sure to work the thousands of fans that pack Hamburg’s city centre into even more of a frenzy. The crowd is why this German city is always a favourite for the athletes, as they help to create an atmosphere unparalleled anywhere on the circuit. The entire centre of Hamburg shuts down for the triathlon weekend with 10,000 age-group athletes racing alongside the elites, making it one of the biggest triathlon events in the world. While German athletes have had success in Hamburg before, like Daniel Unger’s stunning 2007 world championship win, a German athlete is yet to win an ITU World Triathlon Series title here.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: Hamburg Marriott Hotel The Hamburg Marriott Hotel is conveniently located downtown near the race venue, approximately a 10-15 minute walk. With 278 rooms, it’s close to the train station, shops and restaurants. The Local Organising Committee is pleased to present special rates on recommended hotels in Hamburg, including Le Royal Méridien, Radisson Blu Hotel, Hotel Böttcherhof, Maritim Hotel Reichshof Hamburg and the Crowne Plaza. For athletes, the hotel will offer pasta for breakfast and a late check-out until 15:00. Please book under the appropriate phone number and name the keyword “Hamburg Triathlon”.

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ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN itu WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg 1. Emma Moffatt (AUS)





1. Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS)

2. Emma Jackson (AUS)





2. William Clarke (GBR)

3. Emma Snowsill (AUS)





3. David Hauss (FRA)

2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg 1. Lisa Norden (SWE)





1. Javier Gomez (ESP)

2. Emma Moffatt (AUS)





2. Jan Frodeno (GER)

3. Aileen Morrison (IRE)





3. Tim Don (GBR)

round five | hamburg

PAST RESULTS

2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg 1. Emma Moffatt (AUS)





1. Jarrod Shoemaker (USA)

2. Lisa Norden (SWE)





2. Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS)

3. Daniela Ryf (SUI)





3. Alexander Bruykhankov (RUS)





1. Daniel Unger (GER)



world cup RESULTS 2008 1. 2007* 1. 2006 1. 2005 1. 2004 1. 2003 1. 2002 1.

Ricarda Lisk (GER)

Vanessa Fernandes (POR)



1. Daniel Unger (GER)

Vanessa Fernandes (POR)



1. Javier Gomez (ESP)

Samantha Warriner (NZL)



1. Filip Ospaly (CZE)

Anja Dittmer (GER) 1. Rasmus Henning (DEN) Anja Dittmer (GER) 1. Andrew Johns (GBR) Jill Savege (CAN)





1. Greg Bennett (AUS)

* ITU World Championships

Thousands of enthusiastic supporters make hamburg a unique

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Swim (750m) – Off a pontoon, athletes dive into an artificial lake within the city limits of Hamburg for a two-lap swim. After the first lap there is a short landing with a 180-degree turn on land. Bike (20km) – Athletes will bike four laps of a 5km loop on a flat, technical course that includes eight sharp turns around downtown Hamburg. The course is generally flat with no noteworthy climbs. Run (5km) – Off the bike, athletes will run two laps of a 2.5km loop on a flat course. There are two 180 degree turns per lap.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR The Hamburg round of the ITU World Triathlon Series is a special experience for age-group athletes. They get to participate in the world’s largest triathlon and in front of a passionate audience who support all athletes. Last year, more than 10,000 age-groupers raced in Hamburg, on the picturesque course that includes swimming in the River Alster, cycling on the main shopping streets of the old trading city, running on the banks of the Binnenalster and the finish in front of the Hamburg City Hall.

ABOUT THE CITY Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany (after Berlin) with a population of 1.8 million. The city is located on the River Elbe, which provides easy access to the North and Baltic Seas and has made Hamburg one of the busiest ports on earth. The city encompasses 755 square miles (nearly seven times the size of Paris), making Hamburg the eighth-largest city in the European Union. One of the most unique aspects of the city is its lack of skyscrapers, with no buildings reaching higher than ten stories.

round five | hamburg

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ROUND SIX

itu world triathlon STOCKHOLM WOMEN'S RACE START:

25 AUGUST - 12:35 (utc/GMT +1)

MEN‘S RACE START:

25 AUGUST - 14:55

MIXED RELAY RACE START:

26 AUGUST - 13:45

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://stockholm.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

Erik Nilsson - [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE Stockholm becomes the 15th ITU World Triathlon Series host city, as ITU racing returns for the first time since 1997. This time, fast and furious racing will ensue in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, as Sweden’s capital hosts the second sprint distance world series round in 2012. Following the sprint-distance event, Stockholm will host the fourth ITU Mixed Relay World Championships. Last year a record 35 teams from 28 different countries competed in the 2011 world titles, and the eventual gold medal team included the 2011 ITU World Champions, Alistair Brownlee and Helen Jenkins alongside Jonathan Brownlee and Jodie Stimpson. ITU is bidding to get the Triathlon Mixed Relay format onto the Olympic Games programme for Rio 2016.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and review, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: To be confirmed.

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ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN 1997 ITU Triathlon World Cup 1. Erika Molnar (HUN)







1. Simon Lessing (GBR)

2. Rina Hill (AUS)







2. Brad Beven (AUS)

3. Mieke Suys (BEL)







3. Hamish Carter (NZL)

1995 Stockholm ETU Triathlon European Championships 1. Isabelle Mouthon-Michellys (FRA)



1. Dr. Rainer Mueller-Hoerner (GER)

2. Natascha Badmann (SUI)





2. Luc Van Lierde (BEL)

3. Suzanne Nielsen (DEN)





3. Spencer Smith (GBR)

ROUND SIX | STOCKHOLM

PAST RESULTS

PHOTO CAPTION

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ELITE SPRINT DISTANCE COURSE

TRIATHLON MIXED RELAY COURSE

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Swim (750m) – Off a pontoon start, athletes will swim one 750m lap. Bike (20km) – After transitioning in front of Stockholm Palace, athletes will bike a five-lap 4km technical course that circles through the Old Town of Stockholm and includes one small hill near the transition area. Run (5km) – Off the bike, athletes will transition again in front of Stockholm Palace and run two laps of a 2.5km run course.

COURSE PROFILE - TRIATHLON MIXED RELAY Each country will be allowed to enter two relays of four athletes (two men and two women). The teams will compete in the order of female-male-female-male. Each athlete will complete a 300m swim, 3km bike and 1km run. After each athlete finishes his or her swim-bike-run segment he or she will tag the next athlete in the relay to make the exchange.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR Every 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series event features mass participation (age-group) races. It gives non-professional athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITU Triathlon Age-Group World Championships, which will be held in Auckland alongside the 2012 Grand Final in October. In Stockholm, the age-group swim course is located in the shadow of City Hall. The bike leg also takes place around Riddarfjärden with the challenging Västerbron (bridge) that the athletes have to overcome several times. The run takes the athletes to the Royal Palace where they finish in the same location as the elite athletes. AGE-GROUP RACE START: 26 AUGUST – 08:00-13:00

ABOUT THE CITY The capital of Sweden is over 700 years old and the greater metropolitan area now has a population of over two million, making it one of the largest cities in Scandinavia. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval city centres, it is located by the Baltic Sea. It’s one of the most beautiful major cities in the world, a mirage of saffron- and terracottacoloured buildings shimmering between blue water and bluer skies all summer, or covered with snow and dotted with lights in winter. It’s also a vibrant, modern city, famous for producing sleek designs, edgy fashion and world-class nightclubs. Stockholm also has a strong sporting history, the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games set the benchmark for the Olympics of the modern era. It was the first time athletes from all five continents participated, and the first time live timing, photo finishes and a public address system were used.

ROUND SIX | STOCKHOLM

COURSE PROFILE - SPRINT DISTANCE

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ROUND SEVEN

itu world triathlon YOKOHAMA WOMEN'S RACE START:

29 SEPTEMBER - 08:05 (UTC/GMT + 9)

MEN‘S RACE START:

29 SEPTEMBER - 11:05

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$170,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://yokohama.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

JTU: Kiriyo Suzuki - [email protected]

itu MEDIA CONTACT:

(Print/Web): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE While the initial return to Yokohama was delayed in 2011, after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Northern Japan early in 2011, the first race in Yokohama since 2009 went ahead after the Beijing Grand Final in September. New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt and Portugal’s Joao Silva stole the show on the course, with stunning performances to pull away in the heat. But it was the fanatical Japanese fans who completed the picture. The course starts with a swim in the sea near Osambashi pier, with the bike and run legs starting and finishing in Yamashita park and in and around Yokohama’s waterfront. Home favourite Juri Ide delighted the crowds in 2009 by making the women’s podium, and now there are sure to be even more Japanese athletes for home fans to cheer on, including Mariko Adachi, Kiyomi Niwata, Tomoko Sakimoto, Ai Ueda and Yuichi Hosoda.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

ACCOMMODATION Host Hotel: Hotel Monterey Yokohama Conveniently beside Yamashita Park, Hotel Monterey Yokohama offers 170 guestrooms, a restaurant, ballroom and banquet facilities. High-speed Internet access is provided along with direct-dial phones and in-room safes. Near Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Yokohama Marine Tower, and Yokohama Stadium, this Yokohama hotel is situated in the business district. Additional nearby points of interest include Yokohama Cosmo World. The Hotel New Grand is located next to the host hotel and offers another option. It is also beside the race venue in Yamashita Park.

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ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Yokohama 1. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)



1. Joao Silva (POR)

2. Emma Moffatt (AUS)



2. Alexander Bryukhankov (RUS)

3. Kate McIlroy (NZL)



3. Dmitry Polyanksky (RUS)



2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Yokohama 1. Lisa Norden (SWE)



1. Jan Frodeno (GER)

2. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)





2. Kris Gemmell (NZL)

3. Juri Ide (JPN)



3. Javier Gomez (ESP)



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past results

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Swim (1.5km) – Athletes dive into Yokohama Bay off a pontoon and will swim two 750m laps. Wetsuits are not expected. Bike (40km) – After transitioning to the bike in Yamashita Park, athletes will begin the 8-lap bike course. Each lap is flat with many technical turns. Run (10km) – Athletes will transition in Yamashita Park and run four laps that circle the park and the Kanagawa Prefectural Government building. The finish line is back in Yamashita Park.

THE AGE-GROUP COMPETITOR Every 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series event features mass participation (age-group) races. It gives non-professional athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITU Triathlon Age-Group World Championships, which will be held in Auckland alongside the 2012 Grand Final in October. The agegroup race in Yokohama is largest mass-participation triathlon in Japan with over 2,000 athletes competing in 2011. Athletes may complete the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run individually or in the team relay with two or three people. Paratriathlon will also be contested in Yokohama, marking continued development in the paratriathlon movement in Japan.

ABOUT THE CITY As the first harbour city, Yokohama welcomed the world as the entrance to Japan. Since the time its port opened, Yokohama has been vigorously acquiring new cultures and information from foreign countries and introducing Japan to new food and a wide range of cultures, which entitles Yokohama as the birthplace of Japan’s modern culture. Yokohama—referred to as “Hamakko” in Japanese—has been cheerful at enjoying life and willing to adopt all things good. Such a tradition of the “Hamakkos” cultivated long ago has been incorporated into the present fashionable and sophisticated streetscape that makes the city unique.

ROUND seven | YOKOHAMA

COURSE PROFILE - SPRINT-DISTANCE COMPETITION

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ROUND eight

BARFOOT&THOMPSON ITU WORLD TRIATHLON GRAND FINAL auckland WOMEN’S RACE START:

20 OCTOBER – 12:15 (UTC/GMT + 12)

MEN‘S RACE START:

21 OCTOBER – 13:05

U23 WOMEN’S RACE START:

20 OCTOBER – 09:15

U23 MEN‘S RACE START:

20 OCTOBER – 15:15

JUNIOR WOMEN’S RACE START:

21 OCTOBER – 11:00

JUNIOR MEN‘S RACE START:

21 OCTOBER – 16:00

PARATRIATHLON:

22 OCTOBER – 15:15

AQUATHLON:

17 OCTOBER – 14:00

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY:

$270,000 USD

WEBSITE: http://auckland.triathlon.org LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT:

Andrew Dewhurst – [email protected]

ITU MEDIA CONTACT:

(PRINT/WEB): Paula Kim - [email protected]

ABOUT THE RACE ITU racing returned to Auckland for the first time in over ten years last year, but it proved worth the wait for New Zealanders with Andrea Hewitt claiming a huge two minute victory in the women’s race, and Kris Gemmell an emotional win in the men’s contest. Those two races were both decided on the extremely tough bike course through the Auckland CBD – that requires multiple climbs across each of its eight laps – and expect strategies in this leg to play a big part in this year’s Grand Final results. The Auckland winner’s lists already has legendary ITU names like Hamish Carter, Miles Stewart, Emma Carney and Michellie Jones on it, this year’s winner has a chance to go down in history as a Grand Final victor in a true triathlon city. Of course, Grand Final week is so much more than just the elite men’s and women’s races, there is also the Under23 world championships, Junior world championship, Aquathlon, Paratriathlon and the sprint and standard Age-Group world championships. The 25th annual ITU congress will also be held in Auckland.

MEDIA FACILITIES/SERVICES Pre-race press conference On-site media centre with wireless internet Photo positions on course Photo stand at finish area Mixed Zone for post-race interviews Race previews and reviews, audio interviews, high-resolution photos at media.triathlon.org

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Host Hotel: Heritage Auckland. Centrally located with magnificent views from many rooms and the convenience of being situated just strolling distance from Auckland city’s many attractions. Select from two distinctive accommodation wings. The Hotel reflects the traditional style of the buildings famous past, while The Tower is a contemporary design. The Local Organising Committee is pleased to present special rates on recommended hotels in Auckland including Rydges Auckland, Crowne Plaza Auckland, Chifley Suites Auckland, The Sebel Auckland, Quay West Auckland, Copthorne Hotel Harbour City and Copthorne Auckland City. All hotels are approximately 45 minutes from Auckland International Airport, and located within a 5-10 minute walk of the event venue.

past results ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN

round eight | auckland

accommodation

2011 Auckland ITU Triathlon World Cup 1. Andrea Hewitt (NZL)





1. Kris Gemmell (NZL)

2. Tomoko Sakimoto (JPN)





2. Bevan Docherty (NZL)

3. Mariko Adachi (JPN)





3. Ryan Fisher (AUS)

The women’s triathlon medallists from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

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Swim (1.5km) – Athletes dive off a pontoon into a sheltered area next to Queens Wharf and will swim two laps. Wetsuit use will be determined on race day. Bike (40km) – After transitioning on Queens Wharf, the first of eight laps starts at the waterfront and winds its way up Auckland’s steep main street, Queen Street, with three separate climbs in each lap. Run (10km) – Four-lap, 10km that starts at the waterfront and heads along Quay and Queen streets, before the finish down on Queens Wharf.

AGE GROUP AND PARATRIATHLON Thousands of Age-Group triathletes will come to Auckland in 2012 for the age-group world championships across Olympic and sprint distance. Athletes will have qualified for these races at other ITU World Triathlon Series age-group races during the year, or at certain other selection events for each national federation. AGE-GROUP RACE START: Sprint Age-Group World Championships - 22 October at 6:15 Age-Group World Championships - 22 October at 8:40

ABOUT THE CITY New Zealand’s indigenous people, the Maori, called this land “Tamaki Makau Rau”, a maiden with 100 lovers. It was a place desired by many and fought over for its riches, including its forested hills, productive volcanic soils and harbours full of seafood. Now Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with a population of 1.5 million people. The Queens Wharf waterfront one of its most lively areas, it was a buzz of activity for the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup. There is plenty to do in the heart of the CBD, where the race takes place, you can’t miss the imposing Sky Tower, which at 328 metres is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere. You can also climb to the apex of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and the more adventurous can bungy jump from it. Outside of the city, you could visit one of the region’s 48 volcanic cones, with easy access to the summits of Maungawhau (Mt Eden), Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), and Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf or the rainforested hills, such as the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges.

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COURSE PROFILE

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THE athletes

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the athletes | elite women helen jenkins (GBR) Date of Birth: 8 March 1984 Place of Birth: Elgin, Scotland

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’6” (168 cm) Weight: 121 lbs (55 kg)

2008 & 2011 ITU World Champion Gold – 2011 Lausanne ITU Team Triathlon World Championships – 4x Mixed Relay Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Madrid Bronze – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship GF Gold Coast Bronze – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London 21st – Beijing 2008 Olympic Games PERSONAL: Jenkins, nee Tucker, grew up as a competitive swimmer before switching to triathlon at age 16. Her husband Marc Jenkins represented Great Britain at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. They were married in October 2008 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida and now live in Brigend, Wales.

Andrea hewitt (nzl) Date of Birth: 4 April 1982 Place of Birth: Christchurch, NZL

Height: 5’3” (160 cm) Weight: 112 lbs (51 kg)

PERSONAL: Hewitt began competing in swimming at age 6, and then competed in surf livesaving before switching to triathlon in 2005. Her partner, French triathlete Laurent Vidal, is also her coach. Hewitt has an economics degree from University of Canterbury. She is from Christchurch, the New Zealand town that was devastated by an earthquake in 2011 and has supported the relief and recovery efforts.

Date of Birth: 27 November 1981 Place of Birth: Cooperstown, NY, USA

2011 RESULTS: Sydney - 33rd Madrid - 2nd Kitzbühel - 2nd London - 1st Lausanne - 4th BEIJING - 2ND YOKOHAMA - 6TH

2011 Ranking:

Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Madrid Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Sydney Silver – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Yokohama Bronze – 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2005 ITU Under23 World Champion 2 ITU World Cup wins – Auckland 2011 and Kitzbühel 2007 8th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

sarah groff (usa)

1ST

2

ND

2011 RESULTS: Sydney - 3rd Madrid - 4th Kitzbühel - 11th Hamburg – 4th London - 6th Lausanne – 3rd Beijing - 1st Yokohama - 1st 2011 Ranking:

Height: 5’8” (173 cm) Weight: 136 lbs (62 kg)

2007 ITU Aquathlon World Champion 7th - 2008 Vancouver ITU World Championships Gold - 2007 Geneva ITU Pan American Cup PERSONAL: Groff was the first American woman to make a ITU World Triathlon Series podium with her bronze medal in Kitzbühel. She has a BA from Middlebury College in Conservation Biology and Studio Art and lists her hobbies as reading, hiking, cooking, printmaking, woodcarving, and bird watching. Her sister Lauren is a novelist and short story writer. After triathon she plans on pursuing a career in environmental law.

3

RD

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – DNF Madrid – 7th Kitzbühel – 3rd Hamburg – 13th London – 7th Lausanne – 7th BEIJING – 10th

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the athletes | elite women EMMA JACKSON (AUS) Date of Birth: 20 August 1991 Place of Birth: Brisbane, Australia

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’3” (162 cm) Weight: 112 lbs (51 kg)

2010 ITU Under23 World Champion Silver – 2009 ITU Triathlon Junior World Championships PERSONAL: Jackson already has an U23 world title, but is aiming to be the fourth Australian Emma to win an elite ITU World Championship, after Emma Carney (1994, 1997), Emma Snowsill (2003, 2005, 2006) and Emma Moffatt (2009, 2010). Jackson is studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Southern Queensland.

BARBARA RIVEROS DIAZ (chi) Date of Birth: 4 August 1987 Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Height: 5’1” (156 cm) Weight: 108 lbs (49 kg)

2011 ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Champion Gold – 2011 Ishigaki ITU World Cup Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney Gold – 2010 Guatape ODESUR South American Games Silver – 2011 Guadalajara Pan American Games Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Seoul 25th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games 5th – 2008 Vancouver ITU U23 Triathlon World Championships PERSONAL: Her 2011 Elite Sprint Triathlon world title put her in the history books as the first world champion from Chile. A graduate of the ITU Development programme, she speaks Spanish and English.

paula findlay (can) Date of Birth: 26 May 1989 Place of Birth: Edmonton, Canada

4TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 24th Kitzbühel – DNC Hamburg – 2nd London 4th Lausanne – 2nd Beijing – 12th Yokohama – 5th

2011 Ranking:

5TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 2nd Madrid – 5th Kitzbühel – 5th Hamburg – 5th London – 12th Lausanne – 1st Beijing – 44th

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’6” (170 cm) Weight: 123 lbs (56 kg)

2010 Canadian National Champion Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Kitzbühel Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London Gold – 2010 Monterrey ITU Triathlon World Cup Bronze – 2009 ITU Under23 World Championships Gold – Monterrey ITU World Cup PERSONAL: Took up triathlon at age 11 while she was a competitive swimmer. She used to wear contact glasses during races, but had laser eye surgery in 2011. When she’s not training for triathlon she can be found skiing, running track, or studying at the University of Alberta where she aims to get into medicine and become a doctor.

6

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney –1st Madrid – 1st Kitzbühel – 1st London – 29th Lausanne – DNC Beijing – DNF

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the athletes | elite women EMMA MOFFATT (AUS) Date of Birth: 7 September 1984 Place of Birth: Moree, Australia

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’7” (171 cm) Weight: 123 lbs (56 kg)

2009, 2010 ITU World Champion Bronze – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Washington Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship GF Gold Coast Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship GF Budapest Silver – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Tongyeong Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Seoul Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney PERSONAL: Started racing at the age of 13 and has been competing professionally since 2005. Both her and her partner, Brad Kahlefeldt, were pre-selected for Australia’s Olympic team in 2011. Her coach is Craig Walton.

lisa norden (swe) Date of Birth: 24 November 1984 Place of Birth: Kristianstad, Sweden

2011 RESULTS: Sydney 13th Madrid 13th Kitzbühel 4th Hamburg – 1st London 15th Lausanne – 24th Beijing - 11th Yokohama – 2nd 2011 Ranking:

Height: 5’9” (176 cm) Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)

2010 ITU Sprint World Champion Silver - 2009 ITU World Championships Bronze - 2010 ITU World Championships Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Yokohama 2007 ITU Under23 World Champion 18th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games PERSONAL: Norden grew up competing in equestrian and took up triathlon in 2002 as a way to keep active while her horse was injured. She was the first Swedish triathlete to win an ITU World Championship. She speaks Swedish, English and German.

Melanie annaheim (sui) Date of Birth: 20 December 1982 Place of Birth: Aarau, Switzerland

7TH

Height: 5’9” (175 cm) Weight: 121 lbs (55 kg)

Silver - 2011 Lausanne ITU Team Triathlon World Championships - 4x Mixed Relay Gold - 2010 Mauritius ITU Triathlon African Cup 8th - 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg PERSONAL: Annaheim learned to swim at an early age, but ballet took up much of her time before she started competing in swimming at age 11. Annaheim speaks five languages: Swiss German, German, French, English and Dutch. Outside of triathlon, she works as a marketing assistant.

8TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 9th Madrid – 12th Kitzbühel – 2nd London – 30th Lausanne – 8th Beijing – 4th Yokohama – 7th

2011 Ranking:

10

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 27th Madrid – 20th Kitzbühel – 16th Hamburg – 14th London – 31st Lausanne – 21st Beijing – 3rd

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the athletes | elite women gwen jorgensen (usa) Date of Birth: 25 April 1986 Place of Birth: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Weight: 125 lbs (57 kg)

Gold – 2011 Tiszaujvaros ITU World Cup Silver – 2010 Puerto Vallarta PATCO Pan American Championships Silver – 2010 FISU World University Championships in Valencia PERSONAL: Jorgensen is former competitive runner and swimmer who was identified by USA Triathlon’s collegiate recruitment programme. She earned All America honours in both track and cross country running at college and was the 2009 Big Ten champion in the 5,000m and 3,000m. She competed in her first ITU race in 2010. Outside of triathlon, she has a masters in accounting from Wisconsin, and works as an accountant.

svenja bazlen (ger) Date of Birth: 1 January 1984 Place of Birth: Stuttgart, Germany

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 33rd Madrid – 2nd Kitzbühel – 2nd London – 1st Lausanne – 6th Beijing – 2nd Yokohama – 6th

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’8” (173 cm) Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)

Bronze – 2011 Lausanne ITU Team Triathlon World Championships – 4x Mixed Relay 2007 ITU Age-Group World Champion Bronze - 2008 Brno ITU Triathlon European Cup Silver - 2009 Pontevedra ITU Triathlon Premium European Cup PERSONAL: Bazlen started swimming at age 12, but didn’t take up triathlon until after high school. She was also a former tennis player and gymnast. She has a degree in physical education, and speaks German and English.

emma snowsill (AUS) Date of Birth: 15 June 1981 Place of Birth: Gold Coast, Australia

T11

TH

Height: 5’3” (161 cm) Weight: 108 lbs (49 kg)

Gold – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games 2003, 2005, 2006 ITU World Champion Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship GF Budapest Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Tongyeong Gold – 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 10 ITU World Cup wins (7th all-time) PERSONAL: Snowsill is one of the most successful women in ITU history, with over 40 wins, Commonwealth and Olympic Gold and the only woman to have won three ITU World Championships. She was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia in 2009. Outside of triathlon, she enjoys surfing, basketball, jet, snow and water skiing.

T11TH 2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 26th Madrid – 9th Kitzbühel – 9th Hamburg – 10th London – 13th Lausanne – 14th Beijing – 22nd

2011 Ranking:

13

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 42nd Madrid – 21st Hamburg – 3rd London – 5th Beijing – 17th

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the athletes | elite men ALISTAIR BROWNLEE (GBR) Date of Birth: 23 April 1988 Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England

Height: 6’0” (184 cm) Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)

2009 ITU World Champion Gold – 2011 Lausanne ITU Team Triathlon World Championships – 4x Mixed Relay Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon Madrid and GF Budapest Gold - 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon Madrid, Washington D.C., Kitzbühel, London and Gold Coast Grand Final 2010 & 2011 European Champion 2008 ITU Under23 World Champion 2006 ITU Junior World Champion 12th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

2011 Ranking:

1

ST

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 29th Madrid – 1st Kitzbühel – 1st London – 1st Lausanne – 3rd Beijing – 1st

PERSONAL: Brownlee was the first athlete in ITU history to win world titles as a Junior (2006), Under 23 (2008) and Elite (2009). Was a successful junior fell and cross country runner, and is studying for an MSc in Finance at Leeds University.

jonathan BROWNLEE (GBR) Date of Birth: 30 April 1990 Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England

Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)

2010 & 2011 ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Champion Gold – 2011 Lausanne ITU Team Triathlon World Championships – 4x Mixed Relay Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London 2010 ITU Under23 World Champion PERSONAL: When he won his first series medal in 2010, he was still eligible to compete in junior races, but that hasn’t stopped the younger Brownlee from making an impact. In 2011, while still eligible for U23, he claimed a series win and four podium finishes. He lives in Alistair’s apartment, and studies history at the University of Leeds. Qualified for the London 2012 Olympics through his 2011 results in London and Beijing.

javier gomez (ESP) Date of Birth: 25 March 1983 Place of Birth: Basel, Switzerland

2011 Ranking:

2ND

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 2nd Madrid – 2nd London – 3rd Lausanne – 1st Beijing – 3rd

2011 Ranking: Height: 5’9” (170 cm) Weight: 151 lbs (68 kg)

2008 & 2010 ITU World Champion Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London Silver – 2011 Elite Sprint Triathlon World Championships Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship GF Budapest 2007, 2009 European Champion 12 ITU World Cup wins (tied for 2nd all-time) 2003 ITU Under23 World Champion 4th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games PERSONAL: Gomez is one of the all-time triathlon greats, out of the 67 ITU events he has entered – he was finished in the top ten 62 times. He took up the sport at age 15 and has been competing internationally since age 17, although a cardiac anomaly threatened to derail his career early on, he was cleared by doctors in 2003 to keep competing. He speaks Spanish, English and Galician.

3

RD

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 1st Madrid – 3rd Hamburg – 6th London – 4th Lausanne – 2nd Beijing – 6th

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the athletes | elite men sven riederer (sui) Date of Birth: 27 March 1981 Place of Birth: St. Gallen, Switzerland

2011 Ranking: Height: 6’0” (183 cm) Weight: 152 lbs (69 kg)

Gold – 2010 ITU Team Triathlon World Championships Silver – 2011 ITU Team Triathlon World Championships – 4x Mixed Relay Silver – 2002 ITU U23 World Championships Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Madrid 23rd – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Bronze – 2004 Athens Olympic Games PERSONAL: Before becoming a professional triathlete, Riederer was a metalworker. He entered the ITU scene in 2003, and won bronze the following year at the Athens Olympics. He speaks German and English, and is married with two children. His hobbies include reading, brewing coffee like a barista, music, stock exchange and discovering the world with his two children.

ALexander brYukhankov (rus)

Date of Birth: 12 April 1987 Height: 6’0” (183 cm) Place of Birth: Rybinsk Yaroslavskaya, RUS Weight: 161lbs (73 kg) Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney Bronze – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Silver – 2006 ITU Junior World Championships 24th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

4

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 3rd Madrid – 29th Kitzbühel – 3rd Hamburg – 10th London – 9th Lausanne – 14th Beijing – 2nd Yokohama – 11th 2011 Ranking:

5TH

PERSONAL: Bryukhankov competed in his first triathlon in 2002. His five series medals (four silver and one bronze) are the most by an athlete who is yet to win a series title. The Russian-speaker is also known for his distinctive running style.

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 14th Madrid – 4th Kitzbühel – 2nd Hamburg – 22nd London – 2nd Lausanne – 5th Beijing – 12th Yokohama – 2nd

david hauss (fra)

2011 Ranking:

Date of Birth: 1 February 1984 Place of Birth: Paris, France

Height: 6’0” (182 cm) Weight: 150lbs (68 kg)

Silver – 2003 ITU Junior World Championships Silver – 2002 ITU Junior World Championships Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney Bronze – 2010 Lausanne ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Championships Bronze – 2010 Athlone ETU Triathlon European Championships PERSONAL: Hauss grew up on Réunion, a small island in the Indian Ocean that is 200km south of Mauritius, where he competed in outdoor sports like swimming, surfing, climbing and skateboarding. He completed his first triathlon when he was 12, and when he was 15 moved to a sports school in the south of France. He qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games with his 7th place finish in London last year, and speaks French, English and Créole.

6

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 5th Madrid – 11th Kitzbühel – 15th Hamburg – 3rd London – 7th Lausanne – 4th Beijing – 7th

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the athletes | elite men laurent vidal (fra) Date of Birth: 18 February 1984 Place of Birth: Sete, France

2011 Ranking: Height: 6’1” (185 cm) Weight: 148lbs (67 kg)

Gold - 2012 Mooloolaba ITU World Bronze - 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel 5th - 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London Bronze - 2008 Huatulco BG Triathlon World Cup Silver - 2002 Gyor ETU Triathlon Junior European Championships 36th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games PERSONAL: Vidal splits his time between France and New Zealand, studies political science and lives by the Mark Twain motto, “they didn’t know it was impossible so they did it.” He is the coach and partner of New Zealand’s Andrea Hewitt. He qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games with his 6th place finish in London last year.

william clarke (gbr) Date of Birth: 31 January 1985 Place of Birth: Cambridge, England

Height: 6’0” (183 cm) Weight: 154lbs (70 kg)

2006 ITU Under23 World Champion 2006 Under23 European Champion Bronze – 2004 ITU Junior World Championships 7th – 2006 Commonwealth Games Triathlon 14th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games PERSONAL: Clarke swam from an early age, picked-up track at high school and was riding for his job as a paper round, but he didn’t think to combine the three until his French teacher in high school mentioned triathlon. Clarke then went along to a talent identification day in Loughborough, and started training full-time for triathlon. He is married, to Clare, and has a Labradoodle called Lola.

brad kahlefeldt (aus)

Date of Birth: 27 July 1979 Height: 6’0” (183 cm) Place of Birth: Wagga Wagga, Australia Weight: 148 lbs (67 kg) 2002 ITU Under23 World Champion Gold – 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Silver – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Silver – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Tongyeong Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Seoul Bronze – 2005, 2007 & 2010 ITU World Championships 7 ITU World Cup Wins 16th – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games PERSONAL: Kahlefeldt used to run and play Australia’s indigenous football code, Australian Rules Football, until he competed in his first triathlon 1993. He is studying travel and tourism, and speaks English, German and French. He is the partner of Australia’s Emma Moffatt, and he was pre-selected for the London 2012 Olympics in December 2011.

7

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – DNF Madrid – 12th Kitzbühel – 6th London – 6th Lausanne – 6th Beijing – 5th

2011 Ranking:

9TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 9th Madrid – 24th Kitzbühel – 4th Hamburg – 2nd London – 14th Beijing – 15th

2011 Ranking:

10

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – DNF Madrid – 51st Kitzbühel – 5th Hamburg – 1st London – 8th Lausanne – 11th Beijing – DNF

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the athletes | elite men bevan docherty (nzl) Date of Birth: 29 March 1977 Place of Birth: Taupo, New Zealand

Height: 6’2” (188 cm) Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)

Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Sydney Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Tongyeong Silver – 2008 ITU World Championships 2004 ITU World Champion 5 ITU World Cup wins Silver – 2004 Athens Olympic Games Bronze – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games PERSONAL: Docherty took up triathlon in 1994 and made his ITU debut in 2000. He is the only triathlete to win two consecutive Olympic medals, silver in Athens and bronze in Beijing. He is married with a son and daughter, and is based in California. He speaks English and Maori.

jan frodeno (GeR) Date of Birth: 18 August 1981 Place of Birth: Cologne, Germany

2011 Ranking:

16

TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 19th Kitzbühel – 10th London – 15th Beijing – 19th Yokohama – DNF

2011 Ranking: Height: 6’3” (194 cm) Weight: 167 lbs (76 kg)

Gold – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Gold – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Seoul Gold – 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Yokohama Silver – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Hamburg Silver – 2007 ETU Triathlon European Championships Silver – 2004 ITU Under23 World Championships Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London Bronze – 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Kitzbühel

27TH

2011 RESULTS: Sydney – 45th Madrid – 6th Hamburg – 43rd London – 11th Beijing – DNF

PERSONAL: Frodeno’s triathlon career started in South Africa where he lived from age 11 to 23. He was a swimmer and surf lifesaver, but it wasn’t until he watched triathlon’s debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games that he took up the sport. He speaks English, German, French and Afrikaans.

simon whitfield (can)

Date of Birth: 16 May 1975 Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Place of Birth: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) Gold – 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Silver – 2008 Beijing Olympic Games 11th – 2004 Athens Olympic Games Gold – 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Bronze – 1999 Pan American Games 12 ITU World Cup wins (tied for 2nd all-time) 12 Canadian National Championships PERSONAL: Whitfield competed in his first triathlon at age 11 and made his ITU debut as a junior in 1995. He has competed in more than 75 ITU events. He lived in Australia as a teenager, and surprised the field to win the first Olympic gold in triathlon. He is married to Jennie, with two daughters, Pippa and Evelyn.

2011 Ranking:

28

TH

2011 RESULTS: Madrid – 30th Kitzbühel – DNF London – 23rd Beijing – 13th Yokohama – 4th

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2011 review SYDNEY – April 10 The season opener looked like a battle between the athletes who had dominated men’s triathlon since 2008, Javier Gomez and Alistair Brownlee. In the end, after a slip on a rain-slicked road, Gomez launched an epic comeback after a bike crash, riding almost 10km solo, to beat a Brownlee to gold in one of his best ever wins. It’s just it wasn’t Alistair, who slipped on the run, but his younger brother Jonathan Brownlee who claimed silver. Switzerland’s Sven Riederer claimed bronze. In the women’s race, Paula Findlay proved her 2011 season was no fluke with a dominating win. Barbara Riveros Diaz claimed silver, and her second consecutive podium in Sydney, while Andrea Hewitt sprinted into third.

MADRID – June 4–5 Alistair Brownlee cruised to his third consecutive win in Madrid, and he had enough time to stop and wait for younger brother Jonathan to catch up, and they embraced before crossing the line. It marked the first time the Brownlees had shared a series podium. Home crowd favourite Javier Gomez came in third, 42 seconds behind, but enough to hold on to his lead in the series. In the women’s race, Paula Findlay reinforced she was the woman to beat with her second consecutive win. Great Britain’s Helen Jenkins put her crash-affected Sydney race behind her to run into second, and France’s rising star Emmie Charayron came from behind to take bronze, her second consecutive podium in Madrid after a silver in 2010.

KITZBÜHEL – June 18-19 The top of the podium didn’t change from Madrid, but both races did play out differently in Austria. Alistair Brownlee showed he was the complete triathlete with an impressive swim leg – he was first out of the water for the first time in an ITU race – and led from start to finish in a wet, cold and rainy day for his second consecutive win. Russia’s big man Alexander Bryukhankov claimed his first series medal of 2011 with silver and Sven Riederer his second bronze. In the women’s, Paula Findlay took the lead as the greatest female in series history with her third straight win to take her overall title to five, but 2008 ITU World Champion Helen Jenkins pushed her right to the end. American Sarah Groff came out on top of a threeway battle for bronze, claiming the first medal for an American women in series history.

HAMBURG – July 16-17 It might be one of Germany’s biggest cities, but in 2011 Hamburg was coloured green and gold as Australia’s Brad Kahlefeldt and Emma Moffatt topped the podium. Incredibly Moffatt wasn’t the only Australian Emma on the podium, the twotime ITU World Champion beat Emma Jackson and Emma Snowsill in silver and bronze respectively. It was the first time one country had swept a series podium, and the first time three athletes of the same name had topped an ITU podium. Moffatt also equalled Paula Findlay’s record of five series wins. For Kahlefeldt, the win was one his most satisfying, as it came nine years after his first Hamburg race. In that time he collected three bronze medals and one silver before finally outsprinting Great Britain’s William Clarke for the win. France’s David Hauss finished in third.

LONDON – August 6-7 The best of the best turned out in London for the final time athletes could race the course ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games. After collecting six series medals since 2009, Great Britain’s Helen Jenkins couldn’t have picked a more perfect time and place for her first series win. It was a huge day for all three female medallists, as the USA’s Gwen Jorgensen, silver, and Germany’s Anja Dittmer, bronze, also secured their spots for London 2012. In doing so, Dittmer also became the first triathlete - male or female - to qualify for four consecutive Olympic Games. It wasn’t necessarily a surprise that Alistair Brownlee won the men’s race, but he surprised plenty by getting there from a bike breakaway. Russia’s Alexander Bruykhankov finished 25 seconds back with silver, Jonathan Brownlee claimed bronze.

LAUSANNE – August 20 This round doubled as the ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon World Championships and marked the first time a sprint distance round, half Olympic distance, was part of the series. Chile’s Barbara Riveros Diaz proved fastest in the women’s, just edging Emma Jackson to win her first world title and first ITU World Championship for Chile, while Andrea Hewitt collected her second podium of the year with bronze. In the men’s race, Jonathan Brownlee successfully defended his world title, beating Javier Gomez and brother Alistair Brownlee over the line. Lausanne also hosted a record 35 teams from 28 countries for the ITU Team Triathlon world titles, which were won by the British dream team of Jodie Stimpson, Helen Jenkins and the Brownlee brothers, ahead of Switzerland and Germany.

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THE THREE EMMAS - JACKSON, MOFFATT AND SNOWSILL ENJOY A CELEBRATORY MOMENT ON THE PODIUM IN HAMBURG

BEIJING GRAND FINAL – September 10-11 Alistair Brownlee kept his perfect Grand Final record intact in Beijing, to make it three for three and claimed his second ITU World Championship. This time, he beat Sven Riederer over the line, for his best ever series result. Jonathan Brownlee came in third, enough for silver in the overall series. In the women’s race, Helen Jenkins also claimed her second ITU World Championship with a silver medal in Beijing, but Andrea Hewitt stole the show on the day with her most dominant performance in 2011. It was Hewitt’s first series win in more than two years, since Madrid in 2009. Switzerland’s Melanie Annaheim finished in third, her first series medal.

YOKOHAMA – September 19 It was only eight days after the Beijing Grand Final, but that did nothing to stop Andrea Hewitt backing up from her brilliant win there to take another victory in the roasting Yokohama heat. She claimed her second series win in devastating form, beating Australia’s Emma Moffatt and another Kiwi, Kate McIlroy in a trans-Tasman podium. And while all the attention from Portugal was on the return of Vanessa Fernandes, Joao Silva stole it in the aftermath with his first series win. He beat a pair of Russia’s best, Alexander Bryukhankov and Dmitry Polyansky, who took silver and bronze respectively.

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PAST WORLD CHAMPIONS ELITE

YEAR HOST MEN WOMEN 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Beijing, CHN Budapest, HUN Gold Coast, AUS Vancouver, CAN Hamburg, GER Lausanne, SUI Gamagori, JPN Madeira, POR Queenstown, NZL Cancun, MEX Edmonton, CAN Perth, AUS Montreal, CAN Lausanne, SUI Perth, AUS Cleveland, USA Cancun, MEX Wellington, NZL Manchester, GBR Muskoka, CAN Queensland, AUS Orlando, USA Avignon, FRA

Alistair Brownlee (GBR) Javier Gomez (ESP) Alistair Brownlee (GBR) Javier Gomez (ESP) Daniel Unger (GER) Tim Don (GBR) Peter Robertson (AUS) Bevan Docherty (NZL) Peter Robertson (AUS) Ivan Rana (ESP) Peter Robertson (AUS) Olivier Marceau (FRA) Dmitriy Gaag (KAZ) Simon Lessing (GBR) Chris McCormack (AUS) Simon Lessing (GBR) Simon Lessing (GBR) Spencer Smith (GBR) Spencer Smith (GBR) Simon Lessing (GBR) Miles Stewart (AUS) Greg Welch (AUS) Mark Allen (USA)

Helen Jenkins (GBR) Emma Moffatt (AUS) Emma Moffatt (AUS) Helen Tucker (GBR) Vanessa Fernandes (POR) Emma Snowsill (AUS) Emma Snowsill (AUS) Sheila Taormina (USA) Emma Snowsill (AUS) Leanda Cave (GBR) Siri Lindley (USA) Nicole Hackett (AUS) Loretta Harrop (AUS) Joanne King (AUS) Emma Carney (AUS) Jackie Gallagher (AUS) Karen Smyers (USA) Emma Carney (AUS) Michellie Jones (AUS) Michellie Jones (AUS) Joanne Ritchie (CAN) Karen Smyers (USA) Erin Baker (NZL)

UNDER23

YEAR HOST MEN WOMEN 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Beijing, CHN Budapest, HUN Gold Coast, AUS Vancouver, CAN Hamburg, GER Lausanne, SUI Gamagori, JPN Madeira, POR Queenstown, NZL Cancun, MEX

Matthew Sharp (GBR) Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) Franz Loeschke (GER) Alistair Brownlee (GBR) Gregor Buchholz (GER) Will Clarke (GBR) Jarrod Shoemaker (USA) Sebastian Dehmer (GER) Javier Gomez (ESP) Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS)

Agnieszka Jerzyk (POL) Emma Jackson (AUS) Hollie Avil (GBR) Daniela Ryf (SUI) Lisa Norden (SWE) Erin Densham (AUS) Andrea Hewitt (NZL) Annabel Luxford (AUS) Nikki Egyed (AUS) Pilar Hidalgo (ESP)

JUNIOR

YEAR HOST MEN WOMEN 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Beijing, CHN Budapest, HUN Gold Coast, AUS Vancouver, CAN Hamburg, GER Lausanne, SUI Gamagori, JPN Madeira, POR Queenstown, NZL Cancun, MEX

Lukas Verzbicas (USA) Fernando Alarza (ESP) Mario Mola (ESP) Vincent Luis (FRA) Aurelien Raphael (FRA) Alistair Brownlee (GBR) Steve Duplinsky (USA) Valentin Meshcheryakov (RUS) erenzo Bozzone (NZL) Terenzo Bozzone (NZL)

Mikayla Nielsen (NZL) Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) Emmie Charayron (FRA) Kirsty McWilliam (GBR) Hollie Avil (GBR) Kirsten Sweetland (CAN) Anais Moniz (POR) Juliette Benedicto (FRA) Felicity Abram (AUS) Marion Lorblanchet (FRA)

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ITU world champions by country ELITE UNDER23 JUNIOR COUNTRY

TOTAL

Men Women

Men Women

Men Women

Australia

33

6

13

1

4

3

6

Great Britain

21

9

2

4

0

3

3

United States

8

1

4

1

0

2

0

Germany

8

1

0

2

1

1

3

New Zealand

7

1

1

0

1

2

2

France

7

1

0

0

0

3

3

Spain

6

2

0

1

1



2

0

Switzerland

3

0

0

0

0

2

1

Canada

3

0

1

0

0

1

1

Portugal

2

0

1

0

0

0

1

Kazakhstan

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

Sweden

1

0

0

0

1

0

0

Poland

1

0

0

0

1

0

0

Ukraine

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

Russia

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

Denmark

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

most ITU World Triathlon Series WINS Men Women 11 - Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

5 - Emma Moffatt (AUS)

3 - Javier Gomez (ESP)

5 - Paula Findlay (CAN)

2 - Bevan Docherty (NZL)

3 - Andrea Hewitt (NZL)

2 - Jan Frodeno (GER)

2 - Nicola Spirig (SUI)

1 - Jarrod Shoemaker (USA)

2 - Lisa Norden (SWE)

1 - Stuart Hayes (GBR)

2 - Emma Snowsill (AUS)

1 - Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS)

2 - Barbara Riveros Diaz (CHI)

1 - Jonathan Brownlee (GBR)

1 - Helen Jenkins (GBR)

1 - Joao Silva (POR)

1 - Daniela Ryf (SUI)

Most ITU World triathlon Series WINS in a single season Men Year Women Year 5 - Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2009

4 - Alistair Brownlee (GBR)

2011

2 - Javier Gomez (ESP) 2 - Alistair Brownlee (GBR)



4 - Emma Moffatt (AUS)

2009

3 - Paula Findlay (CAN)

2011

2010

2 - Paula Findlay (CAN)

2010

2010

2 - Andrea Hewitt (NZL)

2011



More historical data available at media.triathlon.org

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS dextro energy | main sponsor Dextro Energy is one of two Main Sponsors of the ITU World Triathlon Series. Dextro Energy is the world wide leader in the dextrose market. In fact, Dextro Energy has stood for generations as a synonym for dextrose. The market was discovered and established over 75 years ago with “Dextro Energen”. In March 2005, the Zertus Group took over the long-standing brand “Dextro Energy” from Unilever. Today the medium-sized company is managed from Krefeld, Germany, under the name Dextro Energy GmbH & Co. KG as an independent, fully-owned subsidiary of Zertus GmbH. Dextro Energy works by providing natural dextrose (also known as glucose) as an additional source of energy, which is easily absorbed into the blood stream and goes directly to the brain and muscles. It delivers instant energy acting as a motor for higher levels of performance and concentration. This functional product promise is well-supported by many scientific studies. Whether it be cubes, sticks, minis, bars or powder - the Dextro Energy range of products provides a rich source of energy and plenty of flavour as well.

samsung | main sponsor Samsung is one of two Main Sponsors of the ITU World Triathlon Series. For over 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to making a better world through diverse businesses that today span advanced technology, semiconductors, skyscraper and plant construction, petrochemicals, fashion, medicine, finance, hotels and more. Our flagship company, Samsung Electronics, leads the global market in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media. Through innovative, reliable products and services; talented people; a responsible approach to business and global citizenship; and collaboration with our partners and customers, Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions.

suunto | official TIMING Suunto, a leading designer and manufacturer of sports precision instruments, will serve as the official timing and data partner for the ITU World Triathlon Series. Suunto will provide an opportunity to integrate leading edge technology into events and television programming. Suunto will collect high performance data from competing athletes and deliver it directly to our TV screens. The data will include GPS, real-time speed and distance information and heart rate information.

skins | OFFICIAL COMPRESSION PERFORMANCE International compression brand SKINS is the exclusive compression performance gear sponsor of the ITU World Triathlon Series for the third year. SKINS gradient compression is scientifically proven to increase your strength, power and endurance. By providing the right compression in the right places, SKINS accelerate blood flow – delivering more oxygen to your active muscles and reducing lactic acid build-up. 2010 sees the launch of SKINS first triathlon specific range, TRI400, cut based on 400 key fitting points for comfort while swimming, cycling and running. TRI400 is the only high performance triathlon apparel to use in-motion measurement to define the correct levels of compression required while in motion.

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Specialized | official bike The ITU World Triathlon Series is partnered with Specialized Bicycles as the Official Bike Partner. Specialized has seperately formed an elite triathlon team, which includes stars of the ITU World Triathlon Series: Javier Gomez (ESP), Jan Frodeno (GER), Simon Whitfield (CAN), Tim Don (GBR), David Hauss (FRA), Chris McCormack (AUS), Leonardo Chacón Corrales, Gavin Noble (IRE), Barbara Riveros Diaz (CHI), Lisa Norden (SWE), Paula Findlay (CAN) and Flora Duffy (BER). The team is provided with top-notch treatment at major events, including bike technical support and a massage therapist. Specialized Bicycles Components, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies bicycles and bicycling equipment. The company offers mountain, road, multi-street, and children bikes. Additionally, it provides apparel, bags, gloves, shoes, and saddles. The company also offers bicycle motocross equipment and parts, tires and tubes, water bottles, pumps, helmets, and optics. Specialized Bicycles Components, Inc. was founded in 1974 and is based in Morgan Hill, California.

oakley | official eyewear Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading sports brands in the world. The holder of more than 600 patents, Oakley is continually seeking problems, solving them with inventions and wrapping those inventions in art. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with innovations that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is famed for its insuperable lens technologies such as High Definition Optics® (HDO®) which is incorporated into all Oakley sun and prescription eyewear, and goggles. Oakley has extended its leadership position as the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel, footwear and accessories collections. Laser focused on the consumer, Oakley has both men’s and women’s product lines that target Sports Performance, Active and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. More information is available at www. oakley.com

db schenker | official transport logistics services An industry leader, DB Schenker will provide transportation and logistics services for the ITU World Triathlon Series which will visit eight different countries on four continents, beginning with Sydney on April 14, 2012. The ITU World Triathlon Series and DB Schenker have agreed to partner for the next three years. DB Schenker combines the units DB Schenker Rail and DB Schenker Logistics, comprising rail, land transport, air and ocean freight and contract logistics/SCM. DB Schenker stands for the transportation and logistics activities of Deutsche Bahn and has over 91,000 employees in some 130 countries. DB’s Transportation and Logistics Division holds top positions worldwide in the industry.

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FAQ How can athletes qualify to compete in the series? National Federations (NF) will enter athletes and the start list will based on the current athlete’s ranking. Each NF will be allowed a maximum of six athletes with the host NF given a maximum of eight spots. A maximum of 65 men and 65 women will make up the Elite category with up to 75 men and 75 women in the Grand Final.

How do athletes qualify for the Grand Final? Athletes qualify through a detailed qualification process, which takes into account his or her world championship ranking, ITU points standing and respective continental championships.

Will there be invitations for “new flag” and/or “development” athletes? Spots at the start line will continue to be reserved for athletes from developing countries who have proven ability to compete at this level.

How can the public follow their favourite athletes? The public can keep track of their favourite triathletes at www. triathlon.org where all athlete bios, current rankings and event times may be found, and can watch races live with a subscription through www.triathlonlive.tv.

How does ITU implement anti-doping strategies? ITU has accepted the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Code to help keep the sport of triathlon clean and ITU Anti-Doping Rules are in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code. Please visit www.triathlon.org/about/anti-doping for more information.

How do athletes qualify for the Olympics? In the years leading up to the Olympic Games, ITU sets stringent qualification criteria for National Federations and National Olympic Committees (NOCs). The NOCs determine their athlete qualification parameters, often involving strong performances at specific races, such as a test event or a world series. Beginning in Madrid in 2010, athletes can score points toward an Olympic spot for their NOC at the London 2012 Games.

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GLOSSARY Olympic-Distance Triathlon 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

sprint-Distance Triathlon 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Elite Triathlete A professional triathlete who competes at an international level.

Age-Group Triathlete A non-professional (i.e. amateur) triathlete who competes against other athletes within their five-year age bracket (e.g. 25-29, 3034, etc.).

Brick Work-out A combination workout during which an athlete completes a swim and bike or bike and run back-to-back.

DNF “Did not finish”

DNS “Did not start”

T1 Transition 1: the change from swim to bike.

T2 Transition 2: the change from bike to run.

Drafting All ITU World Triathlon Series and ITU Triathlon World Cup events are draft-legal on the bike, allowing athletes to follow directly behind the rider in front of him or her in order to save energy.

Split Time An athlete’s time for one segment of the race (swim, bike or run).

Lap Time An athlete’s time for a single swim, bike or run lap.

PENALTY BOX An athlete may be given a 15-second penalty in the Penalty Box if assessed by a Technical Official to have unintentionally infringed the rules - for example, failture to properly place one’s helmet in the designated box after T2. The Penalty Box only appears in the run segment.

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