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A big update today - lots of small snippets
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TRI UPDATE SERVICE NEXT TWO WEEKS
It is Ironman Canada Time so for the next two weeks Tri Updates will come to
you ex Canada.  For this two week period we will post Tri Updates direct to
the www.multisport.co.nz website.  We will endeavor to maintain the email
Update service but no promises.  Be prepared to check www.multisport.co.nz
if no emails seen for more than 3 days.
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NEW LOOK WEBSITE
www.ironman.co.nz sports a great new look.
All I can say is wow !
See it at www.ironman.co.nz
tell all your friends to go and check it out too
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THE LOOP  - ENTRY FORMS OUT NOW
Entry forms for "The Loop"  a 116km multisport experience on October 14th
will be in the mail over the weekend.  Preview the course at
www.sportzhub.co.nz  also check out the course map.
After an entry form ?  Please send request to riverpro@wave.co.nz
This is without doubt the most exciting multisport course ever planned in
the Waikato region - check it out you will not be disappointed.
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UNIQUE OLYMPIC SOUVENIRS
River Promotions is proud to announce that they have developed a unique
souvenir item on behalf of Triathlon New Zealand and our Olympic Triathlon
team.
On August 4th NZ Post issued a set of Olympic stamps.  Included was a stamp
featuring the sport of triathlon.  We believe this to be the first ever
postage stamp in the world with triathlon featured on it.
100 only individually numbered first day covers of the Olympic Stamp Issue
and signed by all four Kiwi Olympian Triathletes are available for sale.
Each cover will come complete with a presentation pack.
(A first day cover is a special artistic designed envelop containing a new
stamp issue on it.  We will be using the one with the Olympic stamps on
them)
These limited edition first day covers will be collectors items in the near
future.  They are a strictly limited item.
Bearing the signatures of Ben,  Craig,  Evelyn and Hamish they will make a
unique souvenir for the true fan of Kiwi Triathlon.
Cost is $100 each for TriNZ members and $120 for non TriNZ members.
To place your order send cheque payable to New Zealand Triathlon Academy
New Zealand Triathlon Academy,
P O Box 853,
New Plymouth
Tri NZ members need to quote their TriNZ number to obtain the TriNZ member
discounted price.
Profits from the sale of the Limited Edition souvenir covers will be used to
assist our Olympian athletes attend the Sydney Olympic Games.
River Promotions has already ordered two first day covers.  I know of at
least 10 other orders that have already been placed so be in quick or you
will miss out.
Email orders to parktri@voyager.co.nz. Email orders will be given 3 days
to confirm order with payment.
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ITU World Cup - Lausanne Race Update
from Evelyn Williamson
Have just arrived back up here in St Moritz after a few days in hot and
sunny Lausanne.  Really beautiful city and a big change from St Moritz.
Temperature and crowd wise.
Cutting to the chase it was a successful weekend for most of the kiwis and a
good indication that things are going to plan.
The womens race had a small but quality field with many wanting a last hit
out before the games.  This was the last world cup on the circuit prior to
Sydney so it was good to see what needed working on and what was going well.
I came out in the 1st swim pack which was really pleasing, being a non
wetsuit swim and a smaller field, it's sometimes easy to fall between the
gaps and miss a pack but had my eye on michelle Jones most of the swim and
exited with her which is usually  a good sign.
A good transition saw me stay in the lead pack (about 8 athletes)  while we
dropped a few who were hanging on, straight up out of the transition into a
3 - 4km climb so no time to muck around!  We were chasing Magali Messmer who
exited 40 sec ahead and although on her own managed to stay ahead until the
conclusion of the cycle.
Onto the run and it was all on.  Some of the favourites were in a pack
behind  maybe 2 min down so it was there for the taking.
I was pretty unsure how things would go but  into the run and I felt good.
The feeling I'd had in the same race 2 years ago was back and to my surprise
I was pushing the front markers.
The on form American, Siri Lindley bolted out of transition and we didn't
see her again but you could have thrown a blanket over the next 4 of us in
the hunt.  Leading the 3 lap chase was Aussie Michelle Jones and another
Swiss olympic athlete with good current form Brigette McMahon closely
followed by the Belgium Kathleen Smet and yours truly.  About midway I
managed to drop Kathleen and started making ground on Michelle, who I had
reeled in by the end of lap 2.  I was now entering new territory, Michelle
is the one athlete I have never run in front of let alone beaten so I was
trying to stay calm and focus on pushing harder.   However, with a kilometer
to go she kicked and although I did everything I could to stay with her I
wasn't able to close the gap and she piped me for a podium by 10 sec.
And that was the day! My best world cup result in 2 years and I felt
strong - all good.  A sub 37 run split to boot so that made the day! I'm
still pretty excited about it and it's nice to go into the next 2 weeks of
hard work knowing that I'm heading in the right direction.
Later in the day the boys also pulled out big races to finish 2nd and 3rd
(Hamish 2nd, Craig 3rd) so there was plenty to celebrate that night.  The
men's run was very exciting, with the lead changing hands various
times.  Simon Lessing dropped out in the first lap.
We had a big dinner , meeting  up with some other kiwis who were in town to
watch the race, just like home away from home!
Today we had a squiz around the Olympic Museum (Inspiring stuff) before
trekking home.
Once again thanks for all the wishes of good luck and support - they all
make a difference.
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ITU WORLD CUP-LAUSANNE:
from Katherine Williams Triathlon Digest www.triathlonlive.com
Saturday's ITU World Cup-Lausanne was the second straight win in the event
for Britain's Andrew Johns, but the first-ever ITU World Cup win for American 
Siri Lindley. 
Johns triumphed over a field heavy with those headed to the Olympics. Two of
the 16 men's DNF casualties were Britain's Simon Lessing and Kazakstan's
Dimitry Gaag.
The race was the last of the World Cups before the Olympic races in Sydney
on September 16-17.
Lindley, who is America's Olympic alternate, was the fourth triathlete to
win a World Cup this summer who is not racing in the Olympics. The others
before her were Chris Hill (Tokyo), Rina Hill (Tokyo) and Barb Lindquist
(Corner Brook).
Switzerland's Sydney-bound Magali Messmer was the early swim leader by 40
seconds, and maintained a 30-second lead off the bike as well. Lindley took
the lead on the run at the end of the second lap, while the other Swiss
sensation, Brigitte McMahon, moved into second. Australia's Michellie Jones,
who had been an uncharacteristic 15th out of the swim, also passed Messmer late
in the run for third place.
In the men's race, Johns pushed the pace on the run along with the two Kiwis
who ended up second and third, Hamish Carter and Craig Walton. Both Lessing
and Gaag pulled out after the first of three laps.
ITU World Cup-Lausanne
August 12, Lausanne, Switzerland 1.5k S, 40k B, 10k R
Men
1. Andrew Johns (GBR), 1:52:36 (no splits);
2. Hamish Carter (NZL), 1:52:40 (19:35 swim);
3. Craig Watson (NZL), 1:52:45 (19:47, 1:00:38, 31:33);
12. Shane Reed (NZL), 1:54:40 (19:32, 1:00:49, 33:29);
15. Bevan Docherty (NZL), 1:55:38 (20:08, 1:00:00, 34:47);
Women
1. Siri Lindley (USA), 2:05:23 (21:08, 1:08:04, 35:25);
2. Brigitte McMahon (SUI), 2;05:58 (21:09, 1:07:56, 35:38);
3. Michellie Jones (AUS), 2:06:33 (21:18, 1:07:53, 36:37);
4. Evelyn Williamson (NZL), 2:06:44 (21:23, 1:07:49, 36:44);
5. Kathleen Smet (BEL), 2;07:15 (21:20, 1;07:53, 37:14);
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TRI UPDATE COMMENTS ON LAUSANNE
Great performance from Hamish, Craig and Evelyn as they build up to Sydney.
Don't overlook the performance of Bevan Docherty in his first ever ITU world
cup race.  the Taupo kid proves he can play seriously with the rock stars.
Nice to see Siri Linley ( a tri update reader )  claim a world cup win.
Remember Siri has raced often in NZ including a win some years ago at the
First Light triathlon.
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STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM STRONG AT POWERMAN EMMENTAL
Aaron Strong has made an impressive International duathlon debut with a
solid fourth placing at Powerman Emmenthal.  Last years womens winner Fiona
Docherty was forced to withdraw from the event.
Graeme Pearson assisted blind triathlete Gillian Walker in her Ironman
Switzerland race last weekend.  This weekend he was competing on his own.
Top 20 is not a bad effort for a guy who can now sneak into the 40-44 age
bracket.
Powerman Emmental August 13, Burgdorf, Switzerland
10k R, 60k B, 10k R
Men
1. Urs Dellsperger (SUI), 3:04:47 (42:07, 1:39:24, 43:15);
2. Nicolas Lebrun (FRA), 3:05:39 (42:11, 1:39:25, 44:02);
3. Alessandro Alessandri (ITA), 3:06:38 (40:13, 1:42:39, 43:45);
4. Aaron Strong (NZL), 3:08:11 (41:57, 1:41:26, 44:48);
17. Graeme Pearson (NZL), 3:20:21;
Women
1. Alena Peterkova (CZE), 3:45:33 (46:07, 2:06;45, 52:40);
2. Kerstin Kejdrech (GER), 3:45:48 (50:05, 1:53:30, --);
3. Maria Heim (SUI), 3:46:53 (51:13, 2:01:11, 54:28);
DNFs: Fiona Docherty (NZL);  Debbie Nelson (NZL).
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GISBORNE DATES
Eastland Duathlon Saturday 4th Nov 2000
No Triathlon in Jan 2001
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The Shoe Science St Heliers  Half-Marathon.
Sunday Sept. 24, 2000 9:00 AM
* A 21 km urban adventure race and 16 km beginner level course and family 10k.
* Note: only 2 km of the race is on sealed roads !
for further details shooks@ihug.co.nz
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AUNT BETTY LOOKING AFTER TRIATHLETES
Aunt Betty is making sure the Kiwi Crew at Ironman Canada are well nourished
for the big race.  Aunt Betty is sending a supply of Aunt Betty's Creamy
Rice to Canada with the lads.
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SHELDRAKE THIRD IN SCOTTISH NATIONALS
from Ailsa Cuthbert
Stephen Sheldrake narrowly missed his second Scottish National title at the
Scottish Standard Distance Championships this weekend.  In a thoroughly
Scottish affair a kilted piper lead the competitors to the start of the sea
swim.  Sheldrake lead from the start and was first out of the freezing water
by a minute and held his lead through the bike.  The run was a very tough
cross-country affair around the golf course and sand-dunes dunes of
picturesque Gullane, a seaside town near Edinburgh.  Lack of a lead vehicle
on the bike and run lead to some confusion amongst the athletes and at the
finish only 45 seconds divided the top three places.  Scotland's Kevin Clark
and Stephen Clark (no relation), who had been training at altitude
specifically for this race, came first and second battling it out over the
last 2K.  Scotland's Olympic hope - Stephanie Forrester - easily won the
women's race.  Most of the post-race press coverage focused on several huge
jellyfish that wandered on to the course.  Sheldrake managed to avoid them
but four unlucky athletes ended up in hospital!  Stephen left Scotland today
to head for Canada where he will compete in his first Ironman on August
28th.  For those interested the proceedings can be followed live on
www.ironmanlive.com
Men: Unofficial results
1. Kevin Clark (SCO), 2:04:17;
2. Stephen Clark (SCO), 2:04:20;
3. Stephen Sheldrake (NZL), 2:05:04;
4. Andy Tarry (ENG), 2:06:17;
5. Jack Maitland (SCO), 2:06:30;
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SELECTION RACE
Not official yet but rumour has it that a North Island selection race over
the 1500 / 40 / 10 distance will be held on January 21st 2001 at Kinlcoh.
The event will be organised by the Taupo TARTS club.
Excellent timing 4 weeks prior to National Champs in Napier on the weekend
of February 17th and 18th
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QUEEN OF THE RAIN
from  Sean Clark
The Swiss media dubbed her the "Queen of the Rain".  An appropriate title
considering the atrocious weather conditions this past Sunday in Zurich for
Ironman Switzerland.  In torrential rain and freezing temperatures, Tara-Lee
reached a new level with her race result in Switzerland.  She joins elite
company with the finishing time of 9:15!!!  Definite world class speed.
Only around half a dozen women ever, have run as fast off the bike as she
did:  3:09.  Tara-Lee had the fastest bike (5:05) and run split of the day.
With world class athletes such as Katja Schumacher, Rina Hill, and Robin
Rooke (World Champions and past Ironman winners), Tara-Lee came out on top.
Tara-Lee has definitely broken through and will be a force to be reckoned
with in the future.
On June 25th, Tara-Lee won the New Balance Half Ironman in Victoria B.C.
This race has been won in the past by:  Lori Bowden (World Ironman
Champion), Melissa Spooner (Multi-ironman winner), and Jaquie Lewis (top
ironman competitor).  Tara not only won the race handily, but broke her
existing course record (on a longer course) by 3 minutes!!
Tara now is deciding on Ironman Canada in three weeks, or to wait until
Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.
Tara-Lee thanks her sponsors:  I.B.C., Powerbar, Oakley, Giro, Ironman
Wetsuits, Syntace, Carnac, Brooks, Leader and Computrainer
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FOR SALE
Looking for a bike that handles well, is very receptive as it climbs with
ease and provides the strength to get up and go, then do I have the bike for
you . 1999 Peugeot aluminium altec Team Line "Festina" model in striking
blue and white. This 54cm frame, with Keywin titanium pedals and Time carbon
forks, has had little use. With 9 speed Ultegra componentry and Italian
crafted gipiemme wheels. Was serviced by Cyco cycle shop in Auckland on the
9th of August, and is in tip-top shape. You would expect to pay $6500 for it
brand new, I am selling it for $3500 O.N.O. I also have a set of very strong
Italian made Gipiemme "416" Race wheels which are currently unavailable in
New Zealand. I will sell them for $500.00 Phone Craig Johns (09) 521 0066 or
025 943 791 .  e-mail: congo@ihug.co.nz
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TUATAPERE WILD CHALLENGE
The 2001 Meridian Energy Tuatapere Wild Challenge endurance multisports
event ENTRY FORMS are out............. 13th January 20001.
Strong interest in competing is being received.   The Wairaurahiri River is
currently in great shape and the countryside looks beautiful - not that
competitors get much time to look around - well the odd Hector's Dolphin or
two, a viaduct and great hospitality.   Ph/Fax [03] 226-6568 or email
mccraken@xtra.co.nz to have some posted to you.
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OLYMPIC  BOUND TRI UPDATE READER
Craig Johns is another of the Olympic Bound Tri Update readers. Craig will
have an involvement with rowing from a sports science perspective. Craig
recently completed the Triathlon Level 1 coaching course.  He hopes to
complete level 2 as soon as  enough other people are interested in level 2
to make up a course group.
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COMMUNITY SPORT CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2001
13 JANUARY BLACKS CYCLES UCAN2 SERIES EVENT NO 1
TRIATHLON S 300m swim 9km cycle 3km run or
DUATHLON S1.5km run 9km cycle 3km run20 JANUARY BODYLINE  WETSUITS 'BRIDGE
TO BRIDGE' SWIM
4 FEBRUARY BLACKS CYCLES UCAN2 SERIES EVENT NO 2
TRIATHLON S 300m swim 9km cycle 3km run or  500m swim 17k cycle 5k run
DUATHLON S1.5km run 9km cycle 3km run or 3km run  17k cycle 5k run
17 FEBRUARY NORFOLK   COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IRON KID TRIATHLON9 MARCH MCDONALDS
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS QUADATHLON
16 APRIL PHOENIX  SHOPPING CENTRE DUATHLONS
6 MAY UCAN2 FAMILY DUATHLON SERIES NO 1-
20 MAY UCAN2 FAMILY DUATHLON SERIES NO 2
10 JUNE UCAN2 FAMILY DUATHLON SERIES NO 3
27 / 28 OCTOBER PLACEMAKERS 24 HOUR CHARITY RELAY
TO OBTAIN ENTRY FORMS  Bruce & Iris comsport@xtra.co.nz
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