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Du Tri 1 - Hamilton Duathlon Series
Sunday September 17th is the fifth and final event in the Du Tri 1 duathlon
series.   A giant screen has been arranged to watch the mens Olympic
triathlon.   Come and do a race then watch the Olympics amongst the great
atmosphere of a crowd of triathlon mad Kiwis.  For entry form or further
information contact riverpro@wave.co.nz
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TRI UPDATE READERS OFF TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS
Henry Barfoot
Garth Barfoot
Ian Carr
Ross Cole ( as an official )
Melanie Saltiel
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THE 2000 LONG-DISTANCE DUATHLON WORLDS:
No it's not Adelaide, Australia, in November; it's Pretoria, South Africa!
The 2000 ITU World Duathlon Championships have now been named for the new
Powerman South Africa event in Pretoria, South Africa.
Wednesday's press release from International Powerman Association and the
ITU. indicates that the 2000 ITU Powerman Duathlon World Championship will
be November 12 in Pretoria, over a 10k run, 60k bike, 10k run course. It
offers US$30,000 in prize money.
It will be the first-ever world championship -- in duathlon OR triathlon --
conducted at altitude. It's also the first time that -- outside of the
"International Events" (points races) -- a top-tier ITU event has been
staged in South Africa, since an ITU Duathlon World Cup in Johannesburg in
December, 1992.
The South Africa organizers can be contacted at +27 12 460 9065 or via
e-mail at sportven@mweb.co.za.
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SHELDRAKE QUALIFIES FOR WORLD FINAL IN IRONMAN DEBUT
from Ian Hepenstal
Gisborne triathlete Stephen Sheldrake qualified for the world Ironman
triathlon championships after finishing seventh in his debut at Ironman
Canada today.
Sheldrake, a New Zealand representative at the world championships over the
Olympic distance, moved up in distance this year.
He overcame driving rain and cold conditions to claim seventh, and the final
spot for the world final in seven seeks in Kona, Hawaii, although Sheldrake
is yet to decide if he will enter.
He was fourth out of the 3.8km swim and retained his place with a strong
5:00.06 for the 180km cycle. Sheldrake held off the challenges with a
3.10.13 marathon.
Taupo’s Bryan Rhodes struggled in the cold conditions and withdrew midway
through the run, while Tauranga’s Andrew Vane recorded a top 40 finish of
9:40.18 on debut.
Taupo’s Tara-Lee Marshall, who won Ironman Switzerland three weeks ago, was
disqualified for a centre-line infringement on the bike.
The race was won by world champion husband-and-wife duo of Peter Reid and
Lori Bowden on their home course at Penticton, British Columbia. Reid won in
8:29.49 while Bowden, the defending world champion, followed up her win in
Ironman Australia earlier in the year with another stunning performance. She
finished with a 3:02.15 marathon to clock, just 12 minutes slower than her
husband, who set the fastest time of 2:50.59.
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SUBARU IRONMAN CANADA PRIZEGIVING
Lori Bowden gave a $1,000 check to the top Canadian  woman in the 18-24 age
group to help pay her way to Ironman Hawaii. It is no wonder Bowden is so
popular in Canada.
They told us during the awards  that someone had cut the ropes holding the
swim buoys the night before the race.  An overnight effort was required to
reset all the buoys in place -  the swim took place next morning with no
competitors ever being aware of what happened.
The age group Kiwis assembled for a group photo under  a huge sized Canada
flag - should look great in our photo albums.
After the prizegiving most people went home.  The Kiwis and the Aussies
Pro's and Age Groupers ) were a dominant force at "The Element" nightclub
for the post awards celebrations until early the next morning.
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Wellington Multisport Championship.Sunday October 1st Motukaraka Pt -
Puatahanui  Inlet.Kayak 8km / Road Cycle 30km / Run 8km.Brilliantly scenic /
$1000 prize  pool Individuals & teams Also a duathlon  option (individuals
only)
Entry fee -  $25 individuals / $20 per team member
Contact:  Michael Jacques                 Ph/fax:  04 4781047
Email:  michael.jacques@xtra.co.nz
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2000 Leppin Taupo 1/2 Ironman
Taupo Yacht Club, Saturday December 16 2000 6:30 Start.
This race is already almost full up. Entry is on a first come first served
basis.
If you have not yet entered contact Shane Hooks shooks@ihug.co.nz urgently.
Reminder priority is given to Tri NZ  members
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Subaru Ironman Canada  Top 10 results
            Men
            1. Peter Reid (CAN) 8:29:49
            2. Stefan Holzner (GER) 8:42:56
            3. Shingo Tani (JAP) 8:53:01
            4. Jasper Blake (CAN) 8:54:48
            5. Garrett Macfadyen (CAN) 8:55:45
            6. Ingo Sabatschus (GER) 8:56:48
            7. Stephen Sheldrake (NZL) 9:01:13
            8. Massimo Guadagni (ITA) 9:03:46
            9. Troy Jacobson (USA)9:05:40
            10. Benjamin Sanson (FRA) 9:07:25
            11. Chuckie V (USA) 9:11:48
            Women
            1 . Lori Bowden (CAN) 9:17:23
            2. Laura Drake (USA) 9:51:05
            3. Lori-Lynn Leach (CAN) 9:53:06
            4. Andrea Fisher (USA) 10:00:00
            5. Ute Mueckel (GER) 10:04:54
            6. Lauren Trent-Alexander (USA) 10:05:14
            7. Gillian Baker (CAN) 10:08:44
            8. Barb Schatchard (CAN) 10:10:35
            9. Lee Dipietro (USA) 10:21:08
            10. Darlena Hall (CAN) 10:22:38
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Powerman Emmental
From Katherine Williams' Triathlon Digest
August 13, Burgdorf, Switzerland  10k R, 60k B, 10k R
WOMEN
Fiona Docherty and Debbie Nelson both DNFed
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);
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ETU Triathlon Cup Geneva
Women
1. KEMP-ARENDT Nancy LUX 2.10.04
2. WILLIAMSON Evelyn NZL 2.11.43
3. FORRESTER Stephanie GBR 2.13.19
4. DITTMER Anja GER 2.13.58
5. HEIL Anja GER 2.14.17
Men
1. CARTER Hamish NZL 1.58.05
2. WATSON Craig NZL 1.58.05
3. JOHNS Andrew GBR 1.59.10
4. DOCHERTY Bevan NZL 1.59.19
5. RAELERT Andreas GER 1.59.23
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Mrs. T's Triathlon/US Pro Championships
Sunday, August 27.  Chicago    1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run.  Non-drafting.
Australians Chris McCormack and Michellie Jones took the overall titles in
Chicago, but the title of US Champion went to Joanna Zieger and Marcel
Vifian.  This was Michellie's seventh Mrs. T's title
The race was used as a tune-up for the Olympics by many athletes.
Men
1. Chris McCormack (AUS) 1:49:21
2. Conrad Stoltz (RSA) 1:50:05
3. Spencer Smith (GBR) 1:50:19
4. Richard Allen (GBR) 1:59:50
5. Marcel Vifian (USA) 1:51:15
6. Tim DeBoom (USA) 1:15:16
7. Peter Clode (NZL) 1:51:38
WOMEN
1. Michellie Jones (AUS) 1:59:46
2. Joanna Zieger (USA) 2:00:05
3. Siri Lindley (USA) 2:00:14
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Thought for the day
A smile increases the value of your face