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Rhiannon Henry inspired after gold in South Africa
Rhiannon Henry won her first gold medal in an international paratriathlon event at the weekend; a significant feat for any athlete, but even more so considering it was her first ever triathlon. With the experience gained, she’s now back at the British Paratriathlon training Hub in Loughborough and is targeting improvements in her strongest discipline, the swim, as well as bike and run.
Read StoryHenry wins gold in Paratriathlon debut
The Great Britain Paratriathlon team made a good start to the ITU World Paratriathlon Event Series in East London, South Africa with two gold medals, three silvers and a bronze. Rhiannon Henry won gold in her triathlon debut.
Read StoryParatriathletes kick off World Event Series in South Africa
An eight-strong British Paratriathlon squad will compete in South Africa this weekend at the first round of the ITU World Paratriathlon Event series. Fresh from a two-week long winter training camp in Lanzarote earlier this month, this will be a good early-season test, as well as valuable race experience for new members of the squad.
Read StoryBritish Triathlon World-Class Paratriathlon Programme confirmed for 2015
British Triathlon has confirmed a squad of twelve elite paratriathletes as part of its UK Sport Lottery funded squad for 2015. Included are two current and three former ITU paratriathlon world champions.
Read StoryPhil Hogg and Lauren Steadman named British Triathlon Paratriathletes of the Year
As paratriathlon’s debut in the Paralympic Games approaches, the performances of British paratriathletes Phil Hogg (PT1) and Lauren Steadman (PT4) have been recognised at the British Triathlon Awards Evening hosted at Loughborough University earlier today (14 November 2014).
Read StoryCould you guide a visually impaired triathlete to Paralympic Gold?
British Triathlon is seeking high calibre female athletes to guide visually impaired triathletes at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Paratriathlon makes it’s Paralympic debut at the spectacular Copacabana Beach in Rio and this is an opportunity to work with the highest calibre athletes in the world.
Read StoryRio Olympic and Paralympic test events confirmed
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced the dates for test events ahead of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games. The 2015 Rio de Janeiro ITU World Olympic Qualification Event and World Paratriathlon Event will be held August 1-2, 2015.
Read StoryFrost wins, Pallant & Bishop end their seasons in South America
Chris Frost celebrated gold medal winning success in Brazil at the Manaus ITU World Paratriathlon event on Saturday. Emma Pallant and Tom Bishop ended their 2014 seasons on Sunday in South America at the Cartagena ITU World Cup.
Read StoryBrits head to South America
ITU World Cup action continues this weekend in Colombia with Emma Pallant and Tom Bishop representing Great Britain. Chris Frost competes in the Manaus ITU World Paratriathlon event in Brazil.
Read StoryIPC confirms Rio paratriathlon medal classes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the final three of the six medal events that will be contested in paratriathlon’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Paratriathlon inclusion in Tokyo also confirmed.
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