ITU WC Series - Madrid

Hewitt Wins Madrid Sprint (May 31, 2009 )
The 2009 Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series continued its exciting start to the year with some breathtaking races at round two in Madrid, Spain.Andrea Hewitt outsprinted four other competitors to win in a photo finish ahead of Sweden’s Lisa Norden in the women’s race as they crossed the line together in 2:05:58, with the last ditch effort paying off for the Kiwi who suffered at the opening race of the series in Tongyeong when she crashed early on the cycle leg. Jessica Harrison from France finished in third just one second behind, with Germany’s Christiane Pilz and Sarah Haskins from the USA trailing in having run most of the 10km together



Brownlee Destroys Field in Spain (May 31, 2009 )
Although the men’s race lacked the excitement of a sprint finish it too provided some exceptionally compelling competition as talented young Brit, Alistair Brownlee, put himself on the map with a dominant performance in the men’s competition whilst 2008 world champion, Javier Gomez, returned to the Caso de Campo in front of an expectant home crowd.

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Tomorrow's Triathletes are OK

Tomorrow's triathletes are OK

Success among Canada's juniors bodes well for the sport

By Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist May 19, 2009


Where will the next generation of Canadian triathletes come from when the likes of double Olympic-medallist Simon Whitfield of Victoria eventually hang up the Speedos, bike helmets and running shoes?
You don't have to look too far. Apparently, the kids are alright. Gen Next was on ample display over the weekend as 19-year-old Kyla Coates won the women's junior event and fellow-Victorian Andrew McCartney placed third in the men's Under-23 race at the Pan American championships in Oklahoma City.

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Congrats to everyone on their races today:

Elsabet - 6th junior - 1:08:03
Jenna - 8th junior - 1:12:09

Cole - 1st overall - 55:31
Andrew - 3rd junior, 4th overall - 58:15
Pascal - 7th junior, 10th overall - 1:02:30
Jimmy - 8th junior, 11th overall - 1:03:41
Kai - dnf - flat tire

Great racing also by NTC athletes Hilary and Alison (1st and 2nd overall)! Thanks to some of the NTC Victoria gang plus a group of Alberta juniors led by Angie for making the trip over and adding to the race.

Some good racing in the youth/kids division. Exceleration Tri Club members led by Kristine, Kris + Barb posted some top results. Special mention to Sean - way to go! Also my young friends Miles and Julian - good racing guys! And my slightly older friend Paul Granger for rocking the 45-49 :)

Special thanks to the North Shore Triathlon Club, Mick, Steve + Jean, Jordan and all the volunteers for making this a great race. In memory of Rob.

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