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ITU continues partnership with Powerman for 2012 and 2013 Long Distance Duathlon

By Paula Kim | 10 Feb, 2012

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce a continued partnership with the International Powerman Association (IPA) to stage the 2012 and 2013 ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships.  The event will be part of the Powerman Series and will remain in Zofingen, Switzerland, located approximately 60km west of Zurich.

“With this continued partnership with Powerman, a stronger, brighter future is in store for international duathlon,” said Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member. “Zofingen offers a beautiful and challenging backdrop for the grueling test of long distance duathlon.”

The event will be held on 1-2 September 2012 with the elite duathletes fighting it out for gold over a 10km run followed by a 150km bike then a 30km run.  A total prize purse of $50,000 USD will be on offer, equal for men and women.

“In 2011 we established an ITU-Powerman working committee with the mission to boost duathlon and create more awareness for the sport,” said John Raadschelders, President of the International Powerman Association.  “Faith in each other is fundamental to this continued partnership for 2012 and 2013.”

This year will mark the 24th edition of Powerman Zofingen and the fifth time it will serve as the ITU Duathlon Long Distance World Championship.

“The extension of the co-operation between ITU and Powerman over two years is an important message for the sport of duathlon and opens to athletes and federations new perspectives,” said Stefan Ruf, President of Powerman Zofingen.  “The possibility to win the ITU World Championship title at the epic Powerman Zofingen event makes this race unique for the elite and age-group athletes.”

At last year’s ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen, New Zealand’s Melanie Burke won her first world championship while Belgium’s Joerie Vansteelant cemented his position as the king of long distance duathlon by breaking the course record in the men’s race.

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Related Event: 2012 Zofingen ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships
02 Sep, 2012 • event pageall results
Results: Elite Women
1. Eva Nystrom SWE 07:05:48
2. Lucy Gossage GBR 07:10:09
3. May Kerstens NED 07:25:25
4. Karin Gerber SUI 07:32:37
5. Simone Helfenschneider-Ofner AUT 07:33:17
6. Maja Jacober SUI 07:34:02
7. Melanie Burke NZL 07:40:40
8. Susanne Svendsen DEN 07:44:51
9. Natascha Schmitt GER 07:46:28
10. Katrin Esefeld GER 07:48:15
Results: Elite Men
1. Joerie Vansteelant BEL 06:07:58
2. Rob Woestenborghs BEL 06:12:34
3. Søren Bystrup DEN 06:21:38
4. Thibaut Humbert FRA 06:23:52
5. Beat Ritter SUI 06:26:40
6. Anthony Le Duey FRA 06:34:19
7. Eneas Freyre USA 06:34:26
8. Jochen Neyrinck BEL 06:36:19
9. David Duquesnoy FRA 06:37:14
10. Esben Kaczmarek DEN 06:40:45
Results: 70-74 Male AG
DNF. Wolfgang Von Kanel SUI DNF
Results: 65-69 Male AG
1. Lynneaous Noble IRL 09:59:01
2. Heinz Bauer GER 10:17:34
Results: 60-64 Male AG
1. Louis Ackermann SUI 08:19:14
2. Tim Briscoe RSA 08:20:54
3. Wolfgang Raab GER 08:59:29
4. Felix Baettig SUI 09:15:16
DNF. Mike Morris USA DNF
DNF. Fred Cornelissen NED DNF
Results: 55-59 Male AG
1. Franz Gruber AUT 08:08:35
2. Herbert Nothacker GER 08:13:57
3. André Maire FRA 08:42:11
4. Gary Smith USA 09:01:46
5. Remy Jeannaud FRA 09:16:03
DNF. Erhard Hofmann GER DNF
DNF. Gaspare Fumagalli ITA DNF