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The top men turn out for World Triathlon Yokohama in 2014
13/05/14 - Yokohama will be the first race of the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series that will see Javier Gomez, Jonathan Brownlee and Alistair Brownlee go head to head in combat. The trio will duke it out over a... |
Full StoryWomen return podium for WTS Yokohama
12/05/14 - As the first race of Olympic qualification period ahead of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Yokohama holds special significance in this year’s World Triathlon Series. This Saturday marks the first... |
Full StoryGet to know Gwen Jorgensen
03/12/13 - Gwensanity became a household noun this year when Gwen Jorgensen became the first American woman to win a World Triathlon Series event. Then she cemented herself as one to watch when she followed up her... |
Full Story2013 Photo Competition: Week 3 Results
29/11/13 - In the last two weeks, we’ve seen a couple of close races between the top photos, but this week was no contest. Like Alistair Brownlee‘s massive win after charging up Kitzhorn Mountain in Kitzbuehel, this... |
Full StoryFast Five with Spain’s Javier Gomez
15/08/13 - He’s an Olympic silver medallist, two-time World Champion and one of the most successful ITU triathletes to date, but he’s not done yet. Spain’s Javier Gomez currently sits first on the World... |
Full StoryFast Five with Great Britain’s Jodie Stimpson
27/06/13 - Jodie Stimpson has had a dynamite breakout year so far this season. A change up in training late last year produced major early results, with third-place finishes in Madrid and Yokohama and a silver at... |
Full StoryJorgensen named USOC Athlete of the Month
10/06/13 - The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) recently honored Gwen Jorgensen as its female Athlete of the Month for May following a gold-medal performance at the 2013 World Triathlon Yokohama last month. Just... |
Full StoryFast Five with Great Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee
05/06/13 - After an uncertain start to the season that saw Olympic bronze medallist Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) sit out the first two World Triathlon Series, he rocketed back true to his usual strong form in Yokohama.... |
Full StoryITU opens bid process for 2014 World Triathlon Series
22/05/13 - ITU has opened bidding for the 2014 World Triathlon Series to all National Federations and cities interested in hosting one of the eight flagship events. The elected cities will join Hamburg, London,... |
Full StoryFast Five with Russia’s Dmitry Polyanskiy
16/05/13 - The World Triathlon Series simply wouldn’t be the same without the strong Russian contingency consistently pushing the pace in the men’s races. Leading that pack is two-time Olympian Dmitry Polyanskiy. As... |
Full StoryThe social story from Yokohama
13/05/13 - [View the story “The social story from #WTSYokohama” on Storify] |
Full StoryWorld Triathlon Yokohama Elite Men’s Race Review
11/05/13 - Just two months ago Great Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee didn’t think he would be racing at all this season, but the reigning ITU World Champion came back with a bang in Japan on Saturday, leading from start... |
Full StoryWorld Triathlon Yokohama Elite Women’s Race Review
10/05/13 - If San Diego hinted at it, Yokohama has well and truly confirmed the USA’s Gwen Jorgensen as the leading contender in 2013, as she took back to back ITU World Triathlon Series titles and the overall... |
Full StoryJonathan Brownlee heads into the ‘unknown’ in Yokohama
10/05/13 - Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) is heading into unknown territory, racing for the first time this season after a delayed start due to an ankle injury, the London Olympic Games bronze medallist will make a belated... |
Full StoryEssential Triathlon Training Tip: Racing in Heat
08/05/13 - Some ITU races are known for their hot and humid conditions, like the quickly approaching Huatulco World Cup and this weekend’s World Triathlon Series in Yokohama. The heat can make or break an athlete... |
Full StorySilva looks for third title in Yokohama, while women’s race remains open
07/05/13 - Variety and depth have been the catch words of the ITU World Triathlon Series so far this season with five different athletes on the podium in just two events. You can expect a few more new faces to... |
Full Story2013 World Triathlon Series Preview
27/03/13 - After more than five months of waiting, the countdown until the launch of the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series is set to just days. Eight races will touch down in four continents from April to September,... |
Full Story2012 Photo of the Year - Week Seven: Yokohama
16/12/12 - As the penultimate stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series, Yokohama was the site of gut wrenching efforts to clench critical world championship points. The women’s race saw a grueling battle between... |
Full StoryJoao Silva successfully defends Yokohama title
29/09/12 - Portugal’s Joao Silva sizzled under the Yokoham sun today, besting Spain’s Javier Gomez on the final lap of the run to take his second consecutive ITU World Triathlon Yokohama win. Russia’s Dmitry... |
Full StoryLisa Norden continues hot streak in Yokohama
29/09/12 - Just like the London 2012 Olympic Games, the top spot of the podium at the ITU World Triathlon Yokohama came down to a phenomenal sprint finish. But this time Sweden’s Lisa Norden would not be denied... |
Full Story2012 Yokohama Pre-race Press Conference Highlights
28/09/12 - Olympic medallists Lisa Norden (SWE), Erin Densham (AUS) and Javier Gomez (ESP) along with 2011 Yokohama WTS gold medallist Joao Silva (POR) met with media at the event’s official pre-race press... |
Full StoryPreview: Crucial WTS Points on the line at ITU World Triathlon Yokohama
24/09/12 - With the Grand Final of the ITU World Triathlon Series fast approaching, precious WTS rankings points are at stake at the penultimate stop in Yokohama this weekend. Andrea Hewitt (NZL) returns from a... |
Full Story2012 ITU World Triathlon Series Preview
04/04/12 - Now in its fourth year, the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series is just around the corner and will travel to eight host cities across three continents. The world’s top triathletes compete for crucial series... |
Full Story2011 Photo Of The Year: Yokohama Voting Result
31/12/11 - In the Yokohama round of the photo of the year competition, Joao Silva sitting on the ground beside the finish tape was the clear winner with more than 36 per cent of the votes cast. Not only did the... |
Full StoryHewitt unstoppable and scores back-to-back wins in Yokohama
19/09/11 - Andrea Hewitt soared to her second consecutive victory in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series today in Yokohama. After a virtuoso performance at last weekend’s Grand Final in... |
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