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Every year, for three days, triathlon competitors from all over the US flock to Lake San Antonio, California, for the Wildflower Triathlons. This event is so iconic for triathlons; it is often referred to as ‘The Woodstock of triathlons’. What makes this three race event so fantastic? For one thing, it offers three distinct courses: a Long Course Triathlon (1.2m swim, 56m Bike, 13.1m Run), an Olympic Distance Triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k bike, and 10k run), as well as a Mountain Bike Triathlon (.25m swim, 9.7m bike, 2m run). After the races, the 7,500 athletes and 30,000 spectators let loose and have fun at a massive campout complete with roaring bonfires and post-race partying. Every year, the AVIA Wildflower Triathlon Festival features great live bands, delicious food vendors, the latest triathlon gear, race clinics presented by top professionals, and much more. More…

The Olympic Games of 2000 in Sydney, Australia, were the first to see the inclusion of the Triathlon as an Olympic event. The distance of an Olympic Triathlon course is a 1,500m swim, a 40km bike, and a 10km run. Governed by the International Triathlon Union, it was determined that a quota of 55 men and 55 women could compete in the summer 2008 Beijing Olympics. Men and Women compete in separate races, but use the same distances. Because the courses differ each time, there are no official records kept for the Olympic triathlon. Unofficially, Simon Whitfield of Canada holds the fasted time for men (1 hour, 48 minutes, and 24 seconds) and Emma Snowsill of Australia holds the fasted time for Women (1 hour, 58 minutes, 27 seconds). More…

It’s hard enough to complete a triathlon as a physically fit/normal individual. Now, imagine completing a full-fledged triathlon with physical disabilities. Each year, despite the amazing hardships and setbacks they may face, more and more paratriathletes (athletes with physical challenges) compete in a series of triathlon races designed specifically for them. These ‘paratriathlon‘ races vary depending on the physical disabilities. There are 6 categoriesTRI 1 for paraplegic, quadriplegic, Polio, and double leg amputees, TRI 2 for severe leg impairment including above the knee amputees, TRI 3 for athletes with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, double leg amputee runners or paralysis in multiple limbs, TRI 4 for arm impairments, TRI 5 for moderate leg impairments, and TRI 6 for visual impairments. Medical records are used to classify each racer into his or her category. More…

Parents today, more than ever, should be pushing their kids to play sports. Whether they choose swim team, soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, or tennis, sports should be an integral part of a child’s life. These athletic activities do more than provide a workout and a good time for your kidsthey teach them valuable life lessons. Team sports teach teamwork, healthy competition, and the importance of both winning and losing. Individual sports such teach motivation and self perseverance. The sports your child chooses to play at an early age could easily influence their athletic endeavors later in life. Triathlons combine three major athletic areas into oneswimming, biking, and running. Kids who compete in triathlons gain the skill set to pursue any sport they’d like when they are older. Triathlons also help kids learn to love and appreciate physical activity and healthy lifestyles. More…

This International Triathlon Union event is revolutionizing the world of Triathlons. For the first time, the world’s top tri-athletes can compete head to head on an ongoing basis. Before the Dextro Energy Triathlon‘s advent in 2009, competitors could compete in the World Championship race, which was only a single day. The new and improved format features seven world-class events and a Grand Final. The locations of the races move around from London, to Washington D.C., to the Gold Coast of Australia, and many other stops in between. Thanks to commercial partners Dextro Energy and Suunto, the new race has seen exponential growth in prize money, media coverage, and sport exposure. The 2010 ITU World Champion will receive a yearend bonus pool of 500,000 and a 150,000 prize at each event. More…