World Triathlon - All candidacies submitted for election in Paris

One month out from the XXXIII World Triathlon Congress, scheduled to take place in Paris but now being held virtually, all candidacies have now been received for the 73 positions being contested including World Triathlon President, Vice-Presidents and Executive Board members, plus places on nine committees and the World Triathlon Tribunal.

World Triathlon elections take place every four years following the usual Olympic cycle, and applications from a total of 166 individuals have been received this year. Incumbent Marisol Casado and Denmark’s Mads Freund will be the only two names on the ballot for the position of World Triathlon President, with voting scheduled to take place at Congress on 29 November.

Europe has the higher number of candidates, with 51 persons running for a position, while another 49 persons will try to represent the American continent either at the Executive Board or on many Committees or Commissions. Asia will have 31 representatives, with Oceania and Africa both having 11 candidates.

You can find all information about Congress 2020 here, and the Congress will be streamed live on TriathlonLIVE.

 

ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while paratriathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary. 

www.triathlon.org

IPC to create and support Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

 

•       Plans for up to six refugee athletes to head to Japan
•       Ileana Rodriguez, a former refugee and a London 2012 Paralympian, will be the team’s Chef de Mission
•       Commercial partners Airbnb, Panasonic and ASICS pledge to support the team
•       IPC to work with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on using the Games platform to raise awareness of refugee athletes and the world’s 79.5m forcibly displaced

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed plans to send up to six athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as part of a Refugee Paralympic Team (RPT). The IPC will work with its commercial partners and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to create awareness of the plight faced by refugee athletes and send a message of hope to the almost 80 million forcibly displaced worldwide.

Leading the team will be Ileana Rodriguez – herself both a former refugee and a London 2012 Paralympian – who has been appointed the Chef de Mission for the RPT. Rodriguez will work with the IPC to select the RPT for Tokyo 2020, which will be chosen from a strong pool of already identified refugee Para athletes with the potential to make the Games.

The IPC is offering a range of in and out of competition support to the prospective RPT athletes. The IPC will:
•       Help prospective athletes meet the qualification target and eligibility criteria for the Games.
•       Provide funding for athletes to attend Tokyo 2020 qualification events.
•       Support athletes to prepare for competition, such as coaching support – this is because of the training limitations that COVID-19 is imposing on refugee athletes.
•       Support up to six athletes selected for Tokyo 2020 with their participation at the Games.
•       Provide Games legacy support, helping the RPT athletes to compete in further competitions through to the end of 2021.

To be considered for the team, athletes must have confirmed refugee status in accordance with international, national and regional law. Athletes will be subject for selection by the IPC and/or their international federation. This is primarily based on performance and them meeting the eligibility criteria. No athletes have currently been selected for the RPT for Tokyo 2020.

Several of the IPC’s commercial partners have already offered their commitment to help the RPT:
•       Airbnb – Worldwide Paralympic Partner, Airbnb, as part of its mission of belonging has been supporting refugee initiatives since 2015 through its “Open Homes” programme and Paralympian Experiences - and will be a lead partner of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
•       ASICS – Official Supplier of the IPC, ASICS will also be the official sport apparel kit provider of the RPT at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
•       Panasonic - Worldwide Paralympic Partner Panasonic recently published a photo book “Ayase　Haruka　meets　Beautiful　Athletes” showcasing their "Beautiful Japan towards 2020” campaign. Part of the proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to supporting the RPT.

Additionally, the IPC will work in close collaboration with UNHCR to leverage the RPT and the Games in sending a strong message of support to all refugees and others forced from their homes by conflict and persecution. While they all face significant challenges, those with disabilities are frequently at heightened risk and face barriers to accessing assistance, services and opportunities. Together with UNHCR, IPC will continue to promote the active inclusion and full participation of refugees with disabilities in society through Paralympic sports.

For Tokyo 2020, the IPC and Chef de Mission Rodriguez are assembling a team to fully support the needs of the RPT. As a former refugee and Paralympian, Rodriguez offers the RPT invaluable insights.  Born in Cuba, she and her family left for the United States when she was a teenager in the hope of finding better treatment for a malformation of the spine which left her paralysed.

After becoming a US citizen, Rodriguez competed in swimming for Team USA at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. She was a finalist in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB5 in London. The 35-year-old is an architect who runs a consultancy that specialises in creating accessible design for buildings.

Speaking of her appointment, Ileana Rodriguez, said: “It is an honour to be appointed by the IPC for this role. As a former refugee who was lucky enough to compete in the Paralympics, I appreciate the value of having a Refugee Paralympic Team - it represents sports beyond nationalities and our athletes who will compete in Tokyo will be a symbol of hope for other refugees around the world.

“We will also be proud to represent the legacy of Sir Ludwig Guttmann. He was a refugee who found a new home to welcome him and repaid that kindness by helping create one of the world’s great movements, the Paralympic Movement. I hope the RPT will encourage others around the world to support refugee athletes and give them the platform to raise awareness of the plight faced by all refugees.”

Dominique Hyde, Director of the Division of External Relations at the UN Refugee Agency, added: “Despite living a razor-edge existence and facing challenges to their training routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resilience and determination of these refugee athletes continues to shine through.

“UNHCR is delighted to support this initiative of the International Paralympic Committee. It will showcase the incredible abilities of these refugee Paralympians who have overcome, at times, insurmountable obstacles to reach the pinnacle of sport for all athletes.”

The RPT builds on previous refugee initiatives created by the IPC. At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games a two-person team of refugee and asylee athletes formed the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team. The athletes were: Ibrahim Al Hussein of Syria, who competed in the 50m and 100m S10 freestyle swimming events, and Shahrad Nasajpour of Iran, who competed in discus F37.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. It co-ordinates the organisation of the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the
International Federation for 10 sports, for which it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The IPC’s vision is to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.

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#WaterPoloTough Campaign Continues With Release Of "Carved"

 

Irvine, CA - October 28 - USA Water Polo's #WaterPoloTough campaign continues this week with the release of a brand-new 30-second spot featuring 4x Olympian Jesse Smith and Olympic hopeful Max Irving. "Carved" takes a closer look at a mock chainsaw carving demonstration starring Jesse and Max, moments later a water polo match breaks out and the dynamic nature of the game is showcased.

The spot is the second of four to be released in the coming weeks alongside the #WaterPoloTough challenge. Water Polo legends including Olympians Brenda Villa, Wolf Wigo and Genai Kerr submitted their challenges last week that have been shared on USA Water Polo social media. More challenges are expected this week as fans share videos of "tough" activities, made tougher by treading water, a staple of water polo. To access everything #WaterPoloTough related including previously released spots, merchandise, wallpaper, challenge videos and more, visit WaterPoloTough.com. 

For more information on the campaign, click here: https://usawaterpolo.org/news/2020/10/20/general-usa-water-polo-launches-waterpolotough-campaign.aspx to see the press release from October 21.    

Greg Mescall
Director of Communications, USA Water Polo

ESPANYA - NOVA DATA PER LA XI NEM ILLES MEDES PER LA MARATÓ DE TV3 BY ZOGGS

La XI Neda el Món Illes Medes per la Marató de TV3 by Zoggs es trasllada al cap de setmana del 16 de maig de 2021.

La celebració de la travessia, prevista pel cap de setmana passat, s'ha vist afectada per les noves mesures establertes pel Govern de la Generalitat que tenen per objectiu reduir el contacte social de les persones.

Neda el Món i l'Entitat Descentralitzada de L'Estartit han treballat conjuntament per trobar una nova data per la celebració de la onzena edició d'aquesta travessia solidària, que ara serà el dia 16 de maig de 2021. 

Us hi esperem swimmers!

Us podeu inscriure aqui https://nedaelmon.com/ca/Activitats/Detalls/24

International Paralympic Committee publishes updated governance review proposal

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published an updated version of its governance review proposal “Remaining Fit for Purpose” following 10 months of consultation with IPC members, Para athletes and stakeholders.

Originally shared with stakeholders at October 2019’s IPC Conference in Bonn, Germany, “Remaining Fit for Purpose” focusses on nine key principles which aim to ensure the IPC remains a world leading sports organisation.

Since publication, the IPC’s Governance Review Working Group, led by IPC Vice President Duane Kale, has conducted extensive stakeholder consultation to gather feedback and update the proposals.
Key changes to the original proposal include:

•       The aspirational date by which all IPC sports will have separated from the IPC has been brough forward to 2026
•       Greater athlete representation on the IPC Governing Board, as well as changes to the composition of the IPC Athletes’ Council to include the addition of up to five appointed members
•       Changes to the Agitos Foundation have been removed from the Revised Proposal as they have already been implemented
•       Proposed changes to the IPC Governing Board’s composition and terms of office have been removed, due to elections being held at the 2021 General Assembly. It is expected that the Board composition, appointment process and terms will be revisited by the new Governing Board in time for further constitution amendments at the 2023 General Assembly. Changes to the roles and responsibilities of the Board, the President and the Vice President remain in the proposal.
•       The criteria for Recognised International Federations (RIFs) have been further clarified together with their rights and obligations.

The updated version of “Remaining Fit for Purpose” also includes a new timeline to seek approval for the majority of proposed changes at the 2021 IPC General Assembly; initially a 2020 Extraordinary IPC General Assembly was planned for this but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrew Parsons, IPC President, said: “I, together with the whole IPC Governing Board, want to lead a world leading sports organisation that delivers on its vision and mission and is committed to excellence in all areas. To achieve this, the IPC must have governance structures that are not just up to date, but ahead of the game and robust enough to allow the organisation to thrive in the ever-changing sporting landscape.

“Since launching the Governance Review in 2018, we have followed two simple objectives: to listen and to learn from key stakeholders in order to ensure the IPC is more membership focussed and athlete centred.

“This Revised Proposal takes on board the feedback received and has been prepared for further consultation over the next three months. Ultimately, we want the majority of these proposals to form a new constitution and regulations that will be voted on at the 2021 IPC General Assembly.”

Duane Kale, IPC Vice President and Chair of Governance Review Working Group, said: “Since the IPC Governance Review exercise was launched, we have always wanted to listen and learn in order to make the IPC the organisation our members want it to be. Our approach has never changed, and I would like to thank all stakeholders for their continued feedback and engagement in this project.

“Following the publication of this second draft of governance review proposals, we will engage in further consultation for the remainder of 2020 in order to gather further feedback. Early next year, we aim to circulate a draft of a new IPC constitution and regulations for discussion before the IPC General Assembly is invited to vote on the proposal by the end of 2021.”

The Revised Proposal is currently available in English and can be viewed at https://www.paralympic.org/publications. French and Spanish versions will be available in due course.

In April 2018, the IPC announced a review of its governance structures for the first time since 2004, establishing a Governance Review Working Group led by IPC Vice President Duane Kale. Since then, there has been extensive consultation with IPC members and key stakeholders, including September 2018’s IPC Membership Gathering and October 2019’s IPC Conference and General Assembly.

 

LUXEMBOURG - Julie Meynen schwimmt Landesrekorde bei der ISL

 

Zum Auftakt des dritten Vorrunden-Matches bei der International Swimming League 2020 am vergangenen Samstag in Budapest stellte Julie Meynen einen neuen Landesrekord über 100m Freistil auf der Kurzbahn auf. Als Startschwimmerin über 4x100m Freistil übergab Julie nach 53,39 Sekunden an ihre Teamkollegin Claire Fisch und verbesserte ihre eigene Bestmarke von der EM 2015 um sechs Hundertstel. Das zweite Team der Toronto Titans sicherte sich in 3:34,42 am Ende Rang sechs.

Am zweiten Tag der Entscheidungen verbesserte Julie Meynen ihren Landesrekord über 50m Freistil. In 24,76 blieb die 23-Jähre eine Zehntel unter ihrer Bestzeit von der Wintermeisterschaft 2015 und belegte Rang acht. Über die doppelte Distanz schwamm sie in 53,60 Sekunden auf Rang sieben. Am Ende des Wettkampftages führte sie die Toronto Titans als Schlussschwimmerin der gemischten 4x100m Freistilstaffel auf Rang zwei und sammelte wichtige Punkte für die Gesamtwertung. Das dritte Vorrunden-Match gewann das Team LA Current (535,5 Pkt) vor den Tokyo Frog Kings (506,5), den Toronto Titans (401) und den Aqua Centurions (260).   

Vom 16. Oktober bis 21. November findet in der Duna Arena in Budapest die International Swimming League 2020 statt. Rund 300 der besten Schwimmer der Welt treten auf der Kurzbahn in zehn verschiedenen Teams gegeneinander an. Luxemburgs beste Sprinterin Julie Meynen hat sich dem Kanadischen Team „Toronto Titans“ angeschlossen und wird bereits am kommenden Wochenende beim fünften Vorrunden-Match erneut antreten.

Alle Ergebnisse unter diesem Link >>> https://isl.global/results-2020/

Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Natation et de Sauvetage

Wildwater Canoeing - 2020 ECA Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing European Championships CANCELLED

The European Canoe Association and Canoe Federation of Slovenia in accordance with the local organiser of the 2020 ECA Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing European Championship in Solkan, Slovenia, (4-11 November) regretfully announce the cancellation of the competition.

Ongoing concerns regarding the Covid-19 in Europe and World together with the new restrictions from the Slovenian government have left all involved parties with no choice but to call off the planned competition. The ECA and National canoe federations around the world have always placed the health of participants as the number one priority when assessing the viability of canoe events this year.

Nina Jelenc

European Canoe Association

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Luxembourg - Erster nationaler Schwimmwettkampf seit sieben Monaten in Ettelbrück

Während die internationale Elite in Budapest um den Titel ISL-Champion 2020 kämpft, bestreiten Luxemburgs Schwimmer auf nationaler Ebene bei der 42. Auflage der “Journée des Jeunes Espoirs“ in Ettelbrück den ersten Wettkampf seit sieben Monaten.

Insgesamt treten 262 Schwimmer der Vereine aus Esch (BEN und ERA), Dudelange (CNDu), Deifferdang (SCD), Monnerech (SCM), Wiltz (CNW), Ettelbrück (SCDE), der Stadt Luxemburg (SL) sowie den belgischen Nachbarn aus Saint Vith an. Mit einem aufwendigen Hygienekonzept organisiert der SC le Dauphin Ettelbrück die Wettkämpfe nach Frauen und Männern sowie nach Altersklassen in vier Abschnitten getrennt.

Informationen, Startlisten, Ergebnisse und Live Results gibt es unter http://scde.lu/

Swimming Club le Dauphin Ettelbruck: Young Hopes Day 2020 den 24. and 24. Oktober 2020

SÉNÉGAL - 33ème Edition de la Traversée Dakar Gorée

La Fédération Sénégalaise de Natation et de Sauvetage (FSNS), organise le 25 octobre 2020 la 33éme Edition de la Traversée Dakar Gorée a pour

Marraine : Mme Aminata TOURE, Présidente du Conseil Économique Social et Environnemental.

Pour cette année, avec la reprise des activités, dans le respect des mesures sanitaires édictées, la traversée Dakar Gorée va se tenir sous une formule spéciale d’un circuit fermé entre la plage de Gorée et la balise de Tacoma.

Environ une centaine de participants nageurs sont attendus à Gorée, compte tenu du respect des mesures de lutte contre la pandémie COVID 19 et le départ de la course est à 12h à la plage de Gorée.

La Question que nous nous posons Tous, pour cette 33 ème édition de la Traversée Dakar – Gorée 2020 :

«Qui succédera aux vainqueurs de l’année dernière? »

- chez les Dames : Ndéye Tabara DIAGNE de l'AOC?

Temps réalisé Course A (5200 m): 1h : 21mn. 57sec

- et chez les Messieurs : Adama Thiaw NDIR de l'ASFA?

Temps réalisé Course A (5200 m : 1h : 12mn. 23sec

 

Date : Dimanche 25 OCTOBRE 2020

Cette compétition en eau libre se déroulera en 2 courses : course MESSIEURS et course DAMES

 

Course MESSIEURS

Distance : 3000m (deux tours du circuit en triangle)

Contournement : Avec obligation de contourner les balises du circuit en triangle

Départ : Plage Gorée à 12h 00mn (NB : un seul départ sera donné pour tous les catégories de nageurs engagés dans cette course)

Arrivée : Plage Gorée

Qualification : cette course est réservée aux nageurs élites messieurs (licenciés dans un club ou individuels autorisés). Les

catégories benjamine et poussine ne sont pas admises dans cette course.

Chaque club peut engager ces nageurs qualifiés sur la liste ci-après correspondant aux 50 meilleurs temps du Résultat de la

course A Messieurs du Dak-Go 2019 + Deux autres nageurs ne figurant pas sur la liste des qualifiés et répartis comme suit :

 

Course DAMES

Distance : 1500m (un tour du circuit en triangle) Contournement : Avec obligation de contourner les balises du circuit en Triangle

Départ : Plage Gorée à 12h 10mn (NB : un seul départ sera donné pour tous les catégories de nageuses engagées dans cette course)

Arrivée : Plage Gorée

Qualification : cette course est réservée aux nageurs élites dames (licenciés dans un club ou individuels autorisés). Les

catégories benjamine et poussine ne sont pas admises dans cette course.

Chaque club peut engager ces nageuses qualifiées sur la liste ci-après correspondant aux 25 meilleurs temps du Résultat de la

course A Dames du Dak-Go 2019 + Deux autres nageuses ne figurant pas sur la liste des qualifiés et répartis comme suiT.

 

USA Water Polo Launches #WaterPoloTough Campaign

Irvine, CA – October 21 – USA Water Polo is proud to announce the Water Polo Tough campaign! In the coming weeks we'll be showing the rest of the sports world what the water polo community has known forever: This sport is tough! Featuring some of the best athletes Team USA has to offer, including Olympic champions and Tokyo Olympics hopefuls, we'll be sharing four spots that illustrate what #WaterPoloTough is all about. All the content will be available on USA Water Polo's social media platforms (@USAWP) in addition to the Water Polo Tough microsite at WaterPoloTough.com.

The 30-second spots—created in collaboration with award-winning advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi and legendary photographer POBY (Peter Pobyjpicz)—present a tongue-in-cheek look at some difficult activities, quickly upstaged by something much more challenging: Water polo. Showcasing our athletes' personalities combined with the physically demanding beauty that is water polo—and finished with a dash of humor—these spots are sure to inspire.

Inspiration is a key piece of the campaign as those in the water polo community and beyond will be challenged to demonstrate how they're water polo tough. Fans are encouraged to share their own takes on social media using the hashtag #WaterPoloTough and tagging @USAWP on Instagram and Twitter.

"Water Polo Tough is unique to other campaigns we have launched at USA Water Polo. At its center it's really a way of life that can be defined by anyone who decides they want to live Water Polo Tough. We are thankful to our creative partners POBY and Saatchi & Saatchi in helping us develop a campaign that in a fun way articulates the mental, emotional, and physical toughness of water polo players," said Nancy Atufunwa, USA Water Polo Director of Marketing.

The first spot—"Apple"—is an exaggerated modern take on the story of William Tell. In it, Olympic Gold medalist Kaleigh Gilchrist appears to attempt to shoot an apple blindfolded off the head of fellow Rio champion Kiley Neushul with a bow and arrow. As the camera pans out, it's revealed that these two are actually treading water—and delivering an arrow into the apple will be the least of their challenges. A water polo match has broken out. Additional water polo athletes enter the fray, and their outfits have given way to a water polo suit and cap as viewers get an up close and personal view of the game at its highest level.

"Only once you have been in and around the sport of water polo, interacted with the players and administrators, watched a match or two, can you really understand the unparalleled toughness required to be successful in this sport. So, if we have done anything to help exemplify how tough—both physically and mentally—anyone involved in the sport of water polo is, then I think we have done our job," said Bryan DeSena, Account Director at Saatchi & Saatchi.

In addition, a behind-the-scenes feature is available in which both athletes and the creative team discuss their process. Three more spots and behind-the-scenes vignettes will be shared in the coming weeks. While Gilchrist and Neushul star first, other women's athletes featured include fellow Olympic champions Maggie Steffens and Ashleigh Johnson. The Men's National Team is well-represented, too, as the campaign includes Olympic Silver medalist Jesse Smith, 2016 Olympian Luca Cupido, and Pan American Games Gold medalists Johnny Hooper and Max Irving.

POBY (Peter Pobyjpicz)—who has been behind the lens for a host of high-profile campaign shoots—also took a variety of impactful images featuring Team USA athletes. Many of those photos will be shared in the days and weeks to follow on USA Water Polo and athlete social media pages. Additional athletes highlighted include Olympic champions Melissa Seidemann and Rachel Fattal plus Tokyo hopeful Jack Turner.

"As a retired professional water polo athlete, it was always a goal for me to show the world visually what water polo really is: a physically and mentally tough yet fun sport that is much more than what is known by the public," said POBY. He added: "Working with Mark Carolan, creative director, and his team at Saatchi & Saatchi, brought us a big step closer to this goal."

The rest of the schedule for Water Polo Tough will see "Carved" released on Oct. 28 starring Smith and Irving. Johnson and Steffens take center stage in "Boom," premiering on Nov. 11. Cupido and Hooper will debut in "Shred" on Nov. 18 to close out the schedule.

For more information be sure to visit WaterPoloTough.com.

About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 50,000 members, USAWP also is the sanctioning authority for more than 500 Member Clubs and more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport throughout the U.S. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials.  

Greg Mescall
Director of Communications, USA Water Polo

Julie Meynen startet bei der International Swimming League 2020

Vom 16. Oktober bis 21. November findet in der Duna Arena in Budapest die International Swimming League 2020 statt. Rund 300 der besten Schwimmer der Welt treten auf der Kurzbahn in zehn verschiedenen Teams gegeneinander an. Luxemburgs beste Sprinterin Julie Meynen hat sich dem Kanadischen Team „Toronto Titans“ angeschlossen und wird am kommenden Wochenende beim dritten Vorrunden-Match in das Wettkampfgeschehen eingreifen.

Mitte November finden die Halbfinals der besten acht Teams statt, bevor am 21. und 22. November der ISL-Champion 2020 gekürt wird. Unter großen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen mit mehreren Corona-Tests vor und nach der Anreise befinden sich alle Athleten und Betreuer in einer „Bubble“ und sind in Hotels auf der Margareteninsel untergebracht. Italiens Superstar Federica Pellegrini konnte aufgrund eines positiven Covid-Tests vergangenes Wochenende nicht für ihr ISL-Team, die „Aqua Centurions“, starten.

Julie Meynen und die Toronto Titans treten im dritten Vorrunden-Match am Samstag um 12:00 Uhr und Sonntag um 17:00 Uhr (MEZ) gegen die Aqua Centurions, die Tokyo Frog Kings und das Team LA Current an. Alle Wettkämpfe werden im Live Stream >>> gezeigt.

„Ich kann es kaum erwarten nach so langer Zeit endlich wieder Wettkämpfe zu schwimmen und dann gleich gegen die besten Sprinterinnen der Welt. Das motiviert mich und mein ganzes Team“ freut sich Julie Meynen auf ihren ersten Einsatz am Wochenende. Voraussichtlich wird sie über 50 und 100 Freistil sowie in den Staffeln starten.

Geschwommen werden pro Match 17 Einzelstrecken, die 4x100m Freistil- und Langenstaffel der Damen und Herren sowie eine gemischte 4x100m Freistil-Staffel. Jede Mannschaft bringt pro Strecke zwei Athleten bzw. Staffeln an den Start, die für ihr jeweiliges Team Punkte erkämpfen.

Ein großer Schwerpunkt liegt auf den KO-Rennen, die am Ende des Matches anstehen. Hier treten die Athleten in mehreren Runden über 50m gegeneinander an, bis sich nur noch zwei Schwimmer gegenüberstehen. Welche Lage geschwommen wird, bestimmt das Siegerteam der am Tag zuvor ausgetragenen Lagenstaffel.

Webseite der ISL >>> https://isl.global/

Ergebnisse >>> https://isl.global/results-2020/

Americas Paralympic Committee praises Santiago 2023’s commitment to Parapan delivery

The Santiago 2023 Organising Committee reiterated its full commitment to the delivery of a successful Parapan American Games during the second Coordination Commission meeting with Chilean Paralympic Committee, Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) representatives.

Chile’s Minister of Sports and Santiago 2023 President Cecilia Pérez attended the Opening Plenary and welcomed the organisation of the Parapan Games as an opportunity to design and build more accessible urban spaces and buildings across the city.

APC President Julio César Ávila, Santiago 2023 CEO Felipe de Pablo, IPC Project Lead for the Parapan Games Jürgen Padberg and NPC Chile President Ricardo Elizalde were also in attendance.

Discussions were conducted online with two plenary sessions and eight side meetings covering a wide range of topics including plans for the Athletes’ Village, ongoing venue development, sports, commercial, marketing, broadcasting and communications.

A number of potential budget-relieving steps were also considered and will continue to be negotiated in the upcoming months.

Cecilia Pérez said: “The commitment of President Sebastian Piñera and the Chilean Government to hold the Pan American and Parapan American Games in Santiago in 2023 continues to move forward at a steady pace.

“We are convinced that Santiago 2023 is a great opportunity to recognise the development and success of our Para athletes, that is why the Parapan American Games are at the heart of our Government". 

Julio César Ávila added: “Events such as Santiago 2023 are an opportunity to demonstrate what humanity in general and the Americas community in particular are capable of; they are a true celebration of human potential and a top-level sports competition.

“I have full confidence that everyone involved, the Ministry of Sports, Local Organising Committee, IPC, APC and NPC will achieve just that, showing that each person can make a difference and take action to make this world a better, more inclusive and accessible place for all.”

Jürgen Padberg commented: “We are three years away from the Games. This is the time when crucial decisions are made regarding venues, infrastructure and transport. Incorporating accessibility and universal design into the planning process now will save money in the long run by avoiding expensive overlay for the Games. And it will leave a tangible legacy for future generations of Chileans.”

De Pablo said: “The Parapan American Games are equally important to us to the Pan American Games. We want all countries to grow and to have 41 nations competing in the near future as it happens at the Pan Am.

“May Santiago 2023 be another step in that direction. We have a commitment with our athletes to unify the perception of Olympic and Paralympic athletes as high-performance athletes".

Americas Paralympic Committee (APC)

Water Polo - LEN Champions League Draw sets up non-stop thrilling in Group A

LEN TWPC Chairman Gianni Lonzi and LEN Operations Manager Marco Birri conducted the draw for the group phase of the Champions League on Monday in Rome. Group A features at least four former champions.

Teams were drawn into two groups of six, the batches were based on the last finished edition in 2019.

Group A looks to offer a hell of action with four former winners already on board, including 2018 champion Olympiacos (GRE), 2015 winner Recco (ITA) and 2016 gold medallist Jug (CRO), plus 4-time front-runner Spandau (GER). Add 2018 Euro Cup winner Marseille (FRA), and consider that on paper 2017 winner Szolnok (HUN) is the outstanding favourite to clinch one of the two qualifying berths and it would land in this group if it manages to do through in mid-November. Though no less excitement would be guaranteed if one of the two great Croatian teams, Mladost Zagreb or Jadran Split would come out on top at the end of the qualifications – so constant entertainment is guaranteed in Group A.

In Group B title-holder Ferencvaros (HUN) and 2014 champion Barceloneta (ESP) seem to be the two top contenders – their clash is going to be a rematch of their memorable 2019 semi-final where the Hungarians staged a miraculous 4-0 run to reach the final after being two goals down after three periods. Since Final Eight host Hannover (GER) has a guaranteed spot in the endgame, the run for the remaining three places – and possible the last one behind the two giants – will be absolutely thrilling here between Jadran, Dinamo and the other qualifier. This latter team, according to the expectations, might be either Brescia (ITA) or OSC (HUN), though Kazan (RUS) and Vouliagmeni (GRE) might also have a shot.

As for the upcoming season, in the wake of the global pandemic, the LEN Bureau has agreed to cut the number of participating teams to 12 and to hold three tournaments instead of applying the usual home-and-away format. These events would see the teams playing in a ‘bubble’, the most used format in these extraordinary times. It means that only players with negative tests can enter the ‘bubble’ and during the event they could only stay in their hotels and in the pool, strictly separated from the outside world.

According to LEN’s plans, Ostia (ITA) and Budapest (HUN) would be the sites for the first tournaments in December when the first three rounds of the group phase will be contested.

Champions League, Group Phase

Group A Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE), Pro Recco (ITA), Jug Adriatic Osiguranje Dubrovnik (CRO), Spandau 04 Berlin (GER), CN Marseille (FRA), Qualifier A

Group B FTC-Telekom Budapest (HUN), Zodiac Atletic Barceloneta (ESP), Waspo 98 Hannover (GER), Jadran Herceg Novi (MNE), Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO), Qualifier B

Dates for the planned ‘bubble’ tournaments

14-17 December (round 1-3), Group B starts a day later 1-5 March (round 4-7) 19-22 April (round 8-10), Group B starts a day later

 

Final Eight

3-5 June in Hannover

Fixtures for the first tournaments

Group A (Ostia, 14-17 December) Day 1: Spandau v Jug, Recco v Marseille, Olympiacos v Qualifier A Day 2: Jug v Marseille, Qualifier A v Recco, Spandau v Olympiacos Day 3: Marseille v Qualifier A, Olympiacos v Jug, Recco v Spandau

Group B (Budapest, 15-18 December) Day 1: Jadran v FTC, Dinamo v Qualifier B, Hannover v Barceloneta Day 2: FTC v Qualifier B, Barceloneta v Dinamo, Jadran v Hannover Day 3: Qualifier B v Barceloneta, Hannover v FTC, Dinamo v Jadran

Photo: VK Crvena Zvezda

Craig Nicholson appointed Head of World Para Swimming

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced on Thursday (15 October) the appointment of Craig Nicholson as Head of World Para Swimming.
Born in Great Britain, Nicholson’s previous role was as Para Swimming Performance Pathway Manager at British Swimming, an organisation where he worked for 16 years.
Nicholson is also a World Para Swimming classifier and educator. Since 2015, he is a member of the World Para Swimming Classification Advisory Group.
During his work at British Swimming, Nicholson was one of the 15 names selected to be part of the 2017-2019 UK Sport International Leadership Programme (ILP).
The development initiative is aimed at high-level British sports administrators and retired athletes who are seeking to make an impact in international sport.
As Head of World Para Swimming, Nicholson will be reporting to World Para Sports Managing Director Christian Holtz.
On Nicholson’s appointment, Christian Holtz said: “The appointment of a Head of World Para Swimming is part of the continuous development of the sport and we are really happy to see Craig Nicholson joining our team. Craig’s experience and knowledge of Para swimming classification, and high-performance programmes will be vital in the implementation of the 2021-2024 World Para Swimming Strategic Plan.”

Craig Nicholson, Head of World Para Swimming, said: "I am really excited to be taking up the role as Head of World Para Swimming. I have been involved in Para swimming for a number of years, as a classifier, a member of the Classification Advisory Group and through my role in a National Federation. I am now looking forward to engaging with the Para swimming community to continue to build, grow and develop opportunities for the sport across the world".

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW LIVE ON MONDAY

Courtesy: LEN

The draw for the group phase of the Champions League will take place on Monday in Rome from 12.00hrs. LEN will provide free live streaming on the event.

The ten wild-card holder teams shall be drawn in two groups of six, the two qualifiers will join them for the start of the main round, scheduled for mid- December.

According to the plans, after the qualification tournaments in November, the group phase shall be held in three stages in bubbles. The proposed venues for the first ‘bubble events’ are Budapest (HUN) and Rome (Ostia, ITA).

Teams awaiting the draw: FTC-Telekom Waterpolo (HUN), Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE), Pro Recco (ITA), Zodiac-Atletic Barceloneta (ESP), Jug Croatia Osiguranje Dubrovnik (CRO), CN Marseille (FRA), Spandau 04 (GER), Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO), Waspo 98 Hannover (GER), Jadran Herceg Novi (MNE).

photo via G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto

Andy Kent leaves Swimming NZ for a senior leadership role with Surf Life Saving NZ

As some of you may know, at the conclusion of last week’s National Short Course Championships, Andy Kent, Head of Participation, ended his tenure with Swimming NZ, with a ceremonial dunking in the pool, to take up the senior leadership role of National Lifesaving Manager with Surf Life Saving NZ.  Andy has been with Swimming NZ since mid-2017 and has, without doubt, left a significant mark on the sport and in particular, in the events space.

Since Andy started with us, he has brought a level of professionalism and passion to the team that has resulted in the organisation moving forward in leaps and bounds with his legacy being remembered long after he has departed. Andy’s ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with all sections of the membership has meant that we have been able to develop new initiatives and services that have made a real impact on the sport in this country. Through his leadership, the events team has elevated the professionalism and popularity of all our events to record levels including the development of a live streaming product that is second to none.

Andy leaves Swimming NZ with our absolute best wishes as he moves back to his passion, surf lifesaving, and I know Surf Life Saving NZ is very lucky to have him join the team. 

In the interim, Dale Johnson will assume the role of Acting Head of Participation & Events and Holly Flecther will fill the role of Acting Events Manager.  A permanent decision on these roles will be made in late February to allow time for the full impact of Covid-19 on our business to be fully understood and for the Board to complete its refresh of the Swimming NZ Strategic Plan.  

I wish Andy all the very best for his new life on the beach and Dale and Holly for their new roles over the coming months.

Steve Johns
CEO da Swimming New Zealand

SENEGAL - QUATRE RECORDS DU SÉNÉGAL BATTUS par Amadou NDIAYE

QUATRE RECORDS DU SÉNÉGAL BATTUS par Amadou NDIAYE au 200m ; 400m ; 800m et 1500m Nage Libre en bassin de 25 mètres

Lors de la 1ére journée (10/10/2020) de compétition du 10e Meeting Régional de Cergy-Pontoise en bassin de 25 mètres en France, Amadou NDIAYE réalise un Nouveau Record du Sénégal du 1500m Nage Libre avec un chrono 15’54”01 et du 800m Nage Libre dans l’épreuve du 1500m Nage libre avec un chrono 08’23”64 Les anciens chronos du 1500m (16’28’’22) et du 800m Nage Libre (08’44’’56) vieux de 7 ans avaient été réalisés par Malick Fall depuis le 01 juin 2013 à chevreuse en France.

Toujours lors de la 1ére journée (10/10/2020) de compétition du 10e Meeting de Cergy-Pontoise en bassin de 25 mètres, Amadou NDIAYE réalise aussi un Nouveau Record du Sénégal du 200m Nage Libre avec un chrono 1’52”37 L’ancien record (1’52”92) détenu par Abdoul Khadre Mbaye NIANE, avait été réalisé à Le Mans en France le 20 décembre 2014.

Durant la 2 e et dernière journée (11/10/2020) de compétition du 10e Meeting de Cergy-Pontoise en bassin de 25 mètres, Amadou NDIAYE, améliore aussi son Record du Sénégal du 400m Nage Libre avec un chrono de 3’59’’19 Son ancien chrono de 3’59’’77 avait été réalisé à Chevreuse en France le 12 mai 2019.

WORLD TRIATHLON - Flora Duffy dazzles in Arzachena World Cup

It was one of those performances you just had to take a step back and admire as Flora Duffy took the tough Arzachena World Cup course by the neck and raced solo for an hour to win another brilliant gold. There was to be no catching the Bermudian from the moment she emerged from the water with 10 seconds of daylight behind her, Britain’s Beth Potter running her way into silver ahead of Italy’s Verena Steinhauser.

“I was super happy with the swim, as well as the overall race,” said Duffy. “Sorting out my swim was a main goal here and the bike course I knew I just had to attack. I wasn’t expecting to be riding solo but i’ve been there before so it didn’t freak me out. My coach and I had discussed what sort of power I’d need to use so I tried to ride hard but within myself and really maximise the descent, get aero and push.”

The conditions were near-perfect as the athletes took to the beach start line on Saturday morning, 2019 World Champion Katie Zaferes wearing the number one and leading a strong field into the water. By the first buoy, though, it was Duffy who had the clear water ahead of her and as she powered back towards the beach her advantage grew and grew.

The short run into transition confirmed a 10-second lead was already hers, Zaferes, Sara Perez Sala, Rachel Klamer and Anna Godoy Contreras looking to try and bridge the gap straight out of T1.

Duffy had other ideas. The first long climb saw her stretch away and her technical brilliance allowed her to attack the downhill too, carving out a 35-second lead by the end of lap one. Behind her, Angelica Olmo, Leonie Periault and Potter had battled hard to join Zaferes, Klamer and Steinhauser, the two Spaniards dropping off the pace.

The likes of Lisa Tertsch and Erika Ackerlund were struggling to keep in touch almost two minutes back, each climb stretching the field out further.

The lead was just north of 50 seconds as Duffy dismounted and headed into transition with no thought of looking back, then it was Klamer, Potter and Olmo out together and looking to chase the podium places.

It was Netherlands’ Klamer who faded first, while Periault went through the gears and pulled clear in third behind Potter. The Brit had a useful 6-second lead at the bell, Steinhauser, Zaferes and Olmo all hanging tough together and waiting for the right time to make a move.

As Duffy soaked up the final few hundred metres safe in the knowledge gold was hers for the second successive World Cup, Potter came around the final corner with just enough daylight behind her, Steinhauser edging Periault to the final podium spot down the blue carpet.

Olmo took fifth place ahead of Zaferes and Rachel Klamer, Lisa Tertsch running her way into eighth, Denmark’s Alberte Kjaer Pedersen and Mathilde Gautier rounding out the top 10.

“That was everything I wanted to get right after Hamburg,” said Beth Potter. “On the second half of each lap I just tried to keep the legs relaxed and then hit the flat and that paid off coming through transition I had the cadence up and was ready to go. Swimming has been a bit of a weakness so i’ve worked on that and just got my confidence up and i’m feeling good.”

“It was a good race for me with the hill on the bike, but I didn’t believe I could get on a podium in such a big field,” said Steinhauser. “It’s such a steep hill you just have to get on the top of it. I didn’t have a great race in Hamburg, was a bit better in Karlovy Vary, and this is an amazing way to finish the season.”

For the full results, click here https://www.triathlon.org/results/result/2020_arzachena_itu_triathlon_world_cup/352549?mc_cid=ab77b3349b&mc_eid=6139649918

 

ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while paratriathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary. 

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WORLD TRIATHLON - Vincent Luis makes it three from three in Arzachena

It was another fantastic World Cup with a stellar line up and brand new course on the Italian island of Sardinia, but the result was to be a familiar one. Vincent Luis has been imperious since the return to racing in Hamburg in September and though Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt pushed him all the way on Saturday afternoon, it was a third gold for the Frenchman. Completing the podium, Britain’s Alistair Brownlee showed he will still mix it with the best after a strong finish earned him bronze.

“It’s a good feeling when you win every race you start,” said Luis. “It’s not a type of course i’m used to but my coach managed my training really well. I feel good, Valencia is coming up in a month and i’m glad this mini-series has been put together. I was praying a bit for a non-wetsuit swim and that boosted my confidence as i’ve been putting together some great sessions in the water. The bike was tough, Kristian made it tough, and I didn’t want to break away even though he tried a few times. Once again I had my strength with the sprint finish and with 1km to go I knew it was mine.”

The wind had picked up from the morning’s race but the bay waters were still calm as the 61 athletes lined up for the beach start. A returning Henri Schoeman was quick on the right side of the pontoon with Brownlee, but it was Luis on the opposite end who found clear water on the return from the buoy.

The field hadn’t stretched much though, Jonas Schomburg and Pierre le Corre right with Luis, Schoeman and Jonas Breinlinger well in touch with the leaders into transition. Brownlee was 20 seconds back, Blummenfelt 35 seconds with Antonio Serrat Seone and Jelle Geens for company.

What followed over the opening stages of the bike was astonishing, as first Brownlee used the climb then Blummenfelt the descent to bridge up to the leaders, an eight-strong group then forming including Germany’s Tim Hellwig and Leo Bergere of France.

Schoeman dropped off the pace on lap two and joined the likes of Gabriel Sandor and Seone who had now moved into striking position, Gustav Iden leading that group’s charge to get the chase pack right into contention as the second transition drew into sight.

Blummenfelt had his shoes on first and exited first along with Bergere and Seone, Luis right on their shoulders, Breinlinger and Sandor well-set but Brownlee losing precious seconds struggling with his shoes to just come through ahead of Schoeman, Le Corre and Schomburg.

It was to be Luis and Blummenfelt who asked the first question on the 5km run and it was only Seone able to go with them. Norway’s 2019 Grand Final winner and the World Champion then pressed on and it became clear this was a two-way shootout for the gold.

As Luis repeatedly surged, Blummenfelt responded in kind, before rolling the dice himself with 500m to go. There was no dropping his rival, however, and Luis then summoned his trademark final burst of speed to drive onto the blue carpet and guarantee his third straight win and underline his place at the top of the men’s triathlon tree.

Further back, Brownlee had passed Seone and was stretching into space to secure a podium of his own on the island where he took the gold in 2019. Seone eventually finished 17 seconds back in fourth just holding off Iden, while Bergere, Hellwig, Matthew McElroy, Le Corre and Sandor completed the top 10.

“For the week leading up to this I have been really enjoying feeling fresh and having this awesome course to take on,” said Blummenfelt. “It was a lot of fun. Ive done 15-20 laps of the bike in training already so i knew what I needed to do and knew you can really go fast if you have a clear road in front on the downhill. It’s very hard to beat Vincent over 5km and that finish line just came too quickly.”

“I was quite happy with that,” said Brownlee. “A beautiful course and a good race, i’m just really enjoying my racing at the moment. The first lap was a big effort and that used up a lot getting to the top of the hill first. Then it was annoying I couldn’t get my shoes on fast enough and that cost me a bit but a few more races and i’ll be even sharper and hopefully continue this upward trajectory.”

For the full results, click here https://www.triathlon.org/results/result/2020_arzachena_itu_triathlon_world_cup/352548?mc_cid=781ce0b28a&mc_eid=6139649918

 

ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while paratriathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary. 

WORLD TRIATHLON - Elite racing heads to Italy for Arzachena World Cup

The second rescheduled World Cup of the 2020 World Triathlon season gets underway in Italy on Saturday, and there is another hatful of big names heading to Sardinia to tackle a beautiful, brand-new Arzachena course.

Four World Champions past and present feature, Flora Duffy and Katie Zaferes among those ready to challenge in the morning’s women’s race before Vincent Luis and Alistair Brownlee join the men taking to the start line at the other end of the island where the Brit won in 2019. It’s another sprint-distance affair, and a beach-start gets the 750m swim underway ahead of a 20km bike with one major climb and descent on each of the three laps to really test the riders. The two-lap, 5km run also begins with a climb before gradually descending back to transition and finishing up in the Parco Riva Azzurra, with both races broadcast live on TriathlonLIVE.tv.

Women’s race

SAT 10 October 10.30AM CEST

First into the water will be the Elite women, with the 2019 World Champion Katie Zaferes wearing the number one and looking to land a first podium of the year. A 5th-place finish at WTS Hamburg was followed by 11th in Karlovy Vary a month ago, and the American will want to wrap up 2020 with the kind of crisp performance that was the hallmark of her title-winning season last year.

Like Zaferes, Flora Duffy will no doubt view the bike climb more as an opportunity than an obstacle after she tore up the testing Karlovy Vary ride on the way to gold. Now back to full fitness, the Bermudian has clearly been loving her racing and has to be among the favourites again this weekend.

Rachel Klamer would love to mark her 30th birthday with a return to the podium. The Netherlands’ number one made her last World Cup podium in Cozumel in 2015, and it was also over the sprint distance that she scooped WTS gold in Abu Dhabi in 2018, so a good swim here and exiting T1 in touch with the likes of Duffy will be a top priority.

A home World Cup for their first races of the year will suit Italy’s Alice Betto, Ilaria Zane and Angelica Olmo, while it was Verena Steinhauser who made a splash for the Azzurri in the Czech Republic last month with a top-10 finish.

The Belgian duo of Claire Michel and Valerie Barthelemy look set to challenge once again, both equally at home over this distance as the Olympic and no strangers to the World Cup podium, along with Japan’s hugely experienced Ai Ueda.

Iceland’s Edda Hannesdottir and Estonia’s Kaidi Kivioja represent the ASICS World Triathlon Team in Italy, the development squad members both placed well in Cagliari two years ago and now seeking the form that could book them a place at Tokyo 2020.

A strong Spanish contingent includes Miriam Casillas Garcia, Sara Perez Sala and Anna Godoy Contreras, with Garcia’s 7th place in Karlovy Vary a timely confidence boost and reminder of what she can do at this level.

Natalie van Coevorden continues to fly the flag for Australia with the majority of athletes unable to travel from the region, and Germany’s Lisa Tertsch will again be dangerous over the final 5km if she can find herself near the front out of T2.

For the full start list, click here. https://www.triathlon.org/events/start_list/2020_arzachena_itu_triathlon_world_cup/352549?mc_cid=688ecce0d3&mc_eid=6139649918

 

Men’s race

SAT 10 October 3.30PM CEST

All eyes will be on race number one Vincent Luis as he looks to make it three wins from three after the return to racing and send out yet another massive statement to the rest of the men’s field ahead of next year’s Tokyo Olympics. The Frenchman has been in incredible form to lead from the front in both WTS Hamburg and Karlovy Vary, but a quick scan of some of the names likely to be going just as hard in Sardinia suggests he may not have things all his own way on Saturday afternoon. 



That list once again includes Henri Schoeman, the South African making his long-awaited first start of the year. The Olympic bronze medallist will be eager to find out exactly where his race fitness is after a prolonged absence from the action, starting with a 750m swim that has been his hallmark over recent seasons and offers an immediate chance to test the likes of Luis in the water.

Alistair Brownlee was one of the few to keep up with Luis in Hamburg and will want a repeat of his gold in Sardinia last year, the new-look course arguably even more suited to his aggressive biking style. The same could be said of Kristian Blummenfelt, hungry for a strong showing after illness cut him short in Karlovy Vary and an unbelievable leg in the Hamburg Mixed Relay World Championships.

Blummenfelt’s teammate Gustav Iden was no slouch over that super sprint either and along with Jelle Geens will be a major threat if well-placed out of the final transition and out onto the 5km run. The Belgian was the only athlete to clock under 31 minutes in the Czech Republic as he powered his way to third place.

In fact, his nearest rival over that 10km was Richard Murray, the South African’s 31m06s both a clear indication of his potential again this weekend if he can deliver some magic on the other two segments, and of Geens’ incredible dominance of the run.

Leo Bergere returns after his first WTS podium in Hamburg, joining Luis, Pierre Le Corre, Dorian Coninx and Simon Viain in a formidable French line up.

Elsewhere on the start list, Sweden’s impressive talent Gabriel Sandor makes a first start of 2020, Matthew McElroy leads the US charge for medals and former Cagliari World Cup champ Delian Stateff and Alessandro Fabian will spearhead an Italian team looking for some home glory.

For the full start list, click here. https://www.triathlon.org/events/start_list/2020_arzachena_itu_triathlon_world_cup/352548?mc_cid=688ecce0d3&mc_eid=6139649918

 

ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while paratriathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary.