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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
GB's Mathias earns first world series podium finish
Great Britain's Olivia Mathias finished third as Cassandre Beaugrand claimed victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series in crashed out on the bike leg of the previous race in Yokohama but the Frenchwoman bounced back to win the third race of the series in reigning Olympic and world champion was chasing Wales' Mathias and Bianca Seregni of Italy on the second lap of the swim before bridging the gap on the leaders then distanced themselves from the likes of Lisa Tertsch and GB's Beth Potter in the chase pack and built an unassailable lead on the 10km 28, clinched victory in 1 hour 55 minutes 55 seconds - 38 seconds before Seregni in second, with Mathias 31 seconds further back in was a first series win of the year for the 2024 champion while both Seregni and Mathias, 26, earned a spot on the series podium for the first time, with Potter in Miguel Hidalgo won the men's race in 1:44:05, crossing 28 seconds ahead of Australia's Matt Hauser, who was the winner in Bergere of France came in 64 seconds after Hidalgo in third, with Hugo Milner the best-placed Briton in eighth.
Chicago Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Leon's Triathlon marks 42 years
Leon's Triathlon is a 42-year-old area tradition that pays tribute to patriotism and sports. The Triathlon will be held on June 1 at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave. The event, also called America's Race, is known as the premier paratriathlon and military tribute race bringing together athletes of all abilities, from first-time competitors to elite paratriathlete and military veterans, event founder Leon Wolek said. Civilians of all ages are also encouraged to participate. The opening ceremony, which starts at 7:30 a.m., includes an 80-by-40 foot flag, a Huey helicopter flyover and a special presentation with police and bagpipes. Athletes and all participants are asked to arrive early as the front entrance roads are closed by 7:30 a.m. Wolek said it's no accident that the event is being held on June 1 — just five days before the celebration of D-Day on June 6. 'It's honoring and not forgetting D-Day, and the sacrifices that were made,' he said. This year marks the 81th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 day on which the Allied invasion of Normandy took place, he said. Wolek, a native of New Chicago, said his first triathlon was initiated in 1983 near the Izaak Walton League property off of Interstate 65 in Hobart. The event was later moved to the Wolf Lake Memorial Park location in Hammond. Wolek also sponsors a sister obstacle course event, held in remembrance of 9/11, which is scheduled this year at the Indiana Dunes National Park on Sept. 14. The events on June 1 include the Sprint Distance triathlon (500-meter swim, 11.6-mile bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run) or the Olympic Distance triathlon (1,500-meter swim, a 23.2-mile bike ride, 10-kilometer run). No qualification is required. The transition area for athletes is located in the heart of Wolf Lake Park adjacent to the Wolf Lake Pavilion. Each participant has an area to store their gear and bike during the event. The swim portion is held in Wolf Lake and there is a traffic-free bike course traversing the roadways south and east of Wolf Lake Park. The run course uses an out-and-back design along the Wolf Lake Park pedestrian trail. Wolek credits his deep patriotism and love of country to his parents and his early years spent in New Chicago. He also gives thanks to the volunteer assistance he receives from veterans of all ages. 'This race, America's Race, is built by older veterans and younger veterans. This is put up with heartfelt patriotism,' he said. Leon's Triathlon partners with a variety of local, state and national initiatives and organizations throughout the year to recognize and give back to military and first responders. Other events include Leon's Canine Triathlon event which will be held on May 31. For more information or to register for the event go to:
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hauser sprints to triathlon victory, leads world series
Australia's Matt Hauser has won a sprint finish to secure his first World Triathlon Championship Series win of the season in Japan and go to the top of the standings. Hauser held off Portugal's Vasco Vilaca in a thrilling race on Saturday, making him the man to catch after two of the eight races which culminate with the Championship Finals on home soil in Wollongong this October. The result adds to a strong start to Hauser's 2025 season, following his silver at the opener in Abu Dhabi, where he was edged out in a sprint showdown by Kiwi star Hayden Wilde - who has subsequently suffered multiple broken bones in a bike crash. After silver in Yokohama 12 months ago and again in the 2025 season opener in Abu Dhabi, Australia's 🇦🇺 Matt Hauser was back on top of a Series podium in grand style on Saturday, holding off Portugal's Vasco Vilaça and Miguel Hidalgo of Brazil in a storming finish to a… — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 17, 2025 "I couldn't settle for third, second, or anything less than first until I'd given everything to the line," said 27-year-old Hauser after his win. "I tried to produce a bit of that Aussie spirit today and it got me home first, which I'm super glad about. "Wollongong World Championships this year – it's the year of the Aussies. Hopefully we can go back and put on a show for you all. "It should be a great year ahead. It's my first Olympic distance World Triathlon Championship Series win so I'm really proud of that." MATTHEW HAUSER TAKES THE TAPE IN YOKOHAMA! 🥇🇯🇵The Aussie comes out on top at #WTCSYokohama after a commanding performance 🫡#Triathlon #TheFutureIsNow #BeYourExtraordinary — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 17, 2025 The Queenslander was at his trademark best in the water, emerging second from the 750m swim and he was among the leaders coming off the rain-slick bike course. Hauser, Vilaca and Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo broke clear and were left to slug it out for the medals over the final 2.5kms of the 10km run leg. With 1km to go, Vilaca surged and Hidalgo was unable to respond, but Hauser dug deep before launching his own move and pulling clear down the blue carpet. "I learned a few lessons in Abu Dhabi, not to go to early and burn my matches," Hauser said. Hauser's heroics capped off a strong day for the Australians in both the elite and para triathlon events. Luke Willian opened his season with a solid showing, finishing 12th, while Ellie Hoitink was 34th in the women's race, won by Jeanna Lehair (LUX). The golden girl 🥇@_laurenparker_ takes the win in the PTWC category 🙌#WTPSYokohama #Paratriathlon — World Triathlon (@worldtriathlon) May 16, 2025 Earlier in the day, Lauren Parker (PTWC) and Anu Francis (PTS2) both claimed gold medals in the World Triathlon Para Series, making it back-to-back wins to start their seasons. Jack Howell (PTS4) secured a hard-fought silver medal, just edged out in a dramatic sprint finish by Martin Schulz (GER), while Maggie Sandles (PTVI) with guide Lauren Sprague, and Grace Brimelow (PTS5) bagged bronze medals.
Asharq Al-Awsat
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Paris to Allow Swimming in Seine from July in Olympic Legacy
Remember the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics? The fortnight of intense and memorable sporting competition against the background of iconic landmarks amid brilliant sunshine in the French capital, days that will never be forgotten. And the constant uncertainty about whether the River Seine would be clean enough to allow the open water swimming and triathlon events to take place. The organizers set the ambitious goal of staging those events in a river long seen as too polluted for swimming and, despite the occasional hitch when heavy rain increased pollution levels, pulled it off. Now, fulfilling a key legacy promise from the Games, the Paris authorities this summer are to allow the public to swim from July 5 at three points in the Seine which is now deemed safe for a dip. "It was an extraordinary moment (in 2024), but swimming during the Games was not an end in itself," Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo told reporters. "Making the Seine swimmable is first and foremost a response to the objective of adapting to climate change, but also of quality of life," she added. Parisians and tourists alike will be able to take the plunge at bras Marie in the heart of the historic center, the Grenelle district in the west of Paris, as well as Bercy in the east. Once a favorite pastime in Paris, swimming in the Seine had been off limits for a century until last year due to the pollution levels. "This summer, Parisians and tourists will rediscover the joys of swimming in the Seine, a hundred years after it was banned," city hall said in a statement. Swimming will be supervised and monitored, said Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of sports. The city expects to welcome between 150 and 300 people at any given time at the three sites, which will close for the season at the end of August. As on beaches, a system of flags -- green, yellow and red -- will make clear the safety of swimming according to the Seine's current and the quality of the water. The water quality will be closely watched, after high levels of bacteria forced the postponement of some of the competitions on certain days during the Olympics. Checks will be carried out daily, and swimming may be suspended in the event of rain, said Marc Guillaume, the prefect, the top state-appointed official, of the Ile-de-France region that includes Paris. He expressed "even more optimism" about water quality than last summer, given the work done on making the river cleaner.
Muscat Daily
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Indian father-son duo share fitness secrets to swimmers in Muscat
Niren Philip has trained scores of interested persons to learn swimming in the sea, off Kalbou Park, on weekends. And while continuing his dedicated free service to swimmers in Muscat stay fit, he also helped his own son Ron shape up for a Triathlon. And how! Scores of seagulls fluttering over the cool, placid waves in the Arabian Sea, off the seafront near Kalbou Park in old Muscat, have to move on yonder on weekends to make way for a batch of swimmers who converge at a favourite spot at 6.30 am… As wet, glistening lycra and swimming goggles in fluorescent hues, (accompanied by spirited murmurs) provides a red-tide effect on the surface of the sea at this spot, the swimmers – young and not-so-young – guided by a few 'coaches', then begin to romance the waves as they undertake lessons in swimming against the tide. Some swimmers dexterously glide ahead a few hundred metres, others stay a short distance from the shore learning the strokes and strides. And a good amount of enthusiasm envelopes the arena as many take on their fears or realise their dreams with ease, as they befriend the waters and get acquainted with a new life skill. 'Swimming is a life-saving skill, everyone should learn swimming. And in our group (known as Alawi Swimming Academy) we help people interested in learning swimming to do so in an informal way – we have individuals as well as families joining every weekend,' says Niren Philip (53), an avid swimmer and coach who himself learned swimming in this group some years ago. An athlete in his younger days, Niren, admits that he faced immense bloating issues after undertaking medication for Asthma while he staying in Bangalore. But after coming to Oman, he joined this group to learn swimming and it completely changed his fitness profile as well as his mindset. He soon shaped up as a swimming coach and over the years shared his skills to help hundreds of swimmers to confront their fears of water and learn swimming. About the advantage of learning swimming in the sea, Niren said, learning to swim in the sea is easier as buoyancy is better due to the salinity. Also, in a pool, the expanse of water is limited and one gets a grip of bars along the edge after a certain distance, unlike the sea which is limitless and swimmers learn to stay afloat without holding onto anything. For safety, however, newcomers use buoys and stay closer to the shore, he assured. Niren has also taken part in Ironman events in Muscat, along with other team mates – who took up the cycling and running sections while he did the swimming part. He also taught his son Ron Philip to shape up as a good swimmer and guided him to take up all three sections of Triathlon events and complete it within a reasonable timeframe. 'In Oman, taking up fitness activities is very important. Many people think, 'will I be able to do it'. One has to overcome this thought and begin. Once you start, your mind and heart takes you to your goal,' he assured, adding that once swimmers prepare the right mindset, their bodies will help them achieve their target. Dad's the word Ron Philip shares how his father Niren Philip, not only trained and guided, but also inspired his path to fitness: Why did you learn swimming – what was your motivation? Learning swimming was a skill that my Dad wanted me to learn as it would help me survive in water, if ever needed. What motivated me to continue to stick with swimming and try to improve upon it was by watching amateurs and pros swim fast yet make it look effortless and smooth. Did your Dad train you mentally and physically? My father played a very big part in training me for all the sports I have ever played. He always motivated me and pushed me on to try different sports, to improve, and guided me through the whole journey. He made me train individually as well as with a coach and provided me guidance to make sure I was ready for any challenge. Why did you decide to take up triathlons? By the time I completed my undergraduate studies and shifted back to Muscat, my father had already completed two Ironman Team Relays, so I had a basic idea what triathlons and Ironman Triathlon was. When he suggested that I take up Triathlon as an activity, I felt an interest develop towards it as it consisted of 2 sports that I enjoy (swimming, running) and one that I always wanted to try out (cycling). So, it felt like getting the best of all worlds. This resulted in me having to train every single day as my dad set me a goal that was the Ironman 70.3 Muscat. The training was either one of the three sports every day and on some days 2 or 3 together. Training started out tough but as it progressed it gave me a keen sense of satisfaction and I enjoyed looking forward to completing the activities every day. What is your advice to youth in Oman? The only advice I could give, is to keep playing football as they already do, and also pick up some extra sport, like running swimming, etc to help them become more physically and mentally active. It will help them develop a more systematic and focused routine as they train for these sports. What is your most recent achievement and your immediate goal? My most recent achievement was my first Muscat Marathon – Half Marathon. It was a really good experience, I enjoyed seeing the massive crowd, the enthusiasm, and everyone's efforts paying off. It was a tough event, as I was still under recovery after completing the Ironman 2 weeks prior to the marathon, but I did enjoy it. For the time being, I'm focusing on training and staying fit. 'Coach Philip was the one who led me into the deep sea, helping me overcome my fear of the ocean. Thanks to his constant support, I was able to complete the Salalah Ironman successfully,' says Zahid Nadeem Khan.
