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Athletes take part in Tri for Sight triathlon Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:50PMHundreds of people took part in the Tri for Sight triathlon and duathlon.
Athletes of the week: women's volleyball team wins Grand Prix Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe U.S. women's national volleyball team beat Japan 26-24, 25-20, 25-23 and won the gold medal at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix final in Ningbo, ...
(RRW) Athletics: USA 20-K Championships On Tap For Monday In New Haven Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:46PMSome of America's top distance runners will descend on New Haven, Conn., tomorrow for the 33rd running of the Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race which will host the USA 20-K championships for both men and women.
A win for women's triathlon Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:00PMOn a day marked for father's, this September 5th instead saw women of all backgrounds came together to participate in a unique sporting event.
A Blind Army Officer's Challenging Vision Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:00PMFor Captain Scotty Smiley, Losing His Sight to a Car Bomb Only Intensified His Fighting Spirit
Athletes compete in Eagle in the Sun Triathlon Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:29PMSOCORRO - Walter Harrington watched the sun come up this morning as he prepared for the first ever Eagle in the Sun Triathlon.
Triathlete Model Search—Vote for Miss September Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:28PMWe’re looking for Triathlete.com’s Miss September, a woman who represents the multi-sport lifestyle and can make a bikini melt
Tourism board awards $60K to events group Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15PMRunning races sponsored by the Dare Education Foundation and organized by Outer Banks Sporting Events scored the lion's share of grants handed out by the Dare County Tourism Board.
Magnanimity in defeat . . . Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:00PMDESPITE failing to reap medals, Zimbabweâ€™s young athletes to the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore have been commended for their efforts during the competition.
USOC considering placing a bid for Youth Olympics Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:55PMCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic Committee is considering a bid for the Youth Olympics , with Raleigh-Durham, N.C., and Lake Placid, N.Y., possible contenders for the event that drew 3,500 athletes from 205 countries to Singapore last month at a cost of $287 million.
(RRW) Athletics: Berlin Marathon Still Banking On Speed Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:32PMFour of the top-10 marathon times ever have been recorded at the real,-Berlin Marathon, and organizers hope that their flat and fast course will deliver more top performances at this year's race on Sunday, September 26. Organizers announced today their leading contenders in the men's race, and seven have career best times under two hours and seven minutes, said race director Mark Milde.
(RRW) Athletics: Farah To Skip Commonwealth Games Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:31PMBriton Mo Farah, who won both the 5000m and 10,000m titles at this summer's European Championships, has decided to end his season, skipping next month's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Labor Day events scheduled throughout Southern Colorado Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:34AMCommunities through- out Southern Colorado will celebrate the Labor Day weekend.
Former Festus standout passes on Cubs deadline offer Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:05AMThe last lazy days of summer proved to be anything but lazy for Matt Stites. The Jefferson College all-America faced a big-time decision after opening eyes on the junior college circuit last spring and catching the attention of big-time college and pro scouts during a summer run in the high-profile Cape Cod League.
Stories from The Times Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:19AMFootball - Euro 2012 - Benayoun treble floors Malta - Kevin Azzopardi, Ramat Gan Stadium Israel 3 Benayoun 8, 64 pen., 76 Malta 1 Pace 38 For a very short period late in the first half, Malta dared to dream. Pitched in a confrontation...
Galea continues 2012 quest as Magri secures London podium Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:17AMKeith Galea and Brian Magri continued to register excellent results outside Maltese shores this summer. At great personal sacrifice, Galea is currently in the UK where he is training professionally in order to achieve his dream of qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics.
Telluride Film Festival's schedule as sweeping as the scenery Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:15AMIn keeping with its tradition of not unveiling its schedule until opening day, the 37th Telluride Film Festival published its ambitious mix of films, tributes and panels today.
Vision Launches Triathlon Component Group Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:14AMVision Launches Triathlon Component Group Vision’s aerobars are a fixture in the transition area, and they are extending their component offerings
Triathlon Gear: Eurobike Day Two Recap Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:14AMTriathlete Senior Editor Aaron Hersh is in Friedrichshafen, Germany at Eurobike taking in all of the new 2011 triathlon gear.
Calendar, Best of the Sun Sept. 3 -- Turtle Island Quartet, "Wind in the Willows" and a fireside chat about 'Compulsion' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:02AMLamorinda Republican Women, Federated Club -- 11:30 a.m. check-in, social time, noon luncheon, 12:25 p.m. speaker Sept. 16. Special guest speaker will be Bill Baker, congressional representative for California District 10 (1993-96).
Yale’s inspirational MacLaren passes away at the age of 47 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:58AMThe Yale football family lost one of its most inspirational members when Jim MacLaren passed away on Monday at the age of 47.
More Triathlon Gear From Eurobike Day One Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:28PMEurobike is about much more than road cycling. It features all of the hot new triathlon gear that will be available in stores next spring. Triathlete Senior Editor Aaron Hersh provides images and captions from the expo floor
Triathlon Attracts Hundreds of Participants Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:37PMPeople wanting to get physical will be meeting in Socorro this Sunday for an event that's been sold out for weeks.
Laurent Fignon: Cyclist remembered for losing the Tour de France by eight seconds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:22PMLaurent Fignon twice won the Tour de France but will be forever remembered for the one he lost – and by how much. On the final day of the 1989 Tour the Frenchman seemed assured of victory, only to lose to his American rival, Greg LeMond, by a heart-breaking eight seconds, the closest margin in the race's history.
Streamlined Mayflower Triathlon runs this weekend Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:33PMBigger is not necessarily always better. The bustling Plymouth waterfront area was as busy as ever last Labor Day weekend thanks to the two-day, three-race Plymouth Rock Triathlon Festival. It’s since been downsized to one race on a single day, but organizers are still excited about Saturday’s Mayflower Sprint Triathlon at Plymouth Rock.
TriCenter: Lifetime Chicago Triathlon Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:29PMToday on TriCenter, the Ironman season wraps in Kentucky and Canada, and two Americans win on a hot and humid day in Chicago
Catching Up With USA’s Jarrod Shoemaker And Laura Bennett Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:58PMUSA Triathlon recently gave several journalists a peak into Laura Bennett’s and Jarrod Shoemaker’s preparations for the ITU World Championship Series Grand Final in Budapest, Hungary
Fun and games Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28PMThe North Platte Telegraph The Connection Homeless Shelter director Ron Snell does resemble to a certain pink bunny. He keeps going and going and going. One year ago he was in the middle of a 3,100-bicycle ride around Nebraska to raise money for the shelter. With the new facility at 414 East Sixth Street up and going, Snell is turning his attention back to fundraising and fitness.
Today: H 31 /L 21 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:26PMDaily Local Ontario newspaper, news for Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Chamber planning triathlon event Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:23PMStory created Sep 01, 2010 - 13:56:51 CDT. The Britt Chamber of Commerce is offering the chance for anyone to become a triathlete with virtually no sweating involved.
Cedar Point Open Weekends Only After Labor Day; Online Deals are Available Through the End of the Season! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:02PMTime is running out to enjoy all the fun and excitement at Cedar Point. Â The Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will only be open daily through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, before it reopens for weekends beginning Sunday, Sept. 12.
Cutting it close Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:17PMThey say bald is beautiful — and you can judge for yourself as the Detroit Iron Triathlon team will be losing their locks and encouraging others to do the same to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Au Contraire: Swimming, biking and running for Chelsea Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:44PMPublished 08/25/2010 - 5:29 p.m. Women ages 30-something to 60-something are going for it. They are doing something outside themselves, bigger than themselves, but also for themselves, and for a for another woman who couldn’t be there.
Try Boro Kids Triathlon on Saturday Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:41PMThe 2nd Annual Try Boro Kids Triathlon will be held Saturday, Aug. 28 at SportsCom. The event will offer a Junior Division (7-10 years old as of Dec. 31) and Senior Division (11- 14 as of Dec. 31).
Gary's Shoes Fun Run hosted Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:33PMThe annual Gary's Shoes Fun Run was hosted by Richfield City Saturday morning.
The POW myth Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:06PMLetters to the Boston editor, August 27, 2010 Peter Kadzis, you should know better!
USA Triathlon Announces Selection Procedures For 2012 Olympic Games Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:43PMThe highly-anticipated announcement of the selection process for the triathlon team for the 2012 London Olympics took place today
TYR Reveals New Swimskin Series Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:13PMTYR has announced a new swimskin series just in time for October’s Ironman World Championship event. The new Torque Swimskin
Hundreds to compete in Sprint Triathlon Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:29PMWith the summer winding down the triathlon season is winding down and the Ironman event in Penticton is almost here once again. That said, another event that has become a staple of the triathlon season is fast approaching.
Four Summerlanders registered in Ironman Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:28PMSeveral Summerland athletes are competing in the Subaru Ironman Canada triathlon this weekend. The Summerland athletes are Andrew Burden, Brent Cyr, Joe Mitchell and Toby Wilson.
ELIN NORDEGREN “SO HAPPY” TO FINALLY BE DIVORCED FROM TIGER WOODS! Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:41PMELIN Nordegren is “so happy” that her marriage to cheating golfer Tiger Woods is finally over! The couple — who have been married for five years and raise two young children together — finalized their divorce on Monday. “She’s so happy that it’s over,” a source told RadarOnline. “But at the same time she’s devastated by everything that [...]
30K run moved to October Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe Marianas Visitors Authority will be holding two races on Oct. 2 in Saipan. The first race is the 30K Marianas Coffee Trail Run and the second is a 10K fun run.
United Way triathlon sees huge turn out Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:20AMThey came. They swam. They biked. They ran. They conquered. Saturday’s United Way Triathlon drew 171 competitors at the McPherson Water Park -- boys and girls and men and women of all ages.
Week in Sports Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:13AMPolo season nears climax. Two soccer double-headers Friday.
Sailing body wants to learn from Youth Games' innovative attitude Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:19AMSingapore - International Sailing Federation president Göran Petersson on Tuesday said his sport wants to learn from the innovative attitude at the inaugural Youth Olympics to raise it's profile.
Refill on 2010 Marianas Coffee Trail Run Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:16AMRunning enthusiasts will get a refill of the Marianas Coffee Trail Run this year, as the Marianas Visitors Authority stages a second event on Oct. 2. The run will feature a 30-kilometer trail run and 10-km fun run/walk on challenging terrain offering scenic views of the tropical island.
'Lake swim morning' at Haithco Saturday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:45PMAshley L. Conti | The Saginaw NewsSAGINAW TWP. — Whether you are training for a triathlon or just like to swim long distances the Saginaw County Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting a 'Lake Swim Morning' from 8:30 a.m. to...
US loses Youth Olympic basketball bronze to Greece Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:14PMThe United States boys basketball team ended a disappointing run at the Youth Olympics on Monday by losing to Greece 34-24 in the bronze-medal ...
Fearsome Foursome hit the tri trails again Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:43PMFrom left, Brianna Jackson, Allison Hardin, Caitlin Millar and Katy Hardin recently competed in their second triathlon of the summer on July 18.
Whitfield, Findlay Win Canadian Triathlon Nationals Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:43PMSimon Whitfield and Paula Findlay turned in impressive victories in Canada