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World Triathlon provides support and support to Ukraine
The World Triathlon (formerly ITU), the international governing body for sports, issued a statement on Friday standing on “absolute solidarity between the Ukrainian triathlon family and the whole country at this time of the serious international crisis.” I showed that I was there. The World Triathlon also said it is working to coordinate support with all sports federations and set up email accounts ().welcome@triathlon.org) For Ukrainian athletes to contact and find host families in other countries (email addresses are for those who are willing to host athletes). So far, the entire Latvian Union has identified families who are willing to temporarily accept triathletes, coaches, or officials from Ukraine. In addition, the director of the Liévin European Triathlon Cup, to be held in France on March 12, will provide free accommodation for Ukrainian athletes. Race. “
Rouvy sets up a virtual charity ride around Kiev
Another show of Ukrainian support is a virtual cycling platform Ruby Promised to donate 1 euro to UNICEF for every person who completes a simple 42 kg Virtual tour around Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.. Based in the Czech Republic, the company has about 900,000 cyclists from around the world and estimates that “Ukrainian people will receive more than € 25,000 in humanitarian aid.” (As of Saturday, 3,575 cyclists have completed their ride in Kiev.) “We believe it is important to inform our users of our stance on the war in Ukraine,” said Ruby CEO. Petr Samek said in a statement.
Pro Triathlete Announces New Partnership
This week, several professional triathletes announced a new partnership. Sam LongThe 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship runner-up has been appointed as the Global Ambassador for the wetsuit and swim gear brand Aquasphere.Australian Olympic athletes Ashley GentleI signed with Scott Bike, who will be in the 70.3 scene this season.British Olympic athletes Georgia Taylor Brown And Iron Man Ace Joe Skipper Is part of the present Durability of Bahrain, Alistair Brownlee, Daniela Ryf, Jan Frodeno, Christian Blumenfeld and more. Mirinda Carfrey and Tim O’Donnell Partner with Inside TrackerPersonalized blood tracking performance and nutrition system.
Daniela Ryf races in Dubai
Iron Man World Champion Daniela Riff She shared that she is opening the 2022 season It was held on March 5th at Ironman 70.3 Dubai. “I’m looking forward to the race and looking forward to the first reality check,” said the 34-year-old, who was the last World Champion of Ironman 70.3 to race in September. Ryf aims to defend the title in Dubai, which beat country woman Imogen Simmonds in 2021.
World Triathlon steps into the NFT scene
The World Triathlon has joined the world’s largest sports organizations, including the NBA and NFL, to enter the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).Use New partnership with NFT Design WorksThe organization offers triathlon fans the opportunity to own and exchange the exclusive digital moments of sports in the form of NFTs, which are unique digital certificates stored on the blockchain, like digital works of art. Provides specific ownership of an asset. .. This is not the first time an NFT has been sold in this sport. In July, Dedicated NFT Some of the proceeds, including digital souvenirs from Jan Frodeno’s performance at the Zwift Tri Battle Royale, were auctioned and a portion of the proceeds went to Frodeno’s nonprofit organization.
A Utah man sets a Guinness World Record for running a marathon in a carrot costume
Jordan Maddox has an impressive exercise resume that includes an Iron Man finish and several marathons. But perhaps his greatest achievement so far is running a 2:44 marathon in a carrot costume. The performance he recorded at the Rock’n’Roll Marathon in Phoenix in January now Official Guinness World Records For the fastest marathon dressed as vegetables. Maddox, who is now running for charity, including Caper dressed to help his friends fighting cancer, ran 2:41:27 in 2020 and is the fastest fruit informal over 26.2 miles. I also keep a record. While dressed as a banana.
Podcast notes
- To Fitter & Fast Podcast and expert bike fitter Ivan O’Gorman joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about all about bike fitting.
- Michael D’hulst, CEO of Super League Triathlon, Triathlete Hour Chat about his career and how he’s trying to make the short course cool again.
- Bob Babbit talks to Nathan Ford, an elite age triathlete from Wales. Bicycle leg accident at the British Middle Distance Triathlon Championship.
- Inside TriShow host Helen Murray heads to Girona, Spain to learn about the triathlon training hub and share unique insights from British pro Laura Siddall and former pro cyclist Christian Meier.
- Siddall will also appear in this week’s episode TriDoc PodcastA scientific review of spirulina supplements is also posted
- 70.3 Star (and Wisconsin Resident) Jackie Herring participated Another mother runner Talk about how she stays healthy and warm during the winter.
- The Oxygen Addict podcast covers the benefits of yoga for triathletes.
- Its Triathlon Life focuses on how to maximize indoor triathlon training and offers some biking technology tips.
- 2000 Olympic gold medalist Simon Whitfield REAL Triathlon PodcastHe looks back on his career and how today’s athletes can find the idea of a champion.
- The IronWomen podcast introduces the Spanish triathlete Sara Perez Sala, who participated in the sport as an Olympic swimmer and celebrated her breakout year in 2021.
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