Stacked fields for the Canadian Open, Sub7/8 will be back, and more – Triathlete

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Announcement of the star-studded start lists for the PTO Canadian Open

Kristian Bluumenfelt. Gustav Iden. Lionel Sander. Daniel Baekkegard. Patrick Lange. Laura Philip. Taylor Knibb. Skye Moench. Emma Pallant-Browne. Paula Findlay. The names on the Men’s and Women’s The start list for the PTO’s inaugural Canadian Open on July 23-24 looks like a who’s who of triathlon, with many of the world’s top-ranked athletes competing in the Edmonton event. “The big events, the best athletes and the most important scholarships bring people to the table. That’s part of what’s been the problem in the sport. We fought for the leftovers,” Sanders, a Canadian, said of the event, which offers a $1 million scholarship. “It’s the start of what can become a real professional circuit comparable to other sports.” The Canada Run is the first stage of the PTO visitwhich also includes a race in Dallas, Texas in September, as well as soon-to-be-announced events in Asia and Europe in 2023.

Watch all the PTO races live on outside the watch.

The Sub7/Sub8 Project Will Be Back (and Faster), Says Chris McCormack

While this week’s report on the Sub7/Sub8 project in the New York Times didn’t offer much new news to anyone who followed the June 5 event closely, he revealed that it likely wasn’t a one-time deal. The article mentions that race organizers (including two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack) “aim to stage an even faster race in 2024 and plan to repeat the Sub7/Sub8 every two years.” McCormack said he wants to take a revolutionary approach to other sports as well, and has spoken to winter sports athletes such as snowboarders, ice skaters and cross-country skiers “in the part of an exploratory investigation into the sequel”.

RELATED: Yes, Iron-Distance “records” were broken, but was Sub7/8 a success?

Jackie Hering named Racket magazine person of the year

She’s perhaps best known for her scorching triathlon career (including recent wins at Escape From Alcatraz and the 70.3 North American Champions), but pro Jackie Hering is also accomplished in racket racing. In fact, Hering, 37, was named Racket magazine person of the year for her involvement in the sport, including her current role as Executive Director of the United States Snowshoe Association, her founding of a race series near her home in Wisconsin, and her title as National Snowshoe Champion. According to the release, Hering, who started running triathlons around 2008, returned to snowshoe racing in 2012.

Augusta, Maine waives river swimming ban for 70.3 imminent

After several years of hosting a 70.3 in the coastal town of Old Orchard Beach, Ironman moved its location from Maine to Augusta, about an hour north. And in order for the race to go ahead as planned on July 31, the city had to waive a decades-old swimming ban in the Kennebec River, according to local reports. “A ban on swimming in the Kennebec River, on or near city properties, has been amended by city officials so that competitors in an upcoming triathlon do not have to break the law to participate in the swimming part of the race,” the story goes. said, adding that the ban was first put in place in 1986 and reflected both the water quality at the time and the potential danger of the fast current. Notably, the current is one of Ironman’s selling points for the race, as the “1.2 mile swim down the Kennebec River” is highlighted in the breed description.

USAT Reveals New Race Category For Young Athletes, Free Entry To Upcoming Events

In an effort to increase inclusion and equality in sport, USA Triathlon offers a race category dedicated to young athletes with intellectual disabilities. The category will be offered at the Junior and Junior Nationals in West Chester, Ohio at the end of the month and includes a special wave for any athlete with an intellectual disability – those in the division can race with the help of a guide for safety , and will also receive a free USAT Youth Annual Membership.

Additionally, as part of USA Triathlon’s 2022 Youth Back to Racing Recovery Program, race entry is free for all athletes ages 15-19 at the Toyota Legacy Triathlon July 15-17. in Long Beach, Calif., and there will be free youth splash & dash events at the USAT Age Group Nationals August 5-7 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Click here for more details.

Gnarly Nutrition offers grant for inspiring endurance sports groups

Applications for the Knotty nutrition The Fuel for Life grant is accepted until July 3. The Utah-based sports nutrition company is offering endurance sports clubs and teams a chance to win up to $12,000 to use for an event, grow membership, make a social impact , environmental or cultural positive. impact in their communities or buy equipment for their team. Two winners will be chosen for the grant: grand prize winners will receive $12,000 plus $500 in Gnarly products; and the People’s Choice Award winner will receive $3,000. “We hope these resources will help an underserved group launch the change they envisioned for their members and communities,” said Eli Kerr, CEO of Gnarly Nutrition. We’re excited to see all the great ideas and goals that deserve attention not just from us, but from the general public. To apply, visit Gnarly’s grant application page.

Notes on podcasts

• Swiss star Nicola Spirig joins triathlete time and offers insight into her career, which includes five Olympics and several other major wins, and what she wants to do before retiring at the end of the season. The episode also features a quick preview of Challenge Roth this Sunday. (MX Endurance also offers a full grip on Roth).
• tripoint features legendary triathlete Mark Allen, who looks back on some of the many epic moments of his time as a professional, including the 1989 ‘Iron War’.
• Sports photographer Deborah Castellanos is featured on iron womenwhere she shares what it’s like to cover endurance sports, including the 2022 Ironman World Championships in St. George and being a woman in this male-dominated field.
• Professional triathlete Matt Hanson chats with Greg Bennettduring which he talks about his major wins, his other career as a college professor, his coaches Julie Dibens and Matt Botchel, and his training schedule, among other topics.

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