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IRONMAN 70.3 ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE IN LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

The region’s leading professional triathletes are set to descend on Langkawi, Malaysia for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship on Saturday 7 October 2023. Langkawi, a stunning tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches and lush landscapes, will become the…

Morib Beach Hosts Spectacular Selangor Duathlon with Stunning Performances by Local Athletes

The picturesque Morib Beach in Selangor played host to an epic display of endurance and determination as the Selangor Duathlon 2023 commenced on 27 August 2023. Athletes from across 15 countries gathered at this coastal haven to take part in…

CHANGE TO RIDERS’ LIST TO SUIT TEAM STRATEGY

The constant changes to the riders’ list by several teams ahead of Le Tour de Langkawi 2023, slated for September 23-30 has not left organizers perturbed. Chief Operating Officer of LTdL 2023, Emir Abdul Jalal, said that the matter is…

MEN’S PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE FIELD ANNOUNCED FOR VINFAST IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN NICE, FRANCE

An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe are preparing to descend on Nice, France for the first ever IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon in Europe. On Sunday 10 September, the men’s edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship…

REIGNING OLYMPIC TRIATHLON CHAMPION KRISTIAN BLUMMENFELT WINS INAUGURAL PTO ASIAN OPEN TO FINALLY CLINCH FIRST PTO TITLE

Fresh off the Olympic Test Event in Paris two days ago, reigning triathlon Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt shook off jet lag and a ninth-place finish to triumph in the Men’s Pro Race at the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Asian…

THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM FOR ASHLEIGH GENTLE WHO WINS 2023 PTO ASIAN OPEN WITH COMMANDING PERFORMANCE IN SINGAPORE

After two consecutive runner-up finishes on the 2023  Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Tour, the third time was the charm for Australian  Ashleigh Gentle who blew her competition out of the water and win the inaugural PTO Asian  Open on Saturday…

TOP PTO TRIATHLETES MEET WITH SINGAPORE STUDENTS DURING ENGAGING SCHOOL VISITS AHEAD OF PTO ASIAN OPEN

Leading PTO triathlete Chelsea Sodaro knows the importance of having sporting heroes. She herself drew inspiration from triathlon legend Australian Mirinda Carfrae who, like Sodaro, returned to the sport after giving birth. The 34-year old Sodaro, who is currently PTO…

ORGANISERS UNVEIL FINAL COURSE DETAILS FOR PTO ASIAN OPEN; TEAM SINGAPORE ATHLETES TO TAKE PART IN TRIATHLON RELA

The inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Asian Open in  Singapore will feature at least two Olympic champions after Singapore’s own Joseph Schooling – Rio  2016 100m butterfly champion – announced his participation in the 100km ‘experienced amateur’  triathlon race as…

L’ÉTAPE JOHOR RETURNS WITH A BANG TO DESARU COAST

True to form, L’Étape Johor by Tour de France presented by Majestic Johor returned with a bang for a second consecutive year to provide a memorable experience for more than 3,600 participants who thronged the exquisite racecourse of Desaru Coast…

Le Tour de Langkawi (LTDL) 2023 Promises The HEAT Of A World-Class Race

The 27th edition of the country’s premier cycling race, Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), will once again greet local enthusiasts from 23 to 30 September 2023. The organization of this world class race is a joint partnership between the Ministry…