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The Clumber Classic Duathlon attracted a high class field and some fast racing on Saturday, 6 March. The lure of National titles, National Ranking points as well as European and World qualifier slots attracted some of the biggest names in the sport. Olympic rowing Champion, James Cracknell, OBE was amongst those gunning for a place at the 2010 Edinburgh ITU Duathlon World Championships in September.

Eimear Mullan held off multiple World Age Group Champion, Emma Dews, to take the British title in 2:01.51. She finished with a one and a half minute winning margin after the two fastest runs of the day. She also had the second best cycle leg for a strong all round performance. Emma Dews finished in 2:03.21 and Esther Evans claimed 3rd place with 2:05.18.

Daniel McCarthy took the win in the men’s race in 1:49.37. A fast opening run, followed by a blistering bike leg, which was bettered only by second placed Wayne Smith, set him up for a one minute win over the former National Champion. Smith did, however, take the victory in the highly competitive 35-39 year age group with his final time of 1:50.46. The final podium spot was taken by Lee Piercy in 1:51.54.

Double Olympic Champion rower James Cracknell finished in 14th place overall with 1:55.26 and 6th in his Age Group, which, subject to confirmation, could be enough to ensure a slot for the World Championships. He was one of only nine athletes to record a sub 60 minute bike leg but struggled on the run having not run for two weeks prior to the event.

The British Duathlon Championships results were:

Male
1st Daniel McCarthy 1:49:37
2nd Wayne Smith 1:50:46
3rd Lee Piercy 1:51:54 

Female
1st Eimear Mullan 2:01:51
2nd Emma Dews 2:03:21
3rd Esther Evans 2:05:18

There has never been a more exciting time for British Olympic summer sports, and there has never been a more exciting time for triathlon in Great Britain.  British Triathlon plays a leading role in the development of triathlon, a fast growing, dynamic and modern sport.  With a remit to raise profile and deliver the performance pathway, significant progress has been made, with triathlon events in Britain televised across Europe, and Britain recognized as a leading performer in delivering world triathlon championship events.

However, we are looking to build on this to lift the sport to new levels and are therefore looking to co-opt an outstanding applicant to the position of Independent Director –Communications and Marketing to the British Triathlon Federation Board.  As a Board member, the Director will assess the communications and marketing strategy of the organisation objectively and impact on the implementation of the whole strategy for British Triathlon Federation.

The British Triathlon Federation, a company limited by guarantee, acts as the governing body for the sport and recreation of Triathlon and associated disciplines in Great Britain, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. The Board currently consists of the President, Chief Executive Officer, five Portfolio Directors and three representatives from the National Associations.

The successful candidate will be appointed for a period of two years from appointment and will be subject to all the commensurate fiduciary responsibilities and duties.  This is a voluntary Board position with reasonable reimbursement in line with our expenses policy.

Applications should be made in writing detailing your qualifications, experience and interest in the role, and sent marked “Private and Confidential” to Sue Roberts, HR Manager, British Triathlon Federation, PO Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3WX or email sueroberts@britishtriathlon.org.

If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, enquiries can be made to the Chief Executive, Zara Hyde Peters, via email: zarahydepeters@britishtriathlon.org

The closing date for applications is Monday, 22nd March 2010. Final interviews of shortlisted candidates are currently anticipated to take place on 30th/31st March 2010 in London.

The British Triathlon Federation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.

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The next Welsh Academy Day will be held on Sunday 21st March.  Swimming will be at Atlantic College, Llanwit Major, followed by cycling and running on the Llandow Race Circuit.  Exact times to be confirmed shortly.

West Midlands Region Open Water Aquathlon

Sunday 4th July 2010 

Top Barn Activity Centre
Top Barn Farm
Holt Heath,
Worcester, WR6 6NH

First Wave:  12pm (noon)

Course: 
SWIM= Open Water Lake      WETSUITS COMPULSORY
RUN = Grass course

This event is sanctioned and run under Triathlon England rules. 

Entry Fee:    £8 (BTF Licence)   £10 (non BTF Licence)

Enter online at  www.entrycentral.com

Closing date for all entries is 30th June 2010 or when the race is full. No entries on the day.  No transfers or refunds.

Please ensure you supply your email address when you apply as race details will be e-mailed out approximately 1 week before the event.  

CONTACTS
West Midlands Region:   westmidstri@britishtriathlon.org

British Triathlon is pleased to announce that registration for the 2011 ETU Triathlon European Championships and 2010 Myjava ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships in Slovakia is now open. 

Once again, the 2011 ETU Triathlon European Championships will feature both Standard and Sprint distance racing with athletes having three chances to qualify for each discipline. Currently there has been no date or venue set for the event.
 
For athletes aiming to qualify there will be 20 places available per Age Group with 12 places coming from the qualifying races below.

All qualification races will take place in the 2010 so please remember to factor this into your race plans!

British Triathlon qualifying races for the 2011 ETU Triathlon European Championships:
Four places from The Little Beaver Triathlon – 29 May 2010
Four places from Blithfield Standard Triathlon – 1 August 2010
Four places from Bala Standard Distance – 12 September 2010

British Triathlon qualifying races for the 2011 ETU Sprint Triathlon European Championships
Four places from Grendon Sprint Triathlon– 9 May 2010
Four places from Big Cow Sprint – 6 June 2010
Four places from Rother Valley Triathlon Festival – 13 June 2010

2010 Myjava ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships
If you are looking for a slightly different challenge this year then cross triathlon may be the event for you. Registration for the 2010 Myjava ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships is also now open.

This exciting event features the challenge of a 1.2km swim, 30km mountain biking, and a 10km cross-country run. To enter you will need to be a member of your Home Nation and register with British Triathlon your intent to compete through the Age Group pages on the British Triathlon website. There are no set qualification races for this event.