| POST 2009 MOOLOOLABA TRIATHLON |
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who took part in the 2009 Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival. What a huge success!
At last we had near perfect conditions for the Friday night ASICS Twilight 5km Run however the same can’t be said for Saturday’s The Courier-Mail Mooloolaba Superkidz Triathlon. What a fantastic effort from our potential future triathletes to participate in what can only be described as a “Queensland deluge”! The Mooloolaba Ocean Swim also had a few curve balls thrown at it with a change of venue and some pretty tough conditions yet competitors shone through and put on a fantastic display of fitness and determination. Saturday afternoon’s crowds were totally entertained by the Ryders Men and Women’s Cycling Grand Prix before Sunday’s battle of the best in both our age group and ITU triathlons.
Once again we saw record numbers of competitors across all the weekend’s events – the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival just keeps getting bigger and better thanks to you.
Times have been posted for those competitors who competed in a timed event and for all your results please see below.
Asics Twilight 5km Run: click here
Mooloolaba Ocean Swim: click here
Mooloolaba Ind/Team Tri: click here
Once again congratulations and thank you for making the 2009 Mooloolaba Triathlon such an outstanding weekend.
Sweet Success for Sweetland
Canadian, Kirsten Sweetland made a stunning return to the race track last Sunday claiming victory in the opening round of the ITU World Cup in Mooloolaba from Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Emma Moffatt, who overcame nerves and registered her best ever result at this event while Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf claimed the final podium spot.
It is the first time an international has claimed victory at the Mooloolaba ITU World Cup, the win all the sweeter for Sweetland after an 18 month hiatus from racing. The win comes with an Australian touch - Sweetland has been training with Australian coach Shaun Stephens in Brisbane. Australia’s Emma Moffatt had to settle for second but was good enough to hold off a strong finishing Daniela Ryf from Switzerland.
Results
| 1. Kirsten Sweetland Canada 2:01:59 |
| 2. Emma Moffatt Australia 2:02:55 |
| 3. Daniela Ryf Swizterland 2:03:02 |
| 4. Nicky Samuels New Zealand 2:04:19 |
| 5. Felicity Abram Australia 2:05:28 |
| 6. Jillian Petersen USA 2:05:33 |
| 7. Annabel Luxford Australia 2:05:53 |
| 8. Debbie Tanner New Zealand 2:06:24 |
| 9. Liz Blatchford UK 2:06:35 |
| 10. Misato Takagi Japan 2:06:46 |
Atkinson dominates the mens ITU Mooloolaba World Cup
In his first major international event since the Beijing Olympics, Australian Courtney Atkinson claimed a crucial victory on home soil by beating off a world-class field to claim the ITU Mooloolaba World Cup.
He held off New Zealand’s Kris Gemmell who recorded the fastest run split to grab himself second place ahead of Australian Brad Kahlefeldt. Atkinson will take confidence from today's victory in the opening World Cup of the year into the innovative new series which will decide the 2009 world triathlon champion.
Results
| 1. Courtney Atkinson Australia 1:52:05 |
| 2. Kris Gemmell New Zealand 1:52:16 |
| 3. Brad Kahlefeldt Australia 1:52:50 |
| 4. David Hauss France 1:53:24 |
| 5. Laurent Vidal France 1:53:30 |
| 6. Dan Wilson Australia 1:53:35 |
| 7. Andreas Raelert Germany 1:53:40 |
| 8. Gareth Halverson Australia 1:53:49 |
| 9. Matt Chrabot USA 1:54:02 |
| 10. James Seear Australia 1:54:16 |
An estimated 25,000 spectators enjoyed the fast paced action provided by 80 of these world class triathletes who were competing for valuable ranking points and their share of the US$80,000 prize purse.
The Mooloolaba World Cup is one of only two major international triathlon events to be raced in Australia this year with the second the world championhip series finale on the Gold Coast in September. It is here that the 2009 men's and women's world triathlon champions will be crowned.
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| YOU TOO COULD HAVE A SMILE LIKE THIS WITH A BRAND NEW TESCHNER BIKE |
 On the weekend Craig Harrison was the lucky winner of the Teschner Euro Pro complete with, SRAM RED Group set, PRO bars, stem and seat post, Selle Italia SLR XP saddle, Fulcrum racing 5 wheel set, and Vittoria tyres valued at $7,790 when his name was drawn at the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival presentations at the Wharf Tavern on Sunday night.
For your chance to win our last Teschner bike, the Diva 1 complete with SRAM Force group set, PRO bars, stem and seat post, Selle Italia Ladies saddle, Fulcrum 7 wheel set, and Vittoria tyres, valued at $6,199, simply complete the participant feedback survey. If you miss out on the bike, there is also a chance to win one of four Orca wetsuits valued at up to $420 each.
 to begin the survey. Thank you and good luck!
Please note that all responses will remain anonymous and name and contact details are collected for the purposes of the prize draw only.
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| CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
Don’t forget to print out your Certificate of Achievement if you participated in an individual or team for the Tri!
To print out your certificate find your times and click on the “Certificate” button to download and print. |
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Timing chips are a fantastic way of recording your time however if you have forgotten to return yours, at a charge to you of $50, they can also prove to be an expensive little after Tri purchase. If you are still holding on to your timing chip could you please return it to your nearest USM office or send to:
USM Events
PO Box 1345
Noosa Heads Q 4567 |
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Sporting Images are working around the clock to have all their photographs ready for your viewing.
Keep an eye out on the USM website for when you can view your moment of glory. to see a small selection now showing on the USM website. |
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With the weather not behaving by producing wind and rain, it was no wonder that the VIP area at the Mooloolaba Tri was alive with activity. It was certainly the place to be with event partners and suppliers enjoying the prime position with other invited guests, athletes and local representatives.
Late Sunday morning wet lycra clad competitors told the story of their morning exploits while Emma Snowsill happily posed for photos and Troy Bayliss relaxed after competing in his first high level cycling race.
Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the atmosphere and a big thanks to the volunteers that made the VIP section run so smoothly. |
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| MOOLOOLABA TRI ON NETWORK SEVEN |
Re-live all the action from the 2009 Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival on Sunday, 26 April. A one hour show will be aired on Network Seven at 11:30am (check local guides) of this iconic triathlon event.
The coverage will feature the Aria Open Elite and Age Group events along with extensive coverage of the ITU World Cup race.
So, sit back, put your feet up, and be treated to an action packed hour featuring some of the world’s best triathlete’s doing battle over the toughest course on the ITU World Cup circuit and strive for Olympic qualification.
The events 17th year was celebrated with a sell out field. |
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