Variety of multisport distances, disciplines featured in 11 events across nine states
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 9, 2008) -- USA Triathlon (USAT) has announced the dates and locations for its 2009 National Championship events.
The 11 National Championship events are being held in nine different states and cover seven of USAT's 10 regions, giving members the opportunity to compete against the best in each of the different distances and disciplines.
Four of the locations are serving as hosts for the first time, while the others have a long history of supporting multisport events.
"Athletes can look forward to some new venues but also to returning to a few great venues. All the venues have proven strong support for the sport and a hunger to welcome great athletes into their communities," said USAT National Events Director Jeff Dyrek. "Many of these venues have already been part of a National Championship atmosphere and are eager to welcome athletes back. USAT's National Championships are building a strong tradition and 2009 will continue to provide some of the most competitive fields these athletes will ever face."
USA Triathlon National Championship events provide the ultimate competition for amateur and professional multisport athletes in the United States. For the amateurs, the events not only provide the right to be called a national champion, but also qualifying opportunities to compete with Team USA at International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships. World championship teams are fielded for Short Course Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Long Course Triathlon, Short Course Duathlon, Long Course Duathlon, Aquathlon, and Winter Triathlon.
2009 USA Triathlon National Championships
Winter Triathlon
Mt. Bachelor Triathlon
Bend, OR
January 11, 2009
Elite Long Course Duathlon
Powerman Alabama
Irondale, AL
April 12, 2009
Collegiate Triathlon
Collegiate National Championship
Lubbock, TX
April 18, 2009
Short Course Duathlon
National Duathlon Festival
Richmond, VA
April 25, 2009
Long Course Duathlon
Auburn International Duathlon
Auburn, CA
May 31, 2009
Sprint Triathlon
Pacific Coast Triathlon
Newport Beach, CA
July 26, 2009
Physically Challenged Triathlon
Nautica New York City Traithlon
New York, NY
July 26, 2009
Aquathlon
Lake Logan Triathlon
Canton, NC
August 1, 2009
Youth, Youth Elite and Junior Elite Triathlon
Youth and Junior National Championship
Colorado Springs, CO
August 8, 2009
Short Course Triathlon
Age Group, U23 and Elite National Championship
Tuscaloosa, AL
August 22, 2009
Long Course Triathlon / Club
The Red Man Triathlon
Oklahoma City, OK
September 19, 2009
About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon - the fastest growing sport in the U.S. - as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,500 races and connects with more than 115,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic Games.
Website: USATriathlon.org.
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