October 7, 2007

2007 Rhodes BG Triathlon World Cup Women’s Results

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Fernandes (POR) wins and ties the record set by Emma Carneys for most world cup victories (19) with a time of 2:02:06.

The water temp for the start of the women’s race was about 78.8F - so this was a no wetsuit swim. Amanda Stevens was first out of the water, followed by Vanessa Fernandez, Emma Davis and a few others. Fernandes led out of T1. Nicola Spirig and Fernandes headed the lead bike pack into T2. Andrea Whitcomb (GBR) took second and Vendula Frintova (CZE) took third.

October 6, 2007

Weekend Tri preview

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Once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Colossus, the Greek island of Rhodes will host the titans of the triathlon world as the thirteenth stop of the 2007 BG Triathlon World Cup series this Sunday. With a brief rest under their belts, many of the world’s top triathletes will again don their race kits for the most competitive triathlon in Greece since the Athens Olympic games.

Vanessa Fernandes, who has been dominating the circuit this year, will be trying to equal triathlon history this weekend as a win will tie Fernandes with Australian Emma Carney’s record for the most world cup wins of any ITU athlete (19 wins).

In the men’s field, with the absence of world number one Javier Gomez of Spain, the lead men will likely be Australia’s Brad Kahlefeldt and Courtney Atkinson. You may recall both of the Aussies were recently awarded 2008 Olympic slots.

The course is a showcase of the Mediterranean islands beautiful mountainous landscape. Athletes will swim in the warm sea before heading onto a hilly and technical 7-lap bike course. The final 10-kilometre run will be through the main streets of Rhodes on a flat and exposed run course.

Watch the race live

Sunday’s Weather Forecast: Clear. High: 78° F. / 26° C. Wind WSW 11 mph. / 18 km/h.