The inaugural PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton today saw some of the world’s very best athletes battle it out for a $1m prize purse. After Ashleigh Gentle took the gold yesterday in the women’s race, Today’s event boasted big headliners in the form of Britain’s most accomplished triathlete Alistair BrownleeOlympic and world champion Kristian Blummenfelt … Read more
There was plenty of action on the run today at the PTO Canadian Openbut when the dust settled, it was Team Norway topping the podium once again. Swim – Schoeman sets the pace When I previewed the Pro Men’s race in Edmonton, one of the factors I mentioned was the quality of swimmers in the … Read more
A sunny and bright Edmonton greeted some of the world’s best female triathletes on Saturday 23 July for the first day of the inaugural PTO Canadian Open. Racing the unusual PTO 100km format for a share of the $1m prize purse and qualification spots for the PTO Collins Cup, the women left it all out … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. This weekend, the first in a new series of high-profile, big money events goes off in Edmonton, … Read more
Having already previewed the Women’s Pro race of the inaugural PTO Canadian Open (they will race on Saturday), we now turn our attentions to Sunday, where there is plenty to look forward to for the Pro Men as well. Start time and how to watch live The Men’s Pro race at the takes place on … Read more
This coming weekend in Edmonton, Canada, will see the next step in the development of the Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) with the debut edition of the PTO Canadian Open. The first of three races in its PTO Tour, there’s a $1million prize purse on offer, live broadcast coverage and some impressive start lists to look … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Star-studded start lists for PTO Canadian Open announced Kristian Bluumentfelt. Gustav Iden. Lionel Sanders. Daniel Baekkegard. Patrick … Read more