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Congratulations to Jarrod Kanizay, Eric Louw and Martin Edwards who completed an epic 220km run over two days on February 4 and 5, to raise money for the communities affected by the 2009 Black Saturday fires.
We thought this hard-hitting effort was well deserving of a second mention.
Well done!
Donate/view more pics HERE
Frintova in her new training base, Canberra, at Christmas time.
Fritova, who took up triathlon five years ago because she was looking for a change from swimming, has already had an impressive career to date. Highlights include:
We’ll be providing Vendula with the world’s best Triathlon Wetsuits, Tri Suits and Compression apparel to ensure she trains, races and recovers better than ever before.
To find out more about Vendula and to track her performance on the circuit this year, visit her website.
We’re on the hunt for one guy and girl to take centre stage in the first 2XU Youth Compression Photo Shoot. If you’re aged 10-16 years old, passionate about sport and all things fitness, then this competition is for you!
PLUS – A day with your Aussie Sporting Hero and $1000 worth of 2XU gear.
Not only will you model 2XU’s Youth Compression apparel for the high performance shoot, but spend the day with the 2XU Elite Sporting Ambassador of your choice. Whether you’re keen on AFL, Soccer, Triathlon, Cricket, Athletics or Netball, we’ve got the fitness super star for you!
Oh…and we’ll also send you packing with a $1,000 X:Card to build the sporting wardrobe of your dreams.
HOW?
It’s as easy as point, shoot and send. Simply email us a photo of yourself ‘multiplying your human performance’ through sport. Be as edgy, creative and energetic as you can.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Entries welcome until March 31, 2010. Winner notified and announced on April 7, 2010.
Visit www.2xu.com/youthcompressioncomp to enter!
IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
Your final image will need to be titled with your FULL NAME and BIRTH DATE in ddmmyyyy format (e.g. JohnSmith25031987.jpg).
All images must be less than 2Mb and of jpg, gif or png format.
REMEMBER
Only images with valid file names will be accepted as entries into the competition. Only 1 entry per user.
To ENTER, MORE INFO and ATHLETE PROFILES visit – www.2xu.com/youthcompressioncomp
With perfect weather conditions, we hosted our first ever Free Wetsuit and Open Water Swim Technique Session last night just outside the Port Melbourne S.L.S.C.
2XU Retail Manager & resident swimming guru Hayden Rydberg demonstrated the basics of open water technique, guided participants through the correct way to put on wetsuits and assessing best fit once on.
Once kitted up in 2XU wetsuits, the team headed down to the foreshore for some practical drills on stroke technique, entry into the water and how to shave a few minutes from those open water times!
To register your interest in future 2XU Free Performance Sessions email enews@2xu.com with ‘PERFORMANCE SESSIONS’ in the subject line.
This weekend Jarrod Kanizay will run an remarkable 220km around Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay to raise money for the communities affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bush fires.
Jarrod plans to run 120km this Saturday and 100km on Sunday – marking the anniversary of the tragic day that affected so many.
Why not get on board and support Jarrod? We did!
To donate and find out more visit www.BlackSaturdayRun.com.au
Good luck Jarrod – we hope you have your 2XU Compression handy for a speedy recovery!
Well done to 2XU’s Jacqui Cooper who has been selected for the 2010 Winter Olympics in the Women’s Aerials Event - completing the 2XU 2010 Winter Olympic trio alongside Johanna Shaw and Katya Crema. All outstanding athletes will make their way to Vancouver shortly for this month’s epic international event.
What’s more, Jacqui’s selection in the 2010 Winter Olympic Team makes her the first Australian to be named in five Olympic teams, summer or winter!
Congratulations Jacqui – yet another seriously high performance feat to add to your career profile.
Good luck!
Prominent Victorian Swim Club, MLC Aquatic finished an impressive fifth overall at the 2010 VIC Championships which took place across December and January!
The 2XU Sponsored club had 55 qualifiers at the Championships and with a combined team effort, finished with this fantastic result. The 2010 Victorian Championships were held in the Commonwealth Games outdoor pool at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. MLC Aquatic swimmers competed against teams from all over Australia and against international swimmers and teams. MLC Aquatic finished the three competitions of the 12 & 11/u, Age and Open Championships with an outstanding medal tally of 7 gold, 10 silver and 5 bronze medals from 101 finals.
The club has now placed top 5 clubs in Victoria for two years in a row consolidating itself as one of Victoria’s best clubs. 2XU, together with all swimmers, members, coaches, committee and parents are very proud of what the club has achieved with its competitive and supportive culture that has evolved at training and at competitions that has lead to this result.
Keep up the great work guys!
Beijing NZ Olmpian Debbie Tanner claimed women’s first place in last night’s 2XU Stroke & Stride race #5. The best weather conditions of the season was enjoyed by competitors and spectactors alike…many basking in the late afternoon sunshine on the Waitemata Harbour.
A high quality women’s field lined up ready for their 750 metre swim. The lightest of onshore winds wasn’t going to slow anyone down and they were soon out around the two cans and heading back for the beach. Perennial swim leader Teresa Adam again got the jump on the pursuers recording 9 minutes 35 seconds however this time she was shadowed by Debbie Tanner in 9 minutes 48 seconds with this pair the only swimmers inside of 10 minutes.
It may be three years since Debbie Tanner last triumphed at a Stroke & Stride but she hasn’t exactly been sitting on her laurels in the intervening years as she plied her trade on the international stage. Swim leader Teresa Adam soon found her advantage had been gobbled up out on the run course as a hard charging Debbie Tanner swept past and into the lead. Debbie Tanner is one of the finest swimrun athletes New Zealand has produced and her win today was her ninth Stroke & Stride victory in a career dating back to 1996 – Debbie is still just 27 years old so you work that out.
Read full race report HERE
2XU Tattoo Photo Competition at Race #7
In 4 weeks time, all 2XU Stroke & Stride entrants will be encourages to don a 2XU tattoo for the chance to be photographed and selected as the winner of approx. $200 in 2XU high performance apparel!
Congratulations to snowboarding sensation and 2XU Ambassador Johanna Shaw, who was also announced in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics team this morning.
For More info visit http://www.olympics.com.au/athlete/johanna-shaw
Good luck Jo – another human multiplied performance in the bag!
Congratulations to Katya Crema who was announced this morning as a member of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Team.
In peak form, Katya will represent Australia in the debut Olympic sport of Ski Cross.
After an epic year of training and competing, Katya had the race of her life last week, finishing 10th in the final World Cup before the games – scoring the 100 FIS points needed to meet Olympic Games criteria.
For more info visit www.katyacrema.com
Well done Katya – a supreme high performance effort!
