The ITU announces its “HALL OF FAME” 2014
This year the ITU celebrates the 25 years of triathlon
On the occasion of this event, the International Triathlon Federation has announced the "Hall of Fame" which consists of a selection process based on participation in: World Triathlon Series, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Cups (1990-2008) or having been part of the international ranking (1991-2008), where under these criteria they have been chosen some of the best triathletes of the last 25 years.
A total of 25 athletes have been preselected, where only 9 nominations They will become part of this room in September. Nominations are divided into male and female categories as well as merit to sports life.
Finally, 3 male elite, 3 female elite and 3 Lifetime Achievers
The list is as follows:
| Elite Women | Elite Men | Lifetime Achiever |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Baker, NZL | Mark Allen, USA | Gunnar Ericsson, SWE |
| Emma Carney, AUS | Rob Barel, NED | Chiharu Igaya, JPN |
| Vanessa Fernandez, POR | Brad Beven, AUS | Les McDonald, CAN |
| Jackie Gallagher, AUS | Hamish Carter, NZL | |
| Loretta Harrop, AUS | Simon Lessing, GBR | |
| Siri Lindley, USA | Chris McCormack, AUS | |
| Barb Lindquist, USA | Peter Robertson, AUS | |
| Michellie Jones, AUS | Spencer Smith, GBR | |
| Carol Montgomery, CAN | Miles Stewart, AUS | |
| Karen Smyers, USA | Greg Welch, AUS | |
| Emma Snowsill, AUS | Simon Whitfield, CAN |
More information about the selection process: http://www.triathlon.org/hall_of_fame/selection_process
