The ITU Hall of Fame adds 4 triathletes

The ITU Hall of Fame honors the most important triathletes in history for their extraordinary achievements during the evolution of the ITU and the sport of Triathlon.

At the congress held in Madrid this weekend in Madrid, where the modification of the regulation and he has been reelected to Marisol Married as President, 4 triathletes have been added to this Hall of Fame.

ITU Hall of Fame Video

Loretta Harrop (AUS)

• 2004 Silver Medal at the Olympic Games in Athens,
• 1999, ITU World Champion
• 2004 Madeira ITU World Runner-up
• 12x Winner of ITU World Cups

Carol Montgomery (DOG)

• 1990 Manchester Winner of the Commonwealth Games,
• 1990 Perth ITU World Runner-up
• 3x ITU Medalist in the World Championship
• 15x Winner of ITU World Cups

Brad Beven (AUS)

• 19x Winner of ITU World Cups
• 4x Winner World Cup ranking
• 3x ITU World Runner-up

Bevan Docherty (NZL)

• 2008 Beijing Silver at the Olympic Games
• 2004 Athens Bronze at the Olympic Games
• 2004 Madeira ITU World Champion,
• 2008 Vancouver ITU World Runner-up
• 16x medals in World Cups

The athletes who were selected have met the criteria to enter the hall, as they have at least one title of World Champion, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Cup Series and / or ITU World Rankings.

In addition to inductions to the Hall of Fame, the ITU awarded Sheila O'Kelly the Michel Gignoux Prize for his significant contributions to the technical area of ​​triathlon. O'Kelly is one of the biggest contributors to the sport of triathlon in Canada and around the world. His efforts in organizing events have greatly improved the world of triathlon both in Canada and around the world.

Claudia Beristain, from Mexico, received the Women's Committee Award for her contribution to the advancement of women in triathlon. Beristain has not only created opportunities for young athletes and promising, but has also made significant contributions to make way for women in the training of this discipline.

Further information: http://www.triathlon.org/

Photo: ITU