Japan

東日本大震災、そしてオリンピックの延期など、多くの困難に直面する日本。トライアスロンはそんな状況下で独自の役割を果たしてきた。トライアスロンシーンを長年取材してきたライターの東海林美佳と、日本の長距離競技を世界に発信しているブレット・ラーナーがレポートする。

The International Triathlon Union (ITU), the worldwide governing body for triathlon, today announced the Yokohama round of the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series has been re-scheduled for Monday 19 September, 2011.

The proceeds from the fundraising partners and auction will go towards helping to rebuild the town of Kamaishi, which has a deep history in the sport of triathlon.

Former professional triathlete Mike Trees and his wife, Rieko, have established a disaster fund for Japan called Tri4Japan.

Japan's Yuichi Hosoda soared to gold at today's men's triathlon at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

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