Fresh off the Olympic Test Event in Paris two days ago, reigning triathlon Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt shook off jet lag and a ninth-place finish to triumph in the Men’s Pro Race at the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Asian Open on Sunday (20 Aug). Blummenfelt had been trailing Pieter Heemeryck for the entire 80km bike leg but he powered through the run to pass … Continue reading Sports: Reigning triathlon Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt triumphs in Men’s Pro Race at inaugural PTO Asian Open

After two consecutive runner-up finishes on the 2023 Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Tour, the third time was the charm for Australian Ashleigh Gentle who blew her competition out of the water and win the inaugural PTO Asian Open on Saturday (19 Aug). The PTO world No. 1 finished the 100km Pro Women’s triathlon in 3hr 41min 16sec, ahead of Germany’s Anne Haug (3:43:32) and American … Continue reading Sports: Ashleigh Gentle wins inaugural PTO Asian Open’s 100km Pro Women’s triathlon

After two consecutive second-place finishes on the Professional Triathletes Organisation Tour (PTO) this year, PTO World No. 1 Ashleigh Gentle is gunning for a return to the top step of the podium with the Aug 19-20 PTO Asian Open presenting the perfect opportunity to do so. At a pre-race press conference at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Friday (Aug 18), the Australian shared … Continue reading Sports: Top triathletes gear up for PTO Asian Open

Leading PTO triathlete Chelsea Sodaro knows the importance of having sporting heroes. She herself drew inspiration from triathlon legend Australian Mirinda Carfrae who, like Sodaro, returned to the sport after giving birth. The 34-year old Sodaro, who is currently PTO World No. 18, was pleased to share her journey as a professional athlete with over 280 students aged seven to 18 from the NEXUS International … Continue reading Sports: Leading triathletes Ben Kanute, Chelsea Sodaro and Gustav Iden visit NEXUS International School ahead of PTO Asian Open

The world’s best triathletes are set to dazzle Marina Bay in August as organisers unveiled a star-studded line-up for the inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Asian Open, led by reigning Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt. PTO world No. 1 Blummenfelt and the rest of the top 10 male PTO triathletes will lead the 20-man field in Singapore for the pro 100km triathlon – comprising a 2km … Continue reading Sports: PTO Asian Open comes to Singapore in August; unveils star-studded line-up