Photo Gallery: ITU Team World Championships
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Aug 23, 2010
- Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM UTC
ITU Team World Championships
The Swiss team gets ready to defend.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
A member of the Swiss team makes sure the transition area is all set to go.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
More pre-race preparations.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
Competitors raced on four-person teams, with two men and two women representing each country, racing in the order of female-male-female-male.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
One last stretch before the competition begins.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
American Cameron Dye shows off his signature blond hair.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
While the event is highly competitive, most participants seem to see it as a fun event to take part in.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The event adds pressure to perform well for your teammates.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
Nervous moments before the start of the race.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
Swiss team member Daniela Ryf prepares to start. "I was so nervous before the race today,” Ryf said post-race. “I knew I had such a strong team behind me and I just wanted to give them a good start. I started the run so hard and I was really hurting after 400 meters, but I kept pushing because I wanted to give my team the best chance possible to win today.”
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The relay format of the event means that many athletes must nervously wait for their turn to race.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
The women kicked off the relay event.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
Zsófia Kovács of team Hungary heads into T1 hoping to give her team the early advantage.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
With only a 250 meter swim in each relay, athletes don't get a huge opportunity to spread out.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
The first women exiting the water had to deal with a congested ramp.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championship
With teammates on the sideline, it is truly and individual effort on the bike.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
The six kilometer bike is over in the blink of an eye.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
More thrilling bike action from Lausanne.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
Athletes keep tabs on their competition.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
The short event means that athletes must give an all-out effort throughout the entire race.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
Athletes ride through the streets of Lausanne.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
Team France led at moments of the race, but ultimately settled for second place.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
A Swedish team member shows signs of exhaustion as he tags his teammate.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
Several hand offs take place at the same time.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
A member of Team USA anxiously awaits her turn.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championship
The competition grew more spread out as the race went on.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championship
The event boasted a highly competitive spirit.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
In an event where eight transitions take place per team, transition time is key to success.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The final member of the Swedish relay team takes off.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The second Swiss team also had a strong showing, finishing in fifth.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
A Canadian team member gives her teammate the go ahead.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The event means that each athlete has to deal with two transitions and tagging the next teammate.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The entire event is chaotic and fast paced.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The six kilometer bike is shorter than the run segment in a standard ITU Olympic-distance race.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
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ITU Team World Championships
As the last team member to race, Switzerland's Sven Riederer got the honor of crossing the finish line for the win.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The Swiss team celebrated with each other and the home crowd.
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
ITU Team World Championships
The Swiss team enjoys the top spot on the podium
Switzerland successfully defended its Team World Championship from 2009, and they got to do it in front of an excited home crowd in Lausanne. The goal is to one day make the team competition part of the Olympic Games. See photos from the race below.
All images provided by Triathlon.org
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